Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University Ajmer, established on August 1, 1987, is a renowned affiliating university in the state of Rajasthan, India. It was formed after the bifurcation of the University of Rajasthan, with the aim of becoming a university for colleges. In addition to its affiliating role, the university was also tasked with supporting teaching and research in its affiliated colleges.
To meet the requirements of the University Grants Commission (UGC), teaching departments were established on the campus in March 1990. The introduction of teaching programs commenced during the academic session of 1991-92, offering non-conventional and professional postgraduate courses. Subsequently, in the year 2000, the university began offering conventional postgraduate programs on its campus, specializing in fields that were not available in the colleges of Ajmer.
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University Ajmer is named after the renowned philosopher Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati. The university boasts 24 teaching departments, covering a wide range of subjects such as history, political science and public administration, economics, botany, zoology, pure and applied chemistry, environmental studies, remote sensing and geoInformatics, foods and nutrition, microbiology, computer applications, population studies, commerce and management studies, law, education, physical education, yoga, and human consciousness, and entrepreneurship.
With its diverse range of academic offerings and commitment to excellence in teaching and research, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University Ajmer continues to play a significant role in the educational landscape of Rajasthan.
