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Bharat Institute of Aeronautics, Patna

Patna Airport, Patna - 800 014
Telephone: 0612-2224160, 3298168, 6451295 Telefax : 0612-2221696

Website: http://www.iiagroup.in/bia-patna Email : bia_patna@sify.com

Ideally situated in the heart of Patna City, within the Patna Airport premises, BIA is one of the prime training institutes in the Eastern as well as North Eastern location of India which is serving the Civil Aviation Industry by providing highly qualified and hands-on experienced AME Technocrats.

The roaring of Aircraft Engine and the very sound of Aircraft take-off and landing are the sole source of inspiration for the aspirant AMES who is undergoing training in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

One of the primary Institutions to promote Aviation Awareness amongst the new aspirants and move forward towards progressive development, with the changing of time and technology to prove the survival of the fittest, BIA is equipped with all variety of modern technologies such as computer aided class room lecture delivery, audio visual fabulous and well maintained library back up, different variety of aircraft and equipment model to make the students to understand the three dimensional aspects .

Recently, a pressurized fully operational Hawker Siddley HS-125 Aircraft has been imported from Mexico.

The inspection and purchase was fully supervised by our experts, Mr. C.K. Singh- Director IIA, Mr. Rahul Ranjan Singh- Director JRNIAT & Mr. R.P. Srivastava - Director BIA at Mexico.

The aircraft assembly ground run up & system check was done by BIA technical experts certified & trained under Mexican Aircraft Engineers at Patna.

The Aircrafts arrival ennobles the focused vision of IIA group in providing best & unparalleled infrastructure to the students in the scenario of Aviation Colleges.

Imparting quality training and producing the technical manpower with adequate technical knowledge, deep sense of responsibility and safety consciousness.

Within the Patna Airport premises, BIA possessing its own Aircraft Maintenance hangar to accommodate one complete Bonanza A35 aircraft fitted with modern Piston Engine, with full range of maintenance facilities and maintenance practices, such as sect ionized view of engines and equipment for deep understanding of working principles, different well advanced practical shops in the green landscape.

For the character development and self confidence of the students, BIA conducts group discussion, debates and for the Physical development, also there is a provision of different games such as Volley Ball, Cricket and Badminton.

The Institute is approved by Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Govt. of India and always makes enormous effort to uplift the standard of technical aids and providing the best result oriented activities.

It has been already proved by the DGCA Exam result that this Institution is leading a primary role in Civil Aviation Industry because most of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who are serving in different Airlines are the product of this Divine soil.

BONANZA IN THE FLEET OF BIA

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The special features of BIA

The institute is located in the premises of Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna which gives the true sense of aviation industry environment to the newly joined student from the very first day of their aviation career.

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

The institute is having approval in the following categories:

Aero plane & Power plant (Heavy Aircraft, Light Aircraft, Piston Engine, Jet Engine) and

Avionics (Electrical System, Instrument System and Radio Navigation).

DURATION OF COURSE

3 YEARS. [ 2½ Years of Theory & Practical Training and 06 months of ON JOB PRACTICAL Training]

The Institute has its own Bonanza A35 Aircraft fitted with modern piston engine in running condition to give the students familiarity to the engine ground run procedure.

The Institute has the mutual tie up to the Civil Aviation Department Govt. of Bihar to be facilitated for practical training on the live aircraft such as King Air C90 A & Dauphin Helicoper.

The Institute has well equipped Technical Workshops, Jet Engine & Piston Engine Shop, Avionics Lab and General Engineering Shop to impart the practical training classes.

Computer aided class room lectures, modules, flash show give the student better understanding to the concept of the subjects.

LIBRARY BIA PATNA

In future, there is a plan to pursue a well managed flying training institute in this campus which will promote the standard of our students.

For enhancement of the technical aids in future, the institute is going to procure a sophisticated pressurized heavy aircraft fitted with modern turbine jet engine which will be another feather to the institute cap recognized as one of the high performing institution with uniformly maintained academic activities.

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Be the change that you want to see in the world. - Mohandas Gandhi

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. - T. S. Eliot

A happy family is but an earlier heaven. - George Bernard Shaw

We do not remember days, we remember moments. - Cesare Pavese

All that spirits desire, spirits attain. - Khalil Gibran

Love has reasons which reason cannot understand. - Blaise Pascal

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. - Albert Einstein

The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. - Frank Lloyd Wright

Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life. - Leo Buscaglia

Shadows cannot see themselves in the mirror of the sun. - Evita Peron

Never mistake motion for action. - Ernest Hemingway

If you fell down yesterday, stand up today. - H.G. Wells

When you are through changing, you are through. - Bruce Barton

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. - Carl Sagan

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. - Henry David Thoreau

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Eleanor Roosevelt

A true friend is one soul in two bodies. – Aristotle

If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. - Lewis Carroll

Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it. - Bill Cosby

We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life. - William Osler

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India has always fascinated me for different reasons.

