University of Rajasthan in Jaipur

University of Rajasthan, oldest institution of higher learning in Rajasthan, was established on 8th January, 1947. Earlier named University of Rajputana, University of Rajasthan comes into existance with the main objective of disseminating knowledge and catering to the needs of the students of Rajasthan. In 1956, the Rajputana University was renamed as the University of Rajasthan.It attracts students from all over Rajasthan and other parts of India and abroad.University of Rajasthan is a multi-faculty University and is recognized under 2f and 12B of U.G.C since its inception.

The University has 36 Post Graduate Departments, 15 recognized Research Centers ,6 Constituent Colleges and 500 Affiliated Colleges spanning 6 districts. The location of the University is Urban and its Central Campus is spread over 285.50 acres and the satellite campus, comprising the Constituent Colleges, is spread over 149.53 acres.

Rajasthan University Courses

Post Graduate Courses

• Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Information Technology
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Finance Control
• Management

Under Graduate Courses

• Computer Applications
• Business Administration
• Fine Arts
• Film Production and Technology
• Food Technology

Research Centers Of University of Rajasthan

The University also provides opportunities to the deserving students and teachers to undertake research in the fields of their specialization. For this purpose, Research Centers were established. These research centers have strengthened research, and some of them offer M. Phil Programmes of study. The following Centers are in existence:

• Centre for Development of Physics Education*
• Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology, Environmental and Population Studies*
• Centre for Gandhian Studies*
• South Asia Studies Centre*
• Centre for Women Studies
• Social Science Research Centre
• Centre for Jain Studies
• Centre for Rajasthan Studies
• Centre for Adult and Continuing Education
• Centre for Local-Self Government
• Centre for Non-Conventional Energy Resources

* Status of Teaching Department

Faculty of University of Rajasthan

Faculty of Arts

• Deptt. of English
• Deptt. of Hindi
• Deptt. of Sanskrit
• Deptt. of Philosophy
• Deptt. of History of Indian Culture
• Deptt. of Mass Comm. and Journ.
• Deptt. of European Languages, Literature and Culture Studies
• Centre for Jain Studies

Faculty of Commerce

• Deptt. of ABST
• Deptt. of Bus. Admn.
• Deptt. of EAFM

Faculty of Education

• Deptt. of Education
• Deptt. of Library Science
• Deptt. of Physical Education

Faculty of Fine Arts

• Deptt. of Dramatics
• Deptt. of Music
• Deptt. of Fine Arts
• Deptt. of Drawing and Painting

Faculty of Law

• Deptt. of Law

Faculty of Management

• R. A. Podar Institute of Management

Faculty of Science

• Deptt. of Physics
• Deptt. of Botany
• Deptt. of Chemistry
• Deptt. of Geography
• Deptt. of Zoology
• Deptt. of Mathematics
• Deptt. of Geology
• Deptt. of Home Science
• Deptt. of Psychology
• Deptt. of Statistics
• Centre for Development of Physics Education
• Centre for Non Conventional Energy Resources
• University Centre for Computer Science and Information Technology

Faculty of Social Science

• Deptt. of Anthropology
• Deptt. of Economics
• Deptt. of Political Science
• Deptt. of Sociology
• Deptt. of Public Administration
• Center For Women Studies
• Dr. Ambedkar Studies Centre
• Nehru Studies Centre

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Centre for Converging Technologies

Constituent Colleges of University of Rajasthan

• University Maharani’s College
• University Maharaja’s College
• University Commerce College
• University Rajasthan College
• University Law College
• University Law College-II

Rajasthan University Admissions Rules

Admission of Non-Collegiate Candidates: A candidate passing the First Year/Second Year/ Part I/ Part II Examination of a course of study as a non-collegiate candidate (wherever permitted) shall not be eligible for admission to the next higher class in a college. However, a candidate passing the previous examination of a course of study as a non-collegiate candidate may be considered for admission to the next higher class of the same course of study if seats are available, provided
(i) A candidate who secures a minimum of 50% marks in the case of Faculties of Arts, Fine Arts and Social Sciences, and 55% marks in the case of Faculties of Science and Commerce in the aggregate at the First Year /Part I Examination of the University or an examination recognised by the University as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission as a regular student to the next higher class of the same course of study.
(ii) A candidate who has passed the First Year/Part I Examination as a regular student and the Second Year/Part II Examination as a non-collegiate candidate shall also be eligible to take admission to the Final Year/Part III class of the same course as a regular student if he/she has obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate at the Second Year/Part II Examination.

Admission to the PG Departments of the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur shall be made on the basis of Entrance Test and Academic Merit of Qualifying Examination. The final merit of a candidate out of 100 shall be calculated by giving a weightage of 70 i.e. marks obtained in the Entrance Test and a weightage of 30 to the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.