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Welcome to Ranchi 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.
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