Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology
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Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
, was founded in 1995. The jurisdiction of the university extends to the courses being run in the areas of science, technology, engineering, pharmacy and management.
, was established on October 20, 1995 by an Act of the Legislature of the State of Haryana
with the objectives 'to facilitate and promote studies and research in emerging areas of higher education with focus on new frontiers of technology, pharmacy, environmental studies, non-conventional energy sources and management studies and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields'. It was formally inaugurated on November 1, 1995. It is named after Guru Jambheshwar
Ji Maharaj, a saint environmentalist of the 15th century. Keeping in view the nature of courses offered at the university and the mandate for which it had been established the name of the university has been changed as Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology. It has been ranked as one of the best universities across the state of Haryana.
The university enjoys a rare distinction of getting recognised by the University Grants Commission
under Section 2(f) for recognition of degrees, on 11.1.1996 and, under section 12(B) of the UGC Act to be eligible for central assistance on 7.2.1997, i.e., within 15 months of its coming into being. The university opted for accreditation by NAAC
, an autonomous organization of the University Grants Commission, in 2001-02. As a result of the exercise, the NAAC
accredited this university at "A" level (institutional score 85%).
, a rapidly growing town about 166 km from Delhi
on Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar-Sirsa-Fazilka National Highway (NH-10) and about 230 km from Chandigarh
on NH-65. It is well connected by rail and road. Hisar is one of the principal cities catering to the administrative and commercial needs of huge rural population. It is a major centre of higher education and research with two major universities of the state, a number of research institutions, degree colleges, breeding farms and a growing industrial environment. An army cantonment located in Hisar enriches its cultural life.
The university has seven teaching blocks. There are 149 residential houses for employees. Construction work for staff quarters and sewer line is under progress. Many more are planned. The university has the branch of Punjab National Bank with ATM and a post office. Beautification of the campus is being a priority to provide a healthy and pollution-free environment. The university is running its own cafeteria.
The university has signed MoUs with the following Indian organizations for the purpose mentioned against their names:
Online journal facility is also available under INFLIBNET, a UGC programme. All the online journals like those published by Annual Reviews, Blackwell Publishing, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Project Muse, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis, ACS, AIP, APS, IOP, JSTOR, RSC,ISID, JCCC and IEEE are available. In addition to providing facilities for conducting the practical classes of common computer courses, it is a central facility to meet all the computing and research requirements for students and faculty. Information regarding the university can be had at the university website: www.gju.ernet.in.
The Library at present has a collection of 70,860 books. During this year, a total of 6579 books purchased. The Library has subscriptions to 152 Indian journals and 37 foreign journals in 2008. The journals already subscribed in the library were reviewed in view of their use pattern. The library subscribes 62 magazines and 20 newspapers to cater to the general information needs. The library has provided list of journals of 14 publishers available online to all the chairpersons of the departments for the use by the faculty and the students. The library renewed one online database, 'PROWESS'. The ibrary has subscribed one database, Emerald Management Xtra 175.
Using the Integrated Library Computer Software, "LibSys," the complete database of holdings of books, library membership including students, officers, faculty members, research scholars and non-teaching staff has been created. The bar-coded library identity cards have been provided to all categories of members for borrowing facility. The library provides On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) facility to the members to search and know the status of the reading material. On this system, books on demand are reserved and follow up action by generating letters and sending to the students is taken instantly.
The library has computerized other library operations including acquisition to facilitate students, research scholars and faculty members. The Internet facility is provided in University Computer & informatics Center located in the University Library.
The library is a member of INFLIBNET, 'Information Library Network' which undertakes the subscription of e-journals and makes them available in the consortium mode. At present under consortium access of full text journals of 14 publishers is available to the academic community of the University.
The Library is also a member of INDEST (Indian National Digital Library in Engineering, Science and Technology) Consortium set up by the Human Resource Ministry through which e-journals on Science & Technology including IEEE are made available.
The University Library is institutional member of American Library.
The Library provides Book Bank facility to the Undergraduate, Post Graduate and SC/ST students of the University.
The Photocopy services facility is being provided in the Library through a Commercial private vendor on University approved rates.
The University Library is in the process of creation of Digital Library for which one Server, 4 Computer Systems, 1 UPS of 5 KVA, 1 Laser Jet Printers have been purchased. The LS Digital Software for digital Library has also been installed.
The faculty members of University Library consist of one University Librarian and two Assistant Librarians.
