About University

Underscoring the significance of universities in higher education, Shri C. Rajagopalachari once stated, “The pressure of democracy may be allowed to bear on anything else, but not on the standard of education.” Guided by this principle, the University of Rajasthan stands as the oldest institution of higher learning in the state. Established on January 8, 1947, as the University of Rajputana, its primary objective was to disseminate knowledge and cater to the academic needs of students across Rajasthan. In 1956, it was renamed the University of Rajasthan, while retaining its broad academic reach. With state wide jurisdiction initially, UoR now focuses on Jaipur and Dausa District, with a network of 636 affiliated colleges.

The University of Rajasthan is a multi-faculty institution and has been recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, highlighting its commitment to quality education. The central campus spans 345.38 acres, while its satellite campus, housing constituent colleges, extends over an additional 149.53 acres. It offers 189 academic programs across 09 faculties. It has 35 departments, 19 research-centres and 07 constituent- colleges imparting education through UG/PG/Certificate/Diploma/PG Diploma/ Post-PG Diploma/ Doctoral Programs where the students develop their talents in academics and co-curricular activities. Over the years, the University of Rajasthan has been home to distinguished scholars and eminent academicians, including Prof. Iqbal Narayan, Prof. Rajkrishna, Prof. Raja J. Chelliah, Prof. Arvind Panagariya, and Prof. C. Rangarajan, among others.