Rajiv
Gandhi University
At a
Glance
Rajiv Gandhi University (formerly Arunachal University) is the
premier institution for higher education in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and
has completed twenty five years of its existance. Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, the
then Prime Minister of India, laid the foundation stone of the university on
4th February 1984 at Rono Hills, where the present campus is located.
Ever since its inception, the university has been trying to
achieve excellence and fulfill the objectives as envisaged in the University Act. The University got academic recognition
under section 2(f) from the University Grants Commission on 28th March, 1985
and started functioning from 1st April, 1985. It got financial recognition under
section 12-B of the UGC on 25th March, 1994. Since then Rajiv Gandhi University
then Arunachal University has carved a niche for itself in the educational
scenario of the country following its selection as a University with potential
for excellence by a high level expert committee of University Grants Commission
from among universities in India.
The University was converted into a Central University with effect
from 9th April 2007 as per notification of Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government of India.
The University is located atop Rono Hills on a picturesque
tableland of 302 acres overlooking the river Dikrong. It is 6.5 km away
from the National Highway 52-A and 25 km away from Itanagar, the State
capital. The campus is linked with the National Highway by a Dikrong
bridge.
The teaching and research programmes of the University are designed with a view to play a positive role in the socio-economic and cultural development of the State. The University offers Under Graduate, Post-Graduate, M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes. The Department of Education also offers B.Ed. programme.
The teaching and research programmes of the University are designed with a view to play a positive role in the socio-economic and cultural development of the State. The University offers Under Graduate, Post-Graduate, M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes. The Department of Education also offers B.Ed. programme.
There are fifteen colleges affiliated to the University. The
University has been extending educational facilities to the students from the
neighbouring States, particularly Assam. The strength of students in
different Departments of University and in affiliated colleges has been
steadily increasing.
The Faculty members have been actively engaged in research
activities with financial support from UGC and other funding agencies.
Since inception, a number of proposals on research projects have been
sanctioned by various funding agencies to the University.
Departments have organized a number of Seminars, Workshops and
Conferences. Many faculty members participated in national and
international conferences and seminars held within the country and
abroad. Eminent scholars and distinguished personalities have visited the
University and delivered lectures on various disciplines.
The academic year 2000-2001 was a year of consolidation for the
University. The switch over from annual to semester system took off
smoothly and the performance of the students registered a marked improvement.
Various syllabi designed by Boards of Post-Graduate Studies (BPGS) have been
implemented. VSAT facility installed by the ERNET India, New Delhi under
UGC-Infonet program, provides internet access.
In spite of infrastructural constraints, the University has been
maintaining its academic excellence. The University has strictly adhered
to the academic calendar, conducted the examinations and declared the results
in time. The students from the University have found placements not only
in State and Central Government Services, but also in various institutions,
industries and organizations. Many students have come out
successful in the National Eligibility Test (NET).
Since inception, the University has made significant progress in
teaching, research, innovations in curriculum development and developing
infrastructure.
Contact Us
The Registrar
Dr.
Rachob Taba
Rajiv Gandhi University,
Rono Hills, Doimukh,
Arunachal Pradesh,
INDIA - 791 112
Rajiv Gandhi University,
Rono Hills, Doimukh,
Arunachal Pradesh,
INDIA - 791 112
Phone :
+91 360 2277253
Fax : +91 360 2277889
E-mail : rgureg@gmail.com
Fax : +91 360 2277889
E-mail : rgureg@gmail.com
The Deputy Registrar (In-Charge)
Mr.
Nangram Toglik
Rajiv Gandhi University,
Rono Hills, Doimukh,
Arunachal Pradesh,
INDIA - 791 112
Rajiv Gandhi University,
Rono Hills, Doimukh,
Arunachal Pradesh,
INDIA - 791 112
Phone :
+91 360 2277569
Fax : +91 360 2277684
Fax : +91 360 2277684