Maa Pateswari University


Maa Pateswari University is a state university located in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2024 to promote higher education in the Devipatan division which include Balrampur, Gonda, Bahraich, Shravasti and adjoining areas.

History

The Government of Uttar Pradesh first proposed setting up a state university in the Devipatan division, which includes Balrampur, in its 2023–24 state budget. The proposal was subsequently approved by the state cabinet, and the institution was notified under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973.
The foundation stone of Maa Pateswari University was laid by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 15 March 2024 in Balrampur.

Campus and Infrastructure

The university’s permanent campus is being developed in Balrampur district. As per the architectural firm STHAPATI, which designed the campus plan, it spans around 25,000 square metres and is planned in two phases, combining academic blocks, administrative areas and residential zones with sustainable and eco-friendly design.

Academics

Organisation and Administration

The Chancellor of the university is the Smt. Anandiben Patel, while the Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Ravi Shankar Singh.

Affiliation and Recognition

According to its official website, Maa Pateswari University is recognised under Section 2 of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Programmes and Initiatives

In June 2025, the university announced new academic programmes in religion, culture and classical languages including Tamil, Odia and Kannada. It also introduced dual-degree options such as B.A.+LL.B. and B.Sc.+LL.B., which can be pursued in regular as well as online modes.

Student Admission

Admissions to the university and its affiliated colleges are conducted online through the Government of India's Samarth eGov platform. Applicants complete registration online and subsequently verify their documents at the respective affiliated colleges.

Jurisdiction

The university affiliates colleges located in districts under the Devipatan division and adjoining regions.