Vivekananda Global University (VGU): Latest News, Events, Photos & Campus Reports

Vivekananda Global University is a private university located in city of Jaipur, Rajastan. It is sponsored by the Bagara Education Trust, Jaipur. The university offers multiple educational programs of U.G courses and P.G courses. The university is a renown university and comes under Top 10 universities of Rajasthan. Read here to know more about the university.

Hands-on workshop on cancer rehabilitation

Date: February 17, 2023

On 31st Jan, a two-day workshop on cancer rehabilitation was held at Vivekananda Global University , with 40 occupational therapy students attending from across India.

The workshop was conducted by Dr. Shailendra Mehta and professors from the department of physiotherapy at Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Udaipur.

Dr Praveen Chaudhary, Registrar of Vivekananda Global University, and Dr Bhupesh Goyal, Head of the Department of Allied Health Care Sciences were on hand to kick off the workshop.

Dr. Bhupesh Goyal explains the importance of rehabilitation among physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

A VGU student won a bronze medal in Khelo India

Date: February 17, 2023

Yogesh Kumar, a student of Jagatpura-based Vivekananda Global University, has achieved a great achievement by winning the bronze medal in the mixed team while being a part of the Khelo India Youth Games. This game has been organized every year for the last 5 years, and this time it happened in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The top 16 players from across India are chosen for a 10-meter air pistol match in this game. Out of this, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) selects outstanding players for five years. Yogesh Kumar, a student at VGU, won three medals at the All-India GV Mavalankar Shoot in Kerala and created a 10 m air pistol rifle singles national record in the 65th National Shooting Championship.

VGU wins bronze medal in American football, records success

Date: February 17, 2023

The students of Jagatpura based Vivekananda Global University have set an example for the people by achieving great success in the sports world. The All India Inter-University Championship (February 22-23) was hosted by Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University, Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, from February 8-12.VGU students embrace success by winning the bronze medal in the American football competition. Out of a total of 44 teams, 36 flag football teams and 8 tackle football teams participated in the competition, in which the VGU team placed third. The team achieved this milestone under the leadership of coach Ravi Rao and captain Suresh Bhatesar. Lokesh Kadwasara, a player who was a part of the team, while sharing his experience of the competition, said, "This victory is the result of the hard work of our team for three months, day and night."

And the team's quarterback, Ravi Bhatesar, said: "The team performed better than the practise matches during the tournament." The team's main receiver, Dheeraj Kumawat, was awarded the Most Valuable Player award in the competition due to his brilliant performance. Mukesh Loyal, Tarun Pratap Singh, Sachin Singh, Samadhan Mangate, Nilesh Netwal, and other players joined the team. After three years, a team defeated the opposing team by a resounding 30-6 score. The VGU team earned this position by defeating last year's medalist team and qualifying for the semi-finals. Our team promises that next time, with more hard work, we will bring a gold medal to the university.

World record created by VGU in Jaipur

Date: February 08, 2023

Jaipur based Vivekananda Global University, a NAAC A+ accredited University scripted history on Sunday after more than six thousand students, alumni, faculty members ,parents, all the stake holders and staff of the varsity, clad in red T-shirts and sporting typical Rajasthani ‘safa’ (pagadi), sprinted at the 14th edition of the AU-Jaipur Marathon enabling the varsity to enter the Golden Book of World Record.

Braving the early morning chill, thousands of students and faculty members of Vivekananda Global Universityvirtually turned the streets of the Pink City into a sea of humanity as they sprinted at the Jaipur Marathon on Sunday.

The roundabout at the glittering Albert Hall resounded with the cheers and roars of the runners sporting the red VGU T Shirts since the stroke of dawn as the enthusiastic students waited eagerly for the event to be flagged off. 

The entire stretch of the Marathon reverberated with songs as the runners competed with one another to cover the distance in quick time. While the youngsters virtually ran the entire distance, the old ones, not wanting to be left behind, walked briskly to keep pace with them. 

C & FO Er. OnkarBagaria, chairperson ,president, registrar ,all deans, faculties, heads of different departments and other faculty members and staff led from the front and kept on encouraging the runners to complete the distance. 

