Parul University is a

private university Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grants. Dep ...

Vadodara, Gujarat Vadodara (), also known as Baroda, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara district and is situated on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, from the state capital ...

, India. It was established in 2009 as the Parul Group of Institutes, and was given university status in 2015.

Recognition

Parul University is recognized by University Grants Commission, the

National Assessment and Accreditation Council The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is a government organisation in India that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It is an autonomous body funded by the University Grants Commission and headquarte ...

and the

National Board of Accreditation The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) is one of the two major bodies responsible for accreditation of higher education institutions in India, along with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). NBA accredits technical pro ...

, an autonomous body of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Controversy

Jayesh, founder President of the University, was accused of harassing a student. The female rector of the girls' hostel, was arrested and charged with helping to facilitate the crime He was apprehended on 21 June 2016 by Vadodara police and arrested. As of January 2018, Jayesh was denied bail by the court and remains in judicial custody.

References

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