VIDHAN SABHA QUESTION Name of Department : Higher Education
Unstarred Question No : 324
Date of Reply : 08-02-2019
Asked by : Mukesh Agnihotri (Haroli)
Subject : Private Universities
Concerned Minister : Education Minister
Question Answer
(a) during the last two years how
many seats for different
degree/diploma courses have been
allocated in Private Universities;
41716
(b) whether the seats were approved
by the competent authority; and
Yes. For all those universities which
have been empowered under 31(5) of
the State Private Universities Act.
(c) whether the competent authority
carried out any inspection before
granting approval of seats; if yes,
details alongwith Members of
inspection teams be given?
No. The competent authority carried out inspection before granting approval of seats only for research programmes of 15 Universities (except Maharishi Markandeshwar & Jay Pee University) during 2017-18 out of 17 Private Universities in the State. The detail showing date wise inspections carried out and the Members of inspection Committee is enclosed at Annexure-A.
However, the inspection being a continuing process, course approval in general other than research programmes are granted in every year with the condition that’ the faculty and physical infrastructure must be in place before the start of academic year for which courses are approved followed by the verification of the Inspection Committee’ . Accordingly the inspections of 14 Universities (except Maharishi Markandeshwar, Jay Pee & Eternal University) were carried out during 2017-18 out of 17 Private Universities in the State. The detail showing date wise inspections carried out and the Members of Inspection committee is enclosed at Annexure-B. Similarly, during the year 2018-19, inspection of 15 universities have been carried out and of remaining 2 universities i.e. Sri Sai and Eternal University are in process, which will be conducted soon. The detail showing date wise inspections carried out and the Members of Inspection Committee is enclosed at Annexure-C.
Annexure-A
The detail showing date wise overall inspections carried out and the Members of Inspection Committee during the year 2017-18
Sr. No.
Name of University
Date of Inspection
Members of Inspection Committee
Position
1 Sri Sai University
17-18/07/2017
Dr. Manu Sood, Prof. & Chairman, Deptt. of Computer Science, HPU, Shimla
Chairman
Dr. V. P. Patial Controller of Examination HP Technical University, Gandhi Chowk Hamirpur
Member
Dr. Pawan Garg Professor, Deptt.of Management Studies HPU, Shimla
Member
2 APG Shimla University
27.07.2017 Dr.S.S. Narta Prof.& Director, University College of Business Studies, H.P. University, Ava-Lodge, ChauraMaidan, Shimla-171004
Chairman
Dr. Raghuvinder Singh, Prof.& Director, H. P.Institute of Legal Studies, H.P. University, Ava-Lodge, ChauraMaidan, Shimla-171004
Member
Dr.WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
3 Bahra University
02.08.2017 Prof. (Dr.) Raman Sharma, Deptt. of Physics, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Chairman
Dr. Raghuvinder Singh, Prof.& Director, H. P.Institute of Legal Studies, H.P. University, Ava-Lodge, ChauraMaidan, Shimla-171004
Member
Prof. (Dr.) WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
4 Arni University
09.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial, Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr.Satish Katwal, HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwan
Member
5 Indus University
10.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial, Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr.SatishKatwal, HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwan
Member
6 Shoolini University
18.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr. Manu Sood, Professor, Deptt. of Computer Science, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Member
Dr. PawanGarg Professor, Deptt. of Management Studies, H.P. University, Summer hill, Shimla (H.P.)
Member
Sh. Pardeep Sharma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC,
Member
Shimla. 7 Manav Bharti
University 19.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial
Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr. Manu Sood, Professor, Deptt. of Computer Science, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Member
Dr. PawanGarg Professor, Deptt. of Management Studies, H.P. University, Summer hill, Shimla (H.P.)
Member
Sh. Pardeep Sharma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC, Shimla.
Member
8 ICFAI University
23.08.2017 Dr. Harish Sharma Pr. Scientific Officer (Retd.), House No. MIG 93, Sector-IV, Parwanoo Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173220
Chairman
Dr. P.P. Sharma, Principal, Govt. Polytechnic College for Women, Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Member
Sh. Pardeep Sharma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC,
Member
9 IEC University 24.08.2017 Prof. S C Raina Vice Chancellor National Law University Ghanahatti, Shimla
Chairman
Dr. Harish Sharma Pr. Scientific Officer (Retd.), House No. MIG 93, Sector-IV, Parwanoo Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173220
Member
Dr. P.P. Sharma, Member
Principal, Govt. Polytechnic College for Women, Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (Himachal Pradesh) Sh. Pardeep Sharma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC, Shimla.