The family members of the VGU staff had also turned in large numbers to take part in the event. The runners were also seen clicking pictures and taking selfies in an apparent bid to capture the historic moment. 

It was red all the way right from the starting point at the Albert Hall to the end of the Marathon. The World Trade Park and the GT which bustled with shoppers and restaurant goers and youngsters looking to enjoy the hot tea at the roadside stalls, teemed with the runners from the VGU as they jostled with each other to cross the finish line. 

The enthusiasm of the runners knew no bounds and their excitement was clearly visible during the Marathon. From the senior citizens to minor children, who were members of the VGU staff, were seen competing with each other. 

Four year old Arnab Singh was also among the runners. Arnab, who was accompanied by his mother, refused to be in the lap of his mother, who seemed to be unsure if the child would be able to walk the distance. The child was not only the centre of attraction but was also an inspiration for the other runners. 

The desire to win the race and remain ahead appeared to be in every heart during the Marathon. The joy, the feel and enthusiasm of the people of the Pink City was reflected in the smiles on their faces. 

Among the thousands of runners were members from the corporate world, academia, different sporting fields and even house makers. The view from the rooftops resembled almost a mini India turning out in the streets to celebrate an important festival.

The Varsity officials had made extensive arrangements to make sure that the runners were well taken care of during the Marathon. Kiosks and stalls at every few hundred metres were set up where bottles of mineral water were being distributed among the runners to keep them hydrated. 

Around 500 students from rural areas participated in the marathon. Special arrangements were made for the participants on the day of the race to make the run easy, fit and comfortable. To make people feel energized while walking or running, VGU Energy Stop was arranged with special Zumba session and all the music, fun, fitness and energy. The youngsters among the runners were seen dancing to the tunes of the hit Bollywood numbers at these stops.

The teams from the Physiotherapy department of the VGU were deployed at the venue of the Marathon to take care of any spasm, injury or any kind of physical problem the students and teachers of the Physiotherapy team along with the VGU First Aid Lounge were fully prepared and helped the people. Along with this, paramedical team was available to serve the people there to monitor and check glucose, sugar level, blood pressure or any first aid or emergency. VGU strives to keep its people healthy, fit and fine and hence VGU Health Station was also arranged in Marathon where Agriculture and Hotel Management Department made arrangements to refresh people and make them feel energetic with fresh fruit and vegetable juices to kee them charged throughout the Marathon. 

In addition, VGU took the initiative to felicitate 50 eminent personalities/invited guests at the conclusion of the race at WTP.

More than 500 students from rural areas along with Gram Panchayat Sarpanchs participated in this run. To encourage the students in this marathon, cash prizes were also given on completion of 21 km and 10 km race in which a large number of students from NCC and NSS participated. The top 5 winners in the 21 km race were Ajay Singh Chauhan, Karthik, Siddhant Arya of NCC, Divyansh Bishnoi of NSS and Dhara Singh Meena of PhD. Deepak Beniwal of NCC in top 5 to win 10 kilometer race were Deepak Beniwal, BhanwarLal, Deepak Chowdhary of NCC and KailashBhadoo and Raj Kumar Meena of NSS each Was awarded the cash prize of Rs.2,100.

Apart from these, the faculties of the university also participated in the 10 kilometer race, in which Deputy Director Anil Bagadia, HOD, department of Law Dr. Richa Chowdhary, Architect Mukesh Bhati, Dr.Shalini Dixit and Dr.DeepikaKachhawa from Allied Health Care.

Sharing her thoughts on the marathon, Dr. Deepika Kachwaha for whom it was the first Marathon, said that it was a thrilling experience for her. ‘’It was really amazing….I felt great to be a part of the Marathon,’’ she said. 

Another faculty member Dr. Shalini Dixit said, "This was my first marathon and it will be special for me as the arrangements and track were very good. It felt very energetic to see so many enthusiastic people with happy faces early in the morning." She also took a vow to run faster next time.

The Jaipur Marathon is an annual international marathon held in Jaipur. The event happens each year on a Sunday in February and is one of the largest marathons in Asia. It is also the largest mass participation sporting event on the continent. It started in 2010.