The teaching departments have been divided into eight houses for sports competitions. The Inter-House Tournaments are conducted in games annually i.e., Chess, Football, Badminton, Table Tennis, Hand ball, Cross-Country Race, Weight lifting, Volleyball shooting & smashing, Cricket and Annual Athletic Meet. Sports facilities for indoor games have been created in the Boys and Girls Hostels. Adventure Sports activities are also conducted in events i.e. Skiing Course, Motor Bike Tour and Trekking etc.
The Executive Council has approved that one option out of Cultural/NSS/sports activities in undergraduate courses viz. B.Tech., BPTh. B.Pharma., etc. will be offered to student in first and third semester.
The University offers intensive research programmes leading to award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all Departments offering post-graduate courses. Sufficient Laboratory & Infrastructural facilities are available. The registration for research programmes is done through entrance exam and pre-Ph.D. course. The details are available in the Brochure which can be had from Assistant Registrar (Registration).
Hisar
Hisar may refer to:* Hisar Hill, in Serbia* Hisarya, Bulgaria, also known as Hisar* Hisar District, an administrative district in the state of Haryana, India* Hisar, Haryana, a city and administrative head quarter of Hisar District...
, was founded in 1995. The jurisdiction of the university extends to the courses being run in the areas of science, technology, engineering, pharmacy and management.
History
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, HisarHisar
Hisar may refer to:* Hisar Hill, in Serbia* Hisarya, Bulgaria, also known as Hisar* Hisar District, an administrative district in the state of Haryana, India* Hisar, Haryana, a city and administrative head quarter of Hisar District...
, was established on October 20, 1995 by an Act of the Legislature of the State of Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
with the objectives 'to facilitate and promote studies and research in emerging areas of higher education with focus on new frontiers of technology, pharmacy, environmental studies, non-conventional energy sources and management studies and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields'. It was formally inaugurated on November 1, 1995. It is named after Guru Jambheshwar
Guru Jambheshwar
Guru Jambheshwar, also known as Jambhoji, was the founder of the Bishnoi Religion. He preached to worship God Almighty and stopped the worship of any thing that has taken birth and which can be seen around . He gave the message that God is a divine power that is everywhere...
Ji Maharaj, a saint environmentalist of the 15th century. Keeping in view the nature of courses offered at the university and the mandate for which it had been established the name of the university has been changed as Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology. It has been ranked as one of the best universities across the state of Haryana.
Recognition and accreditation
The university enjoys a rare distinction of getting recognised by the University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission (India)
The University Grants Commission of India is a statutory organisation set up by Union government in 1956, for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. It provides recognition for universities in India, and provides funds for government-recognised...
under Section 2(f) for recognition of degrees, on 11.1.1996 and, under section 12(B) of the UGC Act to be eligible for central assistance on 7.2.1997, i.e., within 15 months of its coming into being. The university opted for accreditation by NAAC
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council is an organization that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. It is an autonomous body funded by University Grants Commission of Government of India headquartered in Bangalore.-History:NAAC was established in 1994 in...
, an autonomous organization of the University Grants Commission, in 2001-02. As a result of the exercise, the NAAC
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council is an organization that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. It is an autonomous body funded by University Grants Commission of Government of India headquartered in Bangalore.-History:NAAC was established in 1994 in...
accredited this university at "A" level (institutional score 85%).
Location
The University is situated at HisarHisar
Hisar may refer to:* Hisar Hill, in Serbia* Hisarya, Bulgaria, also known as Hisar* Hisar District, an administrative district in the state of Haryana, India* Hisar, Haryana, a city and administrative head quarter of Hisar District...
, a rapidly growing town about 166 km from Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
on Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar-Sirsa-Fazilka National Highway (NH-10) and about 230 km from Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
on NH-65. It is well connected by rail and road. Hisar is one of the principal cities catering to the administrative and commercial needs of huge rural population. It is a major centre of higher education and research with two major universities of the state, a number of research institutions, degree colleges, breeding farms and a growing industrial environment. An army cantonment located in Hisar enriches its cultural life.
Campus
The university is situated over a sprawling area of about 372 acres. The campus is laid out with picturesque landscape, numerous buildings and wide road network. It presents a spectacle of harmony in architecture and natural beauty. Approximately 200 acres has been developed with modern facilities such as road networks, sewerage pipelines, electricity supply and parks have been developed.The university has seven teaching blocks. There are 149 residential houses for employees. Construction work for staff quarters and sewer line is under progress. Many more are planned. The university has the branch of Punjab National Bank with ATM and a post office. Beautification of the campus is being a priority to provide a healthy and pollution-free environment. The university is running its own cafeteria.
