Jawaharlal Nehru University – An Overview
Jawaharlal Nehru University, commonly known as JNU was established in the year 1969 with main purpose of promoting research work at post graduate level. The University is located south west of New Delhi near the Aravalli forest and is spread about in 1000 acres. The University was names after the former Prime minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and was established by Smt. Indira Gandhi. G.Parthasarathy was appointed as the First-Vice-Chancellor of the university. The main aim for the establishment of the University was to enhance the education standard in India and to provide more opportunities to the youngsters of india.
The present Chancellor of the University is Professor Yashpal and Vice-Chancellor is Professor B.B.Bhattacharya. There are 500 faculty members in the University and with the student strength of almost 5500. The University is UGC recognized University. The various schools of the University which have their own center are School of Arts and Aesthetics, BioTechnology, Computer and Systems Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Information Technology, International Studies, Language, Literature and Culture Studies, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Some special centres in the University are Center for the Study of Law and Governance, Molecular Medicine, Sanskrit Studies and International Trade and Development. The university conducts many cultural events also.
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