Emotions, happiness on display at VGU Re-union

Date: January 25, 2022

It was a reunion where emotions and happiness flowed in abundance as the former students of the Vivekananda Global University met again on Friday i.e. 13th January, on the occasion of 10th anniversary of the VGU. They shared old memories and about their current engagements. It was as if they craved for the days spent on the campus together. Many of them simply stared at the huge and impressive buildings which had come up in the campus in the past few years as part of development of infrastructure. ‘’VGU has changed a lot….it is now bigger, greener and grander,’’ remarked one of the former students as his eyes scrutinised the campus. ‘’One thing which has not changed however is the warmth of the teachers and students,’’ he added.

The old students, after getting themselves registered, took a round of the campus to the accompaniment of the band. They danced as their carvan moved ahead. Many current students also joined them on the way. The huge procession made its way toward the main building of the University where they were greeted by the senior faculty members, including the deans and heads of different departments. ‘’Consider VGU your home and feel free to visit us whenever you feel like,’’ VGU Registrar Dr Praveen Chowdhry said while addressing them. ‘’We are always there for you….You will always receive the same warmth when you come here,’’ he added. 

Later addressing them, VGU president Prof (Dr) Vijay Vir Singh welcomed the old students at the campus and said that the University would always be ready to lend them any kind of help they need. He said that the VGU students, who had passed out from the Varsity in the past few years, have made a mark on the society and made the University proud of them. 

VGU CEO Shri Onkar Bagaria also interacted with the former students and lauded their hard work and determination which had helped them achieve new heights. He told them about various milestones and achievements of the university in the past 10 years. Alumni students also shared their experience and interesting moments of campus life to the audience. Many of the former students, who could not make it to the campus, expressed their views through video recordings. 

The reunion was marked by enthusiasm as several events including music, dance, games and other activities were organised on this occasion. The activities added a charm to the cold evening. At the end of program, all alumni members were felicitated with the Mementoes and gifts. 

VGU Accredited NAAC A+

Date: August 25, 2022

Vivekananda Global University has been awarded A+ grading in the results declared by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of Higher Education. Congratulating the members of the VGU family on the occasion, Dr. K R Bagaria, the founder of the University explained the accreditation process including data verification and peer review.

He also pointed out that the assessment was done on seven broad parameters. The university has secured a good score in all the parameters. VGU is one of the few private universities rated A+ in the country and offers courses in 14 different fields. With this achievement, the university will be able to provide online education with NEP integration in the near future.

The university is collaborating with the world's top 500 universities and offering joint degree programs. With this achievement, the students of the university have become eligible for various scholarship schemes like ICSSR, Government of Bihar etc where NAAC accreditation was mandatory. VGU students will now be able to take admission in top foreign countries where accreditation was a mandatory condition. Students will be able to take up jobs in the Gulf and other countries where accreditation is mandatory.

The Committee appreciated the following features of the University:

State private university with co-education established by the followers of Swami Vivekananda with the aim of imparting quality education. More than 4000 students coming from 28 states and Union Territories and 23 other countries. VGU is the only university with the most professional courses attract people for their infrastructure and affordability. Its development in the National Educational Arena in the last decade is commendable.

The Committee also appreciated the following strengths of the University:

Educational center of more than 4000 students from all over India and abroad. It runs professional colleges like engineering, journalism, allied health sciences like physiotherapy, pharmacy, agriculture, design and architecture which are in demand. The university attracts stakeholders with modern infrastructure and well maintained public relations practices. The campus is kept green. A good number of PhD teachers are accessible and very motivating to the students. The university has done a commendable job during COVID. The foreign students are well taken care of in the hostels. There is a sense of belongingness with the University among all the stakeholders. Alumni are doing well in various fields. Atal Community Innovation Center is a unique center that caters to the needs of the surrounding rural community and innovators.In the end, Dr. Bagaria congratulated the people of Rajasthan for this rare achievement and sought their support in providing world class education and shared the resolution to make VGU a center of excellence in multidisciplinary education in line with the National Education Policy.