Academic programs
The University offers a wide range of academic programmes and courses at post-graduate and undergraduate level. All these courses are designed by taking into consideration the special needs of the market and the Industry and the Model Curricula supplied by the UGC/AICTE. Emphasis is laid on both theoretical and practical training for exposing students to the latest developments in areas of science and technology. For the purpose, the university invites academicians, professionals and researchers from institutions and industries. Adequate training and placement facilities are available for the students. The university arranges campus interviews. Workshops, seminars and symposia are conducted regularly. In-plant industrial training is an essential component of most of the courses.Credit-based systems of examinations
The university switched to a credit-based system for all courses in 2006-07. The prominent features of the credit-based system are the process of continuous evaluation of a student's performance and flexibility to allow the students to progress at an optimum pace suited to individual ability and convenience, subject to fulfilling minimum requirement for continuation.Post graduate courses
- M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
- M.Tech. (Environmental Science & Engineering)
- M.Tech. (VLSI Design & Embedded Systems)
- M.Tech. (Integrated Product Design and Manufacturing)
- M.Tech.( Print & Graphic Communication)
- M.Tech. (Nano Science and Technology)
- M.Tech. (Optical Engineering)
- M.Tech. (Food Engineering)
- M.Tech. (Geo-Informatics)
- M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
- M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics)
- M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
- M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy)
- Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
- Master of Physiotherapy (Sports Physiotherapy)
- Master of Physiotherapy (Neurological Disorders)
- Master of Physiotherapy (Pediatric Physiotherapy)
- Master of Computer Applications
- M.Sc. Applied Psychology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Nano Science & Technology
- M.Sc. Industrial Microbiology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Food Technology
- M.Sc. Mass Communication
- M.Sc. Advertising Management and Public Relations
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Development Communication
Haryana School of Business
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Evening)
Undergraduate courses
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- B.Tech. (Biomedical Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Information Technology)
- B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Printing Technology)
- B.Tech. (Food Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Packaging Technology)
Postgraduate diplomas
- Post Graduate Diploma in Web Advertising & Animation
- Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism PR
- Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Journalism (PGDDJ)
Distance mode
In addition to the regular courses on the campus, the university offers the following courses through distance mode:P.G. Courses
- M.A. Mass Communication
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Master of Insurance Business (MIB)
- M.Sc. Computer Science (MCS)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Computer Applications (5 years integrated)
- Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
- M.Sc. Mathematics
P.G. Diploma Courses
- P.G. Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
- P.G. Diploma in Taxation (PGDT)
- P.G. Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)
- P.G. Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations (PGDA&PR)
- P.G. Diploma in Bakery Science & Technology (PGDBS&T)
- P.G. Diploma in Counseling and Behaviour Modification (PGDCBM)
- P.G. Diploma in Industrial Safety Management (PGDISM)
Memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
The University has signed memoranda of understanding with the following universities for the purpose mentioned against their names:- University of Manitoba : Educational & Academic Exchange Programmes
- University of Maryland : Joint Academic and Research Programmes
- George Washington University : Promotion of Research & Extensions in Bio-Sc
The university has signed MoUs with the following Indian organizations for the purpose mentioned against their names:
- TCG Life Sciences, Kolkata : Collaborative Researches Programmes
- BARC, BRNS and NPCIL, Mumbai : Establishment of Centre for Radio-Ecology
- ICAI, New Delhi : Credit Transfer among CA/MBA/BBA Students
- Edcil Noida : For Admission of Foreign Students
- Venus Medical Research Centre, Baddi (H.P.) : Collaborative Researches Programmes
University Computer & Informatics Centre
The University Computer & Informatics Centre (UCIC) (formerly University Computer Centre) was established in 1998 primarily to cater to the basic needs of students, faculty and staff. Presently, it has computing equipment of latest configuration and Internet connectivity of 2 Mbps lease line through ERNET India and 2/8 Mbps Broadband connection through BSNL. The UCIC has a network of 135 computers with Internet facility.Online journal facility is also available under INFLIBNET, a UGC programme. All the online journals like those published by Annual Reviews, Blackwell Publishing, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Project Muse, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis, ACS, AIP, APS, IOP, JSTOR, RSC,ISID, JCCC and IEEE are available. In addition to providing facilities for conducting the practical classes of common computer courses, it is a central facility to meet all the computing and research requirements for students and faculty. Information regarding the university can be had at the university website: www.gju.ernet.in.
