Founded in 1991, Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya (Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bhopal (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Madhya Pradesh. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Noida, Khandwa. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya (MCRPS) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya (MCRPS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. MCRPS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.