Sir Padampat Singhania University
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Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU) is a private residential university
located in Udaipur
, India
. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering. It has a management school that offers Master of Business Administration
degrees. The university was established in 2008, and its pioneering batch of students will graduate in 2011.
Sir Padampat Singhania School of Engineering was established in 2007 when the first group of engineering students were admitted into the BTech program. In 2008, the school was established as a recognized University, with the passing of the Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur Act, 2008 (Act No. 4 of 2008) by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rajasthan
. The act states that "Sir Padampat Singhania University is approved by UGC vide Notification No: F.9-8/2009(CPP-1) dated 13 April 2009 and is empowered to award degree as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956".
along National Highway 76
. The campus is recognizable by its distinctive white buildings, topped with yellow accents, reflecting the university's colors.
In keeping with SPSU's charter as a full residential university, the campus offers a wide range of services for students and staff, including campus-wide WiFi, 24-hour medical facilities, ATM, laundry, hairdressing and cafeterias. Full meals are provided to all staff and students, and the same meals are consumed by everyone on campus (including staff, students, management and faculty). A bus service exists between the campus and the town of Udaipur. A private security firm provides campus security. All drinking water on campus is purified by reverse-osmosis water treatment plants. The campus is served by a dedicated electrical substation
, and also maintains full power backup systems.
. The university participates in AIEEE through central counseling.
The School of Engineering offers an International Masters Degree Programme. This is a five-year program conducted by SPSU and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
, Thailand. Under this program, students spend first four years at SPSU and the fifth year at AIT. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a masters degree in engineering.
SPSU conducts student and faculty exchanges, guest lectures and student enrichment programs with these institutions.
The university also participates in the National Service Scheme (NSS)
and maintain its own NSS cell.
events, which are organized by the student-run Entrepreneurship Development Cell. TEDxSPSU 2011 was held on March 12, 2011. .
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
located in Udaipur
Udaipur
Udaipur , also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is located southwest of the state capital, Jaipur, west of Kota, and northeast from Ahmedabad...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering. It has a management school that offers Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
degrees. The university was established in 2008, and its pioneering batch of students will graduate in 2011.
History
In 2005, the JK Cement Nimbahera Foundation envisaged the creation of a university in Rajasthan..Sir Padampat Singhania School of Engineering was established in 2007 when the first group of engineering students were admitted into the BTech program. In 2008, the school was established as a recognized University, with the passing of the Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur Act, 2008 (Act No. 4 of 2008) by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly or the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated in Jaipur — the capital of the state. Members of the Legislative assembly are directly elected by the people. Presently, the legislative assembly...
. The act states that "Sir Padampat Singhania University is approved by UGC vide Notification No: F.9-8/2009(CPP-1) dated 13 April 2009 and is empowered to award degree as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956".
Campus
The university is located on a 100 acres (40.5 ha) campus 30 kilometres (18.6 mi) east of UdaipurUdaipur
Udaipur , also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is located southwest of the state capital, Jaipur, west of Kota, and northeast from Ahmedabad...
along National Highway 76
National Highway 76 (India)
National Highway 76 or NH 76 is a National Highway in India that links Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh with Pindwara in Rajasthan. This long highway passes through Udaipur, Kota, Shivpuri, Jhansi and Banda....
. The campus is recognizable by its distinctive white buildings, topped with yellow accents, reflecting the university's colors.
In keeping with SPSU's charter as a full residential university, the campus offers a wide range of services for students and staff, including campus-wide WiFi, 24-hour medical facilities, ATM, laundry, hairdressing and cafeterias. Full meals are provided to all staff and students, and the same meals are consumed by everyone on campus (including staff, students, management and faculty). A bus service exists between the campus and the town of Udaipur. A private security firm provides campus security. All drinking water on campus is purified by reverse-osmosis water treatment plants. The campus is served by a dedicated electrical substation
Electrical substation
A substation is a part of an electrical generation, transmission, and distribution system. Substations transform voltage from high to low, or the reverse, or perform any of several other important functions...
, and also maintains full power backup systems.
Organization
The University is governed by a privately appointed 19-member Board of Management. The board includes representatives from international universities, multinational organizations and JK Cement. The university has two schools - the School of Engineering and the School of Management.Admissions
Sir Padampat Singhania University admits students into its undergraduate engineering programs via the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)All India Engineering Entrance Examination
The All India Engineering Entrance Examination , is an examination organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education in India...