CODE- VGU celebrates world architecture day by felicitating NATA 2020 high scorers

Date: October 05, 2020

Centre for Design Excellence, Vivekananda Global University (CODE-VGU) in alliance with The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Rajasthan Chapter is organizing a one-day extraordinary programme with season 4 of its annual event STAMBH. The event comprises interactive expert sessions, felicitation ceremony and plethora of competitions for architecture students, professionals, and aspirants.

The one-day program commences at 10:00 am with ‘Live Interactive Session themed Future with Architecture. The star studded panel comprises Ar. Habeeb Khan(President, COA), Ar. Divya Khush (President, IIA), Ar. Gyanendra Singh Shekhawat (Chairman, ACAE- ARCASIA), Ar. Tushar Sogani (Deputy Chairman, ACGSA- ARCASIA) and Ar. Mukul Goyal (Deputy Chairman, ACPP-ARCASIA). In a one of kinds interactive sessions representatives from the apex professional bodies from the country shall address and interact with the audience live. Further, in presence of the dignitaries NATA 2020 High-Scorers will be awarded by Vivekananda Global University. At CODE-VGU, professional achievements and social contributions are always regarded and applauded, thus during the event contributions of known academicians from architecture shall also be felicitated.  

With fun-frolic competitions like Archetype, Reboot & Rewind, and Meri Kahani…during the evening session students and professionals from across the country will get a platform to connect digitally and express their ideas. The event also hosts on the spot competitions like Virtual live model making competition. Apart from this, Participants get a chance to revisit their memories, revive the architectural experiences, and compile their very own Pictorial Directory to share with the audience. After the fun-based activities, to celebrate architecture, ‘Meri Kahani’ plans to bring on-ground narratives, funny stories, and life experiences by renowned practicing architects, and academicians. 

University CEO, Mr. Onkar Bagaria says STAMBH 2020 is an annual event by the university to mark the industry academia leaning in the field of architecture. Thanking IIA Rajasthan chapter for its support he promises the growth of architecture academia at Vivekananda Global University. As informed by Jt. Hon. Secretary IIA Rajasthan Chapter Ar. Gaurav Agrawal, around 3000 participants are expected to attend the event, and he looks forward to participation from architects, their families and students of architecture not just from Rajasthan but also from architect friends across the globe. Ar. Gaurav who is also an Associate Prof. of Architecture with CODE-VGU, while talking about his experience at the college congratulates the institute for another successful event, providing useful professional exposure and connect to young students of architecture and design.

Ar. Vibhuti Joshi the faculty coordinator for the event appeals to the enthusiastic students and dedicated professionals across the country to join the event by registering on codevgu.in/wad2020 as the fraternity celebrates the world architecture day and achieves a new milestone connecting digitally and expressing the joys of architecture profession with CODE-VGU.

VGU Jaipur organizes the first ever online conclave

Date: May 11, 2020

In time of global crisis, when the world is hit hard by the pandemic, every industry is suffering from its after-effects. This being the right time to find solutions and engage oneself in developing post COVID strategies Vivekananda Institute of Technology & Vivekananda Global University Jaipur organized an online conclave Re-Engineered recently. Many prominent educationalists and professionals from different parts of the country joined the session and added to the motto of the session to reinvent engineering education.

1000+ audiences discussed engineering education and profession for 30+ hours and an enriching week with deliberations by experts from across the globe making it a milestone journey. The esteemed expert from Academia, industries and campus alumnus expressed their views on  wide range of themes relating the engineering education and professional prospects as Education 4.0 , Building Community Innovation Culture at Campuses, Growth Potential in Various Sectors Post COVID-19, Reinventing internship and projects for engineering education, Engineering as a bright career path, Evolving Societies Technically post Covid19 and many more.

The event saw a never before galaxy of engineers discussing their perspectives and nuances of the domain. Among the panelists and moderators were Prof. Sandeep Sancheti, (Vice Chancellor, SRM IST, Senior Academician) Prof. R.A. Gupta, (Vice Chancellor, Rajasthan Technical University), Shri Rajendra Singh Sisodia, (Ex. Executive Director, Indian Oil Corporation Limited), Ms. Sakshi (Engineering Manager, Machine Learning, LinkedIn USA), Er. Sonam Maheshwar, (Developer Advocate Amazon Web services, Alexa Expert) Er. Abhay Bothra, (Software Developer, Facebook, USA) Ms. Sushmita Matted (Sr. Business Development Executive, Talentedge), to name a few.

