University of Rajasthan explained

University of Rajasthan
Motto:Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha
Motto Lang:hi
Mottoeng:Dharma Is the Root of the Prestige of the Whole World
Vice Chancellor:Alpana Kateja[1]
Pushpin Map:India Jaipur#India Rajasthan#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Jaipur##Location in Rajasthan##Location in India
Country:India
Campus:Urban
Affiliations:UGC,[2] AIU[3]

The University of Rajasthan, informally known as Rajasthan University (RU, ISO: Rājasthān Viśvavidyālaya), is a 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

Spread in approximately 285.29ha 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

Constituent colleges

Affiliated colleges

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

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vice-Chancellor. en. 28 September 2023. 28 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230928185917/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/kateja-takes-charge-as-ru-vc-to-focus-on-nep-semester-system/articleshow/103976038.cms?from=mdr. live.
  2. Web site: State University Directory, University Grants Commission, India . ugc.ac.in . 2014-09-18 . 4 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170904212356/http://www.ugc.ac.in/stateuniversitylist.aspx?id=29&Unitype=2 . live .
  3. Web site: Association of Indian Universities member list . aiuweb.org . 2014-09-18 .
  4. Web site: University of Rajasthan: An Overview. 30 June 2014. https://archive.today/20140702093901/http://www.uniraj.ac.in/about/Overviewf.html. 2 July 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  5. Web site: University of Rajasthan - Main Website . 25 July 2022 . 25 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220725185402/https://www.uniraj.ac.in/index.php?mid=5211 . live .
  6. News: Rajasthan University: Mad scramble begins for college hostel seats - Times of India . . 2017-12-26 . 10 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180710234754/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Rajasthan-Universitycollege-hostel-seats/articleshow/20851081.cms . live .
  7. Web site: University of Rajasthan - Main Website . 2024-11-12 . www.uniraj.ac.in.
  8. Web site: University of Rajasthan - Main Website . 2024-11-12 . www.uniraj.ac.in.
  9. News: Jagdeep Dhankhar: NDA's VP candidate is a Jat leader, coffee lover and Mamata-critic . . 16 July 2022 . 8 August 2023 . 17 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717102745/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/jagdeep-dhankar-lawyer-turned-politician-and-mamata-banerjees-bete-noire-413045 . live .

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