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Jai Narain Vyas University

Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU, formerly known as University of Jodhpur) is an educational institution in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institution is the only residential university in the state, catering mainly to the needs of students of western Rajasthan (Marwar). Many of its research and development activities focus on the heritage, society, and challenges of the Thar Desert region, in which it is located. As the westernmost university of the country, research is conducted in border areas with Pakistan.

Jai Narain Vyas University
University seal
Former names
University of Jodhpur
Mottona
TypePublic
Established1962 (62 years ago) (1962)
ChancellorGovernor of Rajasthan
Vice-ChancellorK. L. Shrivastava
Location
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
,
India

26°14′42″N 73°01′08″E / 26.245°N 73.019°E / 26.245; 73.019
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, ACU[1]
Websitejnvu.co.in

History

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Jai Narain Vyas University is the second university in the state of Rajasthan. The Jodhpur University Act (Act XVII), enacted by the state legislature for the Unitary Teaching University,[clarification needed] combined the state colleges Jaswant and Shri Maharaj Kumar College (Faculty of Commerce campus, Faculty of Law, Institute of Evening Studies, and undergraduate Faculty of Arts campus), New Campus, and Kamla Nehru Girls College (multi-faculty constituent college campus). Shah Goverdhan Lal Kabra Teachers' College, a formerly private university, has joined JNVU since. The university received University Grants Commission (UGC) recognition as a university on 14 July 1962 and Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan opened the university on 24 August 1962. Jaswant and Shri Maharaj Kumar Colleges were converted into the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Law, Science, and Social Sciences, while M.B.M. and Kamla Nehru retained their identities.[citation needed] In 2021, M.B.M. became an independent institution.[2]

The name changed from Jodhpur University to Jai Narain Vyas University on 12 February 1992 to honour the late Jai Narayan Vyas. In February 2022, K. L. Shrivastava was appointed Vice Chancellor.[3]

Academics

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The university provides education and research facilities to the residents of the region and to the wards of defense and paramilitary forces along the border of Pakistan. There are more than 40 postgraduate programs, 30 undergraduate programs, and five diploma and certificate courses. Faculties include the Faculty of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Sciences; and the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies. The Faculty of Science has partnerships with the Government of India's departments of Science and Technology, Biotechnology, and Electronics and Information Technology; University Grants Commission (UGC); Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; the Indian Councils of Agricultural Research and Forestry Research and Education; Defence Research and Development Organisation; and the Indian Space Research Organisation.

JNVU offers classes to professionals via the Institute of Evening Studies.[4] The Educational Multimedia Research Center produces films for the UGC's Countrywide Classroom (CWCR) program and has been nationally recognised for contributions to electronic media.[example needed] The centre is fully funded by the UGC.[5]

Campuses

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The Jai Narain Vyas University has three campuses: New Campus, Jaswant Campus (a.k.a. Old Campus), K. N. College for Women. The Jaswant Campus which is main campus is located on 20.45 hectares (50.5 acres) with buildings concentrated on 16,335 m2 (175,830 sq ft) area. New Campus is home to the Faculties of Science, Arts, Education, and Social Sciences, as well as the university press, universal scientific instrumental courses, central library, maintenance cell, gymnasium, sports facilities, and hostels for males and post-graduate females. It spans 263.31 hectares (650.7 acres), 74,003 m2 (796,560 sq ft) of which is built up. The Women's College takes up 15,885 m2 (170,980 sq ft) of a 4.04 hectares (10.0 acres) tract of land. In total, 152,288 m2 (1,639,210 sq ft) of the 315.40 hectares (779.4 acres) are constructed areas.[6]

Affiliated colleges

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With JNVU's jurisdiction extending over five districts, including Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, and Pali in addition to Jodhpur, it has a number of affiliated colleges:

  • Adarsh Mahavidyalaya (Jodhpur)
  • Aishwarya College of Education (Jodhpur)
  • Aman Mahila Teachers Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Atmanand Teachers Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Bharat Women B.Ed. College (Jodhpur)
  • Central Modern Women Teachers Training College (Gujrawas Khurd)
  • Chopasani Teachers Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Dr. Radhakrishnan Women Teacher's Training College (Jodhpur)
  • G. D. Memorial College (Jodhpur)
  • Gomi Devi Women Teacher's Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Gurukul Institute of Commerce and Advance Courses (Jodhpur)
  • Gyandeep Shodh Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidyalaya (Jodhpur)
  • H. K. Hi-Tech College (Jodhpur)
  • Holy Spirit Institute of Technology & Science Research College (Jodhpur)
  • JIET School Of Management For Girls (Mogra Khurd)
  • Kumodini Mahila Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidhyalay (Jodhpur)
  • Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology (Jodhpur)
  • Lucky Institute of Professional Studies (Jodhpur)
  • Maa Saraswati B.Ed. College (Jodhpur)
  • Maharshi Dadhichi Mahila Mahavidyalaya (Jodhpur)
  • Mahila P.G. Mahavidyalaya (Jodhpur)
  • MBR Govt PG College (Balotra)
  • Marwar Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidyalaya (Basni Karwar)
  • Maulana Azad Muslim Mahila Teacher's Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Mayurakshi Teachers Training College (Basni Karwar)
  • Onkarmal Somani College Of Commerce (Jodhpur)
  • Shanti Devi Teachers Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Shree Umrao B Ed College (Nandra-Khurd)
  • Shri Nakoda Parshvanath Jain Mahavidyalaya (Jodhpur)
  • Thomas Cangon Teachers Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Trinity Women Teachers Training College (Jodhpur)
  • Vidhyashram Institute of Teacher's Training (Jodhpur)
  • Vyas Institute of Management (Jodhpur)
  • Vyas Institute of Commerce and Business Administration (Jodhpur)

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Association of Commonwealth Universities". Acu.ac.uk. 5 April 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Ajay Sharma is first V-C of engineering university". The Times of India. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  3. ^ "के.एल. श्रीवास्तव जयनारायण व्यास विश्वविद्यालय, जोधपुर के कुलपति पद पर नियुक्त - Abhay India". 14 February 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Jai Narain Vyas University". Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  5. ^ "The Educational Multi-Media Research Centre". The Times of India. 5 April 2012. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  6. ^ "JNVU". Jnvu.edu.in. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  7. ^ "INSA :: Indian Fellow Detail". www.insaindia.res.in. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Ex-JNVU prez Bhati takes on seasoned politicians in Sheo". The Times of India. 19 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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