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deemed university

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/ˈdimd ˌjunəˈvɝsəti/
Forms:deemed universities
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(in India) an institution recognized by the government as having university status, typically due to its academic excellence and capacity for research and teaching

A deemed university is an institution that has been granted the status of a university by the government based on its quality of education and research, even though it may not be part of the official public university system. Deemed universities are recognized for their specialized programs and often offer high-quality academic opportunities in specific fields of study, such as technology, medicine, or management.

  • He pursued his Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, known for its status as a prestigious deemed university.
  • She completed her undergraduate studies at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, recognized as a renowned deemed university.
  • The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, offers various postgraduate programs as a deemed university.
  • He received specialized medical training at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, a prominent deemed university.
  • She pursued a degree in fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi, which is recognized as a deemed university.