Member
10 Maharaja Agrasen University
25.08.2017 Prof. S C Raina Vice Chancellor National Law University Ghanahatti, Shimla
Chairman
Dr. Harish Sharma Pr. Scientific Officer (Retd.), House No. MIG 93, Sector-IV, Parwanoo Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173220
Member
Dr. Y K Gupta Professor, Deptt. of Management HPU Shimla
Member
Dr. P.P. Sharma, Principal, Govt. Polytechnic College for Women, Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Member
Sh. Pardeep Sharma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC, Shimla.
Member
11 Career Point University
06.09.2017 Dr. V. P. Patial Controller of Examination HP Technical University, Gandhi Chowk Hamirpur
Chairman
Dr.Satish Katwal, HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwan
Member
Dr. Manoj Sharma Deptt. of Management & Humanities NIT Hamirpur
Member
12 Abhilashi University
7th & 8th September, 2017
Dr. V. P. Patial Controller of Examination HP Technical University, Gandhi Chowk Hamirpur
Chairman
Dr.SatishKatwal, HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwan
Member
Dr. Manoj Sharma Deptt. of Management & Humanities NIT Hamirpur
Member
13 Chitkara University
10.10.2017 Prof. (Dr.) Raman Sharma, Deptt. of Physics, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, HPU, Shimla
Member
Hari Pal Singh Chief Engineer-cum-Director, I & PH WSSO, Dhalli, Shimla
Member (But Not Attended)
14 Baddi
University 11.10.2017 Prof. (Dr.) Raman Sharma,
Deptt. of Physics, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
Hari Pal Singh Chief Engineer-cum-Director, I & PH WSSO, Dhalli, Shimla
Member (But Not Attended)
15 Eternal University
29.08.2017 Dr. K. K. Katoch Chairman HPPERC.
Annexure-B
The detail showing date wise inspections carried out for M.Phil/Ph.D courses during the year 2017-18 and the Members of Inspection Committee
Sr. No.
Name of University
Date of Inspection
Members of Inspection Committee
Position
1 Sri Sai University
17.07.2017 Dr. K. K. Katoch, Chairman, HPPERC
Chairman
Dr. Manu Sood, Prof. & Chairman, Deptt. of Computer Science, HPU, Shimla
Member
Dr. Pawan Garg Professor, Deptt.of Management Studies HPU, Shimla
Member
Dr. V. P. Patial Controller of Examination HP Technical University, Gandhi Chowk Hamirpur
Member
2 APG Shimla University
27.07.2017 Dr.S.S. Narta Prof.& Director, University College of Business Studies, H.P. University, Ava-Lodge, ChauraMaidan, Shimla-171004
Chairman
Dr.Raghuvinder Singh, Prof.& Director, H. P.Institute of Legal Studies, H.P. University, Ava-Lodge, ChauraMaidan, Shimla-171004
Member
Dr.WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
3 Bahra University
03.08.2017 Prof. (Dr.) Raman Sharma, Deptt. of Physics,
Member
H.P. University Shimla-171005 Prof. (Dr.) WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
4 Arni University
09.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial, Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr.SatishKatwal, HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwan
Member
5 Indus University
10.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial, Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr.SatishKatwal, HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwa
Member
6 Shoolini University
18.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr. Manu Sood, Professor, Deptt. of Computer Science, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Member
Dr. PawanGarg Professor, Deptt. of Management Studies, H.P. University, Summer hill,
Member
Shimla (H.P.) Sh. Pardeep Sharma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC, Shimla.
Member
7 Manav Bharti University
19.08.2017 Dr. V.P. Patial Dean-cum-Controller of Examination, H P Technical University, Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Chairman
Dr. Manu Sood, Professor, Deptt. of Computer Science, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Member
Dr. PawanGarg Professor, Deptt. of Management Studies, H.P. University, Summer hill, Shimla (H.P.)
Member
Sh. Pardeep Sharma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC, Shimla.
