Ambedkar University Delhi

Ambedkar University Delhi
भारत रत्न डॉक्टर बी. आर. अम्बेडकर विश्वविद्यालय
The University logo with a Bodhi tree motif
Type	Public
Established	2007
Chancellor	Najeeb Jung
Vice-Chancellor	Shyam B. Menon
Academic staff	199 (as on 31 March 2014)
Students	1438 (as on 31 March 2014)
Undergraduates	546 (as on 31 March 2014)
Postgraduates	795 (as on 31 March 2014)
Doctoral students	97 (as on 31 March 2014)
Location	Delhi, India Coordinates: 28°39′51″N 77°13′57″E / 28.66417°N 77.23250°E / 28.66417; 77.23250
Campus	Urban 16 acres (Kashmere Gate campus) 110 acres (Dheerpur campus - planned)
Nickname	AUD
Affiliations	University Grants Commission, Association of Indian Universities
Website	aud.ac.in

Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, or in short Ambedkar University. Delhi (AUD) was established by the Government of the NCT of Delhi through an Act of the Delhi Legislature. The University began functioning in August 2008. It is a Unitary non-affiliating University whose main focus is on undergraduate and postgraduate studies and on research in the Humanities and the Social Sciences. It is completely funded by the State Government of the NCT of Delhi^[1] The University is now declared eligible to receive Central Government Assistance.^[2] The university has been graded 'A' by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).^[3]

Logo

The AUD logo has a tree as the central motif. A tree is an organic system: it is rooted and stands for firmness, poise, dignity, refuge, wisdom and a yearning to reach out to the sky.

But this tree is not just any tree. The particular tree in the logo is a faithful adaptation of the Bodhi tree depicted on a panel in the iconic Sanchi Stupa complex, which is considered an emblematic architecture of Buddhism and dates back to Emperor Asoka’s time. The Bodhi tree symbolizes enlightenment. The choice of the Bodhi tree as the central element of the AUD logo is in recognition of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Ambedkar’s own association with Buddhism as a symbol of liberation. In that sense the tree in the AUD logo is both a sign of rootedness and of enlightenment, Superimposed on the Bodhi tree motif is a stylised version of a diamond-shaped configuration of the letters A, U and D which takes advantage of their unusual rotation symmetry. Liberation through enlightenment is the goal and foundational ethic of AUD and the logo embodies it completely.^[4]

Philosophy

It is education which is the right weapon to cut the social slavery and it is education which will enlighten the downtrodden masses to come up and gain social status, economic betterment and political freedom. ------- Dr BR Ambedkar

A commitment to equity, social justice and excellence forms the bedrock of the philosophy and values of Ambedkar University Delhi. As a public institution, AUD sees itself as an instrument of social transformation, focusing on social action at the interface of civil society and the State.

Goals

Ambedkar University entrance at Old Delhi

The University strives for excellence in higher education in the social sciences and humanities. AUD’s main goal is to create sustainable and effective linkages between access to and success in higher education. It is committed to creating an institutional culture characterised by humanism,non-hierarchical and collegial functioning, teamwork and nurturance of creativity.^[5]

Campuses

AUD presently located at Kashmere Gate, Delhi, and is currently developing its second campus. The Kashmere Gate campus is housed in the erstwhile Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University campus, along with Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology Delhi. The historical campus originally built for Delhi College of Engineering also houses the 300-year-old Dara Shikoh library. It is located close to the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, Old Delhi Railway Station, St. James' Church, Delhi and Red Fort. It is accessible by the red and the yellow line of Delhi Metro. It is a five minutes walk from the Kashmere Gate metro station. The Campus has good infrastructure in terms of AV facility in classrooms, well-stocked library, reading rooms, online journals, wi-fi connection and computer labs.

