The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) is a central intensive research university located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. It was established in 2009 as per the Parliament of India and is recognized as a University of national importance by the University Grants Commission.

History

CUJ was established in 2009 under the first schedule of the Central Universities Act, 2009. The first and founding Vice Chancellor (VC), Darlando Khathing, was appointed 1 March 2009. Consequent upon culmination of his tenure in March 2014, he was replaced by acting vice chancellor A.N. Misra. Prof. Misra served as acting VC until the appointment of Nand Kumar Yadav Indu as permanent VC in August 2015. On completion of his term, Prof. Ratan Kumar Dey served as the acting VC for almost a year. Currently, Prof. Kshiti Bhusan Das is heading the university.

Campuses

The University has two operational campuses (temporary campus and permanent campus).

Academics in CUJ

Schools and Departments

School of Humanities and Social Sciences ** School of Mass Communication and Media Technologies** School of Natural Sciences School of Languages School of Engineering and Technology School for the Study of Culture School of Natural Resource Management School of Management Sciences School of Education

Admission and Classes

Except a few departments, undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs are offered by almost all academic units of the University. Admission to undergraduate and post-graduate programmes is done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), whereas for doctoral degree, it is based either on UGC/CSIR NET examination or test conducted by University, after which a mandatory interview in convened. The University also offers part-time Ph.D. programme. The classes are operational at both the campuses as per location of the academic department.