With a rich tradition of folk music and dance, architecture, crafts and royal cuisine, Rajasthan is a popular destination for all. Famous for its camel fairs, sand dunes, bird-watching and safaris, this state is not only a favorite choice of the tourists but also of the students and scholars. The education system of the state has been largely influenced by efforts of both the state government and private players. This state spread largely across Great Indian Desert has several institutes of higher education. You will find a number of academic centers and universities in Rajasthan.
Types of Universities:
You can pursue programs at graduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, PG diploma and certificate level in several streams at universities such as Jai Narain Vyas University. There are also specialized universities such as Rajasthan Agricultural University in Bikaner offering courses in specific fields of study.
You will also find institutes of national importance in the state such as Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani. This state also has Banasthali University, which is residential in nature and meant for women. There is also an Open University in Rajasthan named Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University or Kota Open University.
Mode of Learning and Functioning:
Rajasthan has academic centers of excellence such as Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, which offer exchange programs with renowned institutes from other parts of the globe. Some Rajasthan universities offer programs only at the campuses where as others such as University of Rajasthan and Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University Ajmer conducts programs at its campuses as well as through affiliated colleges. Universities such as Jain Vishva Bharati University also offer distance learning programs apart from regular courses.
Some universities and institutes in Rajasthan also have placement cells to assist the students in recruitment. There are other universities which offer extension programs including training to transfer technologies.
| Name/Address | Phone/Email |
|---|---|
| University of Rajasthan Jaipur 302 004. Rajasthan | 0141-511863/ 510813 |
| Rajasthan Agricultural University Bikaner 334 002, Rajasthan | Fax 91-0151-71092 Tel 0151- 61476 |
| Rajasthan Vidyapeeth Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan. | 0294-561104 |
| I.A.S.E. DEEMED UNIVERSITY Ghandi vidya mandir , shardharshar Rajasthan | Phone: 01564-22364/3517 Email:iaseduniv@sancharnet.in Web: www.iaseduniv.org |
| Jai Narain Vyas University, Bhagat ki Kothi, Pali Road, Jodhpur | Ph : 91-291-432947, Fax : 91-291-649465 Web : www.jnvu.edu.in |
| Kota Open University, Rawat Bhata Road Akhelgarh, Kota Rajasthan – 324010 | Ph : 91-744-421254 / 426971, Fax : 91-744-426159 |
| Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Pushkar Bye Pass Ajmer, Rajasthan – 305001 | Ph : 91-145-787055, 787049, 787055 |
| Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan | Ph : 91-294-2471035, Fax : 91-294-2471150 Email : registrar@mlsu.org, Web : www.mlsu.org |
| Rajasthan Agricultural University, Sriganganagar Road, Beechwal, Bikaner, Rajasthan – 334002 | Ph : (91) 151-250292 Fax : (91) 151-250336 Email : dpg@raub.raj.nic.in |
| University of Rajasthan, JLN Marg, Jaipur 302004 Rajasthan | Ph : 91-141-2711070, 2708824 Email : nkjain@uniraj.ernet.in, Web : www.uniraj.ernet.in |
| Rajasthan Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pratap Nagar, Udaipur, Rajasthan – 313001 | Ph :0294-492441, Fax : 0294-492440 Email : info@rvduniversity.com, Web : www.rvduniversity.com |
| JRN, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth Deemed University, 93, Parshawanath Cololny, Ajmer Road, Jaipur | Ph : 0141 – 5176118, 0141 – 2810455 Web : www.jnrvuniversity.com |