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UP govt approves setting up of 'Metro University' in Greater Noida, focus on job-oriented curriculum

IANS | April 07, 2026 05:20 PM

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved setting up of 'Metro University' in Greater Noida, a move aimed at bolstering the higher education in the state and creating necessary frameworks for it.

The 'Metro University' will have a sprawling campus spread over 26.1 acre, equipped with modern and advanced tools of education.

The job-oriented courses at the institute is expected to prepare the students for future challenges and also enhance 'employability'.

The proposal for Metro University was brought before the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and was given in-principle approval.

The establishment of 'Metro University' in Greater Noida within the private sector is assumed to be a pivotal step toward expanding higher education opportunities within the state.

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