Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya

Mahatma Gandhi University
MottoEducation For All
TypePrivate University
Established2011
AffiliationUGC; AICTE; AIU; PCI; BCI
ChancellorRajan Chopra
Vice-ChancellorDr. Sagar O. Manjare
Location, ,
24°4′0.7″N 91°52′11.39″E / 24.066861°N 91.8698306°E / 24.066861; 91.8698306
CampusUrban (Khanpara, Tura)
Websitewww.mgu.edu.in

Mahatma Gandhi University is a private university located in Ri-Bhoi and Tura in Meghalaya, India.It was established by the Meghalaya State legislative Act, 2010. The Mahatma Gandhi University, informally known as MGU, is a State Private University located in Meghalaya, India. It was founded in 2011 by Meghalaya State legislative Act, 2010 (Meghalaya Act No.6 of 2011). MGU is empowered to award degrees as specified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 22 of the UGC Act 1956.Consisting of two campuses, 23 faculties and almost 1500 students, the University provides 56 courses, distributed across Khanapara and Tura campuses. [1][2][3][4][5] [6]

  1. ^ "Private University Meghalaya". University Grants Commission (India). Archived from the original on 24 May 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Telangana: Undergraduate certificate racket busted, university ex-staff held". The Times of India. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Meghalaya: University Busted in Fake Certificate Racket, 6 Arrested". Sentinel Assam. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ "MG University takes up pollution control initiatives". Meghalaya Monitor. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  5. ^ "MGU celebrates World Environment Day". Meghalaya Monitor. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  6. ^ Jeelani, P.D.S. Higher Education in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities. Archers & Elevators Publishing House. p. 214. ISBN 978-93-85640-11-7. Retrieved 14 November 2024.