Dean Engineering, Prof. Baldev Singh thanked Prof. Puneet Sharma for moderating the sessions and making them more interesting and learned with his words .The sessions shared some very inspiring words from the experts. Mr. Tanmay Bakshi the well-known Indian-US prodigy put emphasis on the importance of Technology in the fast changing world and enlightened the listeners with the valuable information about the importance of technologies such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and how they can revolutionize the generations ahead.

Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma Ex. DG, NIELIT, Govt. Of India, stated that the demand and supply areas are a huge concern for the situation as there are several guidelines we need to follow. He put emphasis on improvisation and adaptability as key to success for fast evolving societies.The event coordinator Er. Dheeraj Singh, and Dr. Ravi Pareek informed that the participation of the campus alumni from across the world made it a real success and a great learning for the present students. University CEO, Mr. Onkar Bagaria thanked the faculties, students and the organizing committee to bring the true spirit of the campus online with a promise to  keep the reinvented glory of engineering education alive at the VGU and VIT campus Jaipur for generations to come.

VGU organizes new learning and innovative online festival CODE-VGU

Date: May 02, 2020

Centre for Design Excellence, (CODE), a constituent body of Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur celebrated the success of its first-ever Online Learning Festival #NoLockdownOnEducation for students, professionals, academicians and aspiring candidates related to the creative domains of architecture and design streaming live from past 6 days. In the age of social distancing, CODE successfully connected people digitally from all over the country following the digital revolution. The festival provided a virtual platform for students, professionals, academicians, and aspiring candidates to interact and engage with each other along with learning at its best. Several webinars, expert talks, and student open sessions under various Themes, New Designers for a renovated world, Dil Se, What students say, Crack the entry code, Compete, conquer, and contribute were conducted to engage young minds.

CODE-VGU conducted its first online webinar session series. This provided a platform for all the professionals to come, share, and discuss their projects, learning, and design ideologies with the students, aspiring ones, and others. The campaign invited renowned architects, designers, and academicians from different parts of the country like Ar. Dhruv Gupta, an eminent Architect contributing to theme based interior projects in the city, Fort Restaurant, Retro, Night-Jar,  Chairman, Education Committee, ARCASIA, Ms. Kirti Rathore, Only Fashion Designer for men’s in the Fashion Industry, Prof. (Col) Shishir Kumar, Director General-ImaginXP, and Ms. Shuchi VC, Principle Designer & owner of the label Shuchi VC discussing their insights on architecture, interior, fashion, and UX design.

University CEO, Mr. Onkar Bagaria said, “the past six days were full of resources and learning for the students as well as for the fraternity. A successful engagement was seen in all the sessions. Everybody participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. It is a good start to bring people together digitally and adapt to change in education systems. Whatever happens, learning should never stop”.

With open sessions like Dil Se, What students say? Students from across the country came together digitally, connected with CODE students, and shared their experiences and ideas contributing towards designing the education systems followed with a suggestive draft for the formulation of new education systems. There were conversations on the world of feature and faction, time management mantras, passion to profession, etc. The session saw many new connections and friendships taking shape in the end.

Expert sessions by onboard faculties took place on topics important for NATA, UCEED, NIFT, and NID entrance benefitting the aspiring architecture and design aspirants. Around 70 + students attended the sessions every day gaining insight into the architecture and design field.The festival also hosted various competitions for sketching, photography, and innovation open for all. Winning entries were awarded cash prizes and participants were given digital participation certificates.As told by event coordinator Dr. Kajal Thakuriya, It was a rousing success. We were so grateful and touched by the way people showed up. It was a pleasure to see digital interactions and feed your mind. 

