Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer

The Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) was formally inaugurated in March of 2009 by the Indian Parliament as a new Central University. The University is fully funded by the Government of India and is located in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. The University was established to meet the challenges of the knowledge era and keep up with the pace of knowledge explosion in higher education.

The University is committed to inculcate quality into all dimensions of higher education. The University aims to be one of India's most dynamic and vibrant universities, responsive to the changing global trends. Their mission consists of making contributions and works with a sense of commitment towards the educational, cultural, economic, environment, health and social advancement of the region and the nation as a whole.

Its main goal is to facilitate accessible and affordable quality education that equip students with scholarly and professional skills, moral disciplines, and global perspective.

The CURAJ offers various UG and PG courses and degrees in arts, science, technology and engineering, business administration and much more. Students can pursue their ideal choice, of course. This article will list and detail any information regarding the Central University of Rajasthan on the admission process, course degrees, facilities, and much more.

Central University of Rajasthan Highlights

Location

1.      From Ajmer RSRTC bus-stop to Bandarsindri, it is approximately 34 km away and takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the campus. The bus fare is approximately Rs 40/- person.

2.      From Jaipur RARTC bus stop to Ajmer, it is about 80 km with 2 hours 30 minutes travel time to reach CURAJ. The bus fare is approximately Rs 80/person.

3.      You can also travel by train from Ajmer or Jaipur to the nearest station on the campus which can be faster than a bus. 

Latest News and Updates

The University updates the latest news and events regarding the University from time to time. Some of the recent news and event updates made by the University were,

1.      Admission process for BTech 1st semester 2020-2021 were announced on 15th November 2020.

2.      CURAJ admission or counselling 2020 for PhD was released on 11 November 2020.

3.      CURAJ admission/ counselling for both UG and PG was announced on 21st October 2020.

Awards, Accreditation and Collaborations

The University is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

They have also received several awards and achievement being the central University. MSc CS batch of 2018-2020 has received placement offers to join TCS. The University has signed MoU with various institutions and collaborated with them to enhance the skills and development along with exposure of more opportunities for students. TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) which is a leading global IT service, consulting and business solutions organization, has signed an MoU with CURAJ to offer a two-year program in Big Data Analysis.

They have also collaborated with Namibian Institute of Public Administration, Public Affairs Centre (Bengaluru) and Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS). 

Clubs, Committees and Councils

The University aims to bring about holistic development among youths of the state and the country as a whole. This University offers various committees to undertake and cater to the needs of education of students and staff members well-being. As of now, the University hasn't provided any information on their clubs since the University was established in 2009 and is still undergoing several changes and is ever-developing. Therefore, we can hope many more club facilities and committees will be present at the University in future. 

Facilities Available

The Central University of Rajasthan has state-of-the-art infrastructure to cater to the needs and development of its students. They provide various facilities according to the departments as per their needs. The University is well-equipped with facilities such as hostel accommodation, health care, sports, library, and much more. The details of the facilities provided are given below in detail.

Central Library: The University has a central library on its campus for the students and staff to refer to and enhance their knowledge while doing so. 

Sports: Indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available at the university for students to use and stay healthy and active while achieving their academic studies.

Hostels: Separate hostels for boys and girls are available at the University. 

Medical: The University has a medical centre under the supervision of a medical officer and a nurse.

Cafeteria: A cafeteria that offers various dishes and cuisines for breakfast, lunch, or snacks is available at the University.

Courses Offered and Fee Structures

The Central University of Rajasthan offers fee structures for various course degrees. The fee structures differ depending on the course subject undertaken.

The list of courses found at the Central University of Rajasthan are:

·   Computer Science Engineering

·   Electronics and Communication Engineering

·   Biomedical Engineering

·   Biochemistry

·   Biotechnology

·   Computer Science

·   Environmental Science

·   Mathematics

·   Microbiology

·   Statistics

·   Chemistry

·   Economics

·  Physics

·  Cultural Informatics

·  Economics

·  Public Policy, Law and Governance

·  Social Work

·  Cultural Studies

·  English

·  Hindi

·  Sports Psychology

·  Commerce

·  Sports Physiology

·  Sports Nutrition

·  Statistics

·  Sports Psychology

·  Computer Science and Cyber-Physical Systems

·  Computer Science and Engineering

The details of course degrees and fee structures are given below.

Admissions

The admission process for various courses in CURAJ takes place online. To get admission into this University, candidates are required to appear for entrance exams such as CUCET for M.Pharma., MA, MBA, M.Com., Integrated and Doctoral courses, and GATE for admissions into MTech and M.Arch. at the University. Further, candidates have to appear for the counselling process of seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment. They step for admissions are as follow:

1.      The University will release its admission forms for students interested in different course studies. Therefore, candidates are requested to pay keen attention to the latest admission updates from the official website of the University.

2.      After releasing the admission form, and if candidates met the eligibility criteria, they might appear for entrance exams of CUCET or GATE depending on the course pursued.

3.      Students need to keep an eye on the exam dates and syllabus of the entrance exam and prepare accordingly.

4.      After appearing for an entrance exam, if the candidate has a relevant entrance score, they will further be called for counselling for seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment.

5.      Submit the required documents for verification when you go for an interview or counselling.

6.      In completion of the document verification, the selected candidate's list will be displayed at the official website of the University. Then, accordingly, they may also be required to pay the fees then and there to secure their seat. 

Scholarships

This University doesn't offer official university scholarships to its students. However, students can avail for central government scholarships for students belonging to SC/ST category with less than an annual family income of Rs. 4.5 lakhs. They can also avail for the state of Rajasthan scholarships. Students with good academic performance can avail for merit base scholarships from central or state government scholarships. Scholarships can be availed by central, UGC, AICTE and state schemes. Some of the central and state scholarship providers are:

1.      Ministry of Minority Affairs

2.      Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

3.      Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

4.      Ministry of Labour and Employment

5.      Ministry of Tribal Affairs

6.      Department of Higher Education

7.      University Grants Commission

8.      Karnataka (State Scholarship)

9.      Uttarakhand (State Scholarship)

10.  Tripura (State Scholarship)

Placement

The Placement Cell deals with inviting several top companies to the University to provide better placement opportunities for their students and counselling them to ensure holistic development in them in the form of soft skills development which has become a necessity in the recent years at almost all companies.

They not only provide placement assistance to the students in relevant organizations but also helps students in their career planning, preparation of interviews or test, a summer placement, internship, and final placements.

Many of their students get internship and job opportunities from numerous top recruiters. Their placement cell head offers assistance to students and provide career guidance monthly basis. They are always available to give guidance to their students.

Students are given assistance if needed while making or preparing their curriculum vitae. The students may not be allowed to appear in the selection process for placement once if they get an offer for employment from any of the companies/organizations organized by the University.

More opportunities and many companies are expected to provide recruitment at the University. The students in their last year are given more importance by the placement cell so that they get guaranteed employment opportunities from various companies and organizations.

Top Recruiters

1.      IRADI

2.      MOSPI

3.      TATA Consultant Service

4.      SOLYTICS PARTNER

5.      Other Jaipur's Company