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{{Infobox university
| name               = Chaudhary Charan Singh University
| name             = Chaudhary Charan Singh University
| native_name        = चौधरी चरण सिंह विश्वविद्यालय
| image             = Chaudhary Charan Singh University.jpg
| image             = CCSU_Meerut_Logo.jpg
| image_alt         = CCSU logo
| image_size         = 200px
| motto            = "Where Learning Begins"
| caption            = Official logo of CCSU
| type             = Public University
| former_name        = Meerut University
| established       = 1965
| motto             = विज्ञानं विधा साधनम् (Knowledge is the means of enlightenment)
| founder          = [[Chaudhary Charan Singh]]
| established       = 1965
| chancellor       = Governor of Uttar Pradesh
| type              = Public State University
| vice_chancellor   = Prof. Sangeeta Shukla
| chancellor         = Governor of Uttar Pradesh
| city             = [[Meerut]]
| vice_chancellor   = Prof. Sangeeta Shukla<ref>https://ccsuniversity.ac.in/ccsu-vc-profile/</ref>
| state             = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| city               = Meerut
| country           = [[India]]
| state             = Uttar Pradesh
| campus           = Urban
| country           = India
| affiliations     = [[UGC]], [[NAAC]], [[AIU]]
| campus             = Urban
| website           = https://ccsuniversity.ac.in
| affiliations       = UGC, NAAC, AIU
| website           = [https://www.ccsuniversity.ac.in/ www.ccsuniversity.ac.in]
}}
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'''Chaudhary Charan Singh University''' ('''CCSU'''), formerly known as '''Meerut University''', is a prominent public state university located in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]].   
'''Chaudhary Charan Singh University''' ('''CCSU'''), formerly known as '''Meerut University''', is a prominent public state university located in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]].   

Latest revision as of 05:43, 25 June 2025


Chaudhary Charan Singh University
CCSU logo
Type Public University
Motto "Where Learning Begins"
Established 1965
Founder Chaudhary Charan Singh
Chancellor Governor of Uttar Pradesh
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sangeeta Shukla
Location Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Campus Urban
Affiliations UGC, NAAC, AIU
Website Official Website


Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), formerly known as Meerut University, is a prominent public state university located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The university was established in 1965 with the aim of providing higher education to the students of Western Uttar Pradesh.[1] It was renamed in 1991 in honor of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee.

History

  • 1965: Established as Meerut University.
  • 1969: Introduction of research programmes like M.Phil and Ph.D.[2]
  • 1973: Commencement of postgraduate teaching departments.
  • 1980s–1990s: Growth of affiliated colleges in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Law streams.
  • 1991: Renamed to Chaudhary Charan Singh University to honor the legacy of a peasant leader and India’s former Prime Minister.[3]
  • 2000s–Present: Major focus on self-financed courses, digitization, smart classes, and NAAC accreditation.

Campus

The university campus is spread across 222 acres in an urban setting in Meerut. It is well-equipped with:

  • Administrative buildings and academic blocks
  • Central Library with 1.5 lakh+ books, journals, and e-resources
  • A Botanical Garden and Rose Garden with a statue of Chaudhary Charan Singh
  • Indoor stadium, gymnasium, hostels (boys and girls), guest house, health centre
  • Facilities like Post Office, Bank, cafeteria, and open-air theater
  • SCRIET – School of Chemical, Rural, Industrial Engineering & Technology as a constituent college[4]

Academics

The university offers academic programs in faculties of:

It follows a semester system with Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) and Internal Assessment. Courses include:

  • Undergraduate (B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, LLB, B.Ed)
  • Postgraduate (M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Ed, LL.M)
  • Research: M.Phil and Ph.D across disciplines
  • Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate Courses[5]

Accreditation and Rankings

  • Accredited with NAAC A++ in 2023 (CGPA 3.66/4), making it one of only three universities in UP with the highest grade.[6]
  • Approved by UGC, AICTE, BCI for professional programs.
  • Ranked among top public universities in North India for student strength and affiliated colleges.

Research and Innovation

  • Active research departments with UGC and DST-funded projects
  • Regular seminars, national/international conferences
  • Incubation Centre and industry collaborations in engineering and IT
  • MoUs with international institutions for faculty/student exchange[7]

Governance

  • Chancellor: Governor of Uttar Pradesh
  • Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Sangeeta Shukla
  • Administrative structure includes Deans, Heads of Departments (HoDs), Registrar, Controller of Examination, Finance Officer, and Academic Council

Notable Alumni

Affiliations

As of 2024, CCSU affiliates:

  • 252+ Professional Colleges
  • 109 General Degree Colleges
  • 1 Constituent College

Covering Meerut, Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Shamli and parts of Noida and Gautam Buddh Nagar districts.[9]

Student Life

  • Annual cultural fest "Spandan"
  • Inter-university youth festivals
  • NSS, NCC, Scouts & Guides units
  • Sports meets and coaching camps
  • University Magazine and e-Journals

See also

References

  1. ↑ University History . In ccsuniversity.ac.in
  2. ↑ Academic Overview
  3. ↑ Renaming News
  4. ↑ SCRIET Details
  5. ↑ Academics
  6. ↑ NAAC Accreditation 2023
  7. ↑ MoUs
  8. ↑ Famous Alumni
  9. ↑ List of Affiliated Colleges
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