University Maharaja’s College, commonly called Maharaja College, Jaipur, is a government constituent college established by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1844. Among North India’s oldest colleges, it is affiliated with the University of Rajasthan and has functioned autonomously since the 2015-16 academic year. The institution is UGC-recognised and holds NAAC A accreditation, with its most recent stated assessment recording a GPA of 3.11.

The college specialises in undergraduate science and computer applications. Its government-funded B.Sc. programmes follow the University of Rajasthan fee structure, while BCA operates on a self-financed basis. In 2011, the UGC designated the institution a “College with Potential Excellence.” The college does not currently appear in the NIRF rankings list.

Situated in central Jaipur, Rajasthan, near the City Palace area, the college combines a historic campus with science laboratories, a library containing more than 1,00,000 books and a boys hostel accommodating 220 students. Its alumni include former Vice Presidents of India Jagdeep Dhankhar and Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.

University Maharaja College Important Dates

The 2026-27 admission cycle has concluded. The supplied timeline projects the following tentative milestones for 2027-28, based on the University of Rajasthan’s historical academic calendar.

Event Date
Application portal opening May to June 2027, tentative
First merit list June to July 2027, tentative
Academic session commencement July 2027, tentative
Final admission round August to September 2027, tentative

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University Maharaja College Major Courses and Fees

The college offers undergraduate education exclusively in science and computer applications through B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.) and BCA. Government funding keeps B.Sc. charges among the lowest for degree colleges in Jaipur. BCA carries a separate self-financed fee structure that covers laboratory, software and computer infrastructure costs.

Course Total Fee for 3 Years
B.Sc. INR 24,715
B.Sc. (Hons.) INR 24,715
BCA, Bachelor of Computer Applications INR 1,33,785

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Subjects, duration and eligibility

Programme Subjects Duration Eligibility
B.Sc. Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics and Zoology, covering 10 subjects 3 years 10+2 in Science from a recognised board
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology 3 years 10+2 in Science from a recognised board
BCA Computer Applications 3 years 10+2 from a recognised board; Mathematics is described as preferred in the course table

B.Sc. (Hons.) offers greater depth in the chosen subject and is recommended in the supplied course description for students considering M.Sc. study or science research. The BCA admission description separately requires Mathematics at Class 12 level and notes that it is mandatory for most university-affiliated BCA programmes.

University Maharaja College Admission Process

Admissions follow the University of Rajasthan’s centralised online process. The supplied admission description characterises B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons.) selection as merit-based, using CUET UG scores and Class 12 marks, and states that university-affiliated colleges adopted this linked process from 2022-23. No separate college entrance examination is required for B.Sc.

B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons.) application steps

  1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream from a recognised board and meet the subject requirements for the intended programme.
  2. For Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Geography and Geology, the stated qualifying combination is PCM. For Botany, Zoology, Psychology, Chemistry and Economics, the stated combinations are PCB or PCM.
  3. Submit the online application through the University of Rajasthan’s Higher Education Department admission process during the usual May to June application period.
  4. Check the college merit list, normally published during June to July. The supplied selection description uses CUET UG performance and Class 12 marks.
  5. Attend document verification at the college on the allotted date after publication of the merit list.
  6. Complete the required fee payment to secure admission.

BCA application and selection

BCA applicants follow the same centralised University of Rajasthan process. The admission description requires 10+2 from a recognised board with Mathematics as a subject. Selection follows the Rajasthan Higher Education portal merit list. The programme has limited seats and operates as a self-financed course with separate fees.

Recorded 2026-27 admission timeline

For the concluded 2026-27 cycle, the supplied timeline placed application opening in May to June 2026, the first merit list in June to July 2026, subsequent merit lists in July to August 2026, and session commencement in July 2026.

University Maharaja College Cutoffs

Science admission cutoffs differ by subject and demand. Previous sessions have recorded higher merit thresholds for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, while Geography and Geology have had lower cutoffs. Reserved-category applicants receive relaxation according to Rajasthan government norms.

Subject Group Previous-Session Cutoff Information
Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry 75% to 92% in the Class 12 PCM group, depending on subject demand
Geography and Geology Lower cutoffs than the more competitive subjects
Reserved categories Relaxation under Rajasthan government rules

University Maharaja College Placements

Campus recruitment has included IT and BPO employers, primarily targeting BCA graduates and also science graduates for technical and analytical roles. IBM, Wipro, TCS and Accenture have participated in placement drives.