The vastness of its culture, the diversity of people’s opinions and the limitations of its vision.

Despite our diversity, we need to have a collective vision.

India is not a country of four metropolises or a couple of high-tech cities.

This nation of a billion people has 29 states and 6 union territories.

We have 35 state and territorial capitals.

How much do we know about each of these important cities?

Professionally I am a mechanical engineer from Gaya, India.

In 2010, I co-authored a book on my thoughts and belief, but my desire to throw a wider net and pick up much more information about best way of learning, teaching and research works in technical education and remain intact.

I want my people from every city, every state and every country to write and photograph details and information that would be interesting to the viewers around the world.

We have so much to talk about and so much to share - this medium and this technology can help fulfill our collective dreams.

It sounds too good to be true?

Definitely!
If it doesn’t then I will believe there is something wrong with you. I saw this for the first time and was sure that it must be a fraud.

Then somebody told me – “If an idea sounds too good to be true, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it cannot be true.”

· To upgrade my knowledge and skills and to seek a position that provides challenging opportunities for the best use of my capabilities and the realization of Organizational goals

Interview of Alok Sir

INTERVIEW OF Prof. ( Er. ) Alok Kumar (ALOK SIR) By : Our Indian Corespondent :::::::::::::::::::

Dear Friends ,

I am your beloved lecturer, still learning daily New Thoughts and Latest Technology, Teaching up gradation in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Technical Adventures including Astrophysics, Life- Planning of an Engineer, Best Mechanical Gardening and Making my own dream projects under umbrella of SHAKTISHALI FOUNDATION and

" SHAKTISHALI " Youth - Brigade (Yuva Sena)

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Sir ! What classes do you teach?

Alok Sir : For more than five years now, I have been teaching Industrial Management , Installation Maintenance , Thermodynamics , Applied Mechanics , Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Drawing ,Workshop Technology , Production & Costing for Diploma & Graduate Engineering students .

I am also teaching Industrial Engineering,Energy Resources & Utilization,Power Plant Engineering mainly to final year B.E. students.

This year I 've also teaching Engineering Drawing, Engineering Mechanics , Mechanical Engineering for the first time in Gaya District which is for Diploma and B.E. Students majoring in something other than science.

Do you have a favorite?

Alok Sir : I do not think I can say I have any favourite.

Each level of these classes satisfies a different part of me.

Do you have a specific lecture style?

Alok Sir : I definitely have a certain lecture style.

I emphasize conceptual understanding rather than mechanical memorization.

To that end, I try to attract the type of students to join my classes who are willing to do the "Mechanical walk" in order to understand the mystery of our universe and feel the joy that results from such understanding and appreciation.

I encourage the students who join my classes to participate in a Socratic Dialog.

"In a Socratic Dialog, the "teacher" never answers the question directly".

Instead of giving an answer to the student's question,the teacher replies with a question until the student sees the answer him/herself, until the answer comes from the teacher who lives within the student, until the student becomes the teacher him/herself.

We must prepare these students the best way we can.

It is a great pleasure to meet them at the institute and see them working.

What are your research or other scientific interests?

Alok Sir : During the last several years,my research has been more towards better methods of teaching.

Also in writing in science & technology.

In general,how students can be more successful in maintaining sustainable happiness and real personal growth.

To that end, with the help of one of my past students like
Shankar, Nidhi, Neha, Archana, Akanksha, Rina etc.
there is now a website with a lot of material related to

" Success in Engineering College and After Engineering College "

" How to Get and Stay on Mechanical Engineering "

In addition,I am starting to teach freshers in seminar with the above title every quarter.

That seminar grow out of informal lectures I used to give every quarter on important topic.

My other scientific interests are in green chemistry, energy & environment etc…...

How did you get interested in life planning?

Alok Sir : That is a good question.

I feel I could write a series of books on the subject.

As always is the case, any one of us suddenly can become a living spring of water from his/her life experiences.

In my case, I always liked teaching and learning.

I knew that from my first college years.

But life circumstances caused me to drift away to work in various other work environments related to chemistry.

Being so thirsty for expression and the discovery of human nature,I could not take being away from an academic teaching environment anymore.

The issue became an issue of life and death; it was so strong.

