Uttaranchal University is an academic cum research university located at

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near Indian Military Academy. It was established by an Act of the

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under Smt Shushila Devi education foundation.

Academic profile

The Uttaranchal University has been recognized by the UGC under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. The University is made up of several faculties and departments. The departments are governed by statutes and regulations promulgated by the University Grants Commission, Government of India.

Rankings

* Top 50 Private Universities in India: Uttaranchal University is ranked among the Top 50 Private Universities in India by the ''India Today Group''. * Law College Dehradun Rankings: The university's Law College Dehradun has achieved notable positions: ** 10th among Private Law Colleges in India: Ranked by ''The Week''. ** 4th in North Zone: Ranked by ''The Week''. ** 1st in Uttarakhand: Ranked by ''The Week''.

Awards

* 'Uttarakhand Udai Ratna': Awarded by ''Amar Ujala''. * 'The Amar Ujala Achievers’ Award': Conferred upon the university. * 'Best Law College' Award: Law College Dehradun received this accolade from ''Divya Himgiri''. * 'Best Private University' Award: Bestowed by ''Divya Himgiri''. * 'Jagran Excellence Award': Presented by the ''Jagran Prakashan Group''.

Accreditation

Uttaranchal University has been also accredited with

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Grade A+.

Constituent Colleges

* Law College Dehradun (LCD) * Uttaranchal Institute of Technology (UIT) * Uttaranchal Institute of Management (UIM) * Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) * School of Applied & Life Sciences (SALS) * School of Agriculture (SOA) * School of Liberal Arts (SLA) * Uttaranchal College of Nursing (UCN) * Uttranchal School of Computing Science (USCS) * Uttaranchal School of Journalism & Mass Communication (USJMC) * Uttaranchal School of Hotel & Hospitality Management (USHHM) * Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences (UCHS) * Uttaranchal College of Online & Distance Education (UCODE)

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* {{authority control Universities in Uttarakhand Universities and colleges in Dehradun 2013 establishments in Uttarakhand Educational institutions established in 2013