Oriental University
Oriental University, Indore | |
| Motto | "A Smart University" |
|---|---|
| Type | Self Funded |
| Established | 2011 |
| Chancellor | Dr. K. L. Thakral |
| Address | Sanwer Road, Jakhya, Opposite Revati Range, Gate No.1, Indore, Madhya Pradesh – 453555. , , , |
| Nickname | OU Indore |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | Official website |
Oriental University is a self funded university located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established in 2011.[1] Oriental University is spread over 100 acres of lush green sprawling campus on Indore-Ujjain highway near international airport and new proposed railway station. The University is designed by the most eminent contractors of modern India, M/S Hafeez Contractor of Mumbai. Currently the University’s exquisite infrastructure, houses spacious classrooms with latest teaching aids, well-equipped laboratories and workshops.
Education is all about creating an ambiance of academic freedom, where bright minds meet, discover and learn. After having established Nine professional colleges (Five Engineering, One Advanced Computer Application, Two Pharmacy and One Management studies) the ORIENTAL GROUP, recognized as a premier educational group of Central India and enjoying national ranking, the Founders of Devi Shakuntala Thakral Charitable Foundation, have setup ORIENTAL UNIVERSITY, established by an Act of Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha under Section 2f of UGC Act, 1956. Oriental University is the first Self Funded Private University in Indore.
History
ORIENTAL GROUP the most sought after name for quality education at Madhya Pradesh, has one more feather in its cap. It has been given the University status under section 2f of UGC, 1956 Act with effect from May’ 2011. Having clinched the University status, the philosophy of Oriental University (OU) is to contribute in a broader sphere, thereby offering diverse courses in energy, civil aviation, refinery, environment, infrastructure sectors. The tenet with which Oriental University is marching forward is to develop responsible professionals who could be easily deployed in the industry.
Leadership
Founder and Chancellor - Shri K. L.Thakral
Dr. K. L. Thakral was born on 1929 in Punjab, which is now a part of Pakistan. He migrated to India after partition of the country in 1947. After a tough struggle, he completed his education, MA in History from Meerut College, Meerut in 1955 and settled, along with his family, at Bhopal in mid February, 1960, 55 years ago.
He was President of Industries' Association, Bhopal for three times and contributed substantially in establishment of industries there. He is also the Founder of MP KAPI Udyog Sangh. After a successful stint in industry, he shifted to education in 1992.
He is the Founder President of Devi Shakuntala Thakral Charitable Foundation, Bhopal, the sponsors of Oriental Group of Institutes at Bhopal, Jabalpur and Indore. He established Oriental University, Indore in 2011. It is the first private University at Indore. It is a multi-disciplined and multi-dimensional University, functioning and progressing well. Oriental has, in fact, become a well known brand in higher education in our country. He is the Chancellor of Oriental University.
Dr. K. L. Thakral stands decorated with series of outstanding national and international honours and awards as follows:
International Awards:
- International Status Award for Intellectual Development (Bangkok)
- International Socrates Award in the field of Education from Europe Business Assembly, Oxford, Great Britain (UK) (2013).
- International Gold Star Award & Certificate of Excellence from Global Achievers Foundation (2013), Dubai.
- Doctor of Literature from the International University for Complementary Medicines, Colombo Sri Lanka (2013)
- The European Award for Best Practices – 2014 – European Society for Quality Research, Brussels.
- European Society for QualityResearch-QualityAchievementAward 2015,London(UK)
National Awards:
- Shiromani Award
- Jewel of India Award
- Glory of India Award
- Shiksha Bharti Puruskar
- Best Citizen of India Award
- Eminent Education Award
- Gold Medal Excellence Award
- Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award
- Mother Teresa Excellence Award
- Indira Gandhi Sadbhavana Award
- Indira Gandhi Shiksha Shiromani Award
- Rashtriya Vidya Gaurav Gold Medal Award
- All India Business & Community Award for Education Excellence – Edupreneurs Award 2013.
- 50 Most Influential Education Entrepreneurs
- Shiksha Bharti Award 2015
- Life Time Education Achievement Award
Programs
Oriental University, Indore offers diploma courses, undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, M. Phil. programs and doctoral programs etc. which meet regional, national and international needs. In addition to the conventional courses, the university offers several innovative and job-oriented courses.
Following is the list of faculties / departments:
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Courses : Diploma / Polytechnic, B. Tech., M. Tech., Ph. D.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy (Courses : D. Pharm, B. Pharm, M. Pharm., Ph. D.)
- Faculty of Management and Commerce (Courses : B.B.A., B. Com., M.Com., M.B.A., Ph. D.)
- Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences (Courses : B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph. D.)
- Faculty of Law (Courses : Diploma, LL. B., BBA – LL.B., LL. M., Ph. D.)
- Faculty of Education (Courses : B. Ed., M. Ed., Ph. D.)
- Faculty of Library and Information Science (Courses : B. Lib., M. Lib.)
- Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication (Courses : BJMC, MJMC)
References
- ^ "Private University Madhya Pradesh". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 15 January 2015.