Mewar University

Mewar University is an autonomous body promulgated by the Government of Rajasthan through Act. No. 4 of 2009, passed by Rajasthan Assembly (Govt. of Rajasthan). The University is further approved by the UGC under u/s 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956, with the right to confer degree under u/s 22(1) of the UGC Act vide letter No.F.9-15/2009 (CPP-I) dt. 30 March 2009. Mewar University is promoted by Mewar Education Society (MES). It is controlled by a Board of Management, constituted by MES.

Mewar University has the unique distinction of being the only University in the District of Chittorgarh (Rajasthan). The University is established to benefit students from the nook and corner of the India and other countries and is of specific benefit to the students of nearby districts like Bhilwara, Neemuch, Rajsamand, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Bundi, Udaipur(Rural), Kota etc., who do not have access to quality higher and technical education in the vicinity. The University fills up the void in the field of higher, technical and vocational education in the Mewar region which, in spite of being rich in terms of agriculture, industrial and business growth, has lagged behind in education as compared to the peer districts like Udaipur, Ajmer and Jaipur.

The Campus

The University campus is situated in the lap of outcrops of the scenic Aravali ranges and spread over sprawling 30 acres (120,000 m²) at Gangrar of Chittorgarh District (Rajasthan), just 12 km away from the city of Chittorgarh. The campus can be easily approached by road and railway network as it is situated on NH 79 (Delhi-Mumbai Highway) and connected with all the major cities through broad-gauge railway lines, road and airways. The nearest airport is Dabok (Udaipur), which is 100 km away from the campus.

The campus is divided into various functional zones like Academic and Administrative Block, Hostels and Residential complex for faculty and staff covering an area of more than 200,000 sq ft (19,000 m²). It has co-educational facilities with separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls. Besides academics, the well laid campus provides all facilities for cultural, recreation and sports activities.

Cultural Background

The University draws its inspiration from the soil of Mewar, which has been enriched with patriotism and self respect (Maharana Pratap), devotion (Meera Bai), loyalty and sacrifice (Panna Dhai), valour and honour (Rani Padmini), selfless contribution (Bhaama Shah) and exemplary virtues of countless sons and daughters of Mewar. Mewar’s culture, ethos, tradition and values are so ingrained in it soil that it is bestowed with the magical power to sprout uncanny talents and genius. Anyone groomed in this environment will undergo a steady transformation to blossom in life imbued with the traits of greatness. The University aims to inculcate among its students the spirit of universal brotherhood while laying utmost emphasis on respect for Indian culture and traditions.

Fests

Samartha '10 was the first tech Fest organized by the students at a University from December 13 to 18, 2010. As it was for the first time Samartha team had only 40 members (including the 4 Core Team Members) and all faculty members of University. Samartha 10 had 19 events . Events like Internet-Spy, Car-War, Variya, Best Pirates, iQuiz were most attracting events. In 2011, it had cultural along with technical events, named Xperia 2k11 from October 10 to 13, 2011. This tech-cul symposium was extended to the national level. It had 20 organizers and several coordinators/volunteers, supported by both the technical block as well as the management block of the University. Xperia 2k11 organized workshops along with events with trainers like Sunny Vaghela, Founder and CTO, Techdefence.