

Maya Devi University
Approvals, Recognition, Affiliations and Collaborations Overview
University Establishment
Maya Devi University, Dehradun was originally established in the year 2010 as Maya Group of Colleges. It was granted the status of a Private University in 2024 under the Uttarakhand Private University (Amendment) Act, 2024 by the Government of Uttarakhand.
Government Approval
Approved by the Government of Uttarakhand
Established under the Uttarakhand Private University Act
Authorized to function as a full-fledged private university
UGC Recognition
Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Approved under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956
This recognition authorizes Maya Devi University to offer degree programs and award degrees that are valid across India.
University Status and Affiliation
Maya Devi University is an independent degree-granting university
The university awards degrees under its own name
Academic and administrative operations are governed directly by the university as per UGC norms
Program-Specific Statutory Compliance
As per official brochure and course structure, the university offers programs governed by relevant statutory bodies:
Pharmacy Programs
Conducted as per the norms of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)Law Programs
Conducted as per the norms of the Bar Council of India (BCI)Teacher Education Program (B.Ed)
Conducted as per the norms of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)Nursing Programs
Conducted as per applicable Nursing Council guidelines
Academic and Industry Collaborations
As mentioned in the official brochure, Maya Devi University has collaborations with:
IBM Innovation Centre for Education
Microsoft
UNIMY (University Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering)
Pearson
MR Strategy and Defence
These collaborations support technology-enabled education, skill development, and industry-aligned curriculum.
Summary Table
| Category | Official Status |
|---|---|
| University Type | Private University |
| Established | 2010 (University status in 2024) |
| Approved By | Government of Uttarakhand |
| UGC Recognition | Yes, Section 2(f) |
| Degree Granting Authority | Maya Devi University |
| PCI Compliance | Pharmacy Programs |
| BCI Compliance | Law Programs |
| NCTE Compliance | B.Ed Program |
| Nursing Council Norms | Nursing Programs |
| Industry Collaborations | IBM, Microsoft, UNIMY, Pearson |
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