Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) emerged as an outcome of several rounds of discussions and brainstorming with stakeholders in the Higher Education ecosystem. This took the shape of the first formal dialogue in 2022 when more than 25 American and 30 Indian thought leaders met in Washington D.C. Building on the successful deliberations in Washington, more than 70 leading Private Universities met in Pune in January 2023 to take forward the mission.
CIPU is a not-for-profit member driven body that works and advocates for the promotion and interests of the tertiary, higher education, and University levels in various national and international forums.
The vision of CIPU is to make India, the knowledge capital of the world and re-establish the country’s credentials as a Vishwa Guru in the 21st century.
Eminent Computer Scientist and Former Chancellor, Nalanda University
Former Vice Chairman, UGC & National Research Professor - Ayush
Distinguished Member, Board of Advisors & Former Chairman, UPSC
Vice President, Research Relations & Academic Affairs, Elsevier (India) & Former President, AIU
The initiative of CIPU will bring member universities new ways of thinking, communication skills and experiential learning for students and faculty. The discussions among members will result in best practices in Governance leading to quality higher education.
Indian private universities must collaborate to learn and build together a transformative higher education ecosystem as per the aspirations of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020). I'm confident that the CIPU would be instrumental in driving the desired collaboration and facilitating evidence based higher education reform interventions in context of private universities
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, our universities play a pivotal role in shaping the future leaders, thinkers, and change-makers of our nation. Together, we must redefine education as a lifelong journey of enlightenment and empowerment.
Indian private universities must collaborate to learn and build together a transformative higher education ecosystem as per the aspirations of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020). I'm confident that the CIPU would be instrumental in driving the desired collaboration and facilitating evidence based higher education reform interventions in context of private universities
I want to congratulate Dr. Rahul V. Karad for bringing together Indian Private Universities to address common issues and create an excellent platform for them. I have had opportunities to interact with the group from the very beginning and I am really happy to see how much CIPU has achieved in a very short time. I am confident that CIPU will continue to play a major role in Indian higher education.
As the Indian higher education ecosystem has evolved rapidly over the last few decades, the Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) has played a vital role in shaping its future. By bringing together private universities, CIPU has created a platform for these institutions to articulate their value and contributions to the Indian economy and society. Similar to the Association of American Universities (AAU) in the U.S., CIPU serves as a collective voice for private universities, facilitating dialogue with the government and promoting collaboration among its members. CIPU's efforts have been instrumental in organizing the private university sector, enabling them to better represent their interests and showcase their achievements. By doing so, CIPU has helped create value for its member institutions, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of higher education in India. As a testament to its importance, I am honored to support CIPU's mission and look forward to its continued impact on the academic landscape in India.
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