People's University is a state private university located in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, India. Established under the legislative framework governing private universities in Madhya Pradesh, it forms part of the People's Group of educational institutions and offers programmes across disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, engineering, management, pharmacy, nursing, law, and the social sciences.
| Name | People's University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation | People's Group |
The university was promoted by the People's Group, an educational and healthcare organisation that operates teaching hospitals and academic institutions in central India. It was constituted as a private university under an Act of the Madhya Pradesh State Legislature, which enables the establishment of self-financed universities subject to oversight by the state government and applicable national regulators such as the University Grants Commission (UGC).
People's University functions through several constituent faculties and colleges in Bhopal. These include programmes in:
Professional courses in disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing are offered subject to recognition by the relevant statutory bodies that govern those fields in India.
The university's campus is located in Bhopal and is integrated with the wider infrastructure of the People's Group, including hospital and residential facilities that support clinical training for health science students.
As one of several private universities operating in Madhya Pradesh, People's University contributes to higher education capacity in the state, particularly in professional and health sciences education. Bhopal hosts a number of public and private universities, and institutions such as People's University add to the city's role as a regional centre for higher learning in central India.