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{{short description|University in Greater Noida, India}}
{{distinguish|Bennett College}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Bennett University
| image = Bennett University .jpg
| caption =
| image_size =
| established = {{start date and age|2016}}
| type = [[private university|Private]]
| chancellor = [[Vineet Jain]]
| vice_chancellor = Dr Prabhu Kumar Aggarwal <ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/dr-prabhu-aggarwal-appointed-as-new-vice-chancellor-of-bennett-university/articleshow/80446674.cms#:~:text=Dr%20Prabhu%20Aggarwal%20Appointed%20As%20New%20Vice%20Chancellor%20Of%20Bennett%20University,-Mediawire%20%7C%20Jan%2025&text=Eminent%20academician%2C%20Prof%20(Dr),in%20India%20and%20the%20US.|title= Dr Prabhu Aggarwal Appointed As New Vice Chancellor Of Bennett University |date=17 February 2021|via=The Times of India}}</ref>
| dean = Dr Debajyoti Mukhopadhyay (engineering)
| head_label = [[Registrar (education)|Registrar]]
| head = Col. Guljit Singh Chadha
| administrative_staff =
| city = [[Greater Noida]]
| state = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| country = India
| website = {{url|https://www.bennett.edu.in}}
}}

'''Bennett University''' is a [[private university]] located in [[Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh]] in the [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]], India. Founded in 2016 by [[Times Group|Times of India Group]] and established under [[Uttar Pradesh]] Act No. 24 of 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/about-us/ordinances-statutes-rules-and-regulations/|title=Ordinances, Statutes Rules and Regulations |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/launch-of-bennett-university-a-historic-milestone-for-the-times-of-india-group-vineet-jain/articleshow/53606978.cms |title=Launch of Bennett University "a historic milestone" for the Times of India Group: Vineet Jain|date= 10 August 2016|website=economictimes.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=33&Unitype=3 |title=University Grants |website=ugc.ac.in}}</ref> the university has a fully residential 68-acre campus, near the proposed metro station on the [[Noida Metro|Noida-Greater Noida]] metro railway line.

==Academic Partners==
Bennett University has tied up with following international institutions for curriculum design, guest lectures by visiting faculty, immersion programs, and other academic support.
*[[Georgia Institute of Technology]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/georgia-tech-partners-with-bennett-university-for-providing-world-class-b-tech-program-in-india/articleshow/52142895.cms|title=Georgia Tech partners with Bennett University for providing world-class BTech Program in India|date=6 May 2016|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>
*[[Cornell Law School]], Cornell University, U.S.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/bennett-university-partners-with-cornell-law-school-for-bballb/articleshow/58951782.cms|title=Bennett University partners with Cornell Law School for BBA+LLB|date=1 June 2017|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>
* [[Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management|Johnson Graduate School of Management]], Cornell University, U.S.<ref name="indiatimes.com1">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bennett-University-ties-up-with-Cornell-B-School/articleshow/55381746.cms|title=Bennett University ties up with Cornell B-School |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
* [[Babson College]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Babson-GlobalBennett-UniversityThe-Times-of-India-GroupFinancial-Times/articleshow/46269382.cms|title=Bennett University ties up with Babson Global |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
* [[edX]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/bennett-university-signs-pact-with-edx-to-provide-online-courses/articleshow/50597981.cms?intenttarget=no|title=Bennett University signs pact with edX to provide online courses|date=4 March 2018|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>

