Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), located in Murthal, Sonipat, Haryana, India, is a state university established in 2006 by the Government of Haryana, upgrading the previously established Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal (CRSCE), which was founded in 1986 in memory of Sir Chhotu Ram. The university is situated on a 273-acre campus along National Highway No. 44, approximately 50 kilometers from the Inter-State Bus Terminal in Delhi and 8 kilometers from the Sonipat bus stand, placing it within the rapidly developing industrial belt extending from Kundli to Panipat.
DCRUST offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. The university comprises several departments, including Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Humanities, Management Studies, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, and Education.
The university's residential campus includes seven hostels, with three designated for women and four for men, accommodating a total of approximately 1,416 students. citeturn0search10 DCRUST is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has been accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), reflecting its commitment to maintaining high educational standards. citeturn0search6 Additionally, the university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), enhancing its global academic collaborations.
The university is named in honor of Sir Chhotu Ram, a prominent Jat politician and a champion for agrarian reforms in pre-independent India, reflecting its dedication to societal development and educational excellence.