University of Rajasthan

University of Rajasthan
Official seal of University of Rajasthan
Other names
Rajasthan University (RU)
Former name
University of Rajputana
Motto
IAST: Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha
Motto in English
Dharma Is the Root of the Prestige of the Whole World
TypePublic research university
Established1948 (77 years ago) (1948)
AccreditationNAAC
Academic affiliation
University Grants Commission
VisitorPresident of India
ChancellorGovernor of Rajasthan
Vice-ChancellorAlpana Kateja[1]
Students125,000
Undergraduates56000
Postgraduates18000
1000
Address
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Rajasthan University Campus, Talvandi, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004
,
Jaipur
,
Rajasthan
,
302004
,
India

26°53′19″N 75°48′50″E / 26.8886°N 75.8140°E / 26.8886; 75.8140
CampusUrban, 705 acres (285 ha)
LanguageHindi, English
AffiliationsUGC,[2] AIU[3]
Websitewww.uniraj.ac.in
University of Rajasthan is located in Jaipur
University of Rajasthan
Location in Jaipur
University of Rajasthan is located in Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan
Location in Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan is located in India
University of Rajasthan
Location in India

The University of Rajasthan, informally known as Rajasthan University (RU, ISO: Rājasthān Viśvavidyālaya), is a public state university located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was founded in 1947 by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly and is recognised as a prominent institution in the region. Rajasthan University is one of the largest university systems in the state with over 100,000 students on its campuses and affiliated colleges. The Governor of Rajasthan serves as the university chancellor.[4]

Campus

Entrance gate of Rajasthan University

Spread in approximately 285.29 hectares (705.0 acres) on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, also known as the central spine of Jaipur, the central campus incubates various departments, libraries, sports complexes etc. Many sports are organized every year in the university. The university has always accorded a high priority to games and sports. The university has a modern sports complex, and also a swimming pool, the latter has been the venue of many national swimming meets and inter university-national tournaments.[5]

Organisation and administration

Faculties

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Management
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Science

Constituent colleges

Affiliated colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over the two districts Dausa and Jaipur. As of 2024, University of Rajasthan has a network of 615 Affiliated Colleges.[8] Some of the affiliated colleges are as follows:

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Vice-Chancellor". Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  2. ^ "State University Directory, University Grants Commission, India". ugc.ac.in. Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Association of Indian Universities member list". aiuweb.org. Retrieved 18 September 2014.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "University of Rajasthan: An Overview". Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  5. ^ "University of Rajasthan - Main Website". Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Rajasthan University: Mad scramble begins for college hostel seats - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  7. ^ a b c d "University of Rajasthan - Main Website". www.uniraj.ac.in. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ "University of Rajasthan - Main Website". www.uniraj.ac.in. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Jagdeep Dhankhar: NDA's VP candidate is a Jat leader, coffee lover and Mamata-critic". Tribune India. 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on 17 July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2023.