==Administration==
*'''Chancellor''' - [[Vineet Jain]] Managing Director of [[Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd|Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.]] (B.C.C.L.)
* '''Vice-Chancellor''' – Dr Prabhu Aggarwal, Former VC of the [[O.P. Jindal University]]<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/dr-prabhu-aggarwal-appointed-as-new-vice-chancellor-of-bennett-university/articleshow/80446674.cms#:~:text=Dr%20Prabhu%20Aggarwal%20Appointed%20As%20New%20Vice%20Chancellor%20Of%20Bennett%20University,-Mediawire%20%7C%20Jan%2025&text=Eminent%20academician%2C%20Prof%20(Dr),in%20India%20and%20the%20US.|title= Dr Prabhu Aggarwal Appointed As New Vice Chancellor Of Bennett University |date=17 February 2021|via=The Times of India}}</ref>
*''' COO''' - Mr. Sudhanshu Varma
* '''Dean, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences''' – Dr. Debajyoti Mukhopadhyay, Former Scientist at Bell Communications Research, USA
* '''Dean, School of Law''' – Dr. [[Nuzhat Parveen Khan]], Former Dean, Faculty of Law, at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi <ref name="bennett.edu.in"/>
* '''Head of Department, School of Media & Liberal Arts''' – Prof. Sunil Saxena (Previously founder Dean, School of Communication, [[GD Goenka University|G.D. Goenka University, Gurgaon]] and Director, Amity School of Communication, [[Amity University Rajasthan|Amity University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/faculties/mr-sunil-saxena/|title=Mr. Sunil Saxena |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref> in [[Rajasthan]])
Bennett University is administered by:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/about-us/leadership/|title=Leadership |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bennett.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RTI-20.09.19_rv3.pdf|title=Bennett University |website=bennett.edu.in}}</ref>
* Academic Council
* Planning Board
* International Advisory Council

==Academic Structure and Admission==
The university has 5 schools and 2 centres on its campus. It offers Undergraduate, Post graduate and PhD programs in the areas of Engineering, Management, Law, and Media.<ref name="bennett.edu.in">{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/|title=Admission |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref> The medium of instruction is English.

===School of Engineering and Applied Sciences===
The school of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers BTech programs in association with [[Georgia Institute of Technology]], U.S. Admission is based on either [[JEE Main]] or [[SAT]] scores for all applicants.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/admission/admission-process/|title=Admissions Procedure for Bennett University}}</ref>

SEAS also offers PhD programs in all its disciplines. The admission to PhD program is held through a written and interview based admission test held twice a year.<ref name="bennett.edu.in"/>

The school currently has the following departments:

1. Department of Computer Science Engineering<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/computer-science-engineering/|title=Computer Science and Engineering College have best Syllabus in Greater Noida (Delhi NCR) – Bennett University}}</ref>
* B.Tech
* PhD. CSE
*BCA
*BCA (hons.)

2. Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/department-of-electronics-communication-engineering/|title=Electronics and Communications Engineering |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
*B.Tech Electronics and Communication
*PhD Electronics

3. Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/department-of-mechanical-engineering/|title=Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
*B.Tech Mechanical
*PhD. Mechanical

4. Department of [[Mathematics]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/department-of-mathematics/|title=Mathematics |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
*PhD. Mathematics

5. Department of [[Physics]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/department-of-physics/|title=Physics |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
*B.Tech Physics
*PhD. Physics

6. Department of [[Chemistry]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/department-of-chemistry/|title=Chemistry |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
*PhD. Chemistry

7. Department of Civil Engineering<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/department-of-civil-engineering/|title=Civil Engineering |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
*B.Tech Civil

8. Department of Biotechnology<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/departments/department-of-biotechnology/|title=Biotechnology |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
*B.Tech Biotech
*PhD. Biotech

===School of Management===
The School of Management offers following three programs:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-management/|title=School of Management - Best Management Schools in India - Management College in Greater Noida |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
* BBA<ref name="pagalguy.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.pagalguy.com/articles/bennett-university-bba-and-mba-course-eligibility-fee-structure-and-scholarship|title=Bennett University: BBA and MBA Course Eligibility, Fee Structure and Scholarship|website=PaGaLGuY}}</ref>
* MBA<ref name="pagalguy.com"/>
BA Liberal Arts

Both BBA and MBA programs are in academic association with [[Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management|Johnson Cornell University]], U.S.<ref name="indiatimes.com1"/>

===School of Law===
The School of Law offers nine programs currently:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-law/|title=School of Law |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
* 5 years BA-LLB (Hons)
* 5 years BBA-LLB (Hons)
* 3 years LLB (Hons)
* 1 year LL.M (Regular)
* 2 years LL.M (Weekend Course)
* 1 year PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Law (IPR)
* 1 year PG Diploma in Cyber Law
* 1 year Diploma in Labour Law
* PH.D in Law
Bennett School of Law has entered into an MoU with [[Cornell Law School]] U.S, for 5 years BBA LLB (Hons), BA LLB (Hons) and 3 years LLB (Hons) courses.<ref name="indiatimes.com"/>

===Times School of Media and Mass Communication===
The Times School of Media and Mass Communication is an interdisciplinary professional school and offers the following programs:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/academics/school-of-media-and-liberal-arts/|title=School of Media And Liberal Arts |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>
* 3 years BA Journalism and Mass Communication (English)
* 3 years BA Journalism and Mass Communication (Hindi)
* 1 year PGD Digital Journalism
* PH.D in Media

===School of Liberal Arts===
* BA Liberal Arts Majors available in Psychology, English, Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Philosophy, Finance, Business Studies and Economics.

