Maa Pateswari University
माँ पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय | |
 University seal | |
| Motto | |
|---|---|
| Type | State university[1] |
| Established | 19 July 2024[2] |
Academic affiliations | |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttar Pradesh[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Ravi Shankar Singh[3] |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | |
| Language | English Hindi |
| Website | mpublp |
Maa Pateswari University ((MPU), माँ पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय, pronounced [mɑː pāʈeːʃʋəriː ʋiʃʋʋid̪jɑːlɛj]) is a state university located in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2024 to promote higher education in the Devipatan division which include Balrampur, Gonda, Bahraich, Shravasti and adjoining areas.[2]
History
The Government of Uttar Pradesh first proposed setting up a state university in the Devipatan division, which includes Balrampur, in its 2023–24 state budget.[4] The proposal was subsequently approved by the state cabinet, and the institution was notified under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973.[5]
The foundation stone of Maa Pateswari University was laid by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 15 March 2024 in Balrampur.[6]
Campus and Infrastructure
The university’s permanent campus is being developed in Balrampur district. As per the architectural firm STHAPATI, which designed the campus plan, it spans around 25,000 square metres and is planned in two phases, combining academic blocks, administrative areas and residential zones with sustainable and eco-friendly design.[7]
Academics
Organisation and Administration
The Chancellor of the university is the Smt. Anandiben Patel, while the Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Ravi Shankar Singh.[3]
Affiliation and Recognition
According to its official website, Maa Pateswari University is recognised under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC).[8]
Programmes and Initiatives
In June 2025, the university announced new academic programmes in religion, culture and classical languages including Tamil, Odia and Kannada. It also introduced dual-degree options such as B.A.+LL.B. and B.Sc.+LL.B., which can be pursued in regular as well as online modes.[9]
Student Admission
Admissions to the university and its affiliated colleges are conducted online through the Government of India's Samarth eGov platform. Applicants complete registration online and subsequently verify their documents at the respective affiliated colleges.[10]
Jurisdiction
The university affiliates colleges located in districts under the Devipatan division and adjoining regions.[11]
Controversies
Examination and grading Controversies
The National New Education Policy (NEP 2020) framework introduced in its educational circular, Maa Pateswari University has restructured examination format containing five subjective questions carrying 20 marks each and subsequently giving only two hours window to write highly detailed answer in 24 minutes each with no time for question paper reading, no internal marking system. This defeats the core objective of the National NEP Education framework.[12]
The format led widespread disqualification and sparked a local demonstrations by its affiliated colleges include MLK PG College, where students and the faculty has raised serious allegation on evaluation process, high rate of course failures, Farzi back (fake back-paper) and increase in the fee.[13] Despite the allegation on the University on its format the University has came with clean hand blaming the technical glitch whereas the University is using Samarth Portal[14] for admission and results management which raises serious questions on the quality of the educational by the University.[15]
See also
References
- 1 2 "The Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973 (as amended)" (PDF). IndiaCode. Government of India. 1973. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- 1 2 "Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act – Gazette/Amendments mentioning Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur" (PDF). PRS Legislative Research. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- 1 2 "UP university's VC says history of 'foreign invaders' won't be taught at his institution". The Economic Times (Education). PTI. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "UP Cabinet approves three state universities in Gonda, Mirzapur and Moradabad". ABP Live. ABP Network. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2024" (PDF). PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "सीएम योगी ने मां पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय का शिलान्यास किया" [CM Yogi laid the foundation stone of Maa Pateshwari University]. Jagran (in Hindi). 15 March 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Balrampur University, Uttar Pradesh". STHAPATI Architects & Planners. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "About Us – Maa Pateswari University". Maa Pateswari University (Official Website). Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Balrampur-based university to start courses on religion, culture". The Times of India. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "FAQs – Admissions". Maa Pateswari University Admission Portal 2025–26. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Admission Portal 2025–26". Maa Pateswari University Admission Portal 2025–26. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "Samarth portal glitches hamper admissions, exams, payments across universities". Careers360. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ "नवसृजित मां पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय में परीक्षा शुल्क वृद्धि से अभिभावकों में आक्रोश - tuition fee hike guardians angry on examination fee hike in maa pateshwari university in balrampur". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ "Admissions - Maa Pateswari University Balrampur". mpublpadm.samarth.edu.in. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ "मां पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय का सख्त आदेश: बलरामपुर में प्रथम सेमेस्टर परीक्षा फॉर्म 12 से 20 दिसंबर तक, समय सीमा के बाद कोई मौका नहीं - Balrampur News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 13 December 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
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