University of Rajasthan is the oldest university in the Indian state of Rajasthan

Rajasthan University

University of Rajasthan
राजस्थान विश्वविद्यालय
Motto	धर्मो विश्वस्य जगतः प्रतिस्था
Established	1947
Type	Public
Chancellor	Mr Shivraj Patil (Additional Charge from April 2010)
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. B. L. Sharma
Location	Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC
Website	http://www.uniraj.ac.in

University of Rajasthan is the oldest university in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was set up on 8 January 1947 as the University of Rajputana and was given its current name in 1956.

Introduction

University of Rajasthan is the centre of tertiary education in Rajasthan and attracts students from other parts of India and overseas. The central campus is in the city of Jaipur. The University of Rajasthan has 6 constituent colleges, 11 recognised research centres, 37 postgraduate departments and 305 affiliated colleges. The University offers 37 Ph.D. programs, 20 M.Phil. courses, 48 Master's degree courses and 14 Bachelor degree courses. It has been accredited A+ by NAAC India.

The University of Rajasthan is the oldest institution of higher learning in Rajasthan. It was established on 8 January 1947, as the University of Rajputana with the main objective of disseminating knowledge and catering to the needs of the students of Rajasthan. It had jurisdiction over the entire state. In the year 1956, the Rajputana University was renamed as the University of Rajasthan, keeping intact its enveloping jurisdiction. With the successive creation of other universities, its affiliating jurisdiction has come down to only seven districts of Rajasthan, but it is still the hub of higher education in Rajasthan paving the way for the other universities.

University of Rajasthan is a multi-faculty university and is recognized under 2f and 12B of U.G.C since its inception. Its Central Campus is spread over 285.50 acres (1.1554 km²) and the satellite campus, comprising the Constituent Colleges, is spread over 149.53 acres (0.6051 km²).

Campus Map :

Constituent Colleges

• University Commerce College
• University Maharani College
• University Maharaja College
• University Five Year Law College
• University Law College
• University Law College CENTRE-II
• University Rajasthan College
• Centre for Converging Technologies (CCT)

Faculties and departments

The University has the following faculties and departments:

• Faculty of Arts (Departments of English, European Languages Literature and Culture Studies, Hindi, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Urdu and Persian)
• Faculty of Commerce (Departments of Accountancy and Business Statistics, Economic Administration and Financial Management)
• Faculty of Education (Departments of Education, Library Science, and Physical Education and the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education)
• Faculty of Fine Arts (Departments of Dramatics, Drawing and Painting, Fine Arts, Music)
• Faculty of Law (Department of Law)
• Faculty of Management (R. A. Poddar Institute of Management)
• Faculty of Science (Departments of Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Home Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology)
• Faculty of Social Sciences (Departments of Anthropology, Economics, History & Indian Culture, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology)
• Centre for Converging Technologies (Department of Converging Technology in Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Information & Communication Technology)
• Department of Business Administration (Masters of International Business, Masters of Human Resource Management, Masters of Commerce in Business Administration & Ph.D)

Facilities

This university has 16 hostels, a modern sports complex, and a large modern swimming pool with professional coaching.

 

CONTACT  FACULTY

Department of ABST Department of Anthropology Department of Botany Department of Business Administration Department of Chemistry Centre for Jain Studies Centre for Non Conventional Energy Resources Department of Dramatics Department of Drawing & Painting Department of Economic Administration & Financial Management Department of Economics Department of Education Department of English Department of Fine Art Department of Geography Department of Geology Department of Hindi Department of History Department of Home Science

Department of Journalism Department of Law Department of Library Science Department of Mathematics Department of European Languages, Literature and Culture Studies Department of Music Department of Philosophy Department of Physical education Department of Physics Department of Political Science Department of Psychology Department of Public Administration Indira Gandhi Centre for HEEPS R.A. Podar Institute of Management Department of Sanskrit South Asia Studies Centre Department of Sociology Department of Statistics University Science Institute Centre Department of Urdu & Persian Department of Zoology

 

Library :

History of Library :

The University of Rajputana was established by an act of legislature on 8 January 1947. The Library was created later on, after the availability of a small annex in the same compound in 1949. A budget provision of Rs. 20,000 was made for the Library and about 1,500 books were immediately acquired. The first book. Preface to Library Science by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan was added on 11 May 1950.

