Overview
The Uttarakhand Residential University was a university located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is recorded as a defunct institution of higher education that operated in the state before ceasing functions.
Key facts
| Name | Uttarakhand Residential University |
|---|---|
| Type | University (defunct) |
| Location | Uttarakhand, India |
| Country | India |
| Status | No longer operational |
Background
Uttarakhand, carved out of Uttar Pradesh in November 2000, has developed a network of state, central, private and deemed universities to serve its hill and plains districts. Within this landscape, the Uttarakhand Residential University was one of the institutions established with a residential model of instruction, before it was discontinued.
Significance
Although the university is no longer functional, it forms part of the documented history of higher education in Uttarakhand. Records of such institutions are maintained in databases of Indian universities for reference and academic research, including in projects such as Wikidata.
Related topics
- Education in Uttarakhand
- List of universities in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
- Higher education in India
- Uttarakhand
References
- Wikidata entry: Q39049560