Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)

Energy and energy infrastructure are critical to any economy for the development and sustainability. India has recognised this fact and has embarked upon a comprehensive strategy to address the concerns of energy security of India. The need for a res ns of energy security of India. The need for a resource center was anticipated to keep pace with the fast developing and competitive energy industry, to plan for the future and to continuously build requisite intellectual capital and human resource skills. Pandit Deendayal Energy University’s 100 acre campus is located in Gandhinagar, which is the capital city of Gujarat and located 23 Km North from a well developed city called Ahmedabad with a population of 8 million people. The city is famous for its remarkable cultural development and social life. PDEU offers multiple courses ranging from engineering, arts and management along with maximum exposure and opportunities to its students through various national and International exchange programs with Best Universities worldwide. For development of its faculties and staff the University endeavors for various Joint Exchange and Research programs. Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) has been established by GERMI as a Private University through the State Act enacted on 4th April, 2007. The University offers programs to address the need for trained human resources in the domains of Science, Technology, Management and Humanities. It intends to broaden the opportunities for students and professionals to develop core subject knowledge which are duly complemented by leadership training interventions, thereby helping the students to make a mark in the global arena. This objective is being further addressed through a number of specialized and well-planned undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs as well as intensive research projects. Emphasis on problem solving and practice with sound fundamentals, through active and continued partnership with energy & infrastructure sector companies and National and International Universities, Consultants and Vendors. Top down approach from ‘Systems to Components’ to better appreciate holistic education. Rural, Industry and Research internships to provide a better understanding and challenges faced in rural and urban Indian landscape, industry culture and career options for students. Emphasis on holistic engineering as key to long-term economic and environmental sustainability of communities. To emerge as a world class Institution of Excellence in Energy Education, Research and Innovation which will prepare and sensitize the youth and ultimately the society for radical yet sustainable societal transformation. Undertake a unique obligation for Education in Energy, Engineering, Management and Liberal Arts with special responsibilities in domain specific aspects of Energy & Infrastructure. Seek to nurture students of extraordinary motivation and ability, and prepare them for life-long learning and leadership in an increasingly knowledge driven world. Envisage To establish institutes of excellence in education, competitive edge in research and real time relevance with futuristic thrusts in offering of programmes and undertaking of activities and projects. Pandit Deendayal Energy University has been promoted by Government , Industry and Energy & Petrochemical Department to create a world class University in energy education and research with special focus on the oil and gas sector. The University addresses the need for trained and specialized human resource in the domains of engineering, management and humanities. It intends to expand the opportunities for students and professionals to develop an intellectual knowledge base with leadership skills to compete in the global arena. This objective is being addressed through a number of specialized and well-planned undergraduate and post-graduate education programmes and intensive research initiatives.