Rajiv Gandhi University

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) (formerly Arunachal University) is the oldest university in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located at Rono Hills in Doimukh town, about 28km from the state capital, Itanagar. The foundation stone for the university was laid in 1984 by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The university was renamed as Rajiv Gandhi University in 2005 when UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was on a visit to the state.[1]

This article is about the university in Arunachal Pradesh. For other uses, see Rajiv Gandhi University (disambiguation).

Rajiv Gandhi University
Former names
Arunachal University
MottoKnowledge Imparts mortality
TypePublic
Established4 February 1984 (4 February 1984)
Vice-ChancellorSaket Kushwaha
Academic staff
209
Administrative staff
256
Students994
Location
Rono-Hills, Doimukh
,
Arunachal Pradesh
,
India

27°08′50″N 93°46′01″E
CampusRural
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC, AIU, ACU
Websitewww.rgu.ac.in

Status

Rajiv Gandhi University has been a Central University under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India since 9 April 2007. It is an accredited university under the University Grants Commission.[2]

Organisation and Administration

Faculty
Faculty of Agricultural Science
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Languages
Faculty of Physical education and Sport Science
Faculty of Social Science
Faculty of Basic Science
Faculty of Environmental Science
Faculty of Life Science
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Faculty of Information Technology

Institute and Centers
  • Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies
  • Institute of Distance Education
  • Center with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity
  • Computer & Information Center
  • Centre for Women Studies
  • Bio-informatics centre
  • Centre for youth development and leadership Studies
  • Centre for Development studies
  • physical education centre

Ranking
University and college rankings
General – India
NIRF (Universities) (2021)[3]101-150

Rajiv Gandhi University was ranked in the 101-150 band in the University category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of 2021.[3]

Affiliated colleges

As of 2020, the university has 36 affiliated colleges.[4] Colleges in Arunachal Pradesh were previously affiliated to North Eastern Hill University. Notable colleges include:

Student life

Festivals

Arunachal Panorama–the Festival of Diversity Uni-Fest V.C Trophy Inter-college Youth Festival.

References
  1. "Glory for Sonia on Arunachal?s day - Apang dedicates speech at statehood anniversary to Nehru-Gandhi family".
  2. University Grants Commission (India) list of central universities in Arunachal Pradesh.
  3. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2021 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 9 September 2021.
  4. "Rajiv Gandhi University Affiliated Colleges". www.rgu.ac.in. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  5. "WANGCHA RAJKUMAR GOVT.COLLEGE". www.wrgcollege.edu.in. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
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