Shri Krishna University is a state private university located in Chhatarpur, in the Bundelkhand region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across a range of disciplines and is recognised as a private university under the legislative framework of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Key facts
| Name | Shri Krishna University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Country | India |
| Region | Bundelkhand |
Background
The university is situated in Chhatarpur district, an area of central India that historically formed part of the Bundelkhand cultural region and is well known for nearby heritage sites such as Khajuraho. Like other state private universities in Madhya Pradesh, Shri Krishna University functions under the regulatory regime that governs private higher education institutions in the state, while academic standards are subject to the relevant national regulators for higher education in India.
Academics
The institution provides instruction across multiple faculties, typically including arts and humanities, commerce and management, science, engineering and technology, education, law, and allied health and paramedical studies. Programmes are offered at certificate, diploma, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, with research scholars admitted to PhD programmes through prescribed entrance procedures.
Campus
The university operates from a campus in Chhatarpur, which serves students drawn primarily from the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, as well as other parts of India.
Significance
As one of the private universities established in the Bundelkhand region, Shri Krishna University contributes to the expansion of higher education access in a part of Madhya Pradesh that has historically had fewer university-level institutions than the larger urban centres of the state. Its presence supports professional and technical education in fields such as engineering, management, education and health sciences within the district.
Related topics
- Chhatarpur
- Bundelkhand
- Madhya Pradesh
- Education in Madhya Pradesh
- List of universities in India
- Private universities in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q60749268