University of Rajasthan

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
Established1947 (1947)
AccreditationNAAC
Academic affiliation
University Grants Commission
ChancellorGovernor of Rajasthan
Vice-ChancellorAlpana Kateja[1]
VisitorPresident of India
Students125,000
Undergraduates56000
Postgraduates18000
1000
Address
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Rajasthan University Campus, Talvandi, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004
,
302004
,
India
Campus705 acres (285 ha)
LanguageHindi, English
AffiliationsUGC,[2] AIU[3]
Websitewww.uniraj.ac.in

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]

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 2014-09-18.
  3. "Association of Indian Universities member list". aiuweb.org. Retrieved 2014-09-18.
  4. "University of Rajasthan: An Overview". Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.