Handbook of Universities, Vol. 1 (Hardbound - 2009)

This revised, updated and substantially enlarged edition of the Handbook of Universities (Includes Universities Deemed Universities, Colleges, Private Universities and Prominent Educational and Research Institutions) provides much-needed information on degree and diploma awarding universities and institutions of national importance that impart general, technical and professional education in India. The distinct feature of the present Handbook is that it also includes entries and details of the private universities functioning across the country. It is the most authentic source of information on higher education in India.

In this Handbook, the universities have been listed in alphabetical order which facilitates easy location of their names. The Handbook provides the names of their ViceChancellors, Professors and Readers as well as their faculties and departments. It also acquaints the readers with the various courses of studies offered by each university.

It is hoped that the Handbook in its present form, will prove immensely beneficial to the aspiring students in choosing the best educational institution to suit their intelligence and aptitude to give a proper shape and direction to their career. In addition, it will also be very useful to the publishers in mailing their publicity materials. Even the suppliers of equipment and services required by various educational institutions will find it helpful.

Amita Gupta is a postgraduate in Economics and trained in education counselling. She is a renowned personality in the areas of modern resource centre development and book distribution. Starting her career with Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd., she has been actively associated with the book trade for more than two decades. Presently, she is the proprietor of M/s Book Planet.

Ashish Gupta, Chartered Accountant, is the Executive Director of Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd. He has been associated with the book trade for more than a decade. He has a vast experience in sales, marketing, finance and customer service, both in India and abroad. He has contributed in the compilation of many dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias and handbooks.