About University of Rajasthan Jaipur, India
The University of Rajasthan holds the distinction of being the oldest institute of higher learning in Rajasthan. It was established as Rajputana University on 8th of January, 1947 and recognized from the time of its inception under section 2f and 12B of UGC Act. The main objective of the University has been the creation and dissemination of knowledge. The location of the University is urban and central campus is spread over 338.14 acres. The University is the hub of higher education in Rajasthan and attracts students from all over India and also from abroad. It has brought about a transformation in higher education in the country. It has vast infrastructure with 9 faculties, 35 departments & 18 research centres. University has been recognized with UPE by UGC and funded by various agencies PURSE by DST, RUSA 1.0 & 2.0 by MHRD, Govt. of India and State Govt. of Rajasthan etc. University has prestigious International Collaboration with CERN (Geneva), nuclear reactor Dubna (Russia), Synchrotron radiation facility (Italy & Chicago), OIST Japan, NP’s based drug delivery research in Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo (New york) etc.