47 Universities, Including RGPV, Calcutta University, Default on Grievance Redressal Appointments: UGC
In accordance with the UGC guidelines, these universities are required to appoint ombudspersons to address student grievances promptly.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released an updated list of universities that have failed to appoint ombudspersons, as mandated by the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023.
This list includes several prominent institutions such as Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Calcutta University, and National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTR).
In accordance with the UGC guidelines, these universities are required to appoint ombudspersons to address student grievances promptly. “Failure to comply with these regulations could lead to further regulatory actions by the UGC,” reads a letter by the higher education regulator.
The updated list, categorizing defaulting state universities, private universities, and deemed to be universities, underscores the importance of institutional compliance with statutory provisions aimed at safeguarding student welfare.
For further details, universities are advised to communicate with the UGC at the designated email addresses based on their respective categories.
Updated List of Defaulting State Universities as on 01.07.2024
| S.No |
Name of the University |
Address |
State |
| 1. |
Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences |
Near Ramavarappadu, Vijayawada |
Andhra Pradesh |
| 2. |
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University |
Gurajada, Vizianagram, Dwarapudi |
Andhra Pradesh |
| 3. |
Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya |
Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyala |
Chhattisgarh |
| 4. |
Delhi Sports University |
Ludlow Castle Sports Complex Shamnath Marg |
Delhi |
| 5. |
Gujarat Ayurveda University |
Opp. B Division Police Station, Guru Dwara Road, Jamnagar |
Jamnagar, Gujarat |
| 6. |
Swarnim Gujarat Sports University |
Commerce College Campus, Opp Youth Hostel, Sector 15, Gandhinagar |
Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| 7. |
Kolhan University |
NH-75, West Singhbhum |
Jharkhand |
| 8. |
Ranchi University |
Ranchi, PIN - 834 008 |
Jharkhand |
| 9. |
Bidar University |
Gnyana Karanji, Halhalli |
Karnataka |
| 10. |
Hassan University |
Hemagangothri, Hassan |
Karnataka |
| 11. |
Karnataka Folklore University |
Gotagodi, Shiggavi Taluk, Haveri District |
Karnataka |
| 12. |
KSGH Music and Performing Arts University |
Jlb road, Ashoka Circle, Lakshmipura, Mysuru |
Karnataka |
| 13. |
Mandya University |
M.C. Road, Mandya |
Karnataka |
| 14. |
National law School of India University |
Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru |
Karnataka |
| 15. |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science |
Jayanagar Bangalore |
Karnataka |
| 16. |
University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering |
K. R. Circle, Dr Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru |
Karnataka |
| 17. |
Kerala University of Health Sciences |
Trissur |
Kerala |
| 18. |
Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University |
NSCB Medical College Campus, Bhedaghat Road, Jabalpur |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 19. |
Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University |
Mahadaji Chowk Achaleshwar Marg, Gwalior |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 20. |
Rajiv Gandhi Prodoyogiki Vishwavidyalaya |
Airport By pass Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 21. |
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya |
Opp. Mela Ground Race Course Road, Gwalior |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 22. |
International Sports University, Maharashtra |
Sports & Youth Services Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Belawadi, Pune |
Maharashtra |
| 23. |
The National Law University of Meghalaya |
Mayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai, Shillong |
Meghalaya |
| 24. |
Biju Patnaik University of Technology |
Chhend Colony, Rourkela |
Odisha |
| 25. |
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) |
Gothapatana, P.O-Malipada, Bhubaneswar |
Odisha |
| 26. |
Kalahandi University |
Manikya Vihar, Bhawani patna, Dist.-Kalahandi |
Odisha |
| 27. |
Khallikote University |
