Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Sonipat

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal came into being on 6th November 2006 by upgrading erstwhile Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal through an Act 29 of 2006 of the Legislature of the state of Haryana with the vision to facilitate and promote studies and research in emerging areas of higher education with a focus on new frontiers of science, engineering, technology, architecture and management studies, humanities, and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields. The University has been considered eligible for grants under Section 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956 in March 2009. The University has got affiliating status and the technical and professional Colleges/Institutes located in the District Sonepat have been affiliated to the University. Six B.Tech programs of the University have also been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). University has a Central Instrumentation Laboratory which is available to scholars belong to different departments or outside institute as a central research facility Location The University is located in NCR on National Highway No. 1 (G. T. Road) about 50 km from ISBT, New Delhi towards Chandigarh and 8 km from Sonepat railway station. The location of the University falls within one of the growing industrial belts of Haryana extending from Kundli to Panipat. Campus It is a residential university with a campus sprawling over 273 acres of land. Architecturally the campus has been developed in four distinct zones – academic, residences, hostels and recreational. The academic premises comprise of five blocks including one administrative block. Two iconic buildings i.e. Library cum Computer Centre and Convention Centre are also completed and are operational. Please note - *This page is for INSTITUTION INNOVATION COUNCIL coverage of university*