Library
The University Library building has a total area of 55,833 sq. ft. of which the library has been allocated a space of 22,838 Sq.ft. The Library has two Reading Halls with a total capacity of 250 seats. One reading hall with a seating capacity of 80 has been provided for Periodical Section where all the journal are displayed and back volumes are made available. This hall has a separate reading area for Newspapers and Magazines. The other reading hall with a capacity of 80 seats has been provided to the students for study from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. During examination days this reading hall remains open round the clock (24 hours).The Library at present has a collection of 70,860 books. During this year, a total of 6579 books purchased. The Library has subscriptions to 152 Indian journals and 37 foreign journals in 2008. The journals already subscribed in the library were reviewed in view of their use pattern. The library subscribes 62 magazines and 20 newspapers to cater to the general information needs. The library has provided list of journals of 14 publishers available online to all the chairpersons of the departments for the use by the faculty and the students. The library renewed one online database, 'PROWESS'. The ibrary has subscribed one database, Emerald Management Xtra 175.
Using the Integrated Library Computer Software, "LibSys," the complete database of holdings of books, library membership including students, officers, faculty members, research scholars and non-teaching staff has been created. The bar-coded library identity cards have been provided to all categories of members for borrowing facility. The library provides On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) facility to the members to search and know the status of the reading material. On this system, books on demand are reserved and follow up action by generating letters and sending to the students is taken instantly.
The library has computerized other library operations including acquisition to facilitate students, research scholars and faculty members. The Internet facility is provided in University Computer & informatics Center located in the University Library.
The library is a member of INFLIBNET, 'Information Library Network' which undertakes the subscription of e-journals and makes them available in the consortium mode. At present under consortium access of full text journals of 14 publishers is available to the academic community of the University.
The Library is also a member of INDEST (Indian National Digital Library in Engineering, Science and Technology) Consortium set up by the Human Resource Ministry through which e-journals on Science & Technology including IEEE are made available.
The University Library is institutional member of American Library.
The Library provides Book Bank facility to the Undergraduate, Post Graduate and SC/ST students of the University.
The Photocopy services facility is being provided in the Library through a Commercial private vendor on University approved rates.
The University Library is in the process of creation of Digital Library for which one Server, 4 Computer Systems, 1 UPS of 5 KVA, 1 Laser Jet Printers have been purchased. The LS Digital Software for digital Library has also been installed.
The faculty members of University Library consist of one University Librarian and two Assistant Librarians.
Central Instrumentation Laboratory
The Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL) is established for the students, research scholars and teachers of the university who are actively engaged in R&D activities in the emerging areas of Science, Technology & Engineering. The CIL is presently having sophisticated instruments like High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPCL), Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Lyophilizer and FT-IR Spectrometer. The process for procurement of LC-MS, HPTLC and Spectroflurimeter is in progress. These instruments are of multidisciplinary utility. They are generally used to pursue R&D activities by the students of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Science, Physics, Environmental Science & Engineering and Chemistry.Training and placement
A training and placement cell has been set up to keep a constant liaison with potential employers/industries and provide guidance to the students. The cell works for the students to arrange industrial summer training that helps them get placements towards the completion of their courses. The cell acts as an effective medium to promote university ties with industry with a view to provide consultancy, placement of students and undertaking sponsored projects. The university has established Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) with the support of All India Council Technical Education.Sports
The University Sports Department was established in 1996. The Sports Complex is spread in an area of 40 acres. The Sports Complex has one multipurpose hall for indoor games such as badminton, table tennis, carom board, chess, 13 station multi-gym, yoga and weightlifting. One half-cemented cricket pitch, one ground each for football, hand ball, cricket and 400-meter athletic track and three volleyball grounds. In addition, two cemented basketball courts with lights, two volleyball courts with fencing and lights, two synthetic lawn tennis courts with lights and fencing have recently been constructed. The sports equipment/kits are issued during tournaments.The teaching departments have been divided into eight houses for sports competitions. The Inter-House Tournaments are conducted in games annually i.e., Chess, Football, Badminton, Table Tennis, Hand ball, Cross-Country Race, Weight lifting, Volleyball shooting & smashing, Cricket and Annual Athletic Meet. Sports facilities for indoor games have been created in the Boys and Girls Hostels. Adventure Sports activities are also conducted in events i.e. Skiing Course, Motor Bike Tour and Trekking etc.
The Executive Council has approved that one option out of Cultural/NSS/sports activities in undergraduate courses viz. B.Tech., BPTh. B.Pharma., etc. will be offered to student in first and third semester.
Research programmes
Research, scholarship and creative work differentiate universities from all other educational institutions. The ideas, discoveries and innovations emanating from universities profoundly affect the social, cultural and economic well-being of our society.The University offers intensive research programmes leading to award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all Departments offering post-graduate courses. Sufficient Laboratory & Infrastructural facilities are available. The registration for research programmes is done through entrance exam and pre-Ph.D. course. The details are available in the Brochure which can be had from Assistant Registrar (Registration).