Member
8 ICFAI University
23.08.2017 Dr. Harish Sharma Pr. Scientific Officer (Retd.), House No. MIG 93, Sector-IV, Parwanoo Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173220
Member
Dr. P.P. Sharma, Principal, Govt. Polytechnic College for Women, Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Member
9 IEC University
24.08.2017 Prof. S C Raina Vice Chancellor National Law University Ghanahatti, Shimla
Chairman
Dr. Harish Sharma Pr. Scientific Officer (Retd.), House No. MIG 93, Sector-IV, Parwanoo Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173220
Member
Dr. P.P. Sharma, Member
Principal, Govt. Polytechnic College for Women, Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
10 Maharaja Agrasen University
25.08.2017 Prof. S C Raina Vice Chancellor National Law University Ghanahatti, Shimla
Chairman
Dr. Harish Sharma Pr. Scientific Officer (Retd.), House No. MIG 93, Sector-IV, Parwanoo Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173220
Member
Dr. Y K Gupta Professor, Deptt. of Management HPU Shimla
Member
Dr. P.P. Sharma, Principal, Govt. Polytechnic College for Women, Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Member
11 Career Point University
06.09.2017 Dr. V. P. Patial Controller of Examination HP Technical University, Gandhi Chowk Hamirpur
Chairman
Dr.SatishKatwal, HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwan
Member
Dr. Manoj Sharma Deptt. of Management & Humanities NIT Hamirpur
Member
12 Abhilashi University
7th & 8th September, 2017
Dr. V. P. Patial Controller of Examination HP Technical University, Gandhi Chowk Hamirpur
Chairman
Dr.SatishKatwal, Member
HOD, School of Architecture, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kangra at NagrotaBagwan Dr. Manoj Sharma Deptt. of Management & Humanities NIT Hamirpur
Member
13 Chitkara University
10.10.2017 Hari Pal Singh Chief Engineer-cum-Director, I & PH WSSO, Dhalli, Shimla
Chairman (But Not Attended)
Prof. (Dr.) Raman Sharma, Deptt. of Physics, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Member
Prof. (Dr.) WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
14 Baddi University
11.10.2017 Prof. (Dr.) Raman Sharma, Deptt. of Physics, H.P. University Shimla-171005
Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) WamikAzmi, Prof.& Coordinator, University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
Hari Pal Singh Chief Engineer-cum-Director, I & PH WSSO, Dhalli, Shimla
Member (But Not Attended)
15 Eternal University
29.08.2017 Dr. K. K. Katoch Chairman HPPERC.
Annexure-C The detail showing date wise overall inspections carried out and the Members of Inspection Committee during the year 2018-19
Sr. No.
Name of University
Date of Inspection
Members of Inspection Committee
Position
1 APG University 16/04/2018& 17/04/2018
Prof. Narender Singh Thakur Professor, Deptt. of Energy and Environment Engineering, National Institute of Technology, NIT Campus, AnuHamirpur, Distt. Hamirpur, (H.P.)
Chairman
Prof. Sunil Deshta Professor-cum-Dean Students Welfare Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
Dr.VikasDogra Associate Professor, Deptt. of Journalism and Mass Communication, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
2 Bahra University 17/05/2018&18/05/2018
Dr. Y.K. Gupta, Professor, Deptt. of Management, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Chairman
Dr. Manu Sood Professor Deptt. of Computer Science, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
Dr.Runa Mehta, Professor, Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
3 Shoolini 22/05/2018 Dr.R.L. Sharma, Chairman
University &23/05/2018
Ex-Vice Chancellor, HPTU House No. 220, Sector Raura-II, Bilaspur-147001 (H.P.)
Dr. A.K. Mehta, Ex Asstt. Director General ICAR, B-126, Sector-II, Village Birmi, Rajhgarh Estates, Ludhiana-142027
Member
Dr.Arvind Kumar Bhatt, Professor, Deptt. of Bio Technology, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
Sh. Ajay Kumar Verma, Finance Officer, HP-PERC, Shimla-171009
Member
4 Career Point University
02/07/2018 and 03/07/2018
Dr.Kamal Jeet Singh, Chairman-cuim-Professor Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Chairman
Dr.R.L. Sharma, Ex-Vice Chancellor, HPTU House No. 220, Sector Raura-II, Bilaspur-147001 (H.P.)
