Maa Pateswari University

{{Short description|State public university in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, India}} {{Infobox university | name = Maa Pateswari University | native_name = माँ पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय | native_name_lang= hi | image = Maa Pateswari University logo.png | image_upright = 0.8 | caption = University seal | motto = {{native phrase|sa|Bhadraṃ bhadraṃ kratur asmāsu dhehi|italics=on}} | motto_lang = sa | type = [[State university (India)|State university]]<ref name="UPAct">{{cite web |title=The Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973 (as amended) |url=https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19194/1/the_uttar_pradesh_state_universities_end_1973.pdf |website=IndiaCode |publisher=Government of India |date=1973 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref> | established = {{start date and age| 19 July 2024|df=yes}}<ref name="PRS">{{cite web |title=Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act – Gazette/Amendments mentioning Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur |url=https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_states/uttar-pradesh/2024/Bill49of2024UP.pdf |website=PRS Legislative Research |date=13 August 2024 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref> | chancellor = [[List of governors of Uttar Pradesh|Governor of Uttar Pradesh]]<ref name="UPAct"/> | vice_chancellor = Prof. Ravi Shankar Singh<ref name="ET2025">{{cite news |title=UP university's VC says history of 'foreign invaders' won't be taught at his institution |url=https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/higher-education/up-universitys-vc-says-history-of-foreign-invaders-wont-be-taught-at-his-institution/121858247 |work=The Economic Times (Education) |agency=PTI |date=15 June 2025 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref> | city = [[Balrampur]] | state = [[Uttar Pradesh]] | country = India | campus = [[Rural area|Rural]] | language = [[English language|English]]<br/>[[Hindi]] | academic_affiliations = {{hlist|[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]|[[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]|[[National Council of Teacher Education|NCTE]]}} | website = {{URL|https://mpublp.ac.in}} }}

'''Maa Pateswari University''' ((MPU), माँ पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय, pronounced [''mɑː pāʈeːʃʋəriː ʋiʃʋʋid̪jɑːlɛj'']) is a [[state university]] located in [[Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh|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.<ref name="PRS"/>

== 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=UP Cabinet approves three state universities in Gonda, Mirzapur and Moradabad |url=https://news.abplive.com/education/up-cabinet-approves-three-state-universities-in-gonda-mirzapur-and-moradabad-1639729 |work=ABP Live |publisher=ABP Network |date=13 December 2023 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref> The proposal was subsequently approved by the state cabinet, and the institution was notified under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973.<ref name="PRS2">{{cite web |title=Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2024 |url=https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_states/uttar-pradesh/2024/Bill49of2024UP.pdf |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

The foundation stone of Maa Pateswari University was laid by Chief Minister [[Yogi Adityanath]] on 15 March 2024 in Balrampur.<ref>{{cite news |title=सीएम योगी ने मां पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय का शिलान्यास किया |trans-title=CM Yogi laid the foundation stone of Maa Pateshwari University |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/balrampur-cm-yogi-adityanath-in-balrampur-lays-the-foundation-stone-of-maa-pateshwari-devi-state-university-23675330.html |work=Jagran |language=hi |date=15 March 2024 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Balrampur University, Uttar Pradesh |url=https://sthapatiindia.org/portfolio/balrampur-university-uttar-pradesh/ |website=STHAPATI Architects & Planners |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

== Academics == === Organisation and Administration === The Chancellor of the university is the Smt. [[Anandiben Patel]], while the Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Ravi Shankar Singh.<ref name="ET2025"/>

=== Affiliation and Recognition === According to its official website, Maa Pateswari University is recognised under Section 2(f) of the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us – Maa Pateswari University |url=https://mpublp.ac.in/about-us |website=Maa Pateswari University (Official Website) |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

=== 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Balrampur-based university to start courses on religion, culture |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/balrampur-based-university-to-start-courses-on-religion-culture/articleshow/121868657.cms |work=The Times of India |date=15 June 2025 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=FAQs – Admissions |url=https://mpublpadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/faq/index |website=Maa Pateswari University Admission Portal 2025–26 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

== Jurisdiction == The university affiliates colleges located in districts under the Devipatan division and adjoining regions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Admission Portal 2025–26 |url=https://mpublpadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login |website=Maa Pateswari University Admission Portal 2025–26 |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

== See also == * [[List of colleges affiliated with Maa Pateshwari University]] * [[List of universities in Uttar Pradesh]] * [[Higher education in India]]

== References == {{reflist}}

== External links == * [https://mpublp.ac.in Official website]

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