About University
Ranchi University came into existence on the 12th of July, 1960 as a teaching-cum-affiliating university with headquarters at Ranchi. At present, the University spans five districts of Jharkhand, namely, Ranchi, Gumla, Khunti, Simdega and Lohardaga. Right since its inception Ranchi University has been alive to the ever increasing demands of higher education. Keeping apace with changing times, the University today offers vocational courses. For the less privileged students coming from the scheduled tribes or scheduled castes, special coaching classes are engaged to prepare them for competitive examinations.
The syllabi for main stream courses in science, humanities and commercetoo have been upgraded to meet the requirements of University GrantsCommission(UGC).
In sports and cultural activities too the Universityhas carved a niche for itself. It has made its presence felt at the allIndia level in cricket, hockey, football, and athletics. Regularcultural activities at the college and the university level are anintegral part of the University's academics calendar.
Following creation of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000, the stategovernment has decided to build a new capital, which will be as GreaterRanchi. Ranchi University too will find a place of pride in the newcapital area. Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani laid the foundationstone of the new university campus on November 15, 2002 when the statecelebrated its second foundation day. The new campus, spread over 729acres,will have modern study centers, CD library racks, modernlaboratories, playing grounds with the latest equipments, culturalcenters, etc.
Extra Curricular Activities |
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To ensure all round development of students, Ranchi University gives special attention to sports, cultural activities, social services (through NSS) and works seriously to inculcate patriotic values (via NCC). It is due to the sincere and laborious efforts of the students and authorities that Ranchi University’s students have been able to carve a niche at the national level. In addition to routine programmes, Annual Games are held regularly in almost all colleges and also collectively by Ranchi University. Our students participate in all major competitions organized at zonal and national levels. Our performance in Archery has been Excellent. We bagged ‘team championship’ in All India Inter-university Archery (Men) tournament and got 4th position in All India Inter-university hockey (Women) tournament held at Manipur University, Manipur. In All India Inter-university Chess tournament held at V.I.T., Vellore our university was placed at 5th position. In Chancellor’s cup tournament, we are the champion in both (M&W) categories in volleyball and in football we succeeded to get the top position in male category but our eves missed the target by whisker and had to settle for 2nd position.
Option of NCC is available in 19 colleges of this University with more than 3610 cadets enrolled under the supervision of 21 officers, 18 of them being of commissioned rank. Several NCC cadets of this University have been awarded scholarships.
As far as cultural activities are concerned, the Youth festivals are organized in all colleges, culminating in the grand finale organised by the university. Ranchi University has excellent track record in these activities.
Performance of NSS has been praiseworthy. Besides actively participating in regular activities (Rallies, Awareness campaign, and social services) NSS volunteers’ role during and after any natural calamity has been exemplary.
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Special Care of BPL Students |
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- Two students in BPL category are admitted in each P.G. Dept. in each academic session and are given full free ship and scholarship of Rs. 500/- p.m.
- Five students on merit basis under BPL category are admitted in each self-financing course in each constituent College and are given full free ship.
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Counselling & Placement Cell |
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- The counselling & placement cell s constituted in Ranchi University. It is fully functional and has been very active in the interest of the students.
- More than five hundred placements have already been made in various national companies till 2009.
- In 2010, the number will increase substantially.
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Coaching Classes for SC/ST/Minorities |
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Ranchi University is running three coaching classes sponsored by the UGC. These are:
- Coaching classes for entry in services for SC/ST/Minorities
- Coaching for NET/SET for SC/ST/OBC & Minorities
- Remedial Coaching for SC/ST/OBC and Minorities
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Placement
HDFC Bank, ANK, ING Vysya Bank, Magma Fincorop Ltd, Dainik Bhaskar, Thyrocare, Genpact, Wipro, Religare Securities, IBM.