Central University of Rajasthan

The Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) is a premier central university located in Bandar Sindri, Ajmer district, Rajasthan. Established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act (No. 25 of 2009), it is fully funded by the Government of India. The university aims to provide quality education to all, especially those from humble socio-economic backgrounds.

Academic Excellence

CURAJ offers a diverse range of academic programs across various disciplines. The university comprises 12 schools and over 30 academic departments, providing more than 50 postgraduate and doctoral programs. Key areas of study include Engineering, Science, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Public Policy, and Social Sciences.

Campus and Facilities

The university's sprawling 518-acre campus is situated along the Jaipur-Ajmer Expressway (NH-8), approximately 83 km from Jaipur and 40 km from Ajmer. The campus features state-of-the-art academic buildings, ICT-enabled seminar halls, laboratories, and a fully Wi-Fi-enabled environment with 1 GBPS connectivity. Residential facilities include four boys' and four girls' hostels, accommodating around 2,850 students.

Student Life

CURAJ fosters a vibrant student community with various clubs and societies, including the university magazine 'Udaan', film club, music club, dance club, photography club 'Lenswala', and academic societies like 'The Mathletes' and 'Economics Society'. The annual cultural fest 'Marukriti' and departmental events like 'Math Earth' and 'Economania' enrich campus life.

Accreditations and Rankings

The university is accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the NIRF Rankings 2023, CURAJ was ranked 151 in the overall category.