This is however not an fully established school in the University and BA Liberal Arts Program will be provided by School Of Management (SOM) Bennett University.

==Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)==
CIE in collaboration with [[Babson College]], United States fosters an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship. The partnership has set up 'The Bennett Hatchery", the on-campus incubator, which provides physical space, funding, training, mentoring and resources needed to start their projects.<ref name="bennett.edu.in1">{{cite web|url=https://www.bennett.edu.in/center-of-innovation-entrepreneurship/|title=Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship |publisher=Bennett University}}</ref>

==Center of Executive Education==
The Center of Executive Education offers executive programs primarily focused towards personal and professional development of industry personnel.<ref name="bennett.edu.in1"/>

==Student Clubs & Societies==
University has an active student life and provides ample opportunities to students with varied interests to participate in different activities and events organized by these clubs from time to time. A few clubs active are Alexis Club, Nomads club, Astronomy club, ISSAC club, Robotics Club, BU Pulse, SPIC MACAY among others.

==Campus==
The Bennett University has a completely residential 68 acre campus located 10 km from [[Pari Chowk]], [[Greater Noida]].

The campus contains administrative and academic blocks (consisting of classrooms and labs), girls and boys hostels, and sports facility.

It has a supercomputer ([[Nvidia|NVIDIA]]), purchased through a MoU between School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and NVIDIA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/bennett-university-gets-artificial-intelligence-boost-with-super-computer/articleshow/61871667.cms|title=Bennett University gets artificial intelligence boost with super computer |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>

==CXO Series==
CXO series is a periodic event where university invites industry leaders of different fields to interact and share their experience.<ref name="indiatimes.com2">{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/bennett-university-school-of-management-to-start-cxo-series/articleshow/60723657.cms|title=Bennett University School of Management to start CXO series|date=17 September 2017|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> So far, the following industry seniors have visited the campus:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/data-can-be-used-to-change-customer-behaviour-too/articleshow/61251716.cms|title=Data can be used to change customer behaviour, too|date=26 October 2017|via=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/bennett-university-launches-cxo-series-with-nestle-indias-md-suresh-narayanan/articleshow/60763079.cms|title=Bennett University launches CXO Series with Nestle India's MD Suresh Narayanan|date=20 September 2017|via=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/bennett-university-hosts-ashima-goyal-in-cxo-series/articleshow/61633951.cms|title=Bennett University hosts Ashima Goyal in CXO Series|date=13 November 2017|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>

* Mr. Samiron Ghoshal – Sr. Partner, [[KPMG]]
* Mr. Rachit Dubey – CFO, RCLD Pvt Lt.
* Mr. Maneesh Sharma – Head of Strategy, [[Adobe Inc.|Adobe India]]
* Mr. Suresh Naraynan – Chairman and MD, [[Nestlé|Nestle India]]
* Mr. Aditya Dubey – Associate VP, Dubey Incorporation
* Mr. Saugata Bhattacharya – Chief Economist, [[Axis Bank]]
* Mr. Bikram Singh Bedia – Director and Head of India, [[Amazon Web Services]]
* Dr. Ashima Goyal – Professor, [[Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research|IGIDR]] and member of PM Narendra Modi Economic Advisory
* Mr. Atul Suri – Associate VP – HR and Communication, [[Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd]]
* Mr. DP Singh – VP and HR Head, [[IBM India|IBM India/South Asia]]
* Dr. R. Sukumar – Founder and CEO, Optimal Strategix Group Inc
* Mr. Aditya Chaudhri – MD – Communication, Media and Technology, [[Accenture|Accenture India]]

==References==
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