So I suddenly started on the new path by choosing to leave a very high-paying permanent position to take several temporary very low-paying positions.

I know it sounds crazy but it happened, and it had a great impact on all the members of my family.

I was very lucky to have the full support of my family.

What advice would you give a student on how best to choose a good career?

Alok Sir : I would like to keep this answer short so anyone
who reads this will always remember it,No Pain, No Gain.

It is not without pain that we come to know who we are.

By finding out who we are more every day, it is possible to "do" what we are.

And by doing what we are, we are definitely home, gravitating effortlessly towards total success.

Unfortunately, to have total success in life, inwardly and outwardly,a high GPA is not enough.

Only if your personality type matches with what you are doing, where, how, when and with whom, then real success is within your reach.

Therefore, I say to my students that if you want to be a success, know who you are.

Do you have any hobbies?

Alok Sir :Yes, I have several hobbies.

I love taking walks and spending time in nature.

I encourage my students to get gardens so they can recalibrate themselves after studying and feel good about themselves.

Some of them have responded positively.

with the soil and the plants.

If you go to my personal website ( blog): http://proferalokkumar.blogspot.com/
you will see several pictures of some of my hobbies.

I also started to take a class on how to develop yourself with new thoughts and now I am making it from all natural components.

In order to encourage my students to have hobbies,
I thought of the "Natural Talent Award" as I call it.

For each class I teach, at the end, the student with the highest score gets a handy Gifts selected by me.

When they come to me to pick up their award,while I am carving the "life curve" on it,I have the opportunity to tell them face to face how important it is to know themselves.

I consider it very important especially for the students with high GPAs to be balanced in life.

After all, most of them will end up in leadership positions and many people will be affected by their decisions.

Who is your favourite scientist?

Alok Sir :Albert Einstein is my favourite scientist.

The reason is because of the way he spoke about our favourite person Mr. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi not only because of his bringing truth to science but because of his excellent personality and life values that perhaps most people are not aware of , without considering the well being of others and our environment..

"Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this walked the earth in flesh and blood," - Albert Einstein, in regard to Mohandas Gandhi.

Do you have a favorite quote?

Alok Sir :"You Must Be The Change You Wish To See In The World," -Mohandas Gandhi.

Friends , Send me your feelings at shaktishali@gmail.com .

I stress the fact that doing their work right would not be enough.

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Public Notice on Private Universities- Eralokkumar

Public Notice on Private Universities

18th March, 2010

It has come to the notice of the University Grants Commission that some of the State Private Universities have affiliated colleges and started off-campus centre(s) in violation of the UGC (Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulation, 2003 and against the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in case of Prof. Yash Pal & Others vs. State of Chhattisgarh & Others. Some of these Universities are running these Centres on franchising basis also which is not allowed.

The public at large and the student community in particular are therefore informed that as per the information available with the UGC as on date,

There are following 59 Private Universities established by the Acts of the Legislatures of different States:-

Assam	Chhattisgarh
Gujarat	Haryana
Himachal Pradesh	Jharkhand
Meghalya	Mizoram
Nagaland	Punjab
Rajasthan	Sikkim
Tripura	Uttar Pradesh
Uttrakhand

