University of Rajasthan (UNIRAJ) is Rajasthan's oldest Institution of higher education established in 1947. UNIRAJ is accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade and is awarded the status of University with Potential for Excellence by the UGC. The central campus of UNIRAJ is spread over 338.14 acres in the city of Jaipur. The university has a total of 26,883 students and 711 faculty members, making the student-to-faculty ratio at UNIRAJ 37:1.
UNIRAJ offers a total of 197 courses at UG, PG, Doctoral, PG Diploma, and Certificate levels through 615 affiliated colleges, 7 Constituent Colleges, 9 Faculties, 35 Departments, and 19 Research Centers. The university has signed MoUs with reputed foreign Universities as well as Indian Institutions of Higher Education to facilitate academic exchange programs that provide opportunities for national and international exposure students.
UNIRAJ Courses and Fees
UNIRAJ offers UG (3 Years), UG (4 Years), PG (1 Year), PG (2 Years), Integrated (5 Years), PG Diploma, Doctoral, and Certificate programs in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Technology, and others. MBA, BALLB, LLB, and B.Tech+M.Tech. are some of the popular courses at UNIRAJ. The table below lists details like eligibility, selection criteria, and fees for some of the popular UNIRAJ courses:
Course |
Details |
Fees (First Year) |
B.Com |
Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) with 48% marks from the Commerce stream can apply for B.Com (General). Also, candidates with 50% and above from the same stream can apply for B.Com (Hons)
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based |
INR 6,435 |
LLB |
Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) with at least 45% for state candidates, and 60% for candidates applying from other states
Selection Criteria: ULET followed by Counselling |
INR 9,100 |
B.Sc |
Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) from the Science stream with at least 50%
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based |
INR 8,770 |
BA |
Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) with 48% marks from any stream can apply for BA (General) and candidates with 50% and above can apply for BA (Hons)
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based |
INR 5,960 |
B.Ed |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in relevant subject
Selection Criteria: Aptitude Test |
INR 8,770 |
B.Tech + M.Tech |
Eligibility: Intermediate(10+2) from the Science stream with at least 50%
Selection Criteria: JEE Main + Counselling |
INR 44,000 (Per Semester) |
MA |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in the relevant subject
Selection Criteria: URAT PG |
INR 7500 - INR 18,300 |
M.Ed |
Eligibility: B.Ed. with a minimum of 48% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: Rajasthan PMET |
INR 5,440 |
MBA |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: PIM MAT/CAT/CMAT Scores + GD + PI |
INR 1,24,450 |
M.Com |
Eligibility: B.Com (General or Hons) with 50% in total aggregate and 55% in concerned subjects
Selection Criteria: URAT PG |
INR 5,440 |
PhD |
Eligibility: Master’s degree/ M.Phil in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: UNIRAJ-MPAT |
INR 40,215 |
UNIRAJ Admission Process
Application Forms for UNIRAJ admissions are released online on the official website at uniraj.ac.in. UNIRAJ admission process usually starts in June and lasts till July, each year. Admissions to the majority of courses are based on merit, while PG admissions are based on scores obtained in the UNIRAJ Admission Test (URAT-PG). For PG admissions 70% weightage is given to URAT PG scores and 30% to marks secured in the qualifying examination. For admission to courses such as MBA, BALLB, LLB, and PhD, UNIRAJ conducts PIM-MAT, RULET, ULET, and MPAT entrance exams respectively.
For the final selection, UNIRAJ releases a cutoff or merit list for each program. Candidates listed in the merit list or who secure minimum cutoff marks released by the university are offered admission after paying the admission fee and submitting the required documents.
UNIRAJ Placements
UNIRAJ has a dedicated placement cell organizes on-campus and off-campus placement drives for final-year students. Top MNCs from different sectors participate in the placement drive annually to recruit students. UNIRAJ placement 2024 report is yet to be released. However, as per the NIRF 2023 report, UNIRAJ witnessed a significant rise of 80% in the UG Median package (INR 4.5 LPA) and 32% in the PG Median package (INR 6.35 LPA) offered to 2022 batch students as compared to 2021. The placement highlights are as follows:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
UG (3 Years) Students Placed |
15 |
UG (3 Years) Median Salary Package |
INR 4.5 LPA |
PG (2 Years) Students Placed |
242 |
PG (2 Years) Median Salary Package |
INR 6.35 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Bank of America, Barclays Bank, Coca-Cola, Cognizant, Colgate, DLF, Ford Motors, GE Capital Services, HCL, HDFC Bank |
UNIRAJ Ranking
- The Week Ranking (2020):
- Uniraj ranked 28th out of 76 colleges in India in 2020.
- TOI Ranking (2019):
- Uniraj's MBA program ranked 45th out of 50 colleges in India in 2019.
- CWUR Ranking (2022):
- Uniraj ranked 1817th out of 2000 colleges internationally by the Center for World University Rankings in 2022.
UNIRAJ Scholarships
Following is the list of Scholarships offered by various departments of Rajasthan University:
Scholarships offered by the Department of Philosophy:
- Daya Krishna Scholarship: Offered to the first two position holders in semesters one and two.
- Sukadev Shashtri Darshan Puruskar: Offered to the first position holder in semesters three and four.
Scholarships offered to the Meritorious students of M.Sc:
- Dr. Sogani, Thakuria & Rajni Singh Memorial Award.
- Dr. Ghanshyam Srivastava Commemoration Scholarship.
- Prof. B.C. Joshi Gold Medal.
- Prof. R.C. Mehrotra Memorial Gold Medal.
- Prof. V.N. Pathak Memorial needs cum merit Scholarship.
- Rukmani Devi Mishra Scholarship.
- Smt.Vimla Gupta Memorial Scholarship.
ONGC Scholarship: Rs. 5000 per month (for one year) to the First position holder in the first year of M.Sc. (Geology).
University of Wroclaw, Polland Scholarship: Offered to the Ph.D. students.
Apart from the above scholarships, candidates belonging to SC/ ST or Reserved category may avail the benefit of scholarships offered by the Central and State Govt. To apply for such scholarships, the candidate must visit the official website of the respective government.
Conclusion:
The University of Rajasthan (UNIRAJ) stands as a prestigious and historic institution, offering a wide array of courses across various disciplines. With a strong focus on academic excellence, supported by a robust faculty and numerous scholarships, UNIRAJ ensures quality education and ample opportunities for its students. The university's consistent rankings and successful placements highlight its commitment to fostering future leaders. Whether you're aiming for an undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral degree, UNIRAJ provides a nurturing environment for academic and personal growth.