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Parul University

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Parul University is a private university in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.[4][5] It was established in 2009[6] as Parul Group of Institutes in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was ranked among the top 50 universities by NIRF Innovation Rankings 2023.[7] The university has 32 institutes that offer over 450 UG, PG, diploma, and PhD programmes.[8]

Parul University
Former name
Parul Group Of Institutes
TypePrivate University
Established2009 (2009)
Parent institution
Parul Arogya Seva Mandal Trust
AffiliationUGC
PresidentDevanshu Patel[1]
Vice-presidentParul Patel[2]
ProvostAmit Ganatral[3]
Academic staff
8000
Administrative staff
2500
Students75000
Location
Vadodara
,
Gujarat
,
India
CampusRural
Colors       
Blue, red, yellow & white
Websitewww.paruluniversity.ac.in

History, Governance & Leadership edit

Parul University, managed by Parul Arogya Seva Mandal Trust was established under Gujarat Private University Act 2009 passed by Government of Gujarat[9] in 2015 giving university status to the Parul Group of Institutes[10] by UGC.[11]

Devanshu Patel is the president of Parul University and Parul Patel, the administrator, managing trustee, and vice president of the University. Geetika Patel and Komal Patel were also made vice president of Parul University, and Amit Ganatra is the current Vice Chancellor (Provost) of Parul University.[12]

Affiliations & Accreditations edit

Parul University is recognised by AICTE,[13][14][15][16][17] received NAAC A++ Grade in 2023[18] and accredited by NBA[19][20][21][22][23]

Parul University is recognised by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), the University Grants Commission, Bar Council of India (BCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), India Nursing Council, National Medical Council (NMC), and Ministry of Ayush. The university is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Central Council for Homeopathy, the Central Council for Indian Medicine, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.[24] It is also accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).[25]

Academics edit

Parul University has diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in sciences, medicine and allied sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences, engineering and architecture, pharmacy, animation and design,[26] law, management and business administration, biosciences,[27] commerce, computer application and IT, hospitality and tourism and media, mass communication and journalism streams.[28] Its diploma courses streams like engineering, design, DPharm, DPMHS, D.Arch, DHMCT, DAM and DPA. Its UG courses include BTech[citation needed], BBA,[29] BBA (Hons.), BBA-MBA, BBA LLB[citation needed], BCom LLB, BA LLB, LLB, B.Des, B.Com, B.Com (Hons.), BCA, BCA (Hons.)[citation needed], BPharm, BArch, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc Nursing, BSc Agriculture[30] and BSc Hospitality.[31]

Parul University post-graduation courses include MTech, MBA, Online MBA, LLM, M.Des, M.Com, MCA, MPharm, MPlan, MS[citation needed] and M.Sc Nursing.

Affiliated Colleges edit

The university has the following affiliated colleges[32]

  • Parul Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Vadodara
  • Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College - [RHMC], Rajkot
  • Parul Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Vadodara
  • Parul Institute of Management - [PIM], Vadodara
  • Ahmedabad Physiotherapy College - [APC], Ahmedabad
  • Parul Institute of Technology - [PIT], Vadodara
  • Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology - [PIET], Vadodara

Campus Facilities edit

It has a campus area of 150 acres[33] and has indoor and outdoor sports facilities including football, cricket, hockey fields with handball, volleyball, and badminton court.[34] It also has a reading room, a yoga room, and a gym.[35][36][37] Parul University library has books, in the fields of engineering, science, technology and management.[38] The university has medical practitioner is available during college hours.[39]

Computer Centre and Laboratories edit

The computer centre has system/application software, operating system, and various utility software.[40] In 2022, QuickTech (Apple Authorised distributor) & Tinkering Hub, Parul University (PU) signed an MoU to set up iQuickLab which is the first lab in the city with Apple devices.[41]

Research Grants and MoUs edit

Parul University received grant from European Commission under erasmus plus programme.[42] It's institute of applied sciences signed an MoU with Government Institute of Forensic Sciences for joint research activities and students & teacher exchange.[43] The University also entered into an MoU for investment with the Gujarat state government to invest in educational infrastructure under Vibrant Gujarat[44]

In 2019, Parul University signed an MoU with CII for faculty and student development programmes and in 2021, with National Defence Academy to provide continuing education opportunities to boarded out cadets.[45] Germany-based Fachhochschule Bielefeld also known as University of Applied Sciences (UAS) also signed an MoU with Parul University to establish long-term academic and research relation in management sciences.[46]

Major events edit

National Healthcare Skill Conclave 2023[47] was organised in association with Pragya – the Advanced Skills and Simulation Centre,[48] healthcare skill workshops in the country, aimed at providing conceptual learning about medicine and surgeries to students and participants.[49] Start Up Festivals and Hackathons - Some of the notable annual events that are held at Parul University for technical students include Vadodara Innofest,[50] Vadodara Police Hackathon,[51] Projections.[52]

Cultural Events - Some of the notable annual cultural events that are held at Parul University include Vadodara Literature Festival[53] and Maadhyam Media Fest.[54]

International Community edit

Parul University has over 2,500 international students from 68 countries[55] and is in partnership with 50 international universities[56] facilitating nearly 1050 students, through various exchange programs.[57] The university also has tie-up with Poland for placement and internship opportunities for the students during and after their academic courses.[58]

The university offers scholarships to international students[59] and its International Relationship cell provides international students guidance further scholarships for higher education.[60][61] In 2023, the university organised International Week to promote global academic practises amongst nations.[62]

Rankings & Awards edit

Parul University was ranked 53rd in Pharmacy by NIRF 2023.[63]

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