S.No.	Name of Private University	Date of Gazette Notification	Date of Inspection	Status of the University with regard to inspection by UGC
	ASSAM
1.	Assam Doon Bosco University Azara, Guwahati	12.02.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	CHHATTISGARH
2.	Dr. C.V. Raman University Kargi Road, Kota Bilaspur	03.11.2006	9-10 November, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
3.	MATS University Arang Kharora Raipur	03.11.2006	19-20 June, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	Gujarat
4.	Charotar University of Science & Technology Changa-388421 Distt. Anand	04.11.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
5.	Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology Gandhinagar-382 007	06.03.2003	21 August, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
6.	Nirma University of Science & Technology Sarkhej, Gandhinagar	12.03.2003	15 May 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
7.	Ganpat University Ganpat Vidyanagar Gandhinagar	23.03.2005	17-18 October, 2005	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
8.	Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya Sarva Vidyalaya Campus Gandhinagar	16.05.2007	13-14 October, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
9.	Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Gandhinagar-382 009	04.04.2007	3-4 October, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
10.	Calrox Teacher's University Ahmedabad, Gujarat	07.07.2009	----	Information called for inspection purpose
	HARYANA
11.	O.P. Jindal Global University Sonipat	1.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
12.	ITM University Gurgaon, Haryana	21.10.2009	3-4 October, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	HIMACHAL PRADESH
13.	Chitkara University HIMUDA Education Hub Solan-174 103	21.01.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
14.	Jaypee University of Information Technology Distt. Solan-174 103	21.01.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
15.	Eternal University Baru Sahib Distt. Sirmour	22.10.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
16.	Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh	15.10.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
17.	Arni University Kathgarh, Tehsil Indore Distt Kangra (H.P.)	04.11..2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
18.	Manav Bharti University Solan Himachal Pradesh	22.09.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
19.	Baddi University of Energing Science & Technology Makhnimajra, BADDI Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh	22.09.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	JHARKHAND
20.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Ranchi	17.06.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	MEGHALYA
21.	Martin Luther Christian University KIPA Conference Centre Shillong-793 004	13.07.2005	15-16 April, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
22.	Techno Global University Anita Mension, Bishnupur Shillong-793 004	02.12.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
23.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Meghalya-794 001	04.11.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
24.	University of Science & Technology Meghalaya	02.12.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	MIZORAM
25.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Aizawal, Mizoram-798012	21.03.2006	12-13 August, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	NAGALAND
26.	The Global Open University Wokha-797 111	18.09.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
27.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Dimapur, Nagaland	04.11.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	PUNJAB
28.	Lovely Professional University Jalandhar, Ludhiana Distt. Kappurthala	12.12.2006	17-18 October, 2006	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	RAJASTHAN
29.	Amity University Kant Kalwar, Jaipur-303 002	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
30.	Bhagwant University Sikar Road, Ajmer-305 001	14.04.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
31.	Jagannath University Vill. Rampura Teshil-Chaksu, Jaipur	16.04.2008	13-14 July, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
32.	Jaipur National University Jagatpura, Jaipur	21.10.2007	10-12 April, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
33.	Jodhpur National University Narnadi, Jhanwar Road Jodhpur	11.08.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
34.	Jyoti Vidyapeeth Women's University Vedant Gyan Valley Village Jharna Matpala Jabner, Jaipur	21.04.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
35.	Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University RIICO Industrial Arrea, Tala Mod NH-I, Achrol, Jaipur	03.02.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
36.	Mewar University Chittorgarh	22.09.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
37.	NIMS University Shobha Nagar, Jaipur-303 001	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
38.	Shri Jagdish Prasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University Chudela, Distt. Jhunjhunu.	03.02.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
39.	Sri Padmapat Singhania University Bhatewar, Udiapur-313 601	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
40.	Singhania University Pacheribari, Jhunjhunu	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
41.	Suresh Gyan Vihar University Mahal Jagatpura, Jaipur	21.04.2008	21-22 December, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	SIKKIM
42.	Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management University Jorethang	24.03.2006	16-17 March, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
43.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Sikkim	09.10.2004	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
44.	Sikkim Manipal University of Health Medical & Technological Science Gangtok	11.10.1995	28-30 January, 2010	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
45.	Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University Middle Tadong, PO Daragaorn Tadong-237 102	30.07.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	TRIPURA
46.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Agartala-799001	31.03.2004	14-15 July, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	UTTAR PRADESH
47.	Amity University Uttar Pradesh Gautam Budh Nagar	24.03.2005	16-17 July, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
48.	Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University Chitrakoot Dham-210 204	06.10.2001	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
49.	Integral University Kursi Road, Lucknow-226 026	26.02.2004	2 September, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
50.	Mangalayatan University Aligarh	30.10.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
51.	Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Rampur	19.06.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
52.	Teerthanker Mahaveer University Moradabad	05.09.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
53.	Sharda University Gautam Budh Nagar	24.03.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
54.	Swami Vivekanand Subharti University Delhi-Haridwar Bye Pass Road Meerut	05.09.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	UTTRAKHAND
55.	Dev Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya Gayatrikunj, Shantikunj Haridwar-249 411	22.01.2002	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
56.	Himgiri Nabh Vishwavidyalaya (University in the Sky) Dehradun	11.07.2003	14-15 November, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
57.	Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) Indira Nagar Dehradun-248 006	10.07.2003	20 May, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
58.	University of Petroleum and Energy Studies P.O. Bidhali (Via Prem Nagar) Dehradun-248007 (Uttarakhand)	10.07.2003	21 May, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
59.	University of Patanjali Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar	22.01.2002	-----	Information called for inspection purpose

These 59 Universities are competent to award degrees as specified by UGC under Section 22 of the UGC Act with the approval of the statutory councils, wherever required through their main campus. Wherever the approval of the statutory council is not a pre-requisite to start a programme, the Universities are required to maintain the minimum standards regarding academic and physical infrastructure as laid down by the concerned statutory council.