The festival, which saw the participation of over 1500+ participants for the entire week, concluded with lots of new connections, new mentors, and learning at the end. Webinar panelists were awarded digital mementos and participants with participation certificates. Winning entries were awarded cash prizes."Once again, the world connects with CODE, to bring out the best of COVID 19 times; spreading positivity with education," says Ar. Shweta Chaudhary, Centre Head, CODE-VGU, Jaipur.

CODE-VGU, Jaipur launches Online Learning Festival for Architecture and Design Students

Date: April 24, 2020

Centre for Design Excellence, CODE-VGU, Jaipur well acclaimed for its architecture and design events, STAMBH and EnCODE with 3 successful seasons and hundreds of participants has recently launched ‘NoLockDownOnEducation’ campaign, first ever ONLINE interactive festival for students, professionals, academicians and aspiring candidates related to the creative domains of architecture and design.

The 6 days event will beginning on  April 27th , will be active for a week with 4 sessions per day includes 36 experts from across the country, talking and guiding the students on fashion, interior, product, UI,UX, sustainable design and architecture .The campaign invites renowned architects designers and academicians from different parts of the country like Ar. Gyanendra Shekhawat, Chairman, Education committee, ARCASIA, Mr. Pratap Jadhav Past National President, IIID, Ms. Mugdha Sinha (IAS) Secretary: The Department of Science & Technology, Government of Rajasthan discussing their insights on various subjects. 

With open sessions like Dil Se, What students say? Students from across the country will be sharing their experiences and ideas contributing towards designing the education systems; the idea is to hear from the generation next their opinions, experiences followed by a suggestive draft for policy formation in education.Further helping the young school students to crack the aptitude exams, expert sessions on topics important for NATA, UCEED, NIFT and NID entrance will be delivered benefitting the aspiring architecture and design aspirants. 

As told by event coordinator Dr. Kajal Thakuriya, the festival also hosts various competitions for sketching, photography, and innovation open for all. Winning entries would be awarded with cash prizes.University CEO, Mr. Onkar Bagaria says, “this festival is a contribution of the academic fraternity to engage youth into constructive activities and bring people together on digital medium to spread knowledge taking India towards futuristic education”

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Vivekananda Global University organises AARAMBH 2019

Date: August 7, 2019

With the new academic session at colleges, our youngsters are all excited to enter their dream colleges and start exploring the University life. In this league, one of India’s premier institution Vivekananda Global University curated a special event named “Aarambh” to welcome the new batch. 

The event hosted few famous dignitaries including Director of Dangal Mr. Nitesh Tiwari, Founder of Jaipur Rugs Mr. NK Chaudhary, International Artist Percussionist Brothers along with RJ Sahil and RJ Arjun. 

Registrar of VGU, Mr. Praveen Choudhary, CEO Mr. Omkar Bagaria and President of VGU Prof. P.M.Udani, acknowledged the global educational approach of the University. The event hosted more than 2000 students across the world, including countries such as South Africa and Singapore. The cultural event was covered by the popular music channel with its festival 9xm Bharat Bass Festival.  

To introduce a new approach, the Centre For Design Excellence (CODE) a constituent body of Vivekanand University (VGU) Jaipur has been conducting a 15-day Orientation Program from July 15 - August 1, 2019. The idea is to come up with unusual and exciting activities to get their fresher's acquainted with their new college.

The program aims to provide aspiring designers and architectures an insight into the courses through various workshops, conducted by well-known designers and architects such as Rameshwari Kaul, Prachi God, and Vikas Shimpi. The idea is to provide an interactive platform for students to enhance their talent as well as experience varied aspects of the design profession as a whole through a hands-on workshop, brainstorming, quiz exhibition and theatre, and dance workshops.

By setting up the unique orientation program, CODE has lined up a new standard of learning required for advance education. Activities and Workshops like doodling and caricature design are being conducted for engaging their engaging the minds of the budding architects and designers. 

"With professional learning approach, workshops for personal betterment of the students like hostel food hacks, Rock climbing, photography, theatre, and dance workshops are getting a good response," said Principal of Architecture at Vivekananda Global University, Ms. Shweta Choudhary. She also mentioned that "the program is also facilitating students to go on educational, industrial tools and heritage works to exposure explore the beautiful city of Jaipur, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage City."