University of Rajasthan

University of Rajasthan is a public and state university in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India and is one of the oldest universities in the state. It was set up on 8 January 1947 as the University of Rajputana and was given its current name in 1956. [4]

University of Rajasthan
MottoDharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha
TypeState university
Established1948 (1948)
Chancellor Kalraj Mishra
PresidentNirmal Choudhary
Vice-ChancellorRajeev Jain[1]
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan
,
India

26.8852°N 75.8199°E / 26.8852; 75.8199
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC,[2] AIU[3]
Websitewww.uniraj.ac.in
University of Rajasthan is located in Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan
Location in Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan is located in India
University of Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan (India)

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. 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

Affiliated colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over the two districts Dausa and Jaipur. As of 2018, University of Rajasthan has published a list of 255 Affiliated Colleges.[6]

Constituent colleges

Notable alumni

Arts, cinema And literature

Politics and law
Name Class

Year

 Degree College Notability References
Vidyadhar Govind Oak former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court
Vibhuti Bhushan Sharma Additional Advocate General, Gov. Of Rajasthan

Science, technology and medicine
Name Class

Year

 Degree College Notability References
Jainendra K. Jain Maharaja Professor of Physics at Pennsylvania State University
Vineet Soni 1997-2005 Department of Botany, University Campus Plant Biologist at Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Dr D.P. Sharma 1995 University Computer Center, University Campus Research professor, digital diplomat & international consultant, ILO-UN & National Ambassador, Swachh Bharat Mission, Govt of India

Sports
Name Class

Year

 Degree College Notability References
Ashok Kumar Field hockey player

References
  1. "Vice-Chancellor". www.uniraj.ac.in. University of Rajasthan. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  2. "State University Directory, University Grants Commission, India". ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  3. "Association of Indian Universities member list". aiuweb.org. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  4. "University of Rajasthan: An Overview". Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  5. "University of Rajasthan - Main Website".
  6. "University of Rajasthan - Main Website". www.uniraj.ac.in. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  7. "Rajasthan University: Mad scramble begins for college hostel seats - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
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