Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya

State University in Madhya Pradesh

This article is about the university established in Bhopal. For the university established in Bilaspur, see Atal Bihari Vajpayee University.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya

Type| Public
Established| 2011
Chancellor| Governor of Madhya Pradesh
Vice-Chancellor| Khemsingh Daheria[1]
Location|

Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh

India

Campus| Urban
Affiliations| UGC
Website| www.abvhv.edu.in

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya is a state university in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established in December 2011.[2] The university is named after Hindi poet and former Prime minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.[3] Mohan Lal Chhipa is the first Vice Chancellor of the university.[3]

## Campus

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As of 2016[update], the university operates from two rented buildings. Classes are taken at the old Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly while administrative functions are help at a building in the Madhya Pradesh Mungalia Kot campus.[4] The foundation stone for a 50 acres (0.20 km2) campus in Mungalia Kot was laid in 2013.[4]

## Hindi language

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The university is promoting study in the Hindi language. In 2015 they asked the Medical Council of India (MCI) to allow students to write MBBS course papers in Hindi.[2] In 2016 they opened the first engineering course in India to be taught in the Hindi language,[4] although in 2017 the university was considering discontinuing the programme due to lack of students and infrastructure.[5]

## Courses

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In November 2020, the university introduced First Aid Specialist Diploma course, and other first aid courses in collaboration with the First Aid Council of India (FACI), Delhi. The FACI is presided by Shabab Aalam.[6]

## References

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1. ^ Parida, Rashmi R. (31 July 2017). "Dr. Bharadwaj appointed V-C of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University - India Education Diary". India Education Diary. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
2. ^ a b "Hindi varsity urges MCI to allow Hindi for writing MBBS papers". India Today. Press Trust of India. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
3. ^ a b "Mohan Lal Cheepa named vice-chancellor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University". The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
4. ^ a b c Ghatwai, Milind (24 August 2016). "Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya: Few takers for country's first Hindi engineering course". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
5. ^ Tomar, Shruti (23 August 2017). "Hindi engineering courses in Bhopal a flop, no takers this year". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
6. ^ "ABVHU introduces 'first aid specialist' diploma, other first aid courses". The Pioneer. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

## External links

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* Official website

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Universities in Madhya Pradesh

Institutes of
National Importance|

* IIT Indore
* IIM Indore
* MANIT Bhopal
* IISER Bhopal
* AIIMS Bhopal
* ABV-IIITM Gwalior
* National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh
* IIITDM Jabalpur
* IIIT Bhopal
* School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

Central universities|

* Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
* Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

State universities|

* Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
* Awadhesh Pratap Singh University
* Barkatullah University
* Raja Shankar Shah University
* Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
* Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences
* Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya
* Jiwaji University
* Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
* Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University
* Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University
* Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya
* Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya
* Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication
* Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University
* National Law Institute University
* Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University
* Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
* Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya
* Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
* Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies
* Vikram University

Deemed universities|

* Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education

Private universities|

* AKS University
* Amity University, Gwalior
* Avantika University
* Bhabha University
* Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University
* Dr. C.V. Raman University, Khandwa
* Eklavya University
* G. H. Raisoni University
* ITM University
* Jagran Lakecity University
* Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology
* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University
* Malwanchal University
* Mandsaur University
* Mansarovar Global University
* Oriental University
* People's University
* Rabindranath Tagore University
* RKDF University
* Sage University
* SAM Global University
* Shri Krishna University
* Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya
* Sri Satya Sai University of Technology & Medical Sciences
* Swami Vivekananda University
* Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences
* VIT Bhopal University

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City of Bhopal

History|

* Paramara dynasty
* Bhopal State
* Battle of Bhopal
* Bhopal Agency
* Bhopal State (1949–56)
* Bhopal disaster
* Bhopal Conference

Geography|

* Bhoj Wetland
* Bhojtal
* Lower Lake
* Van Vihar National Park

Administration|

* Bhopal division
* Bhopal district
* Bhopal Municipal Corporation
* Bhopal (Lok Sabha constituency)

Major tourist attractions|

* Bharat Bhavan
* Bhimbetka rock shelters(45 kms. away)
* Bhoj Wetland Ramsar Site(Ecotourism)
* Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur
* Bhojtal (Upper Lake)
* Islamnagar Fort
* Kamla Park and Kamlapati Palace
* Manuabhan ki Tekri
* Museum of Mankind (Manav Sangrahalaya)
* Sair Sapata
* Sanchi Stupas(47 kms. away), Satdhara Stupas (39 kms. away, en route to Sanchi) and Sonari Stupas (near Satdhara)
* State Museum, Bhopal
* Taj-ul-Masajid
* Tribal Museum Bhopal
* Van Vihar National Park and Zoo

Other landmarks|

* Bhadbhada Dam
* Raj Bhavan
* Regional Science Centre
* Remember Bhopal Museum
* Taj Mahal palace

Transport|

* Raja Bhoj Airport
* Bhoj Metro
* Inter State Bus Terminal
* West Central Railway zone
* Bhopal Junction
* Habibganj station
* Bairagarh station
* Nishatpura station
* Bhopal Bus Rapid Transit System
* N12
* N86

Education|

* Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
* Barkatullah University
* Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
* AIIMS
* Delhi Public School, Bhopal
* Gandhi Medical College
* Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
* Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
* Indian Institute of Forest Management
* School of Planning and Architecture
* National Law Institute University
* National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research
* Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition
* National Institute of Fashion Technology
* Other educational institutions

Sports|

* Aishbagh Stadium
* Barkatullah University Stadium (proposed)
* Tatya Tope Nagar Sports Complex
* Bhopal Badshahs
* Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd Sports Complex

Suburbs|

* Arera Colony
* Barkheda
* Berasia
* BHEL Township
* Brindavan Nagar
* Govindpura
* Habibganj
* Indrapuri
* Indus town
* Mandideep
* Misrod
* Piplani
* Saket Nagar
* Kalpana Nagar
* Sonagiri

Economy|

* Bharat Heavy Electricals
* Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Corporation
* RBI Bhopal
* New Market

Other|

* DB City Mall
* Hamidia Hospital
* Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
* Bhopal Tablighi Ijtema
* Organisations based in Bhopal
* Notable people

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