Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU)

Well-proud of enticing and enrolling, in the Art and Science of the Knowledge, more than half-a-million young-brains, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) is one of the major provincial-universities enjoying the dual character of affiliating and campus jurisdictions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a vibrantly experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic quadragenarian sanctuary of higher education under the legislative control of the state government and deriving, as well, its jurisdictional and academic autonomy from the UP Universities Act, 1973. Viewed in terms of the historical development of universities in pre and post-colonial India it is a generation three university, the universities of the second half of the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century (i.e. those established in between 1857 and 1947) being, to say, the generation first and second in that order.

With a territorial jurisdiction over nine districts of Western Uttar Pradesh stretching to 31,287 square kilometres and sheltering more than thirty million population – (2,74,35,583 as per census, 2011) – MJPRU is country size educational institution both area and population wise. Geographically, being bigger than, for instance, Belgium, Lesotho, Armenia, Albania, Israel, Fiji, Kuwait etc. etc., it could boast of possessing a (hypothetical country area) rank of 140 leaving behind 95 out of 234 countries of the world. Also, demographically, MJPRU territory populates a numerical size, leaving behind about a hundred other nations, metaphorically, equating Mozambique, Yemen, Cameroon etc. and well surpassing the likes of North Korea, Australia, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka etc. In terms of domestic statistics, MJPRU territorial jurisdiction makes a pie of almost one per cent of the country-area and more than two per cent of India’s population; the figures becoming a wholesome thirteen per cent of the area as well as of the population of Uttar Pradesh

About the University:

• Established: 1975
• Location: Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
• Named After: Jyotiba Phule, educationist, and thinker.
• Affiliations: University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of Uttar Pradesh
• Academic Focus: Multi-disciplinary education covering arts, science, commerce, and professional studies.

Vision and Mission:

• Vision: To nurture students into global citizens equipped with knowledge, ethics, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
• Mission: To enhance learning opportunities, encourage innovation, and promote cultural and academic excellence in the region.

Academic Structure:

The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. It has various affiliated colleges, including MAHAVIDYALAYA,BHAINSORA,NAGALIYA,YUSUFPUR,SAMBHAL,(U.P.), which provide specialized education in Arts and Sciences. The academic curriculum is aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP) to prepare students for future challenges.

Facilities:

• State-of-the-art laboratories and libraries
• Research and innovation hubs
• Digital learning platforms and resources
• Sports and extracurricular facilities
• Scholarships for meritorious and underprivileged students

Key Achievements:

• Ranked among the top emerging universities in Uttar Pradesh.
• Introduced innovative research programs in Science and Humanities.
• Consistent growth in student enrollment and academic excellence.

Contact Information:

Address: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU)
Website: www.mjpru.ac.in
Email: vcoffice@mjpru.ac.in
Phone: 0581-2527282 (O), 0581-2523378 (R)