Lucknow, August 8, 2025 – The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, made a bold move on Thursday to boost higher education by approving the establishment of three new private universities in the state. The decision, announced at a press conference by Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, aims to provide quality education and job opportunities for the youth. Here’s a look at the details of this game-changing initiative.
New Universities to Transform Education
The Cabinet gave the green light to Vedanta University in Muzaffarnagar, KD University in Mathura, and Bodhisattva University in Barabanki. These institutions will operate under the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities Act, 2019, and are expected to start academic sessions soon after completing necessary formalities.
Vedanta University, managed by the Lala Fatehchand Charitable Trust, will be set up on 23.33 acres in Hussainpur Bopada village, Khatauli tehsil, within Muzaffarnagar’s urban limits. The trust has two years to meet all regulatory requirements.
KD University in Mathura, backed by the Rajiv Memorial Academic Welfare Society, will expand its existing dental college into a full-fledged university on over 50 acres, well above the required 20 acres for urban areas.
Bodhisattva University in Barabanki, under the Bodhisattva Charitable Trust, will operate on 25.31 acres in Gadia village, Nawabganj tehsil. A letter of intent was issued to the trust in February 2024, and the Cabinet has now approved its operational license through the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities Ordinance, 2025.
A Push for Quality and Opportunity
The move aligns with the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Promotion Policy, 2024, which offers incentives like stamp duty exemptions and capital subsidies to encourage private investment in education. “These universities will give our students access to top-notch education without leaving the state,” Upadhyay said, adding that they will also create jobs. The policy ensures that universities meet strict standards, including NAAC accreditation, to maintain quality.
The Cabinet’s decision is part of a broader vision to make Uttar Pradesh a hub for higher education. With 34 private universities already sanctioned in the state, eight of which are operational, the addition of these three will further reduce the need for students to study abroad or in other states. Social media is abuzz with excitement, with many praising the government’s focus on education and employment.
What’s Next?
The trusts behind these universities must now complete infrastructure and regulatory requirements within the stipulated timelines. The state government will monitor their progress to ensure compliance. As Uttar Pradesh gears up for this educational leap, students and parents are eager to see how these institutions will shape the future.
