Jharkhand Rai University - JRU

About Jharkhand Rai University - JRU

Jharkhand Rai University (JRU) is a Private University established by Jharkhand State Legislature under “Jharkhand Rai University Act, 2011”. However, physically it came into existence in 2012. Jharkhand Rai University is sponsored by Rai Business School which is a reputed institute in management education since 2002. Jharkhand Rai University is also supported by Rai Foundation and its international governing board. The University has a well designed infrastructure that facilitates numerous services for both the students and the staff members. JRU campus is spread across 7 acres of land in Kamre, Ratu Road, Ranchi which includes 1 Lakh sq. feet of Academic Block, a separate building for boys and girls hostel spread across 30,000 sq feet area and 22,000 sq feet area for staff quarter building that comprises of 16, 2BHK flats. JRU has its own Research Centre of Excellence (RCE) that fosters research and innovation. It also facilitates programmes like student exchange and entrepreneurial internships to students. Evaluation at JRU is based on choice based credit system, continuous evaluation system and the grading system. Choice Based Credit System designed as per UGC guidelines, is a flexible system that permits students to earn the requisite credits and choose subjects from a wide range of courses offered by the University departments. In this type of system, the students can acquire more than the required credits, and can even adopt an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Continuous Evaluation System is meant to evaluate all the aspects of a student’s development and includes Assignments, Mid-term, Class participation/ Teacher Assessment and End Semester Examination. Internal Assessment carries 30% weightage whereas the End Semester Examination carries 70% weightage.

Jharkhand Rai University Logo consists of:

a) Pen - The mightiest weapon of the globalized world, education represented by the pen.

b) Three Pillars - Supported by the three pillars of dedication, determination and discipline.

c) Flames - Ignite in each one of us the flames of creativity, wisdom & character

Facilities at Jharkhand Rai University

Hostel Facilities – The University offers separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The boy’s hostel can accommodate about 3000 boys and the girl’s hostel can accommodate 1250 girls. Students can avail facilities both in the form of dormitories and separate rooms. A separate study area spread across 4000 sq.ft. in the campus is specifically designed for hostel inmates for their studying purposes. All hostel inmates have access to it during morning hours and evening time. The Hostel Rooms and Dormitories are equipped with 24-Hours Power Back up and Security. There is also a Tuck shop in the hostel premises which provides day-to-day articles to the students.

Library - Jharkhand Rai University library is spread across 8000 sq. ft. of area. It houses more than 25,000 textbooks and a good number of reference materials, journals, magazines, periodicals and audio-videos. It is also equipped with internet browsing facilities and a reading room.

CLASS - Centre for Continuous Learning and Special Skills (CLASS) students is a distance education facility. It uses new communication technologies such as satellite, CD‐ROMs and computers. CLASS facilitates continuous Learning and provides special skills. These distance learning programmes are best suited for those who have high aspirations but hardly any time to join a regular classroom.

Scholarships - The University provides various scholarships like - Aarohan and Dreamz. The university provides scholarships to underprivileged ones and those who are not able to complete their studies especially SC, ST, OBC and other underprivileged students.

Cafeteria - The Cafeteria is spread across 2000 sq. feet area in the ground floor of Academic block for catering to students and the staff members. It is a hang out zone for the students where they chill out and enjoy delicious meals. The cafeteria is operational from 8 AM in the morning till 8 PM in the evening.

Computing and Internet Facilities - The Computer Laboratory at Jharkhand Rai University is spread across 3000 sq. ft. of area and is equipped with Internet access. It has a host of printers, scanners, modems and other peripheral devices. Students using laptops and smart phones also benefit from WiFi facility available in the campus.

Laboratories – There are various laboratories in the university catering to individual departments. Some of these are Engineering Mechanics Laboratory, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Fluid machinery Lab, Sheet Metal Shop, Carpentry Shop, Fitting Shop, Welding shop etc.

Mess - The Mess Kitchen has a capacity to serve more than 4000 students for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The dining space has a sitting capacity for more than 800 students at a time. All the students especially the underprivileged ones can enjoy the mess facilities at highly subsidized rates.

Cafeteria - The Cafeteria is spread across 2000 sq. feet area in the ground floor of Academic block. It is a hang out zone for the students where they also enjoy meals. The cafeteria is operational from 8 AM in the morning till 8 PM in the evening.

Life Skills Training - Jharkhand Rai University has incorporated Life Skills development program as an integral part of its regular courses. It is compulsory for all the students and carries at least 5% weightage across all the courses. The curriculum is especially designed to enable a student’s overall personality development. The training includes modules on spoken English, body language, interview skills, public speaking, etiquettes and communication skills. The aim is to groom the students and enhance their abilities so that they can survive in the competitive world. These days organizations give priority to those professionals who are not only proficient in their fields but are also adept in soft skills especially Communication and Interpersonal skills.

Industry Tours – To make students become industry-ready professionals the university organizes regular industry tours and visits. These tours give the students a practical insight into the functionality of an organization. These also expose the students to the real world and enrich their knowledge and experience to a great extent.

Guest Lectures and Seminars – JRU organizes guest lectures and seminars for students on a regular basis. Industry veterans and reputed academicians are invited to deliver lectures on various topics. They interact and share their insights and experiences with the students. Through these lectures and interfaces students get a chance to learn innovative methods and approaches for overcoming professional problems and challenges.

Cultural Activities - Cultural events play a very important role in shaping the personalities of young students. They add zest, zeal and energy to a student’s life. Jharkhand Rai University, organize various events and activities that help our students to broaden their view and also improve upon their talent. Some of these events are Raga (A Musical Journey), Abhivadan, A New Beginning (The Freshers Party) and JRU UTSAV (The Annual Cultural Fest) etc.

CMC - Career Management Cell (CMC) is proactive training cell of Jharkhand Rai University. It works in support of students giving them direction and resources to acquire the necessary skills to make them employable ready. It organises various activities like summer internships, mentoring programs and on job trainings, research projects personality development, career counselling, mock interviews, seminars etc. to bridge the gap between the budding professionals and their prospective employers.

Achievements

• In the year 2013, the University was conferred with the prestigious ASSOCHAM National Education Excellence Award 2013 for Best Private University for Women Empowerment

• In year 2014, Jharkhand Rai University received the “Best Private University” award for its outstanding contribution in the field of education by ASSOCHAM