Summary
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), formerly Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal (CRSCE), is a state university located in Murthal, Sonipat, Haryana, India. It was established in 2006 by an Act of the Government of Haryana, upgrading a 1986 established college.
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Former name | Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1986 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Haryana |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Shree Prakash Singh |
| Address | , 131027 , India 29°1′38″N 77°3′44″E / 29.02722°N 77.06222°E |
| Campus | 273 acres (1.10 km2) |
| Language | English, Hindi |
| Website | www |
History edit
It was founded in 1986 by the Government of Haryana in memory of Sir Chhotu Ram (1881–1945). It was then known as the Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal until the government of Haryana upgraded it to University on 6 November 2006 through an Act 29 of 2006 of the Legislature of the state of Haryana. The university has been considered eligible for grants under Section 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956 in March, 2009[1][2]
Location edit
The university is in Murthal on National Highway No. 44, 50 km (31 mi) from Inter State Bus Terminal, Delhi and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Sonipat bus stand. The campus of the college has been developed on 273 acres (1.10 km2) of land which falls within the industrial and commercial belt extending from Kundli to Panipat.
Departments edit
The university has the following departments:[3]
Engineering/science edit
- Architecture
- Biomedical
- Biotechnology
- Center of Excellence for Energy and Environment Studies (CEEES)
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer science
- Electrical
- Electronics and communication
- Mechanical
- Education
Management and humanities edit
- Humanities
- Management
Sciences and mathematics edit
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Environmental science
Hostels edit
The university campus has a total of 7 hostels, three for women and 4 for men. The capacity of the women's hostels is 450; the men's hostels, 966.[4]
Foreign collaborations edit
The university is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "List of Universities oh Haryana recognised by UGC". Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ^ "About University". dcrusm.org.in. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ "Departments of DCRUST, Murthal". dcrustm.ac.in. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ^ "Hostel Facilities". dcrustm.ac.in. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ "www.acu.ac.uk". Archived from the original on 24 December 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
External links edit
- Official website