An Educational Initiative by the Jagran Group

Jagran Education Foundation is an extension of the Sri Puranchandra Gupta Smarak Trust which was established in the year 1987 in the sacred memory of Late Sri Puran Chandra Gupta, the founder of Dainik Jagran. The purpose of the Trust was to develop and fulfill the educational, spiritual, cultural, medical and other philanthropic needs of the society at large. The first educational institution setup under the Trust was Puranchandra Vidya Niketan in Kanpur in the year 1991. The success of this maiden venture of the Trust gave birth to Jagran Education Foundation in 2005. The foundation integrates and extends the educational initiatives of the Trust from schools and colleges to professional and vocational programmes.

Jagran Education Foundation is a functional body established under the Trust to cohesively supervise and provide better governance to various schools and institutions promoted by the Trust. In recent years JEF has emerged as the leading confluence of education and training as it provides the right combination of infrastructure, intellectually rich curriculum, academic rigour, practical experience and a push towards creativity and leadership. Excellence in both teaching and research are the twin objectives that lead to holistic teaching approach and intellectual learning environment, eventually leading to successful professionals. Highly qualified and dedicated faculty is constantly contributing towards the growth of this foundation.

Over the years the foundation has built an extensive value chain in the field of education, starting from kindergarten all the way to professional courses.

The Foundation currently comprises of the following educational institutions:

School Education

Puranchandra Vidyaniketan, Kanpur- Shri Puranchandra Gupta Smarak Trust, after its formation, established one educational institution namely Puranchandra Vidya Niketan at Kanpur in 1991 to provide quality education right from class-I to middle level i.e. up to 10 + 2. With the passage of time, Puranchandra Vidya Niketan has come to age and has established its credentials as one of the best institutions not only in Kanpur but also in the whole of U.P. At present Puranchandra Vidya Niketan is providing quality education with excellent extra curricular activities to about 2000 students right from Nursery to 12th Standard. It is recognized by CBSE Board. Its educational standard and achievements can be compared with any Public School in the country.

Jagran Public School, Noida- This school was established in the year 2006 and its first session was started from April 2006 in a magnificent building spreading in best green area of 23920 Sq. Yards of land. It is a 10+2 Public School duly affiliated by CBSE, New Delhi with the provision of hostel facility.

Jagran Public School, Lucknow- This school was established in the year 2007 and its first session started from 11th April 2007 in a magnificent building at a prime location of the city spreading in the area of 25524 Sq. Yards where various prestigious institutes are being established. This school is a pride and privilege for the residents of the Lucknow. The provision for hostel accommodation has also been made. This building also has provision of swimming pool and field for various activities for the students. The school is duly affiliated by CBSE, New Delhi.

Jagran Public School, Kannauj- It is a Franchisee of Jagran Education Foundation, a 10+2 public school to be affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi established in the year 2007.

Jagran Public School, Basti-It is a franchisee of Jagran Education Foundation, a 10+2 public school to be affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi established in the year 2014.

Jagran Public School, Varanasi-A 10+2 public school to be affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi has been established at Varanasi at an approximate area of 5.5 acres of land in the year 2015. It will start its first session 2015-16 from April 2015

Professional Education

Jagran Institute of Management & Mass Communication, Kanpur-An initiative of Dainik Jagran Group of Newspapers, JIMMC was established by Jagran Education Foundation. JIMMC presently has two campuses: KANPUR and NOIDA. Jagran Institute of Management & Mass Communication (JIMMC) Kanpur is a premier Mass Communication Institute of the country. Since its establishment in 2005, JIMMC Kanpur has been a platform for students to acquire practical skills along with a strong theoretical base.

Jagran Institute of Management & Mass Communication, Noida-Jagran Institute of Management and Mass Communication (JIMMC) was established in 2004 at Noida and has created its un-parallel imprint in the field of mass communication in India. It offers variety of programs specializing in Journalism (both Print and Broad Cast), Advertising, Public Relations, Media Management and Animation.

Jagran Institute of Management, Kanpur- The foundation has also established the Management Institute in the name of Jagran Institute of Management at Kanpur in the year 2006 duly approved by AICTE,New Delhi for the PGDM Course. The JIM building is centrally air-conditioned with the required infrastructure. The institute also offers MCA Course from the year 2008.The MCA Course has been affiliated to G.B. Technical University, Lucknow. The Jagran Institute of Management has created its imprint in a very short span of time. PGDM and MCA programmes are designed for those who wish to enter the world with the determination to be skilled and knowledgeable leaders and can influence change. Also Jagran Institute of Management is an ideal place of study for those who are determined to offer strategic direction and make good use of Financial, Marketing, Human and Technological Resources for their organizations.
Jagran Education Foundation has further taken the initiative to start Jagran Institute of Digital Animation (JIDA) in 2010 at Kanpur to give indepth training in 2D and 3D animation. It provides two year diploma and has the best faculty and infrastructure required for animation industry. PGDM and MCA programs are designed for those who wish to enter the world with the determination to be skilled and knowledgeable leaders and can influence change. Also Jagran Institute of Management is an ideal place of study for those who are determined to offer strategic direction and make good use of Financial, Marketing, Human and Technological Resources for their organizations. Jagran Institute of Management aims to develop professionals who can out think and out perform the competition.

Jagran College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Kanpur-The Foundation has established Jagran College in Kanpur in the year 2006 duly affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur spreading in the area of approximately 17625 Sq. Yards. The College caters to the educational need of Northern India and provides various courses of Arts, Commerce, Management and Computer Application at the Graduate level. Presently total strength of the students is approximately 2200. In this way, Jagran Group has decided to fulfill its commitment to enlighten the society by providing education to all and sundry.

Jagran Institute of Digital Animation, Kanpur- Jagran Education Foundation has further taken the initiative to start Jagran Institute of Digital Animation (JIDA) at Kanpur to give in depth training in 2D and 3D animation. It provides two year diploma and has the best faculty and infrastructure required for animation industry.

Jagran School of Law , Dehradun- Jagran School of Law was established in the year 2013. It is affiliated to Uttrakhand Technical University and Bar Council of India. Jagran School of Law is a feather in the hat, a new venture in the city of Dehradun, which is an educational hub of North India.

Vocational Programmes

Lakshmi Devi Lalit Kala Academy, Kanpur-The promoters of the Trust have also established a separate platform to foster the various cultural legacies of this country in the name of Lakshmi Devi Lalit Kala Academy. This platform promotes Indian Arts and Culture all over the country. The academy encourages popularity of music (classical, semi-classical, instrumental and vocal) by inviting the persons of fame from various parts of the country. It facilitates the development of arts, sculpture and classical dances etc. and provides platform to literary persons, media persons and educationists for encouragement of Indian Culture and Indian languages. It also provides scholarships, prizes and honour to those who have contributed to the development of various arts and culture. It also holds National and International level seminars and workshops etc. to strengthen the cultural relations among various countries.