Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalayawas established under Jabalpur University Act on the 12th of June 1956. Since then the University has chartered an illustrious history of academic achievements and intellectual leadership. It was envisaged by the decision makers that the spread of education especially higher education would lead to deeper socio – economic development. The achievements of the University has been recognized and documented by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 2014, when it awarded a high rating of “B”. We are striving for an even better rating in next accreditation.
The University covers a vast arena of disciplines and encompasses various faculties such as Science, Arts, Social Science, Commerce, Law, Management and Education. The various departments are continuously involved in teaching and research activities that are recognized both nationally and internationally. Apart from 24 well established teaching and research departments, the University also runs several sponsored centers like Academic Staff College, Community College, Women’s Study Center, Design Innovation Center, Career Guidance Counseling Training and Placement Cell, Remedial Coaching for SC/ST/OBC, Gandhi Shodh Peeth, Guru Nanak Devji Shodh Peeth, Bharatiya Gyan Shodh Peeth, Dr. Ambedkar Studies Center, Skill Development Center, Distance Education, and host of students’ and employees’ supporting facilities. The University has been identified as the only state University in Madhya Pradesh and one of the nine Universities nationally for implementation of the prestigious NUSSD programme.