Placement Detail Information
Recruiting sectors IT and BPO
Participating recruiters IBM, Wipro, TCS and Accenture
Principal recruitment group BCA graduates, with science graduates also considered
Role areas Technical and analytical work
Typical B.Sc. progression M.Sc., Ph.D. or government competitive examinations, including RPSC and UPSC

B.Sc. graduates commonly prioritise further study, research or government competitive examinations as their main career routes.

University Maharaja College Ranking Status

The supplied ranking information does not list a NIRF position for University Maharaja’s College. Its stated institutional distinctions include NAAC A accreditation and the UGC’s College with Potential Excellence designation.

Framework or Recognition Reported Status
NIRF Not currently included in the rankings list
NAAC A Grade, with a stated GPA of 3.11 in the most recent assessment
UGC designation College with Potential Excellence, awarded in 2011

University Maharaja College Campus Life and Infrastructure

The urban campus lies in central Jaipur, close to the historic City Palace area. Its buildings reflect the heritage of the Jaipur royal institution, and the site has remained in educational use since 1844. Enrolment across programmes is 2,500 students.

Academic facilities include a central library with more than 1,00,000 books and periodicals, laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Geology, and a dedicated computer laboratory for BCA students. A sports ground is also available.

The on-campus boys hostel accommodates 220 students, providing accommodation for students from outside Jaipur. Places are limited and allocated according to admission priority.

University Maharaja College, Rajasthan College and Subodh College Compared

Jaipur applicants considering science and arts education often compare University Maharaja’s College with its sister government institution, Rajasthan College, and the private-aided S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College. All three are affiliated with the University of Rajasthan and are established institutions within Jaipur’s education system.

Parameter University Maharaja’s College Rajasthan College, Jaipur S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College
Institution type Government constituent Government constituent Private aided
Year established 1844 1944 1945
Affiliation University of Rajasthan University of Rajasthan University of Rajasthan
NAAC grade A A A+
Academic focus Pure Sciences and BCA Arts, Science and Commerce Arts, Science and Commerce
Total B.Sc. fee for 3 years INR 24,715 Comparable government rates Higher private-institution rates
Hostel provision Boys hostel with 220 seats Available Limited
Notable alumni Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar Prominent Rajasthan politicians Business and legal professionals

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Maharaja College is the oldest of the three and is presented in the supplied comparison as the most historically significant. Its focused science environment is suited to M.Sc. and research pathways. Rajasthan College provides Arts, Science and Commerce under the government fee structure. Subodh offers a wider course portfolio and NAAC A+ accreditation at higher private-institution fees.

The comparison therefore distinguishes a government science-focused setting at Maharaja College, a broader government multi-stream setting at Rajasthan College, and a well-resourced private option at Subodh.

University Maharaja College FAQs

Ques. Who runs and funds University Maharaja’s College?

Ans. The Rajasthan state government runs and funds this government constituent college, which is affiliated with the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur. Established in 1844, it follows government fee rates and is among Jaipur’s most affordable science colleges.

Ques. Which accreditation and UGC distinction are associated with the college?

Ans. The college holds NAAC A accreditation, with its most recent stated assessment recording a GPA of 3.11. The UGC also designated it a College with Potential Excellence in 2011.

Ques. How do the full B.Sc. and BCA programme charges compare?

Ans. The complete 3-year B.Sc. costs INR 24,715. BCA costs INR 1,33,785 over 3 years because it is self-financed and follows a separate fee structure.

Ques. What selection route and usual application period are described for undergraduate admission?

Ans. The supplied admission description uses merit-based selection through the University of Rajasthan’s Higher Education Department portal, with CUET UG scores considered alongside Class 12 marks from 2022-23. Applications normally open in May to June, followed by merit lists in June to July. B.Sc. applicants do not take a separate college entrance examination.

Ques. What accommodation is available to students arriving from outside Jaipur?

Ans. An on-campus boys hostel can accommodate 220 students. Outstation students may seek places, but availability is limited and allocation follows admission priority.

Ques. Which public figures and scholars studied at Maharaja College?

Ans. Its alumni include former Vice Presidents of India Jagdeep Dhankhar and Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, along with Sanskrit scholar and Padma Vibhushan recipient Gopinath Kaviraj. These alumni are part of the institution’s educational legacy dating to 1844.

Ques. What recruitment opportunities and further-study routes are described for graduates?

Ans. Campus recruitment primarily serves BCA graduates, with IBM, Wipro, TCS and Accenture among participating companies. B.Sc. graduates commonly pursue M.Sc., Ph.D. or government competitive examinations such as RPSC and UPSC.