It is also informed that Private Universities cannot affiliate an institution/college. They cannot establish off campus centre(s) beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the concerned State. However, they can establish off-campus centre(s) within the concerned State after their existence of five years and with the prior approval of the University Grants Commission. So far, UGC has not approved any off campus centre(s) of any Private University.

Course(s) under distance mode can be started by the private university only after the prior approval of the UGC-AICTE and DEC joint Committee for which Director, Distance Education Council, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068 is the coordinator.

Course(s) Students/Public at large are advised to go through this website carefully at the time of taking admission and should clarify the status of the University from UGC before taking admission in any Private University other than those listed above

Further, para 3.7 & 3.8 of the UGC (Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003 are reproduced below for information of all the Private Universities: -

3.7. A private University shall provide all the relevant information relating to the first degree and post-graduate degree/diploma programme(s) including the curriculum structure, contents, teaching and learning process, examination and evaluation system and the eligibility criteria for admission of students, to the UGC on a proforma prescribed by the UGC prior to starting of these programmes.

3.8. The UGC on detailed examination of the information made available as well as the representations and grievances received by it from the students as well as concerned public relating to the deficiencies of the proposed programme(s) not conforming to various UGC Regulations, shall inform the concerned University about any shortcomings in respect of conformity to relevant regulations, for rectification. The University shall offer the programme(s) only after necessary rectification.

A copy of the UGC (Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003 alongwith the proforma for submission of information by the Private University are annexed with the notice

Secretary

Public Notice on Private Universities

18th March, 2010

The public at large and the student community in particular are therefore informed that as per the information available with the UGC as on date, there are following 59 Private Universities established by the Acts of the Legislatures of different States:-

Assam	Chhattisgarh
Gujarat	Haryana
Himachal Pradesh	Jharkhand
Meghalya	Mizoram
Nagaland	Punjab
Rajasthan	Sikkim
Tripura	Uttar Pradesh
Uttrakhand