Dr.Shashi Kant Lomesh Professor, Deptt. of Chemistry, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
Dr. C.P. Kashyap Principal, College of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Education, Jogindernagar,District Mandi-175015
Member
5 Abhilashi University
17/07/2018&18/07/2018
Dr.JagmohanChauhan, Ex- Vice Chancellor, UHF Nauni,
Chairman
Village Kothon, P.O. Shanti, Tehsil and Distt. Solan-173212 Dr. Y.K. Sharma, Principal, Ayurvedic College Paprola, Distt. Kangra(Himachal Pradesh)
Member
Dr. Y.K. Gupta, Prof. Deptt. of Management Studies, H.P. University, Shimla-5
Member
6 MBU 17/07/2018 & 18/07/2018
Dr.M.S. Chauhan, Prof.Deptt. of Chemistry (Retd.) H.P. University, Shimla-5, Near MI Room, Summerhill, Shimla-5
Chairman
Dr.KulbhushanChandel, Prof. Deptt. of Commerece, H.P. University, Shimla-5
Member
Dr.Runa Mehta, Asstt. Professor, Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
7 Maharaja Agrasen University
24/07/2018 & 25/07/2018
Prof.PoonamShirkot Deptt. of Biotechnology Dr. Y.S. parmar Univ. of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Distt. Solan
Member
Dr.Dhirender Sharma Associate Professor UIIT, H.P./ University, Shimla-171005
Member
Dr.Kamal Jeet Singh, Chairman-cuim-Professor Deptt. of Law, H.P. University, Shimla-
Chairman
171005 8 IEC University
26/07/2018&27/07/2018
Prof Kamal jeet Singh Chairman (Law) Deptt. of law, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Chairman
Prof.PoonamShirkot Deptt. of Biotechnology Dr. Y.S. parmar Univ. of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Distt. Solan
Member
Dr.Dhirender Sharma Associate Professor UIIT, H.P./ University, Shimla-171005
Member
9 ICFAI University 31/07/2018&01/08/2018
Dr. Y.K. Gupta, Professor, Deptt. of Management, H.P. University, Shimla-5
Chairman
Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Professor, Deptt. of Civil Engg. NITTTR, Sector-26, Chandigarh.
Member
Dr.Ravinder Sharma, Joint Director (Research Forestry)-cum- Professor, Agriculture Economics, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Hort. and Forestry, Nauni, Distt. Solan (H.P.)
Member
10 Chitkara Unversity
02/08/2018&03/08/2018
Dr. Y.K. Gupta, Professor, Deptt. of Management, H.P. University, Shimla-5
Chairman
Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Professor, Deptt. of Civil Engg. NITTTR, Sector-26, Chandigarh.
Member
Dr.Ravinder Sharma, Joint Director (Research Forestry)-cum-Professor, Agriculture Economics, Dr.
Member
Y.S. Parmar University of Hort. and Forestry,Nauni, Distt. Solan (H.P.)
11 Jaypee University 23/08/2018 & 24/08/2018
Dr.J.R. Gupta, Professor & Head (Retd.) Deptt. of Mathematics, H.P. University, GGA Cottage, Below Govt. Sr. Sec. School Suimmerhill Shimla-5
Chairman
Dr.SudhirMahajan Professor (Retd.), Deptt. of Physics, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Hort. & Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Member
Prof.Reena Gupta, Professor, Deptt. of Bio-Tech, H.P. University, Shimla-171005
Member
12 Maharishi Markandeshwar University
23/8/2018& 24/08/2018
Dr.Gita Ram Tegta, Prof.& Head (Deptt. of Dermatology) Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla.
Chairman
Dr.Dalip Singh Dhiman Principal-cum-Dean (Retd.) LalBahadurShastri Medical College, Nerchowk, Mandi
Member
Dr.KushlaPathania, Professor Deptt. of Obg., Kamla Nehru Hospital Shimla.
Member
13 Arni University
27/08/2018 & 28/08/2018
Dr. R.K. Sood, Chief Scientific Officer (Retd.), State Council for Science and Technology, Shimla
Chairman
Dr. C.P. Kashyap Principal, College of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical
Member
Education, Jogindernagar, District Mandi-175015 Dr. Manoj Sharma, Deptt. of Commerce, H.P. University Regional Centre Dharamshala
Member
14 Indus University 29/08/2018&30/08/2018
Dr. R.K. Sood, Chief Scientific Officer (Retd.), State Council for Science and Technology, Shimla.
Chairman
Prof.SatishBhadwal, Professor (Retd.) Deptt. of Education, H.P. University Shimla-5
Member
Dr. Manoj Sharma, Deptt. of Commerce, H.P. University Regiopnal Centre Dharamshala
Member
15 Baddi University 05/10/2018 & 06/10/2018
Dr. K.R. Dhiman Ex. Vice Chancellor, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Hort. & Forestry Nauni.
Chairman
Dr.SudhirMahajan, Prof.& Head (Retd.) Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Hort. & Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Member
Smt. KamlaTanwar, Lecturer, Sister NiveditaCiollege, IGMC, Shimla.
Member