Central University of Haryana
CUH | |
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| Motto | "विद्याधनम सर्व धनम प्रधानम" |
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Motto in English | "Knowledge is the supreme wealth among all wealths." |
| Type | Central University |
| Established | 2009[1] |
| Accreditation | NAAC (A) [2] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Tankeshwar Kumar[3] |
| Visitor | President of India |
Academic staff | Faculty 220[4] |
| Location | , , 28°21′4″N 76°8′51″E / 28.35111°N 76.14750°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC, AIU & ACU |
| Website | www |
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Central University of Haryana is a central university in Jaat-Pali villages,[5] just 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the City of Mahendragarh and 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Kanina in Mahendragarh district of Haryana, India,[6] has been established by an Act of Parliament: "The Central Universities Act, 2009" by the Government of India. The territorial jurisdiction of Central University of Haryana is for the whole of the Haryana.[7] The first Convocation of the university was held on 1 March 2014.[8] It is one of the 15 Central Universities established by MHRD, GoI.
The university operates from campus in Jant-Pali villages, Mahendragarh district, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Mahendragarh on the Mahendragarh-Bhiwani road.
In 2024–25, CUH rose to 94th place in the Nature Index, won FICCI’s Emerging University (Government) award, signed ₹196.98 crore infrastructure MoUs, and its students secured national medals and campus placements.
History
[edit]A Union University or Central University in India is established by the Department of Higher Education, normally by the Act of Parliament, unlike most universities which are established by state governments. This university was established under 12 more proposed Central Universities in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu in the year 2009 through an Act of Parliament: "The Central Universities Act, 2009" by the Government of India. The Central Universities Bill 2009 aims at creating one new central university each in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. It also seeks to convert Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in Chhattisgarh, Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya in Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) and Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in Uttarakhand into Central universities.[9]
Campus
[edit]The Central University of Haryana is located in a rural setting in Jaat-Pali village of Mahendragarh district, Haryana. The permanent campus is spread across more than 484 acres of land, surrounded by the Aravalli hills and near the Sahibi riverbed.
The campus includes:
- Academic blocks and laboratories
- Administrative buildings
- Central library
- Student hostels (separate for boys and girls)
- Guest house and faculty housing
- Sports facilities including gymnasium, and indoor courts
- Health centre, bank, and post office
In 2024–25, the university began a major expansion under its Infrastructure Development Plan:
- In May 2025, CUH signed an MoU worth ₹196.98 crore with NBCC (India) Ltd. for the construction of additional academic blocks, a 630-bed girls' hostel, a multipurpose hall, and other facilities.[10]
- A Miyawaki-style urban forest covering 2.5 acres with over 10,000 native saplings was inaugurated in July 2024 as part of CUH's green initiative.[11]
- A Centre of Excellence in Civil Engineering was established in collaboration with UltraTech Cement in May 2025.[12]
The campus also promotes sustainability through solar panel installations, rainwater harvesting, waste management systems, and green landscaping.
Organisation and administration
[edit]Governance
[edit]The president of India is the visitor of the university.[citation needed]
Departments
[edit]There are 8 Schools (35 Departments) in the university under which Graduation, Post Graduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses are offered. The admission are entirely through Central University Common Entrance Test commonly known as CUET. From 2024 onwards, admission to B.Tech programs is based on ranks obtained in the JEE-Main, followed by centralized counselling through JoSSA/CSAB.[13]
| School | Departments / Centres |
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| School of Engineering and Technology |
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| School of Basic Science |
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| School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences |
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| School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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| School of Life-Long Learning |
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| School of Law, Governance, Public Policy and Management |
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| School of Education |
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| School of Business and Management Studies |
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Rankings and awards
[edit]| Year | Ranking / Award | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94th in Nature Index | Nature Index |
| 2024 | 3rd (Innovation) | India Today |
| 2024 | Emerging University of the Year (Government) | FICCI |
| 2025 | 15th among Central Universities | IIRF |
Controversy
[edit]Land dispute
[edit]When the land for the university was leased out by the villagers for a nominal rent, local and state leaders promised that the local villagers will be given priority for admission and jobs. Since then, M.M.Pallam Raju, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, has told the villagers that the Central Universities Act, 2009, does not allow reservations for jobs based on domicile. The people felt cheated and no relief was given to them.[14]
RSS leader speech
[edit]The university came under controversy and criticism when a senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Sunil Ambekar, presented a conference on "research methodology" without a research degree and as a chief guest organized by Central University of Haryana. Several scholars have questioned the option and asked if it comes under pressure from the government.[15]
See also
[edit]- State University of Performing And Visual Arts
- State Institute of Film and Television
- Central University, India
References
[edit]- ^ "Central Universities Act 2009" (PDF). Ministry of Education website.
- ^ "Home | Central University of Haryana". www.cuh.ac.in.
- ^ "President Ram Nath Kovind approves appointments of vice chancellors of 12 central universities: Ministry of education". The Times of India 13:29 IST. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Central University of Haryana Seniority List of teachers" (PDF). Central University of Haryana website. 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Central varsity to come up at Mahendergarh". Indian Express. 24 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – Haryana". Tribuneindia.com. 25 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Central University of Haryana holds its first Convocation". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ^ "Parliament passes bill to set 12 central news". The Times of India. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "CUH signs MoU with NBCC for infrastructure development". 14 May 2025.
- ^ "CUH goes green with Miyawaki forest". 23 July 2024.
- ^ "UltraTech and CUH partner on Civil Engineering Centre". 15 May 2025.
- ^ "CUH BTech admissions now through JEE & CSAB" (PDF). officials. May 2025.
- ^ Dhawan, Sunit (16 January 2013). "Denied quota at varsity, villagers feel cheated". The Tribune. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ Mohanty, Basant Kumar (5 July 2020). "No research is no bar for speech". Telegraph India. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
