Overview
Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU) is a private, residential university situated near Bhatewar, Udaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The institution was established by the J K Cement group of companies and is named after Sir Padampat Singhania, the founder of the J K Organisation.
The university came into existence through an Ordinance passed by the Government of Rajasthan in 2007. This Ordinance was subsequently enacted as the Sir Padampat Singhania University Act, 2008, which provides the statutory framework for the university's functioning.
SPSU was conceived as a boutique university, with the founders envisaging a compact academic community of not more than 1,500 students. As a residential institution, it places emphasis on on-campus living and learning for its student body.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Sir Padampat Singhania University.