JIWAJI UNIVERSITY at A Glance PDF
JIWAJI UNIVERSITY at A Glance PDF
JIWAJI UNIVERSITY at A Glance PDF
PROSPECTUS
2019-20
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University Officials
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Proctorial Board Heads, School of Studies
Dr. Sameer Bagywant NSS Program Officer Prof. S.N. Mahapatra Earth Science
Dr. Swarna Parmar Mrignayni Girls Hostel Prof. Vivek Bapat Life Long Education
Dr. Nimisha jadon MLB Girls Hostel Prof. Umesh Holani Commerce
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta Coordinator Prof. Avinash Tiwari Professor In charge
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University Executive Council
Chairperson
Professor Sangeeta Shukla
Vice-Chancellor
Governer`s Nominee
Mr. D. P. Singh
Ms. Sunita Barhadia
Registrar & Secretary
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Message from Vice Chancellor’s Desk
The large campus located in the heart of city has immense diversity of academic programs. With
31 different departments, the University offers around 90 different programs of study ranging from
doctoral studies to Masters and graduate level degrees, as well as a range of post graduate
diplomas and short term courses both open and in Distance mode. These include the Basic
Sciences, Applied Sciences, Law, Engineering Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Media
and Communication. In addition to these there are advanced studies in areas like Neuroscience,
Molecular Human Genetics, Food Technology and Pharmacy programs.
The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled and this facilitates networking, vital for sustaining academic
activities. In terms of infrastructure and other collateral support, the University has been
proactive. The Central Library of the University has a collection of more than 2.60 lakh books, 370
e-Books and 9000 On-line Journals through INFONET and other reference material.
The dynamics of the fast-changing world urges the academicians to give the right impetus for
making life-long learners out of students. In addition of creating fertile minds for professional and
personal success, we the university fraternity have committed ourselves to create responsible
citizens who are the epitome of highest ethics and social conduct. We endeavor to touch the lives
of every student by inculcating prudence, efficiency, creativity and compassion to work for the
betterment of the marginalized sections of society.
This university has taken the swachtaabhiyanproject in order to inculcate the habit keeping the
clean surroundings. To generate the skilled manpower the university has stared skill based
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courses for the students. The faculty members have adopted children suffering from Tuberculosis
to provide them medicines and nutritious food.
From this academic session university is introducing B.Sc. Honors program in Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Zoology, Botany and Biochemistry. Besides this we are also introducing B.Com.
Honors, B.A. Honors in Mass communication. To promote Skill based education our university has
decided to start certificate and diploma courses in various specializations.
We urge everyone to join us in fostering a healthy, peaceful and engrossing atmosphere at the
University campus and affiliated institutions. We invite you to contribute actively and enrich the
University with your intellectual resources, rich experiences and fruitful suggestions.
I welcome all the students who chose to be a part of this premier Universityof our country. I am
sure that you will feel proud on being associated with us and make us equally proud with your
academic excellence.
"Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think”
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University at a Glance
About Gwalior
University Jurisdiction
Vision, Mission, our values
Growth
University Campus
Administration
Academic Programs
Research
Facilities Available
Convocation
Sports
Student Performance at National/International Level
University Awards and Medals
Hostel
General Facilities at Campus
Affiliated Colleges
Educational Programs and University Teaching Departments
Launch of New Academic Programs
Choice Based Credit System implementation
Academic Linkages, MOUs signed
Establishment of Dr. Abdul Kalam Sophisticated Central Instrumentation
Facility Created
Best Practices
Online Facilities Started
Creation of Central Facilities
Student Support Strengthen
Network Status
Extra-Curricular Activities
Unique to Jiwaji University
Fees Structure
Future Initiatives
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UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE
Jiwaji University Gwalior came into existence on May 23, 1964, through M.P. Govt.
Ordinance no. 15 of 1963. Late Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, the then President of
India, laid the foundation stone on 11th December 1964 at a sprawling campus of over
225 acres of land at Naulakha Parade ground. This was a generous contribution ofScindia
family, in particular Kailashwasi Maharaja ShrimantJiwaji Rao Scindia and late Rajmata
ShrimatiVijayarajeScindia. The institution was christened after the name
ofKailashwasiShrimantJiwajiraoScindia as a standing memorial to his persona. The motto
of the university is embedded in its logo VidyayaPrapyateTejah.
