Rajiv Gandhi University
 | |
Former names | Arunachal University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 4 February 1984 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Saket Kushwaha |
Academic staff | 209 |
Administrative staff | 256 |
| Students | 994 |
| Location |
Rono-Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India 27°08′50″N 93°46′01″E / 27.14722°N 93.76694°ECoordinates: 27°08′50″N 93°46′01″E / 27.14722°N 93.76694°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission (India) |
| Website |
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Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) (Hindi: राजीव गांधी विश्वविद्यालय) is Central University, earlier known as Arunachal University, established in 1984, is the oldest university in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The foundation stone for the university was laid by the then Prime Minister of India Late Smt. Indira Gandhi. The university was renamed as Rajiv Gandhi University in 2005.
Status
Rajiv Gandhi University has been a Central University under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India since 9 April 2007. Rajiv Gandhi University, formerly known as Arunachal University, was established by the state government of Arunachal Pradesh, in 1984. In 2005 the same has been renamed as Rajiv Gandhi University.
Affiliated colleges
Before the inception of Rajiv Gandhi University, colleges of Arunachal Pradesh were affiliated to North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
- Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat
- Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar
- Indira Gandhi Govt. College, Tezu
- Government College, Bomdila
- Donyi Polo Govt. College, Kamki
- Rang Frah Govt. College, Changlang
- Wangcha Rajkumar Government College, Deomali
- Don Bosco College, Jully, Itanagar
- N-E Homoeopathic Med. College & Hospital, Itanagar
- Saint Claret College, Ziro
- Doying Gumin College, Pasighat
- Hills College of Teacher Education, Lekhi, Naharlagun
- Government College, Yachuli
- Saint Francis De Sales College, Aalo
- Arunachal LawAcademy, Lekhi, Naharlagun
- Arunachal Community College, Itanagar
- Government College, Seppa
- Daying Ering College of Teacher Education, Pasighat
- Mudo Tamo Memorial College, Ziro
- Siang Royal Academy, Pasighat
- TT College of B.Ed, Aalo
- Govt. College Doimukh, Doimukh
- Govt. College Daporijo, Daporijo
- Tadar Taniang Govt. College, Nyapin
- Mahabodhi Lord Buddha College, Namsai
- Denning College of Teacher Education, Tezu
- Venerable Uktara Bethany College, Manmao, Namsai
- Kasturba Gandhi Institute of Higher Education, Roing
- Govt. Women College, Lekhi, Naharlagun
- Govt. Model College, Geku
- N-E College of Nursing, Itanagar
- Donyi Polo College of Teacher Education, Itanagar
- Govt. Model College, Basar
- NIELIT, Naharlagun
- Vivekananda Kendra College of Teacher Education, Nirjuli
Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Department of Education
- Department of Physical Education
- Faculty of Languages
- Faculty of Social Science
- Department of Anthropology
- Department of Economics
- Department of History
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Social Work
- Faculty of Basic Science
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Environmental Science
- Department of Geography
- Faculty of Life Science
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Department of Mass Communications
- Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Management
Institute and Centers
- Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies
- Institute of Distance Education
- Center for Excellence in Biodiversity
- Computer & Information Center
- Centre for Women Studies
- Bio-informatics centre
- Centre for youth developmemt and leadership Studies
- Centre for Development studies
- physical education centre
Int. Scholarships
- Scholarship in Europe. Link: [1]
Students Housing
Girls Hostels
- Pare Hall of Residence
- Dibang Hall of Residence
- Kameng Hall of Residence
- Yomgo Halls of Residence
Boys Hostels
- Subansiri Halls of Residence
- Lohit Halls of Residence
- Siang Halls of Residence
- Tirap Halls of Residence
- Panyor Halls of Residence
Festivals
Arunachal Panorama- the Festival of Diversity Uni-Fest V.C Trophy Inter-college Youth Festival
References
2. https://www.rgu.ac.in/About/AdministrationDetails/5
https://www.northeasttoday.in/rajiv-gandhi-university-gets-new-vice-chancellor/
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct0718/oth051