Al Falah University Faridabad: Al-Falah University is in the headlines after the blast near Red Fort, Delhi. Meanwhile, know the history of Al-Falah University, which courses are offered, what is the matter of alumni and terrorist connections.
Al Falah University: After the blast near the Red Fort in the country’s capital Delhi, the chain of investigation has now reached Faridabad in Haryana. The investigative agencies are now eyeing Al-Falah University. It is being told that two doctors associated with this university, Dr. Umar Mohammad and Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, are suspected of being involved in terrorist activities. One of these doctors is said to be a suspect in the Delhi blast, while the other is already in police custody. After this revelation, now the teams of Haryana Police and NIA have intensified the search operation in the university and its surrounding areas. In the meantime, know about Al-Falah University.
History of Al-Falah University?
Al-Falah University is a private university located in Faridabad district of Haryana. It was established in the year 2014 under the Act of Haryana Assembly. The very next year in 2015, it also got the recognition of UGC. This university is operated by Al-Falah Charitable Trust. The university campus is spread over approximately 70 acres, which includes classrooms, hostels, staff quarters, labs and a large hospital.
Why did Al-Falah University come in the news?
After the Delhi blast, when the police raided Dhauj area of Faridabad, about 2923 kg of explosives were recovered from two different houses. Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, arrested in this case, was a general physician and teacher at Al-Falah University. After this, investigation revealed that Dr. Umar Mohammad, who is the suspect in the Red Fort blast, also taught in this university. Due to the suspicion that both the doctors are linked to the terrorist network, the activities of the university are now being investigated.
Who are Dr. Muzammil Shakeel and Dr. Omar Mohammed?
Dr. Muzammil Shakeel is a resident of Koil village in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. He taught at Al-Falah University and was associated with the medical field. Police found a huge quantity of explosives in his rented house. At the same time, Dr. Omar Mohammad had also studied from Al-Falah University and was working there as a physician. Investigating agencies suspect that he himself carried out the Delhi blasts.
How does Al-Falah University operate?
Al-Falah Charitable Trust is responsible for running Al-Falah University, which also operates several other educational institutions. These include-
- Al-Falah School of Engineering and Technology
- Brown Hill College of Engineering and Technology
- Al-Falah School of Education and Training
- Al-Falah School of Physical and Molecular Sciences
- School of Commerce and Management
- School of Paramedical and Health Sciences
Al-Falah University also has a hospital and medical college.
Within Al-Falah University is the large 650-bed Al-Falah Hospital, which is part of the Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. Here students from India and abroad do courses like MBBS and MD. MBBS seats are around 200, MD seats are around 38. MBBS fees is around Rs 80 lakh.
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What courses are offered at Al-Falah University?
This university offers studies from Diploma to PhD. In which-
Al-Falah University Diploma Courses
- Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
- Civil, Electrical and Medical Engineering
- Education (D.Ed.)
Al-Falah University’s Graduation Courses
- B.Tech (Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics)
- BBA
- B.Com (Hons)
- BCA
- B.A. In Journalism and Mass Communication
- B.Ed (B.Ed)
- B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
Al-Falah University Post Graduation Courses
- M.Tech (Thermal, Design, Computer Science, Power System)
- MBA
- M.Com
- MCA
- M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- MA. (Economics, Social Work)
Al-Falah University Doctoral (Ph.D.) Courses
- Research programs in Engineering, Education, Commerce, Humanities and Computer Science
International students and campus facilities at Al-Falah University
Students from abroad also come to study at Al-Falah University. The university campus has facilities like hostels, library, research lab, and staff quarters.
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