Ranchi University was founded in 1960 with the aim of providing quality education in the state of Jharkhand. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission. The University is also accredited by NAAC with a Grade ‘B++’ and is a member of AIU. Recently, it was ranked 95 for 'Overall University Performance' by the QS Rankings 2020. Currently, the University has 23 post-graduate departments, 15 constituent colleges, and 49 affiliated colleges, offering education in various fields.
Ranchi University provides UG and PG courses in disciplines such as Medicine, Psychiatry, Law, Engineering, and Business Management, among others. The University has fully operational units of NSS and NCC in its colleges. It also encourages sports and physical fitness by organizing inter-university tournaments. Youth festivals are regularly conducted at both the college and university levels. To equip students for jobs and NET/SET examinations, Ranchi University offers coaching classes for ST/SC/other minority students, along with regular remedial classes. A few highlights of Ranchi University are summarized in the table below:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|
Year of establishment | 1960 |
Location | Ranchi |
University level | State |
Recognised by | UGC |
Member of | AIU |
NAAC grade | B++ |
Faculties | 7 |
Post-graduate departments | 23 |
Constituent colleges | 15 |
Affiliated colleges | 49 |
Gender intake | Co-ed |
Modes of education | Full-time |
Number of courses offered | 100+ |
Accepted entrance exam | - BTech: JEE Main/ JEECE - MBBS/ BDS: NEET UG - MTech: GATE, CCMT Counselling - MBA: CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA - MD/ MS: NEET PG |
Mode of application | Full-time |
Scholarships offered | 3 |
Official website | www.ranchiuniversity.ac.in |