Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU)

Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University established by Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag Uttar Pradesh, Government of Uttar Pradesh came up by an Ordinance dated August 29, 2008, later replaced by U.P. Act No. 1 of 2009, dated February eplaced by U.P. Act No. 1 of 2009, dated February 19, 2009 and U.P. Act No. 24 of 2011, dated November 28, 2011. The first University of its kind, which also provides accessible and quality higher education to challenged students, in a completely barrier-free environment. We are unique, much different from others... Our mandate is primarily to serve the differently-abled segment (challenged students) of the society for which a horizontal reservation of 50% seats in all courses of the University has been provided, in addition to the normal reservation policy. Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, established by Government of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2008, is a highly innovative that proactively brings together under one umbrella-the academia and social responsibility. The potent synergies of this blending open up huge possibilities for translating ideas into action, taking science to soil, and lab to land. First of its kind in India, the University not only offers accessible and world class higher education to all but also addresses the educational needs of the physically challenged in a seamless and sensitive academic environment. The impressive and modern University campus is spread over 131 acres of land in Lucknow-the state capital of Uttar Pradesh. Wi-Fi equipped campus with barrier-free infrastructural and educational environment; technology-friendly smart classrooms with modern audio-visual education aids like Computers, CCTV, Projectors etc.; Multimedia educational approach; well equipped computer lab with JAWS (Job Access with Speech); and green eco-friendly campus-all combine to offer the student a world-class educational experience for all-round development. The Library in the University caters to the students with a rich collection of international and national books, journals, reports and reading material on a wide range of subjects. The allied facilities of the University include Post-Office, Bank, Electricity Sub-Station, Students Hostel (Boys' & Girls'), Guest House, Staff Quarters, Computer Center, Placement Cell, RTI Cell, Disability Cell and Bus Shuttle Services to name a few. The state-of-the-art infrastructure of the University makes it a self-sufficient academic microcosm. The University encourages inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approach for holistic academic development of faculty and students alike. Dedicated and distinguished faculty with wide exposure in their respective disciplines make for lively transaction of knowledge and vibrant class room atmosphere. The course curricula of various courses in the University are designed to meet the international standards of that are comparable with the best. The uniqueness of the University lies in imparting quality education based on international parameters and the paradigm of inclusive empowerment of differently abled people. The University firmly believes that knowledge and comprehensiveness are glorious attributes of a civilized society. Hence, our endeavour is to educate and inculcate moral values in students for making them good individuals and good citizens. There is an on-going endeavor to expand University-Industry Interface and upgrade in-house capabilities to conduct professional and job-oriented courses that are compatible with the emerging trends of economy and employment-markets. Integration of students into global socio-economic mainstream is at the top of the University agenda. The University is geared to prepare the students for life of dignity through effective delivery of educational services, integrated and inclusive approach in imparting life skills to the students, institutional and human resource interventions, building proactive and meaningful academic partnerships to provide high quality, relevant, and responsive learning environment for one and all. Our Vision Strive to accomplish the goals of humanitarian society through Inclusive Education and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities. Our Mission To become a Global Centre of Excellence of Higher Education and Rehabilitation for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities with their Co-peers on the Maxims of inclusiveness and togetherness. Objectives 1. To be a unique and renowned Global Centre for Teaching, Research, Innovation, Skill development and Entrepreneurship. 2. To ensure Educational and Rehabilitation Opportunities on the maxims of Universal Design. 3. To enhance Learner's capabilities through various Employment and Skill oriented programmers. 4. To transform the Persons with Disabilities and havenots into valuable human resources and bring them into the mainstream of Society. 5. To aspire for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development in all spheres of life. 6. To Develop a barrier free Academic Environment and cater to all the related needs of Persons with Disabilities. 7. To advance and disseminate learning and knowledge on Disabilities through Research and Development. 8. To develop the feelings of Sensitivity and Togetherness towards Persons with Disabilities in the society. 9. To contribute to the Welfare and Advancement of Persons with Disabilities at the global level. 10. To Inculcate Inclusive Value Culture among all the Stakeholders. ...view more