Prospectus 2010-11 - Jamia Hamdard

INTRODUCTION
Under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956, there is a provision for conferring the status of ‘Deemed to be a University’ to an institution which has
excelled in a specific area of knowledge. In view of the high standards of teaching and uniqueness of earstwhile institutions i.e. Hamdard College of Pharmacy,
Hamdard Tibbi College, Rufaida College of Nursing and published research work of Institute of History of Medicine and Medical Research and Indian Institute of
Islamic Studies, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) declared Jamia Hamdard as a ‘Deemed to be a University’ on the recommendations of the
University Grants Commission. The University was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi who addressed a large gathering of students,
teachers and members of the Jamia Hamdard Society on August 1, 1989. In his inspiring inaugural address, he applauded the efforts of Hakeem Abdul Hameed
for setting up a number of institutions of learning, which finally emerged in the form of the present University. He said, “this will enable minority (the Muslim) to go
forward and help them to march forward”.
Jamia Hamdard considers itself to be an institution different from the others in view of the personal stamp of Hakeem Abdul Hameed on the ethos and work culture
in the campus. Even those who never met the Founder are inspired by his vision of setting up of an institution, which would contribute and address the problem
of educational backwardness of Indian Muslims. The entire University community is motivated by the ideals of its Founder and works ceaselessly for achieving
highest level of excellence in education and imparting of value systems in day to day social life.
In recognition of the University’s contribution in teaching and research, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), a constituent body of the
University Grants Commission, conferred upon the University ‘A’ Grade in 2003.
The University has been maintaining a steady progress in all facets in its existence of 20 years. The over all progress has been excellent in terms of improvement
in infrastructure, maintaining quality education, good placement records of students in India and abroad, high quality research and national and international
collaboration etc. With the continued commitment and dedication, the University will surely march ahead and contribute to the requirements of human resource for
our advancing economy in the 21st century.
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