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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
MottoRight for Rightful Health Science Education
TypeGovernment
Established1996; 28 years ago (1996)
ChancellorGovernor of Karnataka
Vice-ChancellorM. K. Ramesh[1]
Location
Jayanagara, Bengaluru, Karnataka
,
India

12°55′34.04″N 77°35′33.15″E / 12.9261222°N 77.5925417°E / 12.9261222; 77.5925417
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.rguhs.ac.in

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), centered in Bengaluru, India, is a public, affiliating university set up in 1996 by the government of Karnataka, India, for the regulation and promotion of higher education in health sciences throughout the state of Karnataka. RGUHS is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK.[2]

It is the largest health sciences university in India.[3][4][5]

Notable Alumni

Controversy

Irregularities in admissions and affiliations in paramedical and nursing courses at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) was cited which led to a nursing scam being exposed. [6]

The Bommai government wanted to rename the university to Kengal Hanumanthiah, which was met with resistance and eventually the prospect was scrapped. [7]

See Also

References

  1. ^ Chattopadhyay, Sanchari (5 December 2021). "Dr M K Ramesh appointed new VC of RGUHS". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. ^ "ACU Members - Asia - Central and South". Acu.ac.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Silver jubilee halo for Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences' stellar work". The Times of India. 1 June 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Bengaluru Medical students gear up to face questions on Covid-19 in this year's exam". The Deccan Herald. 11 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Won't let appointment of any undeserving as RGUHS VC: Dr Sudhakar". Mysooru News. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Nursing Scam Brewing at Rajiv Gandhi Health Varsity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences to be renamed after Kengal Hanumanthiah: CM Bommai". The Indian Express. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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