University of Rajasthan
state public university in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
The University of Rajasthan (राजस्थान विश्वविद्यालय), formerly known as the University of Rajputana, is a public state university in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was established as the University of Rajputana on 8 January 1947 and was renamed the University of Rajasthan in 1956.
The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. Its jurisdiction is currently limited to the districts of Jaipur and Dausa.
The University of Rajasthan has nine faculties, 35 departments, 19 research centres and seven constituent colleges. The university also maintains a large network of affiliated colleges in its jurisdiction.
The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In its third accreditation cycle, it received an A+ grade, following an A+ grade in the first cycle and an A grade in the second cycle.
History
Establishment
The origins of the University of Rajasthan can be traced to proposals for a separate university serving the princely states of Rajputana during the 1920s. The issue arose partly from changes in the conditions of affiliation associated with Allahabad University, to which colleges in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer were affiliated.
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