# Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University

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State university in Uttar Pradesh, India

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University Former names Uttar Pradesh Arabi Pharsi University Uttar Pradesh Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University Manyavar Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University Type State university Established 2009 (2009) Affiliations UGC Chancellor Governor of Uttar Pradesh Vice-Chancellor Ajay Taneja Location IIM Road, Lucknow , Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh , India 26°55′43″N 80°53′47″E / 26.928709°N 80.8963305°E / 26.928709; 80.8963305 Campus Urban Website www.kmclu.ac.in

**Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University** (**KMCLU**), formerly **Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University** (**KMCUAFU**) is a [state university](/source/State_university_(India))[1] based in [Lucknow](/source/Lucknow), [Uttar Pradesh](/source/Uttar_Pradesh), [India](/source/India). Established in 2009, the university is named after [Sufi](/source/Sufi) saint [Mu'in al-Din Chishti](/source/Mu'in_al-Din_Chishti).

## History

The university was established in 2009 as "Uttar Pradesh Arabi Pharsi University", under the *Uttar Pradesh Arabi Pharsi University Act, 2009*.[2] In 2010 the act was repealed and the university was reintroduced as "Uttar Pradesh Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University" under *Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2010*.[3] It was renamed "Manyavar Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University" in 2011 under *Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2011*, to honor the politician and social reformer [Kanshi Ram](/source/Kanshi_Ram).[3] About a year later it was renamed again "Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University" in 2012, under *Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2012*, in honor of [Sufi](/source/Sufism) saint [Mu'in al-Din Chishti](/source/Mu'in_al-Din_Chishti).[3] In 2020, it was renamed a final time "Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University" under *Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020*.[4]

Anis Ansari was appointed the founder [vice-chancellor](/source/Vice-chancellor) (VC) of the university in April 2010.[5] Mahrukh Mirza was appointed VC in October 2017.[6] After vacating the position in October 2020, in January 2021, after all candidates for the VC position have been rejected, [Vinay Kumar Pathak](/source/Vinay_Kumar_Pathak) was appointed VC as an additional charge.[7] Anil Kumar Shukla was appointed VC in April 2021.[8] In January 2022, Alok Kumar Rai, VC of [Lucknow University](/source/Lucknow_University), was appointed VC as KMCLU as an additional charge.[9]

## Campus

The university is presently located on 28 acres of land on Sitapur-Hardoi Bypass road, adjacent to Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Lucknow. The Govt. of U.P. has decided to acquire additional 15 acres of land for the University. Another proposal of purchasing additional 120 acres of land from Lucknow Development Authority(LDA) is also being considered by Govt. of U.P.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-State_1-0)** ["List of State Universities as on 18.09.2017"](https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/State%20University/State%20University%20as%20on%2018-09-2017.pdf) (PDF). [University Grants Commission](/source/University_Grants_Commission_(India)). 18 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Uttar Pradesh Arabi Pharsi University Act, 2009"](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/15064/1/12of2009.pdf) (PDF). Retrieved 13 October 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Act_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Act_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Act_3-2) ["The Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2010 with amendments 6 of 2011, 5 of 2013, 10 of 2013, 2 of 2014, 14 of 2014, 19 of 2016, 1 of 2018, 6 of 2019, 11 of 2019, 20 of 2019"](https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_states/uttar-pradesh/2010/2010UP11.pdf) (PDF). Retrieved 13 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020"](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/14716/1/8of2020.pdf) (PDF). 12 March 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["About The University"](https://uafulucknow.ac.in/about-university-2/university-history/). Retrieved 13 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["प्रो. नरेन्द्र बहादुर सिंह बने उर्दू अरबी फारसी यूनिवर्सिटी के कुलपति"](https://www.patrika.com/lucknow-news/professor-mahrukh-mirza-appointed-as-urdu-arabi-farsi-university-vc-1939262/) [Pro. Narendra Bahadur Singh appointed as Vice Chancellor of Urdu Arabic Persian University]. *Patrika News* (in Hindi). 26 October 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Jain, Isha (17 January 2021). ["Governor calls for fresh VC applications for Chisti language university"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/guv-calls-for-fresh-vc-applications-for-chisti-language-univ/articleshow/80308598.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. Retrieved 13 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Professor Anil Kumar Shukla new VC of Khwaja university | Lucknow News - Times of India"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/prof-shukla-new-vc-of-khwaja-university/articleshow/81978132.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Mullick, Rajeev (29 January 2022). ["Closed campuses, delayed exams leave students in UP jittery"](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/closed-campuses-delayed-exams-leave-students-in-up-jittery-101643476808958.html). *[Hindustan Times](/source/Hindustan_Times)*. Retrieved 15 March 2022. prof Alok Kumar Rai, vice chancellor of Lucknow University who was also given the additional charge of vice chancellor of KMC University last week.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.kmclu.ac.in)

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