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University of Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan
	राजस्थान विश्वविद्यालय
Established	1956
Type	Public
Chancellor	Mr. S. K. Singh
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Furqan Qamar
Location	Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC
Website	uniraj.ernet.in

University of Rajasthan is the oldest university in the Indian state of Rajasthan.It was set up on 8 January 1947 as the University of Rajputana and was renamed to its current name in 1956.

[edit] Introduction

University of Rajasthan is the centre of tertiary education in Rajasthan and attracts students from other parts of India and overseas. The central campus is located in city of Jaipur. The University of Rajasthan has 6 constituent colleges, 11 recognised research centres, 37 Post Graduate departments and 305 affiliated colleges. The University offers 37 Ph.D programs, 20 M.Phil courses, 48 Master's degree courses and 14 Bachelor degree courses. It has been accredited A+ by NAAC India.

The University of Rajasthan is the oldest institution of higher learning in Rajasthan. It was established on 8th January, 1947, as the University of Rajputana with the main objective of disseminating knowledge and catering to the needs of the students of Rajasthan. It had jurisdiction over the entire state. In the year 1956, the Rajputana University was renamed as the University of Rajasthan, keeping intact its enveloping jurisdiction. With the successive creation of other universities, its affiliating jurisdiction has come down, but it is still 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.

University of Rajasthan is a multi-faculty University and is recognized under 2f and 12B of U.G.C since its inception. It has 36 Post Graduate Departments, 15 recognized Research Centers ,6 Constituent Colleges and 500 Affiliated Colleges spanning 6 districts. The location of the University is Urban and its Central Campus is spread over 285.50 acres and the satellite campus, comprising the Constituent Colleges, is spread over 149.53 acres.

The University of Rajasthan has been striving with fullest commitment to uphold the Hand Book and to sincerely implement the rules and regulations provided therein.

[edit] Alumni Site

Rajasthan University- Alumni Site

[edit] Constituent Colleges

University Commerce College
University Maharani College
University Maharaja College
University Law College
University Rajasthan College

[edit] Departments

[edit] Facilities

This university has 16 hostels ,a modern sports complex, a large library in the campus and a modern and large swimming pool with professional coaching

[edit] External links

Rajasthan University - Official website