S.No.	Name of Private University	Date of Gazette Notification	Date of Inspection	Status of the University with regard to inspection by UGC
	ASSAM
1.	Assam Doon Bosco University Azara, Guwahati	12.02.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	CHHATTISGARH
2.	Dr. C.V. Raman University Kargi Road, Kota Bilaspur	03.11.2006	9-10 November, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
3.	MATS University Arang Kharora Raipur	03.11.2006	19-20 June, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	Gujarat
4.	Charotar University of Science & Technology Changa-388421 Distt. Anand	04.11.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
5.	Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology Gandhinagar-382 007	06.03.2003	21 August, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
6.	Nirma University of Science & Technology Sarkhej, Gandhinagar	12.03.2003	15 May 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
7.	Ganpat University Ganpat Vidyanagar Gandhinagar	23.03.2005	17-18 October, 2005	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
8.	Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya Sarva Vidyalaya Campus Gandhinagar	16.05.2007	13-14 October, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
9.	Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Gandhinagar-382 009	04.04.2007	3-4 October, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
10.	Calrox Teacher's University Ahmedabad, Gujarat	07.07.2009	----	Information called for inspection purpose
	HARYANA
11.	O.P. Jindal Global University Sonipat	1.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
12.	ITM University Gurgaon, Haryana	21.10.2009	3-4 October, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	HIMACHAL PRADESH
13.	Chitkara University HIMUDA Education Hub Solan-174 103	21.01.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
14.	Jaypee University of Information Technology Distt. Solan-174 103	21.01.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
15.	Eternal University Baru Sahib Distt. Sirmour	22.10.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
16.	Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh	15.10.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
17.	Arni University Kathgarh, Tehsil Indore Distt Kangra (H.P.)	04.11..2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
18.	Manav Bharti University Solan Himachal Pradesh	22.09.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
19.	Baddi University of Energing Science & Technology Makhnimajra, BADDI Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh	22.09.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	JHARKHAND
20.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Ranchi	17.06.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	MEGHALYA
21.	Martin Luther Christian University KIPA Conference Centre Shillong-793 004	13.07.2005	15-16 April, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
22.	Techno Global University Anita Mension, Bishnupur Shillong-793 004	02.12.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
23.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Meghalya-794 001	04.11.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
24.	University of Science & Technology Meghalaya	02.12.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	MIZORAM
25.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Aizawal, Mizoram-798012	21.03.2006	12-13 August, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	NAGALAND
26.	The Global Open University Wokha-797 111	18.09.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
27.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Dimapur, Nagaland	04.11.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	PUNJAB
28.	Lovely Professional University Jalandhar, Ludhiana Distt. Kappurthala	12.12.2006	17-18 October, 2006	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	RAJASTHAN
29.	Amity University Kant Kalwar, Jaipur-303 002	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
30.	Bhagwant University Sikar Road, Ajmer-305 001	14.04.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
31.	Jagannath University Vill. Rampura Teshil-Chaksu, Jaipur	16.04.2008	13-14 July, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
32.	Jaipur National University Jagatpura, Jaipur	21.10.2007	10-12 April, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
33.	Jodhpur National University Narnadi, Jhanwar Road Jodhpur	11.08.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
34.	Jyoti Vidyapeeth Women's University Vedant Gyan Valley Village Jharna Matpala Jabner, Jaipur	21.04.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
35.	Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University RIICO Industrial Arrea, Tala Mod NH-I, Achrol, Jaipur	03.02.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
36.	Mewar University Chittorgarh	22.09.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
37.	NIMS University Shobha Nagar, Jaipur-303 001	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
38.	Shri Jagdish Prasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University Chudela, Distt. Jhunjhunu.	03.02.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
39.	Sri Padmapat Singhania University Bhatewar, Udiapur-313 601	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
40.	Singhania University Pacheribari, Jhunjhunu	29.03.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
41.	Suresh Gyan Vihar University Mahal Jagatpura, Jaipur	21.04.2008	21-22 December, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	SIKKIM
42.	Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management University Jorethang	24.03.2006	16-17 March, 2008	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
43.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Sikkim	09.10.2004	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
44.	Sikkim Manipal University of Health Medical & Technological Science Gangtok	11.10.1995	28-30 January, 2010	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
45.	Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University Middle Tadong, PO Daragaorn Tadong-237 102	30.07.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	TRIPURA
46.	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Agartala-799001	31.03.2004	14-15 July, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
	UTTAR PRADESH
47.	Amity University Uttar Pradesh Gautam Budh Nagar	24.03.2005	16-17 July, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
48.	Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University Chitrakoot Dham-210 204	06.10.2001	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
49.	Integral University Kursi Road, Lucknow-226 026	26.02.2004	2 September, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
50.	Mangalayatan University Aligarh	30.10.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
51.	Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Rampur	19.06.2006	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
52.	Teerthanker Mahaveer University Moradabad	05.09.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
53.	Sharda University Gautam Budh Nagar	24.03.2009	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
54.	Swami Vivekanand Subharti University Delhi-Haridwar Bye Pass Road Meerut	05.09.2008	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
	UTTRAKHAND
55.	Dev Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya Gayatrikunj, Shantikunj Haridwar-249 411	22.01.2002	-----	Information called for inspection purpose
56.	Himgiri Nabh Vishwavidyalaya (University in the Sky) Dehradun	11.07.2003	14-15 November, 2009	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
57.	Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) Indira Nagar Dehradun-248 006	10.07.2003	20 May, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
58.	University of Petroleum and Energy Studies P.O. Bidhali (Via Prem Nagar) Dehradun-248007 (Uttarakhand)	10.07.2003	21 May, 2004	Inspection report can be seen at annexure
59.	University of Patanjali Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar	22.01.2002	-----	Information called for inspection purpose

Further, para 3.7 & 3.8 of the UGC (Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003 are reproduced below for information of all the Private Universities: -

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Name : Er. Alok Kumar

Contact No. : 9031931670, 9470574983

E- Mail : eralokkumar@sify.com , shaktishali@gmail.com

Father's Name : Sri C. B. Singh [Retd. Officer - B.S.F.]

Date of Birth : 30 – 12 – 1973

Nationality : Indian

Citizenship : India

Languages Known: English , Hindi

Hobbies : Writing, Sports, Traveling, Creative & Adventurous jobs

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Permanent Holder: Driving License (Heavy and Light Vehicles) & Indian Passport

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M.I.G.H. – 22, A. P. Colony,

Near Housing Board Office,

Gaya, Bihar [ Pin Code - 823 001]

Phone No. # 0631 - 2224942

Computer Proficiency:

Ms-Office, Internet, AutoCAD, Auto lisp, Advance Modeling Extension

Educational Qualification:

Degree – Board / University – Yr. of Passing – Division – % of Marks – Marks Obtained / Total Marks

Master of Technology (Heat Power Engineering) pursuing at B.I.T. Sindri, Dhanbad

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) - Bangalore University – 1997 - 1st - 61% - 711/1170

Intermediate (Science) - B.I.E.C. Patna – 1991 - 1st - 76% - 676/900

Matriculation - B.S.S.E.B. Patna – 1989 - 1st - 70% - 630/900

Work Experiences:

* Working as a Guest Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering) in "Government Polytechnic", Gaya, Bihar.

