Central University of Rajasthan

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) is a central university established by an Act of Parliament in 2009, located in Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer district, Rajasthan. The university operates from a 209-acre campus and has emerged as a significant higher education institution in North India, offering programs across sciences, humanities, social sciences, management, and technology. CURAJ was created to provide quality education and research opportunities to students from Rajasthan and across India, with a mandate to promote access, equity, and inclusion in higher education. The university has been making steady progress in academic infrastructure and research output, though it faces challenges typical of younger central universities in establishing legacy comparable to older institutions. CURAJ offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs through its various schools and departments, with growing emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and research-oriented curriculum. The university has gained recognition for its School of Pharmacy, which has performed well in NIRF rankings.