The University is developing its new campus in Dheerpur in North Delhi.^[6] The 110 acre campus will include a 60 acre biodiversity park to conserve the wetlands. The future campus is planned to be energy-efficient, ecologically-frugal and disabled-friendly. It will include academic, residential, recreational and social facilities for students and staff.^[7]

Schools

School of Undergraduate Studies
School of Development Studies
School of Human Ecology
School of Human Studies
School of Culture and Creative Expressions
School of Design
School of Business, Public Policy and Social Entrepreneurship
School of Educational Studies
School of Law, Governance and Citizenship
School of Liberal Studies

Centres

Centre for Community Knowledge
Centre for Development Practice
Centre for Leadership and Change
Centre for Social Science Research Methods
Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development
Centre for Engaged Spiritualities and Peace Building
Centre for Social Applications of Mathematics

References

↑ university.asp "About AUD" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved 2011-02-17.
↑ "Ambedkar University, Delhi" (PDF). Retrieved 2013-01-17.
↑ "NAAC acrreditation Certificate" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-05-17.
↑ "logo, Ambedkar University, Delhi". Retrieved 2012-07-06.
↑ "AUD Annual Report 2012-13" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-03-27.
↑ "AUD New Campus". Retrieved 2012-02-27.
↑ "Ambedkar University, Delhi". Retrieved 2011-02-17.

Educational institutions in India

Central Universities	A Aligarh Muslim University Assam University B Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Banaras Hindu University C Central Agricultural University Central University of Bihar Central University of Gujarat Central University of Haryana Central University of Himachal Pradesh Central University of Jammu Central University of Jharkhand Central University of Karnataka Central University of Kashmir Central University of Kerala Central University of Orissa Central University of Punjab Central University of Rajasthan Central University of Tamil Nadu D Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya E English and Foreign Languages University G Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya H Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University I Indian Maritime University Indira Gandhi National Open University Indira Gandhi National Tribal University J Jamia Millia Islamia Jawaharlal Nehru University M Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Manipur University Maulana Azad National Urdu University Mizoram University N Nagaland University Nalanda University North Eastern Hill University P Pondicherry University R Rajiv Gandhi University S Sikkim University South Asian University T Tezpur University Tripura University U University of Allahabad University of Delhi University of Hyderabad V Visva-Bharati University

State Universities	Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University Acharya Nagarjuna University Adikavi Nannaya University Alagappa University Aliah University Ambedkar University Delhi Anand Agricultural University Andhra University Anna University Annamalai University Aryabhatta Knowledge University Assam Agricultural University Assam Rajiv Gandhi University of Cooperative Management Assam Science and Technology University Assam Women's University Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Awadhesh Pratap Singh University Ayush & Health Sciences University Chhattisgarh Baba Farid University of Health & Medical Sciences Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University Bangalore University Barkatullah University Bastar Vishwavidyalaya Berhampur University Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya Bharathiar University Bharathidasan University Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Bihar Agricultural University Biju Patnaik University of Technology Bilaspur Vishwavidyalaya Birsa Agricultural University Bodoland University Bundelkhand University Burdwan University Calcutta University Calicut University Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University Chanakya National Law University Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Chaudhary Bansi Lal University Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Chaudhary Charan Singh University Chaudhary Devi Lal University Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University Children's University Cochin University of Science and Technology Cotton College State University Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Davangere University Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Uttarakhand Sanskrit University Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University YMCA University of Science and Technology Yogi Vemana University

Colleges	A Ambition Institute of Technology Arya Mahila Mahavidyalaya B Babu Shivnath Agrawal College Bhavan's College, Andheri C C. H. M. College D DAV Post Graduate College G Government Maharaja P.G. College Guru Nanak English School, Varanasi Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King's Circle) H Harish Chandra Postgraduate College H.R. College of Commerce and Economics I Indian Institute of Management Indore Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University J Jai Hind College K Kishinchand Chellaram College M Mithibai College N Nagindas Khandwal College of Commerce and Economics Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics NES High School P Patkar-Varde College R Ramnarain Ruia College Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics Royal College of Science, Arts and Commerce Ruparel College S Sanpada College of Commerce and Technology Sathaye College Shri M.D. Shah Mahila College of Arts and Commerce SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce SIES College of Commerce and Economics Sophia College, Mumbai South Indians' Welfare Society College Sri Agrasen Kanya P.G. College St. Andrew's College, Mumbai St. Anne's High School, Orlem St. Xavier's College, Mumbai Subhash Chandra Mahavidyalaya Sunbeam College for Women Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior College Sydenham College T Thakur College of Science and Commerce U Udai Pratap Autonomous College V V. G. Vaze College Vasanta College for Women Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya VIVA College W Wilson College, Mumbai

Secondary Schools	B Besant Theosophical School C C.M. Anglo Bengali College Central Hindu Boys School Central Hindu Girls School S Sant Atulanand Convent School W W. H. Smith Memorial School

Universities in Delhi

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