Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, established in 2012, is a State Public University located in Sikar, Rajasthan. The university was established through the bifurcation of the erstwhile University of Rajasthan to cater to the educational needs of the Shekhawati region, comprising Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu districts. Named after the eminent philosopher and social thinker Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with a B+ grade. The university offers a comprehensive range of programmes across multiple disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, Management, Computer Applications, and Social Sciences. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University provides Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes through its constituent colleges and affiliated institutions spread across the Shekhawati region. The university follows a semester system and conducts entrance examinations for various programmes while also accepting national-level entrance test scores for admissions. With a focus on holistic education, research, and community engagement, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University has emerged as a significant higher education institution in Rajasthan, serving thousands of students through its affiliated colleges and constituent campuses.