SAM Global University is a state private university located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is recognised as a private university established under the laws of the Government of Madhya Pradesh and offers higher education programmes across multiple disciplines.
| Name | SAM Global University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Country | India |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Madhya Pradesh |
Madhya Pradesh has, over the past two decades, established a framework for private universities through state legislation, allowing sponsoring bodies and trusts to set up institutions of higher learning under state law. SAM Global University falls within this category of state private universities, which are empowered to award degrees while operating under the regulatory oversight of the state government and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The university is situated in Raisen district, which lies in central Madhya Pradesh, to the east of the state capital Bhopal. The district is known for its historical sites, including the UNESCO-listed Bhimbetka rock shelters and the Sanchi stupa complex in the broader region, and forms part of the Bhopal metropolitan influence zone, providing connectivity for students and faculty.
As a multi-disciplinary private university, SAM Global University is structured to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through constituent schools and departments. Such institutions in Madhya Pradesh typically cover fields such as engineering and technology, management, commerce, humanities, sciences, education, and allied health subjects, depending on the approvals secured from regulatory bodies.
Private universities in Madhya Pradesh are governed by the state's private universities legislation and are listed by the University Grants Commission. They are required to comply with norms regarding faculty, infrastructure, governance, and academic standards, and certain professional programmes additionally require approval from sector-specific regulators such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).