Columbia Professional University

Columbia Professional University, Raipur is a landmark transformation of the legacy established by the Columbia Group of Institutions, managed by the Jan Pragati Education Society (JPES), Raipur.The Jan Pragati Education Society was founded in 2003 under the visionary leadership of Chairman Mr. Kishore Jadwani and Secretary Mr. Harjeet Singh Hura. With a deep commitment to education and academic excellence, the founders laid the foundation of Columbia with a mission to build a comprehensive academic ecosystem in Chhattisgarh, providing students with access to quality education, advanced infrastructure, and holistic learning resources. 
Both Mr. Jadwani and Mr. Hura, being academicians and graduates in Pharmacy, clearly recognized the growing need for world-class higher education and research facilities in the region. Their academic insight led to the establishment of a well-equipped Research Centre for Pharmacy, marking the beginning of a strong research culture at Columbia.