The university has been lauded as an esteemed university by the [[Chief Minister of Karnataka]] [[Siddaramaiah]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshour.press/education/madhukar-angur-receiving-appreciation-from-karnataka-chief-minister/|title="I want esteemed university like Alliance": Siddaramaiah|work=News Hour}}</ref>
The university has been lauded as an esteemed university by the [[Chief Minister of Karnataka]] [[Siddaramaiah]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newshour.press/education/madhukar-angur-receiving-appreciation-from-karnataka-chief-minister/|title="I want esteemed university like Alliance": Siddaramaiah|work=News Hour}}</ref>
The university has had a fair share of controversies in 2016 with the Chancellor being accused of rape,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/another-rape-case-filed-against-madhukar-angur/article8322204.ece|title=Another rape case filed against Madhukar Angur|work=The Hindu}}</ref> power struggle within the founding family leading to closure of the university and subsequent loss of academic days <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/576385/ensure-outsiders-leave-alliance-varsity.html|title=Ensure 'outsiders' leave Alliance varsity, says HC|work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/Alliance-University-students-bear-the-brunt-of-family-feud/article14404198.ece|title=Alliance University students bear the brunt of family feud|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/582971/hc-seeks-status-students-alliance.html|title=HC seeks status of students from Alliance University|work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/Alliance-University-declares-holidays-yet-again/article16072914.ece|title=Alliance University declares holidays yet again|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://campus.youthkiawaaz.com/2016/11/21/alliance-university-controversy/|title=7000 Students Denied Classes For Over 30 Days Because Of A Family Feud|work=Campus Watch}}</ref> and a report of alleged financial scam in the university.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianceo.in/news/alliance-university-96-crores-scam/|title=Government discovers 96 crores Alliance University scam|work=Indian CEO}}</ref> The State government is currently mulling the idea of taking control of the university by amending the act under which the university was created.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/govt-to-amend-alliance-university-act-to-take-control/articleshow/55481606.cms|title=Govt to amend Alliance University Act to take control|work=ET}}</ref>
The university has had a fair share of controversies in 2016 with the Chancellor being accused of rape,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/another-rape-case-filed-against-madhukar-angur/article8322204.ece|title=Another rape case filed against Madhukar Angur|work=The Hindu}}</ref> power struggle within the founding family leading to closure of the university and subsequent loss of academic days <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/576385/ensure-outsiders-leave-alliance-varsity.html|title=Ensure 'outsiders' leave Alliance varsity, says HC|work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/Alliance-University-students-bear-the-brunt-of-family-feud/article14404198.ece|title=Alliance University students bear the brunt of family feud|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/582971/hc-seeks-status-students-alliance.html|title=HC seeks status of students from Alliance University|work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/Alliance-University-declares-holidays-yet-again/article16072914.ece|title=Alliance University declares holidays yet again|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://campus.youthkiawaaz.com/2016/11/21/alliance-university-controversy/|title=7000 Students Denied Classes For Over 30 Days Because Of A Family Feud|work=Campus Watch}}</ref> and a report of alleged financial scam in the university.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianceo.in/news/alliance-university-96-crores-scam/|title=Government discovers 96 crores Alliance University scam|work=Indian CEO}}</ref> The State government is currently mulling the idea of taking control of the university by amending the act under which the university was created. However, a recent verdict passed by the high court of Karanataka has finally put to rest the power struggle stating that the founder Mr. Madhukar G. Angur shall serve as the Hon'ble Chancellor for life. Non compliant and revolting employees of the University have been terminated. The university has been functioning smoothly. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/govt-to-amend-alliance-university-act-to-take-control/articleshow/55481606.cms|title=Govt to amend Alliance University Act to take control|work=ET}}</ref>
Alliance University is a private university established in the city of Bangalore, India, set up in 2010 by Act No. 34 of the Karnataka State,[1] the university was established under the aegis of Alliance Business School.
Alliance University campus is located on the Chandapura-Anekal main road, Bangalore. The city campus of the university is located in BTM Layout, Bangalore. Alliance University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
The university has had a fair share of controversies in 2016 with the Chancellor being accused of rape,[3] power struggle within the founding family leading to closure of the university and subsequent loss of academic days [4][5][6][7][8] and a report of alleged financial scam in the university.[9] The State government is currently mulling the idea of taking control of the university by amending the act under which the university was created. However, a recent verdict passed by the high court of Karanataka has finally put to rest the power struggle stating that the founder Mr. Madhukar G. Angur shall serve as the Hon'ble Chancellor for life. Non compliant and revolting employees of the University have been terminated. The university has been functioning smoothly. [10]
Schools and colleges
The university has six academic schools[11] - Alliance School of Business, Alliance School of Law, Alliance College of Engineering & Design and Alliance Ascent College, Department of performing arts, Planned academic units.
Academics
Alliance University offers programs that it was already offering before becoming a university – the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business administration, programs for working professionals, and customized programs for the armed forces. In the recent years, new programs have been introduced through the colleges affiliated to the university.