About Gwalior
Gwalior is an ancient and important city of the Madhya Pradesh. It is named after
Rishi GALAV. It is located at the main track of North-Central railways and very well
connected to all parts of the country. Trains staring from Delhi run towards Chennai,
Banglore, Goa, Trivendrum, Kanyakumari, Mumbai, Pune, Bhuwaneshwar, Raipur,
Bilaspur, Vijaywada, Hyderabad, Vishakhapattanam, etc. stop at Gwalior. Various trains
start from Gwalior towards Kolkata, Mumbai, Baruani, Kota, Varanasi, Allahabad,
Kanpur, etc. It is also well connected by road and situated at Agra-Bombay highway. It is
120 Kms. south of Agra and 317 Kms. from Delhi.
It is famous for its Sangeet Gharana, named Gwalior Gharana. It is believed that the
famous Music Maestro Tansen was from this city. Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali
Khan was born, brought up and trained in Gwalior. The magnificent fort of ancient
Gwalior has its own archeological and historical importance. Sun temple, a replica of
Konark temple of Orissa was built by Birla has its religious and tourist importance. TIGRA
DAM, a water reservoir forms the major source of drinking water for the city, is another
attraction of the region.
University Jurisdiction
The territorial jurisdiction of the University is spread over the districts of Gwalior,
Bhind, Morena, Sheopur Kalan, Datia, Shivpuri Guna and Ashok Nagar. In the beginning,
the university had 25 affiliated colleges but today more than 400 Government,
Government aided and Private colleges are imparting education to the students under its
jurisdiction. These colleges are of Medical, Engineering, Science, Education, Nursing,
Management, Arts and Commerce etc.
Vision
Our ability to enhance well-being of the people by Educating, Creating Knowledge and
Serving Society by putting the knowledge to work with excellence. To advance the
professional competence of youth and inculcate in them the urge to recognize challenges
as opportunities.
Mission
Jiwaji University aims to lead the nation in research and education. We seek to do this in
ways which benefit society on a national and a global scale. The university strives to
create knowledge, to open the minds of students and enable students to take best
advantage of their educational opportunities. Jiwaji University embodies the spirit of
excellence in teaching and research. Value creation through economic, social, and
environmental development targeted to an increasingly global and multicultural world.
Our Values
Foster innovation and creativity Collaboration
Value excellence, quality and service Respect
Integrity Leadership
Diversity
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Growth
It is now almost Fifty four years that University has witnessed a logarithmic phase of
growth. It has also seen the strides that can parallel to any other national/ international
academic institutions. The university fraternity has contributed with full strength for the
growth of this institution which is flourishing and fragrance in the tough terrain of
Chambal and Gwalior region and promoting the higher education for the better quality of
life of the people.
During the XII–Plan, the University volunteered for assessment and accreditation by
National Assessment and Accreditation council (NAAC) of UGC. The committee has
appreciated the approach of inter-disciplinary teaching, extracurricular activities, health
and public awareness programs, healthy student-teacher relations, transparent admission
procedure, cosmopolitan student profile, judicious use of resources and quality of
research. The university has been accredited with ‘A’ Grade. Earlier, the UGC XI plan
committee has also appreciated the performance of the university at various fronts.
Moreover RUSSA has also categorized two of the Schools viz. Chemistry and Zoology as
Deptt. of excellence.
University Campus
The campus is planned in such a way that all the residents of the university including
teachers, non- teaching staff and students have an easy access to all the daily needs and
other facilities within a walking distance. Most of the teachers reside in the campus. There
is an efficient team of Security Personnel that maintains safety and security of the
campus.
The University Health Centre, situated in the campus provides First Aid and other basic
medical facilities to all students, staff members, employees and their wards. A Medical
Officer is available for consultation during morning and evening hours at the University
Health Centre.
