The Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJM), Kanpur was established in 1966 under UP State Legislature Act for providing higher education to all and anyone in general and people of Kanpur in particular. Since its establishment the university has grown manifold. Now university has 170 colleges affiliated with it. Nearly 2.75 lakh students get enrollment every year in different affiliated colleges and university departments and courses in different streams like arts, commerce, sciences, social sciences at different levels, viz, certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree etc. The university promises to improve the quality of education in affiliated colleges and associated departments. For the purpose an ‘In Service Teacher's Orientation and Research Centre' was established in the University.

To cater the needs of young engineering aspirants, the university started an Institute of Engineering and Technology in the campus.

Facilities

The Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Kanpur (CSJM) offers following central facilities to students, staff members and visitors.

• Auditorium
  
  
• Bank
  
  
• Cafeteria
  
  
• Central Library
  
  
• Computer Center
  
  
• Guest House
  
  
• Helipad
  
  
• Hostels
  
  
• International Center
  
  
• Lecture Hall Complex
  
  
• Multipurpose Hall
  
  
• Shopping Complex
  
  
• Stadium
  
  
• Teacher's Residence
  
  
• Other Facilities (Botanical Garden, Campus School, Health Center,Post Office, Temple, etc)