The Library which was initiated in the corner of the office of the First Vice-Chancellor Dr. G. S. Mahajani in Kesargarh (a fort-like structure on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, which now houses the offices of the popular Hindi newspaper Rajasthan Patrika). The Library shifted to the completed portion of the new building in October 1958. Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru formally inaugurated the new building in October 1959.

Infrastructure of the Library

Location

Rajasthan University is close to the now-famous Bidla Mandir on the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg. Central Library is near the entrance gate of the University on its left side. Its prominent location enhances the access of the readers to the library.

Building

The building of the Library has a very magnificent spread of the traditional red stone of Jaipur. The surrounding of the building is very cool and calm as it has greenery all around. The massive building is an exclusive area of 10,000 sq. mt. Area of the reading rooms is 3000 sq. mt. and carpet area for stack room is 4000 sq. mt. It is a well-planned and airy building.

Staff

The Rajasthan University, like many other libraries in the country, had scholar librarians/directors and professional librarians. The library owes a lot to its scholar librarians/directors who not only took keen interest in collection building, but also organised it on scientific lines.

Collection

The Library holds a collection of more than 4 lac documents, which includes books, bound journals, theses, reports, microforms, etc. The Library acquires current journals. In addition the library provides access to e-journals available through UGC Infonet e-journals consortia.

Abu Collections

The library has a rich collection of documents of historical importance to the State of Rajasthan for researchers. A part of the collection of the British resident then stationed at Mount Abu has been inherited by the Rajasthan University Library, which is popularly known as Abu Collection. This includes government reports, gazetteers and other publications dating back to early 19th century. These are of historical research value for historians, economists, sociologists, etc.

Microform Collection

The library has the collection of microfilms and microfiches. This collection of the library includes a variety of reports, for example, Census of India publications of the earlier period beginning from 1872, a large number of gazetteers of India down to district level published during the British period. The memoirs and annual reports of Archaeological Survey of India, legislative proceedings/debates for the period 1854 to 1957 for the Central Legislative Body, proceedings of many other legislative bodies in the country, a large number of periodicals, many newspapers (e.g., Tribune from 1881 to 1995), newspapers from a number of South Asian countries etc. The Library has microfilm readers to facilitate the use of these documents.

Special Collections

In the interest of the users, the University Library has developed a number of special collections namely Hindi Collection, Jain Collection, Rajasthan Collection, and Fine Arts Collection.

The library has a small collection of CD-ROM databases.

Other departmental libraries and collection

The collection of some science books and journals is located in the concerned departments.

Besides, some reading material is available in departmental libraries. The departmental libraries in the university are in the departments: Academic Staff College, Faculty of Fine Arts, Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology Environment and Population Studies, History, Law, Library and Information Science, Philosophy and Podar Institute of Management.

Library services

A variety of library services, in addition to user consultation and lending facilities, are offered, viz general guidance and orientation, reference service, reprography service, Interlibrary loan service, database search service, online search options, information display and notification, Internet and e-mail facility, CD-ROM database search service (off-line), e-journal accessibility, etc.