Administration
The University has its Proctorial Office to maintain discipline, law and order and to sort
out the grievances of the students in the campus.
The university has its well defined academic calendar and all activities go as per pre-
decided schedule. The examinations are held in time and the results are also declared
within the stipulated time frame.
The Dean, Students Welfare looks after the problems and welfare of the students besides
organizing the cultural and extracurricular activities in the campus. He also prepares the
students for their participation in youth festivals.
The meetings of various university bodies like Board of Studies, Research Degree
Committee, University court, Academic Council and Executive Council are held regularly
to update the syllabi, selection of suitable candidates for Ph.D. programs, solving various
other academic and administrative matters and making policy decisions.
Academic Programs
The academic activities in the university campus were started with Postgraduate teaching
and research in 1966 by establishing Schools of Studies in Botany and Zoology. This was
followed by the establishment of other School of Studies viz. Physics, Chemistry, Ancient
Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Economics, Mathematics, Commerce and
Management. School of Studies in Library & Information Science, Indira Gandhi Academy
of Environmental Education, Research & Eco-planning, Biochemistry, Earth Science,
Political Science and Public Administration were added at later dates. The MBA and BBA
programs were also started under the faculty of Commerce and Management. BTM, MBA
program in Tourism & Travel Management and School of Languages have also come up.
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The UGC sponsored Department of Adult, Continuing and Extension Education were
established a post graduate course in Extension Education and Social Work.
To cater to the needs of society, the University continued started a good number of
courses under Self Supporting Program, e.g., Microbiology, Biotechnology, Electronics,
Computer Science, Instrumentation & Industrial Analysis, Computer Applications,
Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Sales & Marketing Management, Business
Economics, Financial Administration. The M.Sc. Neuroscience program was initiated in
2001with DBT-HRD support. The UGC innovative course in Remote Sensing & GIS was
also started from the session 2002-2003. In addition, courses in Yoga and Jyotirvigyan
have also been inducted from the same session. In 2003–2004, the university has started
number of new courses, e.g., Biomedical Technology, Molecular and Human Genetics, e-
Commerce, Food Technology, Medicinal Plants and Herbal Resource management,
Journalism and Mass Communication, PGD Marketing Management: Advertising and
Sales Administration. The School of Studies in Languages is imparting teaching for
various courses leading to degree, diploma and certificate courses in Hindi, English,
Sanskrit, French and M.Phil. in Sanskrit, Hindi and English. In academic session 2010-
11, the university has started three new programs viz. MBA Hospital administration, MBA
Heritage Tourism Management and M.A. Education. In 2011-12, the students‟ witnessed
four more academic programs: PGD in Retail Management, PGD in Financial
Administration, PGD in Forensic Science and Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering
Technology (BHM&CT). In session 2013-14 a new program of Bachelor of Applied
Management (BM) in faculty of Management was started.
Department of Physical Education has emerged on national scenario by organizing
national tournaments in various events of sports. This department is running Courses of
Physical Education viz. M.P.Ed.,B.P.Ed. and Yoga. Large playgrounds with all facilities for
outdoor games and a gymnasium for indoor games have made possible to organize various
tournaments and encourage the students to actively participate in university sports
activities. School of Studies in Pharmaceutical studies runs courses for B. Pharma. The
department has started M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy from the
academic session 2015-16. The Institute of Engineering imparts education in B.E.
Electronics, B.E. Chemical Engineering and B.E. in Computer Science.This institute has
startedM. Tech. in Electronics and Chemical Engineering from the 2015-16 academic
sessions. Post Graduate courses of Law viz. LL.M and five years integrated course of
B.A.LL.B. are running in the Institute of Law. This institute has decided to start five years
integrated course of B.Com. LL.B. and M.Phil. from 2015-16 academic session. As per
the guide lines ofUGC DEB New Delhi, University has established an Institute of Distance
Education in 1995 to promote education for the students of remote areas through distance
mode of learning. Diploma course in Printing Technology has also started from last
academic session under the UGC program of Community College. A new academic six
semester program, B.Voc. in Cosmetic Science & Beauty Culturehas introduced from
academic session 2018-19 under the administrative control of School of Studies in
Chemistry. Few more honors under graduate academic programs in Science, Commerce
and Media & Communication are going to introduced from the current academic session.
