# Maa Pateswari University > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Maa_Pateswari_University > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Maa_Pateswari_University.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maa_Pateswari_University > Source revision: 1352316246 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) State public university in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, India Maa Pateswari University माँ पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय University seal Motto Bhadraṃ bhadraṃ kratur asmāsu dhehi (Sanskrit) Type State university[1] Established 19 July 2024; 23 months ago (19 July 2024)[2] Academic affiliations UGC AIU NCTE Chancellor Governor of Uttar Pradesh[1] Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ravi Shankar Singh[3] Location Balrampur , Uttar Pradesh , India Campus Rural Language English Hindi Website mpublp.ac.in **Maa Pateswari University** ((MPU), माँ पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय, pronounced [*mɑː pāʈeːʃʋəriː ʋiʃʋʋid̪jɑːlɛj*]) is a [state university](/source/State_university) located in [Balrampur district](/source/Balrampur_district%2C_Uttar_Pradesh), [Uttar Pradesh](/source/Uttar_Pradesh), [India](/source/India). It was established by the [Government of Uttar Pradesh](/source/Government_of_Uttar_Pradesh) in 2024 to promote higher education in the [Devipatan division](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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)](/source/University_Grants_Commission_(India)).[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] ## See also - [List of colleges affiliated with Maa Pateshwari University](/source/List_of_colleges_affiliated_with_Maa_Pateshwari_University) - [List of universities in Uttar Pradesh](/source/List_of_universities_in_Uttar_Pradesh) - [Higher education in India](/source/Higher_education_in_India) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-UPAct_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-UPAct_1-1) ["The Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973 (as amended)"](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19194/1/the_uttar_pradesh_state_universities_end_1973.pdf) (PDF). *IndiaCode*. Government of India. 1973. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-PRS_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-PRS_2-1) ["Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act – Gazette/Amendments mentioning Maa Pateshwari University, Balrampur"](https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_states/uttar-pradesh/2024/Bill49of2024UP.pdf) (PDF). *PRS Legislative Research*. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ET2025_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ET2025_3-1) ["UP university's VC says history of 'foreign invaders' won't be taught at his institution"](https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/higher-education/up-universitys-vc-says-history-of-foreign-invaders-wont-be-taught-at-his-institution/121858247). *The Economic Times (Education)*. PTI. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["UP Cabinet approves three state universities in Gonda, Mirzapur and Moradabad"](https://news.abplive.com/education/up-cabinet-approves-three-state-universities-in-gonda-mirzapur-and-moradabad-1639729). *ABP Live*. ABP Network. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-PRS2_5-0)** ["Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2024"](https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_states/uttar-pradesh/2024/Bill49of2024UP.pdf) (PDF). PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["सीएम योगी ने मां पाटेश्वरी विश्वविद्यालय का शिलान्यास किया"](https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/balrampur-cm-yogi-adityanath-in-balrampur-lays-the-foundation-stone-of-maa-pateshwari-devi-state-university-23675330.html) [CM Yogi laid the foundation stone of Maa Pateshwari University]. *Jagran* (in Hindi). 15 March 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Balrampur University, Uttar Pradesh"](https://sthapatiindia.org/portfolio/balrampur-university-uttar-pradesh/). *STHAPATI Architects & Planners*. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["About Us – Maa Pateswari University"](https://mpublp.ac.in/about-us). *Maa Pateswari University (Official Website)*. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Balrampur-based university to start courses on religion, culture"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/balrampur-based-university-to-start-courses-on-religion-culture/articleshow/121868657.cms). *The Times of India*. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["FAQs – Admissions"](https://mpublpadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/faq/index). *Maa Pateswari University Admission Portal 2025–26*. Retrieved 27 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Admission Portal 2025–26"](https://mpublpadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login). *Maa Pateswari University Admission Portal 2025–26*. Retrieved 27 October 2025. ## External links - [Official website](https://mpublp.ac.in) v t e Universities in Uttar Pradesh (partial list) Central Aligarh Muslim University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Banaras Hindu University Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University University of Allahabad State Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Bundelkhand University Chaudhary Charan Singh University Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University Dr. A. P. J. 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