SYLLABI & SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

 

Masters (Semester Scheme) Hindi English M.A./M.Sc. Anthropology M.A.Economics M.A.History M.A.French M.A.M.Music M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics M.A.Public Administration M.A.Sanskrit M.A.Sociology M.A./M.Sc. Statistics M.A.Urdu M.Sc. Botany M.Sc. Environmental Science M.Sc. Geology M.Sc. Home Sc. Foods & Human Nutrition M.Sc. Home Sc. Development Communication & Extension M.Sc. Home Science Human Development M.Sc. Physics M.tech Engineering Physics M.Sc. Information Technology Master of Computer Science (MCA) M.Sc. zoology M.Com. ABST M.Com. Business Administration M.Com. E.A.F.M. Master of Human Resource Management Journalism & Mass Communication Master of Cost Control & Accounts Master of International Business Master of Library & Information Science MVA in Painting/ Sculpture/ Applied Art M.Ed. Education
Faculty of Arts Bachelors B.A. Part-I B.A. Part-II B.A. Part-III B.A. (Hons.) Part-I B.A. (Hons.) Part-II B.A. (Hons.) Part-III Diploma and Certificate Courses in Arts Diploma,Certificate & B.A. Courses in French	Masters M.A. Economics M.A. Geography M.A. Statistics M.A. Mathematics M.A. English M.A. Anthropology M.A. History(Traditional) M.A. History(Alternative) M.A. Hindi M.A. Public Administration M.A. Sanskrit M.A. Political Science M.A. Philosophy M.A. Sociology Post Diploma & M.A. in French, Master in European Studies M.A. (Social Work)SFS Course M.A. (Social Work)SFS Course II sem
Faculty of Science Bachelors B.Sc. Part I B.Sc. Part II B.Sc. Part III B.Sc. Home Science Part I B.Sc. Home Science Part II B.Sc. Home Science Part III B.Sc.(Hons) Part I B.Sc.(Hons) Part II B.Sc.(Hons) Part III B.C.A. B.Sc. Bio-technology	Masters M.Sc. Environmental Science M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Physics M.Sc. Botany M.Sc. Bio-Technology(Integrated Scheme) M.Sc. Bio-Technology(Annual Scheme) M.Sc. Chemistry M.Sc. Psychology M.Sc. Physics (COSIST) M.tech. Engineering Physics 2011-2013 M.Sc. Statistics M.Sc. Geology M.Sc. Mathematics M.C.A.(Old Syllabus) M.C.A.(New Syllabus)(w.e.f. Session 2006-07) M.Sc. Geography M.Sc. Home Science M.Sc. Zoology M.Sc. Information Technology M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry M.Phil. Physics P.G. Diploma under the Faculty of Science P.G. Diploma Remote Sensing,Digital Cartography and GIS Five Year integrated B.Sc./M.Sc. Bioinformatics
Faculty of Commerce Bachelors B.Com Part I B.Com Part II B.Com Part III B.Com (Hons.)Part I B.Com (Hons.)Part II B.Com (Hons.)Part III Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)	Masters Master of Human Resource Management M.Com. Accountancy & Business Statistics M.Com Business Administration M.Com.EAFM Master of International Business Diploma Courses in Commerce
Faculty of Education Bachelors Bachelor of Library and Information Science Diploma in Library and Information Science B.Ed. Bachelor Degree in Physical Education Certificate in Yoga Education	Masters Master of Library and Information Science Masters Degree in Physical Education Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Physical Education P.G. Diploma in Yoga Education(D.Y.Ed.) Masters Degree in Physical Education Masters Degree in Tourism Management M.Ed.
Faculty of Fine Arts Bachelors Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts(B.V.A.) Bachelor of Performing Arts	Masters M.A. Drawing and Painting M. Music Indian Music PG Diploma in Dramatics Diploma in Theatre,Film & Television Technology M.A. Drama
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutics Bachelors B.Sc. Nursing Diploma in Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy M.B.B.S. B.D.S.	M. Phil M. Phil in Jain Studies M. Phil in English Literature
Faculty of Law Bachelors L.L.B.	Masters L.L.M. and Diploma Examinations
Faculty of Management Studies Bachelors	Masters Master of Business Administration
Faculty of Engineering and Technology Bachelors	Masters M.Tech. in Engineering Physics M.Tech. in Engineering Physics New