Central University of Rajasthan, also known as CURAJ was established in January 2009 by an Act of Parliament as a Central University. CURAJ is UGC approved and has been accredited  ‘A’  grade by NAAC. The university has also been ranked 151-200 under the overall category in NIRF Rankings 2023. 

CURAJ offers Undergraduate, Post Graduate and PhD courses across various streams like Architecture, Science, Commerce, Technology, Humanities, Sports, Mathematics, Education and many others. The university offers more than 50 Masters (Post graduation) and PhD programmes in its 29 departments.

Admissions to the Central University of Rajasthan are primarily through CUET, the nationally conducted entrance test for admissions into UG, PG and research programs at the Central Universities. CURAJ accepts national-level entrance exams such as GATE/ CMAT/ CAT/ MAT. 

Central University of Rajasthan College Highlights

Established | Institute type 2009 | Government
Also known as CURAJ
Approved by Government of India
Accredited to NAAC | IQAC
Courses Offered B.Ed. Integrated M. Sc. B. Ed., MBA, M.Sc., PG Diploma, Ph.D.
Admission Criteria Entrance Based
Entrance Exam CUET/GATE/CAT/MAT
Popular Courses MBA, BTech
Application Mode Online
Facilities Available Library, Laboratories, Auditorium, Hostels, Mess & Canteen, Transport
Campus Area 550 (approx.) acres
Top Recruiters TCS, Infosys, CSIR, IIT, AIIMS, Genpact, Teleperformance, Wipro, ICICI Bank and labs such as Academy of Science etc.
Official Website | Contact https://curaj.ac.in/ | +91-1463-238755

Central University of Rajasthan Rankings

  • Central University of Rajasthan stands ranked 13th (Social Work) by India Today in the year 2019.
  • It stands at 151-200 in NIRF Ranking in 2023.
  • CURAJ is also accredited with a grade “A” by NAAC.

Central University of Rajasthan Courses Offered

Central University of Rajasthan offers more than 50 Masters (Postgraduate) and PhD programmes in its 29 departments. It also offers a unique integrated MSc. A degree of 5-year duration is offered in several disciplines to HSC-qualified students.

COURSE STREAM DETAILS
MA Cultural Informatics, Culture & Media Studies, Economics, English, Hindi, Public Policy, Law & Governance, Social Work
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Pass in any Undergraduate Degree
  • Selection Criteria: CUET
MPharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: B. Pharm degree examination from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and has scored not less than 55%
  • Selection Criteria: GPAT
MSc Atmospheric Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science (Big Data Analytics), Digital Society, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Mathematics, Physics, Sports Physiology, Sports Biochemistry, Sports Nutrition, Sports Biomechanics, Statistics, Yoga Therapy
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: BSc, B. Sc. IT/B. Tech. Comp Engg/B. Tech. IT/ or equivalent and has scored not less than 55%
  • Selection Criteria: CUET
MA/ MSc Sports Psychology
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree in Arts/Science in any subjects with Psychology as the subjects or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto or higher degree with 50% marks
  • Selection Criteria: CUET
M. Arch. Sustainable Architecture
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)degree course or equivalent courses recognized by the Council of Architecture with a minimum of 50%
  • Selection Criteria: CUET
MBA Master of Business Administration
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University in any discipline with 50% of marks.
  • Selection Criteria: CAT/MAT/CMAT
M.Com –
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: B. Com. (Hons.)/B.Com. with minimum securing a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university.
  • Selection Criteria: CUET
M.Tech. Cyber-Physical Systems, Computer Science and Engineering
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: MSc with Physics/Electronics/CS /IT/ Mathematics, B.E./B. Tech. in CS / IT or MCA with minimum securing a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university.
  • Selection Criteria: GATE
Integrated M.Sc. B.Ed. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: B.E./B. Tech./B.Sc./ B.A./BBA Degree with minimum securing a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university.
  • Selection Criteria: CUET
PG Diploma Media Writing and Digital Communication
  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Eligibility: Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University possessing a minimum of 50%.
  • Selection Criteria: Merit Based

Central University of Rajasthan Admissions

Admission at the Central University of Rajasthan is based on Entrance Marks scored by the students in CUCET. There are various other Entrance Exam scores accepted by CURAJ such as GATE, JAM, etc. However, Students are required to obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam to become eligible for admission to the Central University of Rajasthan.

