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State University in Madhya Pradesh

Vikram University Motto Vidhaya Mritam Shrute Type Public Established 1957; 69 years ago (1957) Affiliations UGC, AICTE, NAAC Chancellor Governor of Madhya Pradesh Vice-Chancellor Akhilesh Kumar Pandey [1] Location Ujjain , Madhya Pradesh , India Campus Urban Website http://www.vikramuniv.ac.in/

Swarna Jayanti Gate at University Campus

**Vikram University** is located in [Ujjain](/source/Ujjain), [Madhya Pradesh](/source/Madhya_Pradesh), [India](/source/India).

The university was named after the ruler [Vikramaditya](/source/Vikramaditya). It was established in 1957. It was evaluated by the [National Assessment and Accreditation Council](/source/National_Assessment_and_Accreditation_Council) and was awarded B++ grade.[2]

The [Madhya Pradesh Government](/source/Government_of_Madhya_Pradesh) has officially rechristened Vikram University as [Samrat Vikramaditya](/source/Vikramaditya) University, honouring the legendary emperor. The announcement was made by [CM Mohan Yadav](/source/Mohan_Yadav) at the 29th convocation on March 30, 2025.[3][4]

## Notable alumni

- [Kaptan Singh Solanki](/source/Kaptan_Singh_Solanki), former [Governor of Punjab](/source/List_of_governors_of_Punjab_(India)) and [Haryana](/source/Governor_of_Haryana)[5][6]

- [Najma Heptulla](/source/Najma_Heptulla), former [Governor of Manipur](/source/Governor_of_Manipur)[7]

- [Vijay Kumar Patodi](/source/Vijay_Kumar_Patodi), [Indian mathematician](/source/Indian_mathematician)[8]

- [V. K. Chaturvedi](/source/V._K._Chaturvedi), mechanical engineer and a nuclear power expert[9]

- [Sachida Nagdev](/source/Sachida_Nagdev), contemporary Indian artist [10]

- [Raghunandan Sharma](/source/Raghunandan_Sharma_(Mandsaur)), politician[11]

- [Satyanarayan Jatiya](/source/Satyanarayan_Jatiya), politician [12]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["VC's Message – Vikram University"](http://vikramuniv.net/vc-message/). *vikramuniv.net*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171008174054/http://vikramuniv.net/vc-message/) from the original on 8 October 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India - Career India - Career India"](http://www.careerindia.com/colleges/vikram-university-ujjain-cp1946/). *www.careerindia.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160421221330/http://www.careerindia.com/colleges/vikram-university-ujjain-cp1946/) from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** MP Chhattisgarh, NDTV. ["Convocation: 70 got degrees and 99 students got medals, announcement of change in the name of Vikram University"](https://mpcg.ndtv.in/madhya-pradesh-news/ujjain-vikram-university-29th-convocation-completed-cm-mohan-yadav-announced-this-8048381). *NDTV Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh*. Retrieved 6 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Herald, Deccan. ["MP govt tweaks Ujjain varsity name to spotlight 'Samrat Vikramaditya'"](https://www.deccanherald.com/india/madhya-pradesh/mp-govt-tweaks-ujjain-varsity-name-to-spotlight-samrat-vikramaditya-3469739). *Deccan Herald*. Retrieved 6 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Detailed Profile - Shri Kaptan Singh Solanki - Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India"](http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=2116). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180720165704/https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=2116) from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Kaptan Singh Solanki Appointed New Haryana Governor"](https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2014/jul/26/kaptan-singh-solanki-appointed-new-haryana-governor-640026.html). *The New Indian Express*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211017150333/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2014/jul/26/Kaptan-Singh-Solanki-Appointed-New-Haryana-Governor-640026.html) from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Detailed Profile - Dr. Najma A. Heptulla - Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India"](http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=23). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002451/http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=23) from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Vijay Kumar Patodi - Vijay.com"](http://vijay.com/other-vijays/vijay-patodi/). 16 February 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180807161949/http://vijay.com/other-vijays/vijay-patodi/) from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=12826217&privcapId=878531](http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=12826217&privcapId=878531) [*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["About Sachida Nagdev"](http://www.sachidanagdev.com/about.html). *www.sachidanagdev.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160122002424/http://sachidanagdev.com/about.html) from the original on 22 January 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Detailed Profile - Shri Raghunandan Sharma - Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India"](http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=2083). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160701092036/http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=2083) from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Biographical Sketch – Member of Parliament – 13th Lok Sabha – JATIYA, DR. SATYANARAYAN"](https://web.archive.org/web/20060909145535/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok13/biodata/13MP38.htm). Archived from [the original](http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok13/biodata/13MP38.htm) on 9 September 2006. Retrieved 21 July 2006.

## External links

- [Vikram University website](https://www.vikramuniv.net/)

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