Jiwaji University (JU) is a

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. The name comes from Sir Jiwaijirao Scindia of Gwalior. The university was established on 23 May 1964 and

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, the President of India, laid the foundation stone of the campus on 11 December 1964. It is fully accredited by the

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History

The university started its post-graduate teaching and research from the session 1966–67 with the establishment of Schools of Studies (SOS) in

Botany Botany, also called plant science, is the branch of natural science and biology studying plants, especially Plant anatomy, their anatomy, Plant taxonomy, taxonomy, and Plant ecology, ecology. A botanist or plant scientist is a scientist who s ...

and

Zoology Zoology ( , ) is the scientific study of animals. Its studies include the anatomy, structure, embryology, Biological classification, classification, Ethology, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinction, extinct, and ...

. The Schools of Studies in

Physics Physics is the scientific study of matter, its Elementary particle, fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. "Physical science is that department of knowledge whi ...

Chemistry Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a physical science within the natural sciences that studies the chemical elements that make up matter and chemical compound, compounds made of atoms, molecules a ...

and

Ancient History Ancient history is a time period from the History of writing, beginning of writing and recorded human history through late antiquity. The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000 years, beginning with the development of Sumerian language, ...

Culture Culture ( ) is a concept that encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and Social norm, norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, Social norm, customs, capabilities, Attitude (psychology), attitudes ...

and

Archaeology Archaeology or archeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of Artifact (archaeology), artifacts, architecture, biofact (archaeology), biofacts or ecofacts, ...

were started from the session 1969–70. The School of Studies in

Economics Economics () is a behavioral science that studies the Production (economics), production, distribution (economics), distribution, and Consumption (economics), consumption of goods and services. Economics focuses on the behaviour and interac ...

and

Mathematics Mathematics is a field of study that discovers and organizes methods, Mathematical theory, theories and theorems that are developed and Mathematical proof, proved for the needs of empirical sciences and mathematics itself. There are many ar ...

came into existence in 1978–79. The School of Studies in

Commerce Commerce is the organized Complex system, system of activities, functions, procedures and institutions that directly or indirectly contribute to the smooth, unhindered large-scale exchange (distribution through Financial transaction, transactiona ...

started in 1980–81 and that of

Biochemistry Biochemistry, or biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. A sub-discipline of both chemistry and biology, biochemistry may be divided into three fields: structural biology, enzymology, a ...

from the session 1986-87. The School of Studies in Computer Science, Engineering & Applications started from the session 1995–96 and running MCA and BCA courses. Established in 2000, the Institute of Engineering Jiwaji University is Jiwaji and Rajeev Gandhi Technical University affiliated college of Engineering.

Vice chancellors

*S. S. Bhandarkar *R. G. Rajwade *G. N. Tandon * Har Swarup *K. K. Tiwari *K. K, Singh *P. S. Bisen *R. R. Das *V. P. Saxena *Satya Prakash *Mayank Bakna *Priya Singh Parihar *D. C. Tiwari *Hoshiyar Singh *O. P. Agarwal *A. K. Kapoor *Shashi Prabha *M. Kidwai *J. N. Gautam *Sangeeta Sukla

Affiliated colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over 8 districts - Ashoknagar, Bhind, Datia, Guna,

, Morena, Shivpuri, Sheopur.

Courses

The most special department is SOS in Neuroscience which conducts India's only Department of Biotechnology-sponsored neuroscience teaching program at the university level. It was started by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi and has many projects in collaboration with CSIR, ICMR, DBT, DST, DRDO and UGC labs and R&D. There are 10 seats per year and the meritorious students are provided with Rs, 5,000 monthly DBT studentship. JU started an

MBA A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree focused on business administration. The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business administration; elective courses may allow further study in a particular a ...

course under the School of Studies in Commerce from the session 1987. School of Studies in Library and Information Science was established in 1986 and School of Studies in

Earth Science Earth science or geoscience includes all fields of natural science related to the planet Earth. This is a branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biological complex constitutions and synergistic linkages of Earth's four spheres ...

in 1991. The university established a centre of foreign language in 1986, which offers diploma and certificate courses in English, French, German and Russian. The Indira Gandhi Academy of Environment Education, on interdisciplinary programmes of environment and Ecoplanning was established in 1989. A centre for M. Phil Studies in

Sociology Sociology is the scientific study of human society that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of Interpersonal ties, social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. The term sociol ...

and

Political Science Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and Power (social and political), power, and the analysis of political activities, political philosophy, political thought, polit ...

was established in 1990. The Institute of Engineering, the technical education centre of university, started in 2000. Most of the students of the institute are working in MNCs like L&T Infotech, IBM, Patni, Accenture, Microsoft, and Google. The schools are around the central administrative block, leading to close relation between the university and the associated schools

Faculties and schools

*School of Studies in Engineering and Technology, Institute of Engineering *Faculty of Arts *School of Studies in Library and Information Science *Faculty of Commerce and Management *School of Studies in Commerce *School of Studies in Management *School of Studies in Tourism Administration *Faculty of Life Science *Indira Gandhi Academy of Environment Education Research and Ecoplanning *School of Studies in Biochemistry *School of Studies in Biotechnology *School of Studies in Microbiology *School of Studies in Biomedical Technology *School of Studies in Botany *School of Studies in Zoology *School of Studies in Molecular and Human Genetics *School of Studies in Neuroscience *Institute of Ethnobiology *Faculty of Science *School of Studies in Earth science *School of Studies in Computer Science & Application *School of Studies in Chemistry *School of studies in Environment Chemistry *School of Studies in Marketing Management (MBACSM) *School of Mathematics and Allied Science *School of Studies in Physics *School of Studies in Jyotrivigyan *School of Studies in Law *School of Studies in Pharmaceutical Science *Faculty of Social Science *School of Studies in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archeology *School of Studies in Economics *School of Studies in Political Science *School of Studies in Life Long Education Extension and Social Work *Faculty of Physical Education *School of Studies in Physical Education & Sports Science *Tansen Institute of Performing Arts *Faculty of Distance Education *Institute of Distance Education

Notable alumni

* Umesh Varshney, Molecular biologist and Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar laureate * Manmohan Parida, virologist, N-Bios laureate * Narendra Singh Tomar, politician, speaker of

Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly The Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha or the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of Madhya Pradesh state in India. The seat of the Vidhan Sabha is at Bhopal, the capital of the state. It is housed in the ''Vidh ...

, former cabinet minister of

* Rajinder Garg, horticulturalist and politician * Ram Sahay Bansal,

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District Court Bhind & Gwalior High Court

References

External links

Jiwaji University Official WebsiteJiwaji University Official Linkedin Page
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