The University is named after Makhanlal Chaturvedi, a renowned Freedom Fighter, Poet and Journalist. In keeping with its national character :-
The Vice President of India is the Visitor of the University
The General Council of the University, which is its Apex Body, comprises, amongst others, the following:-
A member of the Lok Sabha, nominated by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
A member of the Raj
ya Sabha, nominated by the Chairperson of Rajya Sabha
Chairman of the Press Council of India
Ten members representing different States of the country. Five of them are nominated by Chief Ministers of respective States. The remaining five are representatives of five Indian languages
Three members representing three All India Professional Bodies. Five professionals from various parts of the country.