How to Apply at CURAJ?

  • Candidates need to visit the official website of the college and click on the link “Apply Online”.
  • They should Select the preferred preference of centres for the entrance exams.
  • They need to fill out the application form and submit it online.
  • They have to pay an application fee of the total admission fees plus a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000/- towards the counselling fee via online mode.
  • Download and print the fully filled application form from the official website.
  • At the time of counselling, admission will be provided after satisfactory verification of the “Original documents” and “Transcripts” by the concerned department.

Central University of Rajasthan Placement

The Central University of Rajasthan provides various internships and job openings to students in well-established companies. Every year, esteemed companies and commanding companies tour the campus for the recruitment process and the top recruiters are TCS, Infosys, CSIR, IIT, AIIMS, Genpact, Teleperformance, Wipro, ICICI Bank and many others.

CURAJ has a dedicated placement cell for its students where every year more than 200 top recruiting companies come over to the campus to provide placement to the students. The average salary for CURAJ graduates ranges around INR 4 LPA.

Central University of Rajasthan Facilities

Central University of Rajasthan being a central university comes up with a user-friendly infrastructure which fulfills the needs of the students and faculties. Following are the details of some of the facilities provided by CURAJ:

  • Central Library: It possesses a hybrid collection (print and electronic) of learning resource materials in the field of science, engineering, management, social science, language and humanities.
  • Health Care: It provides quality Physiotherapy services for the students and faculty members of the university where various Muscular, Neurological and Arthrological conditions are being addressed.
  • Sports Committee: The CURAJ Sports Committee organize and arrange for the conduct of club/league, intra-university tournaments and competitions in recognized games & sports.
  • Bank, ATM and Post Office: The bank at CURAJ provides all regular banking services and facilities to the community, including the villagers of the surrounding villages.
  • Shopping Complex: CURAJ has a Shopping Complex which apart from providing many facilities to students, also stands as an important venue for many cultural and awareness-related programs and events.
  • Guest House: CURAJ has a well-designed spacious 3-storeyed magnificent structure with a capacity 0f 70 guest rooms. It has an executive dining hall in addition to the regular mess for VIP guests of the CURAJ.
  • Placement Cell: The placement cell looks after the responsibility of career and counselling to the students of CURAJ. It works on liaising with the senior executives of reputed organizations for the development of industry links with the University.

Central University of Rajasthan FAQs

Ques. Is the Central University of Rajasthan good?

Ans. Yes, It is a very good university with qualified faculty members and the best facilities.

Ques. What is the full form of Cucet?

Ans. The Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is an all-India entrance exam organized for admission to various Integrated/Under-Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Programmes in several Central Universities and State Universities of India.

Ques. What are the qualifying marks for CUET to get admission to CURAJ?

Ans. For Science and Education courses, the minimum qualifying grade for candidates in the general category is 55%; for candidates in the SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD categories, the minimum grade is 50%.

Ques. Is there any scope of lateral entry or vertical mobility within and across courses, and disciplines at CURAJ?

Ans. No, as of now, the Central University of Rajasthan does not offer any scope of Lateral entry or vertical mobility across programs, and disciplines.

Ques. Does CURAJ provide a hostel facility for the students?

Ans. Yes, CURAJ has 3 separate hostel facilities for Girls and 3 for boys within the campus that can house 2000+ students. Each facility is well-equipped for comfortable living and has mess facilities for the convenience of the hostellers.

Ques. Does Central University of Rajasthan reserve any seats for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ Women/ Persons with Disabilities/ Economically Weaker Sections?

Ans. Yes, CURAJ follows the directives of the Government of India in seat reservation. The table below presents the percentage of seats reserved for different categories.

CATEGORY RESERVATION %
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC 27%