University of Rajasthan

University of Rajasthan
Official seal of University of Rajasthan
Motto Dharmo Vishwasya Jagatah Pratishtha
Type State university
Established 1948
Chancellor Kalraj Mishra
Vice-Chancellor Alpana Kateja
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan
,
India

26.8852°N 75.8199°E / 26.8852; 75.8199
Campus Urban
Affiliations UGC, AIU
Website www.uniraj.ac.in
University of Rajasthan is located in Jaipur
University of Rajasthan
Location in Jaipur
University of Rajasthan is located in Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan
Location in Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan is located in India
University of Rajasthan
Location in India

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 Rajasthan in 1956.

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. 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.

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.

Constituent colleges

Notable alumni