The University was founded by the TALEEM Research Foundation, Ahmedabad, passed by the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly under Act No. 17, 2003, and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f). It was renamed as Jigyasa University under the Uttarakhand Private University (Amendment) Act, 2024 (Act No. 5 of 2024).

Jigyasa University (Formerly Himgiri Zee University) is prominent for addressing the increasing demand for skilled professionals across various social, educational, scientific, technical, and professional sectors, with a focus on channeling human potential toward sustainable economic and social development. Inspired by the motto “तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय” (Lead me from darkness to light), Dr. Subhash Chandra took a visionary step to enhance education and employment opportunities by founding the TALEEM Research Foundation in Ahmedabad.

He brought together a team of anthropologists, sociologists, and economists with the goal of establishing a world-class university in India.

Jigyasa University has been established to promote the vocationalization of higher education witha national character and transnational jurisdiction.

The University is committed to ensuring that its policies and practices do not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed, residence, community, gender, or religion. It offers diverse programmes in science, technology, education, journalism, hospitality, tourism management, legal studies, pharmaceutical sciences, business studies, and humanities.

At Jigyasa University, our vision is to provide an environment that ignites, nurtures, and unleashes the potential and talent of all students.

To achieve this vision, we are dedicated todelivering quality education and fostering research opportunities. Simultaneously, we emphasize outreach activities to address societal needs without discrimination, striving to nurture responsible citizens.

Recognizing the evolving demands of society, we have adopted a student-centric pedagogy that cultivates awareness, core competencies, and holistic personality development.

We warmly invite you to be part of a transformative learning experience at Jigyasa University.

Here, we implement a globally recognized curriculum aligned with the 21st-century skill development framework outlined by the World Economic Forum. Our approach emphasizes knowledge enhancement, skill development, capacity building, and the cultivation of core competencies, creating a dynamic and engaging teaching and learning environment.