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Jigyasa University

Coordinates: 30°20′28″N 77°52′35″E / 30.34113°N 77.87647°E / 30.34113; 77.87647
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Jigyasa University ( Formerly Himgiri Zee University)
Former name
Himgiri Nabh Vishvidlaya
Mottoवसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्
TypePrivate
Established2003
ChairmanSubhash Chandra
ChancellorProf. Md.Irfan Khan
Vice-Chancellor[Prof. (Dr.) B.S. Nagendra Parashar]
Location, ,
30°20′28″N 77°52′35″E / 30.34113°N 77.87647°E / 30.34113; 77.87647
WebsiteOfficial website
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Jigyasa University ( Formerly Himgiri Zee University) is a Private located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.[1][2] was initially established under the Uttaranchal State Act No. 17, 2003, and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f). Following a name change to Jigyasa University, it is now established under the Uttarakhand Private University (Amendment) Act, 2024 (Act No. 5 of 2024). Located in Sherpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, the university spans a 52-acre campus. Jigyasa University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the 1956 Act and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It also holds approvals from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and the Bar Council of India (BCI).[3][4]

History

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The university was founded by the TALEEM Research Foundation in Ahmedabad and led by Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman of the Essel Group of Industries.

Campus

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The Jigyasa University campus is equipped with a library, transportation services, a canteen, medical facilities, and separate hostels for male and female students.

References

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  1. ^ "Private University Uttarakhand". University Grants Commission. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Himgiri ZEE University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  3. ^ Bar &amp (1 May 2024). "Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Legal Studies Kanpur wins the 1st National Moot by Himgiri Zee University Dehradun". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  4. ^ Indulia, Bhumika (11 March 2024). "1st National Moot Court Competition, 2024 [19th-21st April,2024] Register by 30th March". SCC Times. Retrieved 23 November 2024.