Sundar Nagar, Ganjam, Berhampur |
Odisha |
| 28. |
Odisha University of Health Sciences |
Sishu Bhawan Square, Bhubaneswar |
Odisha |
| 29. |
Rajendra University |
Prajna Vihar, Balangir |
Odisha |
| 30. |
Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya |
Shikha Rd, Penthakata, Puri |
Odisha |
| 31. |
Utkal University of Culture |
SANSKRUTI VIHAR, MADANPUR, Bhubaneswar |
Odisha |
| 32. |
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law |
Sarhali Rd, Patti, District, Tarn Taran |
Punjab |
| 33. |
Baba Amte Divyang University |
3rd Floor, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Shiksha Sankul, J.L.N. Marg, Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
| 34. |
Vishvakarma Skills University |
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Mahesh Nagar Phatak, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
| 35. |
Sikkim National Law University |
Sikkim Government Law College Burtuk, Gangtok |
Sikkim |
| 36. |
Tamil University |
Trichy Road, Thanjavur |
Tamil Nadu |
| 37. |
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences |
Punjagutta, Hyderabad |
Telangana |
| 38. |
Maharaja Suhel Dev State University |
Raidopur, Azamgarh |
Uttar Pradesh |
| 39. |
U.P. King George's University of Dental Sciences |
Lucknow |
Uttar Pradesh |
| 40. |
Uttarakhand Ayurved University |
Railway Road, Harrawala, Dehradun |
Uttarakhand |
| 41. |
Alipurduar University |
P. O. - Alipurduar Court, Dist. - Alipurduar |
West Bengal |
| 42. |
Calcutta University |
College Square, Kolkata |
West Bengal |
| 43. |
Dakshin Dinajpur University |
North Chakbhabani (near LIC office), Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur |
West Bengal |
| 44. |
Darjeeling Hills University |
Jogighat Mangpu, Dist.- Darjeeling |
West Bengal |
| 45. |
Mahatma Gandhi University |
Mahishadal, Purba Medinipur |
West Bengal |
| 46. |
The Bengal Engineering & Science University |
Shibpur |
West Bengal |
Updated List of Defaulting Private Universities as on 01.07.2024
| S.No |
Name of the University |
Address |
State |
| 1. |
India International University of Legal Education and Research |
Upasnagar, Sancoale, Airport Road, South Goa |
Goa |
| 2. |
Sri Jagadhguru Murugarajendra University |
SJM Camus, Chitradurga |
Karnataka |
| 3. |
Amity University |
Opp. Deputy Commissioner Office, NH-648 (Old NH-207), Devanahalli |
Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 4. |
Pratap University |
Sunderpura (Chandwaji), Amer, Delhi-Mumbai Highway |
Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| 5. |
Jodhpur National University |
5WH7+8CX, Jodhpur - Samdari Road, Boranada |
Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| 6. |
Sikkim International University |
P.O Sribadam, P.S. Kaluk, West Sikkim |
Sikkim |
Updated List of Defaulting Deemed to be Universities as on 01.07.2024
| S.No |
Name of the University |
Address |
State |
| 1. |
Punjab Engineering College |
Sector – 12, Chandigarh |
Chandigarh |
| 2. |
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga |
68, Ashok Road, New Delhi |
Delhi |
| 3. |
Indian Institute of Mass Communication |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
| 4. |
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agricultural, Technology and Sciences |
P.O. Agricultural Institute, Allahabad |
Uttar Pradesh |
| 5. |
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) |
Science Center Road, Shanthi Marg, Shymala Hills, Bhopal |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 6. |
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) |
Taramani, Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
| 7. |
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) |
Sector 26, Chandigarh |
Chandigarh |
| 8. |
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology |
Hatia, Ranchi |
Jharkhand |
| 9. |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Institute of Higher Learning |
Port Blair |
Andaman |
| 10. |
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science |
Gola ka Mandir, Gwalior.474005 |
Madhya Pradesh |
| 11. |
Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College |
Vasantha nagar, Kanuru, Vijayawada, Krishna District |
Andhra Pradesh |
UGC has urged universities to expedite the appointment process to ensure compliance with the regulations and to uphold the standards of higher education in India.
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