Some Skill based programs are also in pipe line to start from the current session.
Majority of the courses in the School of Studies are based on semester system in which
continuous evaluation of the students is carried out which keeps them busy in their
studies round the year. The University is also running M. Phil courses in most of the
conventional subjects. All Schools of Studies and Centers are imparting education in
basic, advanced and Job oriented courses.
Research Activities
Several research projects sponsored by the Government of India and the State Government
funding agencies, like UGC, DST, CSIR, DOE, DAE, DBT, ICMR, ICHR, MPCOST, CCRUM,
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MPSBB-Bhopal etc. have been sanctioned and completed successfully by various schools
of studies. At present 52 projects worth Rs.10.5 Crore are in operation in the faculties of
Art, Social science, Commerce & Management, Life science, Engineering Science,
Technology and Physical Sciences. The research laboratories are well equipped with the
latest scientific instruments and expertise in the state of the art techniques in physical
and biological sciences.
Faculty Members
All the teachers are highly qualified and many of them have been honored with
International and National Awards and Fellowships. They are actively engaged in research
on current topics and guiding students for their M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. They have
been regularly organizing and attending International and National Conferences,
Seminars, Symposia Workshops etc. The teaching is imparted through conventional as
well as with aid of latest audio-visual equipments.
Convocation
University is organizing annual convocation to award Degrees to the pass outs every year.
In last few Convocations University has conferred Honoris Causa degrees ofD.Sc to
Padmavibhushan Dr. R Chidambaram and Prof. D P. Agrawal, D.Lit. to Tabla Maestro
Padmavibhushan Pt. KishanMaharaj, PadmavibhushanUstad Amjad Ali Khan and Doctor
of Medicine to Padmashree Dr. Dharkar. University has conferred Honoris Causa degrees
of D. Letter to Justice R.C. Lahoti, Former Chief Justice of India, Justice Sri. Arun Mishra
and Noble Laurate Sri Kailash Satyardhi. Recently the president of India His Excellency
Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Mrs. Meera Ben Patel, the Governor of MP , Shri Shivraj Singh, the
Chief minister of MP and Padam Shree Uma Tuli visited our university during the
convocation.
Sports
The university offers outstanding sports opportunities for students. The sports
department is very well equipped for playing Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton,
Football, Hockey, Cricket, Table tennis, Judo, Snooker, Air Shooting and Athletics. The
university organizes National, Inter-varsity and Inter-zonal tournaments frequently. In
near future, the university is in the process of constructing a swimming pool with
international standards.
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Student Performance at National / International Level
Every year several student qualify National level tests for research and professional
services such as NET, GATE, SLET, IAS, IFS, IPS, PSC, etc. Students also participate in
university state and National level sports and cultural activities and bring honors to the
university. Many of the research students get various prestigious fellowships from abroad
for Ph.D. and post doctoral research.
Hostels
Academically and socially very congenial environment is provided to all the students
residing in the campus. The "Mrignayani Girls Hostel" and “MAHARANI LAXMI BAI Girls
Hostel” are situated within the campus. The hostels have all the required facilities with
well furnished rooms. Appropriate security arrangements have also been made for these
hostels. In view of the increasing strength of girl students, the existing accommodation is
being extended to provide more rooms. One of the boys hostel named after Captain Roop
Singh, a veteran hockey player is also located within the campus to accommodate 150
students. Another boy‟s hostel is Arya Bhatta Hostel, which is also well furnished with the
Internet and other recreation facilities.
Post Office, Central Bank of India, Cafeteria and a Milk Parlor are also located within the campus for
easy approach to the students. Employment exchange and Student counseling centre are also
located within the campus. University own Multi-Art complex is under construction.
The whole campus has now become WI-FI. The internet facility has now extended to residential area.
Affiliated Colleges
Jiwaji University affiliates more than 485 Govt., Govt. aided and private Colleges with a
total enrollment of more than 2.5 lakh students.
