Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India

The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University was established by an Act passed by the parliament (No. 58 of 1994). The University came into existence on 10.01.1996 vide GOI, Ministry of HRD, Education Department Notification No. 8-16/GOI/desk/U-1 dated 0 artment Notification No. 8-16/GOI/desk/U-1 dated 05.01.1996. The basic philosophy and policies of the University are spelt out and enshrined in the University Act and Statutes. The University offers graduate and post-graduate students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to serve the society. The University distinguishes itself as a socially responsible learning community of high quality scholarship and academic rigor sustained by social justice and equity principles for which Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar worked during his lifetime. The University draws from the cultural, intellectual and economic resources of Uttar Pradesh and other states to enrich and strengthen its educational programs. Our university is preparing students from rural mainland of Uttar Pradesh in particular, and all parts of India in general, often coming from marginalized sections for leadership in a complex world. It offers the kind of education needed through various inclusive, society-oriented programs for transforming our country in the disciplines of – Humanities and Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business, Law, Education and Environmental Sciences – through a breadth of highly regarded degree programs that allow students the freedom to explore their intellectual and personal growth. The faculty members at our University accept their responsibilities conscientiously, share leadership in a democratic spirit, and are subject to the highest standards of public trust. Vision The Vision of the University is, “To be a dynamic, creative and competitive Centre of Excellence in advanced knowledge, especially relevant for the development of the nation and of the socially, educationally and economically marginalized sections of the people”. In the coming year, BBAU will be taking up a range of other activities designed to further preserve our environment; provide learning experiences surpassing cultured linguistic and geographical boundaries making our socially and ethically responsible global citizens. The university has designed a road map to achieve excellence, in making learner centre education through collaborations, and rigorous training promising employability for our graduates the strategic initiatives of Universities includes major focus on emerging global educational trends fair and sustainable human development and creation of knowledge base society which is ready to face the unforeseen challenges of tomorrow’s world. The University also plans to own a radio station for the dissemination of community oriented information, education and knowledge. New initiatives undertaken by the University are towards improving infrastructure, campus development, the welfare of the faculty and student empowerment of women and weaker sections, creation of sports, health and other facilities, establishing new hostels for student, initiating innovation in academic and extra-curricular activities. The University is making serious efforts to attract the students from other countries. In this direction, an International student cell has been created which will work exclusively for the international students and their Hassel free admission. A post of Dean R&D has been created to promote collaboration consultancy services based on principals of public private partnership. These endeavors of University are surely going to earn laurels for the University Mission The objectives of the University as enumerated in the University Act are: The objectives of the University as enumerated in the University Act are: To promote advanced knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit To make provisions for integrated courses in science and key frontier areas of Technology and other allied disciplines in the educational programmes of the University To offer appropriate courses relevant for the development of socially and economically depressed section of the people including agricultural technology and rural crafts To promote the study of the principles for which Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar stood and worked during his life time, namely, national integration, social justice and democratic way of life To promote the study of the constitution of the world and to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching learning processes in inter-disciplinary studies and research To Pay special attention to the promotion of educational and economic interests and welfare of the people in general and of members belonging to Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe in particular by providing an adequate percentage of seats for them in admission ...view more