(A Polytechnic of Bihar Government, Approved by AICTE)

Job Profile: Teaching & Practical Jobs with Evaluation Related Works

Duration: 06.12.2009 To till date

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* Working as a Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering) in "Neelam Singh Institute of Science and Technology", Mandraj Bigha, Old Delha, Gaya, Bihar (A study centre of I.A.S.E. University, Rajasthan)

Job Profile: Teaching & Practical Jobs with Evaluation Related Works

Duration: 06.12.2007 To 16.12.2008

Phone # 9431263539, 9570766046

Website: www.iaseuniversity.org

* Working as an Administrative advisor (Avaitnik) in "Bharti Industrial Training Institute",

Ashi Bhawan, Chano Road, Near Saint Columbus College, Hazaribag, Jharkhand

(Approved by NCVT, DGET)

Job Profile: Assistance in overall academic controlling Authority

Duration: 01.07.2009 To till date

Phone # 06546 - 272718

E-mail: shaktishali@gmail.com Website: www.bhartiiti.blogspot.com

* Worked as a Part Time Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering) in "Government Mining Institute", Koderma, Jharkhand. (A Govt. Polytechnic of Jharkhand, Approved by AICTE)

Job Profile: Teaching & Practical Jobs with Evaluation Related Works

Duration: 06.12.2007 To 16.12.2008

Phone # 06534 - 252147

Website: www.koderma.nic.in

* Worked as a Sr. Lecturer (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering) in "Ramgovind Institute of Technology", Mahuvan, P. O. - Karma, Koderma, Jharkhand - 825409.

(Approved by AICTE & Govt. of Jharkhand, Affiliated to V.B.U. Hazaribag, Jharkhand)

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* Worked as a Sr. Lecturer (Engine & Machinery) in "Sea World Academy of Marine Technology", Shanta Sadan, Near Pranjal Apartment, West Boring Canal Road, Patna -13, Bihar (Approved by D.G.M.S.)

Job Profile: Teaching, Examination & Evaluation Works related to Engine & Machinery of Marine Ships

Duration: 10. 01.2005 To 31.03.2007

Telex # 0612 - 6528064

* Worked as a Lecturer (Automobile Engineering) in "Indian Institute of Engineering" ,Mokama House, East Boring Canal Road, Patna -1, Bihar (Diploma / Degree Courses Approved by I.M.I. Chennai)

Job Profile: Teaching, Examination & Evaluation Works related to Automobile Engineering

Duration: 10. 01.2005 To 31.03.2007

Phone # 9334270078

* Worked as a Sr.Instructor in "Bharat Institute of Aeronautics", Airport Road, Patna -14, Bihar

(Approved by D.G.C.A.)

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Duration: 20. 10.2004 To 21.12.2005

Telex # 0612 - 3298168

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* Worked as a Service Advisor in "Guinea Motors (Pvt.) Limited", Patna -13, Bihar

(A Four Wheeler Dealer of TATA MOTORS LIMIT ED)

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National President - Dr. Jaganath Mishra ( Ex. C.M., Bihar & Former Union Minister )

* Working as a Freelance Journalist - Technical

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Jan Sikayat

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· e-Gazette, Bihar.

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GAYA

Pilgrimage in Gaya

Gaya is one of the famous holy cities of Hindus as well as Buddhists in India.

There are a number of Ghats on the banks of Falgu River which are believed to be holy.

It is believed by the Hindus that their visit to Gaya will result in salvation of the souls of their ancestors.

There is a holy ritual, which is performed in Gaya by Hindus, which is known as 'Pinda Dan'.

This is also one of the main reasons of Hindu visitors for planning a trip to Gaya.

Gaya city is equally important for Buddhists as well. Gautam Buddha got enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, which is located at a distance of 15 km from Gaya city.

After this incident, places near to Gaya have remained the citadel and hub of knowledge like Nalanda, Vaishali, Rajgir and Patliputra.

In the ancient period Gaya had remained a part of the Magadh region.

About Gaya

Gaya derives its name from the mythological demon Gayasur (which literally means Gaya the demon), demon (asur, a Sanskrit word) and Gaya.

Lord Vishnu killed Gayasur, the holy demon by using the pressure of his foot over him.

This incident transformed Gayasur into the series of rocky hills that make up the landscape of the Gaya city.

Gaya was so holy that he had the power to absolve the sins of those who touched him or looked at him; after his death many people have flocked to Gaya to perform Shraddha sacrifices on his body to absolve the sins of their ancestors.