Further, this young and modern University which, over the years, has grown to a well –
established research and teaching institution in India, offers quite an untraditional range
of educational programs and research in Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Neuroscience, Human Genomics, Earth Science, Commerce, Business
Studies and Management (in various specializations), Economics, Political Science,
Ancient History, Tourism, Food Technology, Physical Education, Ethno biology and many
others. With the current leadership, the faculties have started concentrating their efforts
from inter-disciplinary to trans-disciplinary approaches.
The University thus has 30 Schools of Studies and 7 Centers (University Teaching
Departments). This has provided a vibrant academic environment with possibilities of
inter-disciplinary teaching and research. The Institutions regularly organizes
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international and national conferences, symposia and training workshops, youth festivals,
awareness programmes, national sports events and exchange programs.
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B.A. LL.B. (5 years)
B. Com. LL.B. (5 years)
Certificate in Security Management
Courses in Distance Education mode
Establishment of Research centre in Pharmacy Department.
Ph.D. programme in Pharmacy.
Establishment of Research Centre in Law Department.
Establishment of Two Departments of Excellence (Zoology & Chemistry)
Honors courses at Undergraduate level
Certificate and Diploma courses in Skill based programs
M.Sc. course in statistics
Academic Linkages
To enrich the quality of academic inputs and experiences, Jiwaji University has
encouraged the practice of collaborating with premier institutions and companies. The
University has signed Memorandum of understanding (MOU) with following National and
International Institutions/ Companies:
NATIONAL:
INTERNATIONAL:(In Process)
Anglia Ruskin University, UK
University of Italy
Harvard University, USA
University of Florida, USA
North Dakota University, USA
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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
With an aim to enhance the infrastructural facilities, several moves had been witnessed. One
of which is, establishment of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility.
Existing building has been renovated, construction of new building (worth 2.5crores) is in
progress and sophisticated instruments worth Rs.5crores have been installed.The students
are using this facility to carry out their research material characterize. Now they are not
required to go out for the characterization of their research materials. This facility is assisting
them to take observation to their satisfaction.
Best Practices
With an aim to outshine as a leading university of the country, following best practices have
been started.
Toll Free Number 18002331964
Student help centre with computerized tracking system
Confidential E-mail To VC:[email protected]
Regular Jan Sunwai every Tuesday (10.30-11.30 am)
Lok Seva Guarantee Yojna
Solid waste management
Remote sensing
Water harvesting
Establishment of regional centers
Online Facilities Started
The University has tied-up with MP Online to offer several facilities. The online Counter Base
Applications for students include:
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Enrollment /Registration, Degree, Provisional Degree, Duplicate Mark Sheet, Migration,
Eligibility, Document Verification, Re-totaling, Re-Opening Answer book, Ph.D. related Fee,
Examination Form & Fee, Distance Education, and College Renewal Affiliation Fee.
Extra-Curricular Activities
To fulfill its social responsibilities towards the nation, the university NSS department
continuously organizes various activities. The University has inherited artistic and cultural
attributes of the city of Gwalior. It has been honored and awarded several times at various
places for the best performance and presentations by students.
The following activities were also celebrated in the campus
• International Yoga
• Youth Festivals.
• Diabetes week.
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• Food festivals
• Mute Court.
• Pharmacy week.
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Unique to Jiwaji University
Teamwork
Semester system since last 23 years in UTD
Courses :Neuroscience , MHG , MICA, MBA (CSMM),French, JV
Adoption of 227 villages by NSS unit
Translation Research Centre ( Academic - Industry Association )
Developing special educators for hearing and speech impaired through B.Ed.
Program in association with AMARJYOTI ( NGO )
Pollution free
Tobacco free campus
Ragging free campus
Healthy environment for students and employees
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International Yoga Day
DIABETES CLINIC
DIABETES WALK 19
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Dr. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM SERIES CONFERENCES
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FOUNDATION STONE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Foot Ball Ground Cricket Ground
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Published by: Registrar, Jiwaji University, Gwalior-474011,India
Contact No: 0751-2442801
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