University of Rajasthan

The University of Rajasthan is considered one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Rajasthan. It was established on 8th January, 1947, in the name of ‘University of Rajputana’ with the main objective of distributing knowledge and catering to the needs of the students of whole Rajasthan. It had jurisdiction over the entire state.

In the year 1956, the Rajputana University was renamed as the University of Rajasthan, keeping in one piece its enveloping jurisdiction.  With the successive creation of other universities, its affiliating jurisdiction has come down but it is regarded as the hub of Higher Education in Rajasthan paving the way for the other universities. It attracts students from all over Rajasthan and other parts of India and abroad.

The University of Rajasthan is a multi-faculty University and is recognized under 2F and 12B of University Grant Commission (U.G.C) since its inception. 

The University contains 36 Post Graduate Departments, 15 recognized Research Centers, 6 Constituent Colleges and 500 Affiliated Colleges spanning 6 districts. The location of the University is overall urban and hip.

The University has an Academic Staff College which was set-up  by the UGC in 1988 for an  overall development of  young university and college teachers.  The ASC organizes  .The ASC, which organizes Refresher and Orientation Programmes, was ranked one of the first ten best Academic Staff  Colleges of India. The University has established a UGC Infonet Center which coordinates all the activity of UGC Infonet Project at University of Rajasthan end.

University of Rajasthan Campus

The University is located in an urban area, and its Central Campus is spread over 285.50 acres. The satellite campus, which also comprises of the Constituent Colleges, is spread over 149.53 acres.

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