Apex Professional University

Apex Professional University
Motto " The APU aims to nurture young minds and educate them,so that they contribute to the nation's development "
Established 2013
Type Private University
Chancellor Prof. Dhanwant Singh
Vice-Chancellor Prof.Dr.Md.Basha Mohideen
Location Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, India
25°36′36″N 91°54′5″E / 25.61000°N 91.90139°ECoordinates: 25°36′36″N 91°54′5″E / 25.61000°N 91.90139°E
Campus Pasighat
Affiliations UGC
Website www.apexuniversity.ac.in

Apex Professional University (APU) is a private university in India located at the Pasighat,District East Siang in Arunachal Pradesh established in 2013.The Apex Professional University is accredited and recognized by the University Grants Commission under the section of 2 f of UGC act 1956.[1]

History

In 2012, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed Apex Professional University Act, which received Governor of Arunachal Pradesh assent on 8 May 2013.[2] Apex Professional University, Arunachal Pradesh is sponsored and funded by Apex Foundation.

Establishment Of The University

Apex Professional University is an externally funded State University established under Arunachal Pradesh State Legislature Act (Act No 7 of 2013) and enlisted under Section 2(f) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956.[3] It is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model between the State of Arunachal Pradesh and Apex Foundation, Bangalore. Under this model many representatives of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh form part of the Senior Management of the University.

References

  1. ↑ "UGC ACT 1956". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  2. ↑ Economic Times, Apex PRofessional University (29 Sep 2014). "Arunachal Pradesh assembly passes education bills". Economic Times (Economic Times). Retrieved 29 Sep 2014.
  3. ↑ Apex Professional University, Apex Professional University. "UGC Recognised Private University". UGC Recognised (UGC Website). Retrieved 4 August 2014.