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University of Rajasthan

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University of Rajasthan
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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]

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Campus

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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.[5]

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Organisation and administration

Faculties

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Management
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Science

Constituent colleges

Affiliated colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over the two districts Dausa and Jaipur. As of 2024, University of Rajasthan has a network of 615 Affiliated Colleges.[8] Some of the affiliated colleges are as follows:

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Student union

Previously elected notable presidents

This list includes some notable presidents of University of Rajasthan[9][10]

Notable alumni

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References

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