GOVERNMENT OF ABSTRACT

UNIVERSITIES - Constitution of Six (6) new State i.e., 1) Dr.B.R. Ambedkar , Srikakulam(2) Satavahana University, Karimnagar 3) University, Kurnool (4), Krishna(5)Palamuru University, Mahaboobnagar (6)Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore -Orders-Issued-Further instructions-Issued. ------

HIGHER EDUCATION (U.E.II) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No. Dated: 7-8-2008 Read the following:

1. G.O.Ms.No.89, Higher Education (UE.II) Department, dt.25th June, 2008. 2. G.O.Ms.No. 133, Higher Education (U.E.II)Department, Dated: 28-7-2008. 3. G.O.Ms.No. 134, Higher Education (U.E.II)Department, Dated: 28-7-2008 4. G.O.Ms.No. 135, Higher Education (U.E.II)Department, Dated: 28-7-2008 5. G.O.Ms.No. 136, Higher Education (U.E.II)Department, Dated: 28-7-2008 6. G.O.Ms.No. 137, Higher Education (U.E.II)Department, Dated: 28-7-2008 7. G.O.Ms.No. 138, Higher Education (U.E.II)Department, Dated: 28-7-2008 8. G.O.Ms.No. 158, Higher Education (U.E.II) Department, Dated: 07 -08-2008 --- ORDER: In the G.O.1st read above, Government have established the following six new Universities in the State at the Districts as shown below :-

Sl.No Name of the University University Area 1 Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University Srikakulam 2 Satavahana University Karimnagar 3 Kurnool 4 Krishna University Krishna 5 Palamuru University Mahaboobnagar 6 Vikrama Simhapuri University Nellore

2. In the G.Os 2nd to 7th read above, Government have issued orders appointing the Vice-Chancellors to the said six Universities apart from constituting a Monitoring and Development Committee to advise the Vice-Chancellor in the matters related to the establishment of the new universities vide reference 8th read above. The above Universities will start functioning from the academic year 2008-2009.

3. The Government have carefully examined the issue of functioning of the above six new State Universities and felt that the new Universities will not be in a position to affiliate Degree/P.G. Colleges, and to give them required academic guidance, impart training to the Staff, conduct examinations of Students of affiliated colleges and award them Degrees in its nascent stage. After the Universities are established with adequate staff and infrastructure etc. in place they can take over these functions and discharge them effectively.

4. The Government therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 56 of the A.P. Universities Act, 1991, hereby order continuance of the affiliated Colleges, that come under the geographical jurisdiction of 1) Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam(2) Satavahana University, Karimnagar 3)Rayalaseema University, Kurnool (4) Krishna University, Krishna (5) Palamuru University, Mahaboobnagar (6) Vikrama

Simhapuri University, Nellore , with the respective parent Universities i.e , Kakatiya University, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Nagarjuna University, Osmania University and Sri Venkateswara University until further orders. The students who are already studying in these institutions will be permitted to take their degrees from the parent University until further orders of the Government.

(BYORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHR PRADESH)

ASUTOSH MISHRA PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To The Vice-Chancellor, Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. The Vice-Chancellor Satavahana University, Karimnagar. The Vice-Chancellor Rayalaseema University, Kurnool. The Vice-Chancellor Krishna University, Krishna. The Vice-Chancellor Palamuru University, Mahaboobnagar. The Vice-Chancellor Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore. The Chairman, AP State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad Copy to: The PS to Secretary to Governor, Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad. The Special Secy., to C.M. The OSD to Minister (H.E). The PS to Prl.Secy., (H.E) Spare Copy/Stock File

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