Gods and goddesses had promised to live on Gayasur's body after he died, and the hilltop protuberances of Gaya are surmounted by temples to various gods and goddesses.

These hilltop temples at Rama Shila, Mangla Gauri, Shringa Sthan and Brahmayoni are part of the pilgrimage circuit.

Places of Attraction in and around Gaya:

Akshayabat

Akshayabat is the Banyan tree under which Gautam Buddha did meditation in the search of eternal truth.

It is situated inside the Mahabodhi temple at Bodh Gaya, which is at a distance of 12 km from the Gaya city.

It is one of the major attraction points for the visitors on Gaya tour.

Mahabodhi Temple

Emperor Ashoka is believed to be the founder of Mahabodhi temple.

It is a Buddhist temple and literally means 'Great Awakening Temple'.

Holy Bodhi tree, under which Gautam Buddha got enlightenment, is also located next to the temple.

It was constructed about 250 years after Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and attracts a large number of devotees on tour to Gaya.

Archaeological Museum

Archaeological museum was established in 1952.

It houses around 3000 antiquities and is located inside Gaya District Board campus.

Ancient manuscripts, photographs, sculptures and arms of Gupta and Mauryan period can be seen in this Archaeological museum of Gaya by travellers on their tour to Gaya.

Vishnupad Temple

Vishnupad Temple is located on the banks of Falgu River.

It is believed that the temple has been built on the footprints of Lord Vishnu and that is why it has been named Vishnupad.

A 40 cm long foot print of Lord Vishnu can be seen inside the temple imprinted on rock surrounded by silver plated basin.

The temple was constructed by Queen Ahilya Bai in 1787 and is a must visit for those travelling Gaya.

SuryaKund

Surya Kund is a major tourist attraction. It is located on the west side of the famous Vishnupad temple.

Devotees believe that a holy dip in the pond gets rid them of their sins.

The place is thronged by tourists during festival seasons.

The festival is organized twice in a year, first in the months of March-April and second in the months of September-October.

Surya Kund becomes most visited place on Chhath when Sun God is worshiped and people from near by places come to take a dip in the Surya Kund.

BarabarCaves

Situated 25 kilometers away from Gaya, Barabar caves are great heritage of Bihar.

Numbering four in total these caves go back to the second century BC and were carved during Ashoka period.

Historical evidence shows that great Buddhist king Ashok built these caves for Ajivikas.

Lomas Rishi cave is the most magnificent which is carved as a thatched hut and has a big chamber inside it.

The chamber hall and other walls of the cave have been brightly polished.

Ashoka’s grandson built other two caves

Sudama and Chaupar which are equally magnificent.

PretshilaHill

Pretshila is situated 100 kilometers away from the capital city of Patna and has great religious importance.

Brahma Kund is situated just bellow Pretshila hill where devotees take holy dip in the water and then move forward to perform the ritual of Pind Dan.

The ritual of Pind Dan according to Brahminical writings gives peace the departed soul of the ancestors.

Excursion from Gaya

There are many places of attraction around Gaya for the visitors on Gaya tour.

Some of the main attractions include Nagarjuni Museum, Brahmayoni Hill or Gayasirsa, Barabar Caves and Bodhgaya.

How to reach Gaya

Air:

Gaya has its own international airport and is connected with major cities of India.

Gaya is well connected with international cities like Colombo, Bangkok, Singapore and Paro.

One can get down at Patna airport too and hire taxis or buses to reach Gaya which is at a distance of 125 km from Gaya.

Rail:

Gaya Railway Station is connected by trains from major cities like Delhi, Kolkatta, Varnasi, Patna and Puri.

Road:

One can catch regular luxury and ordinary buses from Patna for Gaya.

State Bus services and buses by private operators ply from time to time to several destinations
in the neighboring states.

Grand Trunk Road connects Gaya from major cities of north India.

Gaya is well connected with Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Raurkela, Hazaribagh, Kolkata, Varanasi, Allahabad, Kanpur, Delhi and Amritsar.

Gaya - Summary

Climate of Gaya

Summer

Gaya, being located in tropical region, experiences hot summers.

The maximum temperature goes up to 45 ºC.

You must carry light cotton clothes while traveling to Gaya during summer months.

Monsoon

During the monsoon months (July to September), the entire region gets enormous rain.

It is advisable to avoid traveling to Gaya and the surrounding areas during Monsoon months.

Winters
The period from October to March form the best time to travel to Gaya.

During the months of November to February, the Mercury goes down and it is the most appropriate time to explore Gaya.

Don’t forget to carry warm woolen clothes while traveling to Gaya in winters.

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