Dravidian University
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1997 |
| Chancellor | ESL Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Cuddapah Ramanaiah |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | Official website |
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The Dravidian University, Kuppam, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India was founded on October 20, 1997 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, with the initial support extended by the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for an integrated development of Dravidian languages.
Vice-chancellors
- V. I. Subramoniam, Pro-Chancellor 1997-2000
- P. V. Arunachalam, Vice-Chancellor 1997-2001
- Prof. Rajasekhara Reddy, Vice-Chancellor 2005-2007
- Cuddapah Ramanaiah, Vice-Chancellor until August 22, 2011[1]
Academics
It offers courses in
- Comparative Dravidian Literature And Translation Studies
- Human And Social Sciences
- Education And Human Resources Development
- Comparative Dravidian Arts And Aesthetics
- Science, Information And Technology
Distance Education :
- UG & PG courses
- MBA & MCA
- M.Phil & Ph.D ( Till CY 2009)
Controversies
The university was involved in controversy over awarding 8,000 Ph.D. degrees through distance education over the years 2009-2011.[1] The government appointed a committee to investigate which recommended action against the VC.[2] Another controversy quickly followed, as the VC appointed staff a day before retiring.[1]
Another controversy over student admissions in 2010 led to student protests in May 2011, ransacking the administration building.[1]
See also
- List of universities in India
- Universities and colleges in India
- Education in India
- Distance Education Council
- University Grants Commission (India)
References
- ^ a b c d "Dravidian varsity VC's farewell jig with eunuchs - Times Of India". indiatimes.com. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ "State lets errant VCs retire easily | Deccan Chronicle". deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
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