. The university participates in AIEEE through central counseling.
Degrees
The university awards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering, and masters degrees in business administration.Degrees awarded by the School of Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)Bachelor of TechnologyThe Bachelor of Technology is an undergraduate academic degree conferred after completion of a three or four year program of studies at an accredited university or accredited university-level institution...
in the following streams of engineering:- Biotechnology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in the following technical fields:- Biotechnology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
The School of Engineering offers an International Masters Degree Programme. This is a five-year program conducted by SPSU and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Asian Institute of Technology
The Asian Institute of Technology is an international institution for higher education in engineering, advanced technologies, and management and planning...
, Thailand. Under this program, students spend first four years at SPSU and the fifth year at AIT. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a masters degree in engineering.
Degrees awarded by the School of Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Business AdministrationThe Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in the following specializations:- Marketing
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
Academic collaborations
The university has established academic collaborations and partnerships with the following institutions:- Asian Institute of TechnologyAsian Institute of TechnologyThe Asian Institute of Technology is an international institution for higher education in engineering, advanced technologies, and management and planning...
, Thailand - Association of International AccountantsAssociation of International AccountantsThe Association of International Accountants is a professional accountancy body. It was founded in the UK in 1928 and since that date has promoted the concept of ‘international accounting’ to create a global network of accountants in over 85 countries worldwide.AIA is recognised by the UK...
, UK - University of BoråsUniversity of BoråsUniversity of Borås is a university college in Borås, Sweden.The University of Borås has six departments. It manages education in Library and Information Studies, Business and Informatics, Fashion and Textile Studies, Behavioural and Education Sciences, Engineering and Health Sciences...
, Sweden - University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- University of Nebraska at OmahaUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaThe University of Nebraska at Omaha is a four-year state university located in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Founded in 1908 as Omaha University, the institution became the public Municipal University of Omaha in 1931. It assumed its current name in 1968 following a merger into the University...
, USA
SPSU conducts student and faculty exchanges, guest lectures and student enrichment programs with these institutions.
Corporate collaborations
The university has established partnerships with the following organizations to provide additional training and workshops for SPSU students and faculty:- IBMIBMInternational Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
- OracleOracle CorporationOracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems...
- Parametric Technology CorporationParametric Technology CorporationParametric Technology Corporation is a U.S.-based company that develops, markets and supports software for product development. Its main products are for CAD/CAM, engineering calculations, and product lifecycle management. Its customers include companies in manufacturing, publishing, services,...
- Sun MicrosystemsSun MicrosystemsSun Microsystems, Inc. was a company that sold :computers, computer components, :computer software, and :information technology services. Sun was founded on February 24, 1982...
Scholarships
SPSU awards full one-year tuition waiver scholarships to the best-performing undergraduate student of each academic year. Additionally, the top students from each branch of study are granted partial one-year tuition waiver scholarships.Placements
SPSU is conducting its first placement exercise for the graduating class of 2011, which is the first batch of students admitted to the university. The Training and Placement Office supports the placement process for graduating students. The placement office provides a range of placements aids including corporate outreach, pre-placement talks, seminars and training workshops. The university offers its facilities to placement-related events, such as fairs, group discussions, and interviews.Clubs and activities
Student-run clubs include:- Concept: organizer's club which coordinates on-campus events and other activities.
- Arena: LAN gaming club.
- Atom: Table Tennis club.
- Blast: Music club.
- Cluster: Volleyball club.
- Command: Programming club.
- EDC: Entrepreneurship Development Cell.
- Elements: Writers' club.
- Energy: Football club.
- Gyrate: Dance club.
- Magnitude: Theater club.
- Motion: Cricket club.
- Target: Badminton club.
The university also participates in the National Service Scheme (NSS)
National Service Scheme
National Service Scheme ' is an Indian government-sponsored program under the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. It was started in 1969.-History:...
and maintain its own NSS cell.
Panache
Panache is an annual event organized by SPSU students. It includes academic conferences and cultural events and is attended by academics, corporate leaders and university students from across the country.TEDxSPSU
The university hosts its own TEDxTED (conference)
TED is a global set of conferences owned by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, formed to disseminate "ideas worth spreading"....
events, which are organized by the student-run Entrepreneurship Development Cell. TEDxSPSU 2011 was held on March 12, 2011. .