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			{{Short description\|State University in Madhya Pradesh}}
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	{{Infobox university		{{Infobox university
	\| name = Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya		\| name = Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
	\| image_name = Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya logo.png		\| image_name = Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya logo.png
	\| image_size =		\| image_size =
	\| former_name = ~~RDVV~~		\| former_name = University of Jabalpur
	\| motto =		\| motto =
	\| established = 1956		\| established = {{start date and age\|1956}}
	\| chancellor = [[Governor of Madhya Pradesh]]		\| chancellor = [[Governor of Madhya Pradesh]]
	\| vice_chancellor = ~~Kapil Dev Mishra~~<ref>{{cite web\|title=Officers and Heads of Department-Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur M.P.\|url=http://www.rdunijbpin.org/1315/Officers-and-Heads-of-Department\|website=www.rdunijbpin.org\|access-date=26 November 2017\|language=en-IN}}</ref>		\| vice_chancellor = Rajesh Kumar Verma<ref>{{cite web\|title=Officers and Heads of Department-Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur M.P.\|url=http://www.rdunijbpin.org/1315/Officers-and-Heads-of-Department\|website=www.rdunijbpin.org\|access-date=26 November 2017\|language=en-IN}}</ref>
	\| city = [[Jabalpur]]		\| city = [[Jabalpur]]
	\| state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]		\| state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
	\| country = [[India]]		\| country = [[India]]
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|23.161\|79.979\|display=title,inline}}		\| coordinates = {{coord\|23.161\|79.979\|display=title,inline}}
	\| type = [[Public university\|Public]]		\| type = [[Public university\|Public]]
	\| campus = [[Urban areas\|Urban]]		\| campus = [[Urban areas\|Urban]]
	\| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)\|UGC]]		\| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)\|UGC]]
	\| other_names = ~~University of Jabalpur~~		\| other_names =
	\| website = {{URL\|http://www.rdunijbpin.org/}}		\| website = {{URL\|http://www.rdunijbpin.org/}}
	}}		}}

	'''Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya''' ('''Rani Durgavati University'''), also known as '''University of Jabalpur''', is a [[government university]] in [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It was named after the queen [[Rani Durgavati]].		'''Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya''' ('''Rani Durgavati University'''), also known as '''University of Jabalpur''', is a [[government university]] in [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It was named after the queen [[Rani Durgavati]].

	==History==		==History==
	The university was constituted and established on 12 June 1956 under the Jabalpur University Act, 1956 (Act No. 22 of 1956) with territorial jurisdiction over the Jabalpur revenue district. It shifted to its present location at Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur in 1961.		The university was constituted and established on 12 June 1956 under the Jabalpur University Act, 1956 (Act No. 22 of 1956) with territorial jurisdiction over the Jabalpur revenue district. It shifted to its present location at Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur in 1961.

	The university was renamed [[Rani Durgavati]] Vishwavidyalaya on 7 June 1983 by Act No. 23 of 1983 to honour the well-known valorous Gond Queen of [[Garha Kingdom\|Garha Mandla]]. It was reconstituted under M.P. Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973 and given jurisdiction over Jabalpur, Mandla, ~~Seoni, Balaghat and~~ Narsinghpur, Katni, Dindori~~, Chindwara~~.		The university was renamed [[Rani Durgavati]] Vishwavidyalaya on 7 June 1983 by Act No. 23 of 1983 to honour the well-known valorous Gond Queen of [[Garha Kingdom\|Garha Mandla]]. It was reconstituted under M. P. Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973 and given jurisdiction over Jabalpur, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Katni, and Dindori.

	==Campus==		==Campus==
	The university campus is spread over {{convert\|99.63\|~~acre~~\|m2}} ~~of scenic beauty and environment-friendly surroundings~~. It accommodates an Administrative Block, Art Faculty building, Teaching and Research buildings of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Bio-Science, System Science and Physical education departments. It has a Central Library, Computer Center, USIC, University Institute of Management, University Law Department and other facilities like one boys' and one girls' hostels, University Health Center, University Guest House, Canteen and residential quarters. Other facilities like post office, bank and printing press are on the campus. ~~It is, therefore, possible to say that the university campus is a city within the city of Jabalpur.~~		The university campus is spread over {{convert\|99.63\|acres\|m2}}. It accommodates an Administrative Block, Art Faculty building, Teaching and Research buildings of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Bio-Science, System Science and Physical education departments. It has a Central Library, Computer Center, USIC, University Institute of Management, University Law Department and other facilities like one boys' and one girls' hostels, University Health Center, University Guest House, Canteen and residential quarters. Other facilities like post office, bank and printing press are on the campus.{{fact\|date=December 2024}}

	The ~~UGC-Academic Staff College (Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Bhawan) is one of the best in the country. It~~ has so far conducted 73 orientation programmes and 195 refresher courses. Over 7600 teachers have been benefited by these courses.		The university has, so far,{{when?\|date=December 2024}} conducted 73 orientation programmes and 195 refresher courses. Over 7600 teachers have been benefited by these courses.{{fact\|date=December 2024}}

	==Notable faculty and academics==		==Notable faculty and academics==
	* [[Kunji Lal Dubey]], who subsequently became the speaker, Vidhan Sabha of M.P., was the first vice-chancellor of the university.{{citation needed\|date=January 2018}}
	* [[Rahas Bihari Dwivedi]], former head of department of Sanskrit, was awarded with the President's Certificate of Honour in Sanskrit in the year 2012.<ref>{{cite news \| title=President Patil gives away awards to Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Pali Prakrit scholars \| url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120620/2007797.html \| work=WebIndia123 \| date=20 June 2012 \| access-date=18 October 2012}}</ref>
	* [[Rajneesh]], also known as Osho, was a professor of philosophy at the university.<ref>{{Citation		* [[Rajneesh]], also known as Osho, was a professor of philosophy at the university.<ref>{{Citation
	\| last =Carter		\| last =Carter
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	\| isbn =0-521-38554-7		\| isbn =0-521-38554-7
	\| year =1990		\| year =1990
	}}, page 44.</ref>		}}, page 44.</ref> Osho taught at Government Mahakoshal College (of this university). In his honor, as of March 12, 2024 this College has been renamed to Osho Mahakaushal College. <ref>{{cite news \| title=Osho Mahakaushal College \| url=https://www.sannyas.wiki//index.php?title=Osho_Mahakaushal_College \| work=sannyas.wiki \| date=4 May 2024 \| access-date=4 May 2024}}</ref>

			* [[Kunji Lal Dubey]], who subsequently became the speaker, Vidhan Sabha of M.P., was the first vice-chancellor of the university.{{citation needed\|date=January 2018}}
			* [[Rahas Bihari Dwivedi]], former head of department of Sanskrit, was awarded with the President's Certificate of Honour in Sanskrit in the year 2012.<ref>{{cite news \| title=President Patil gives away awards to Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Pali Prakrit scholars \| url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120620/2007797.html \| work=WebIndia123 \| date=20 June 2012 \| access-date=18 October 2012 \| archive-date=15 July 2014 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715000136/http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120620/2007797.html \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

	== Affiliated institutes ==		== Affiliated institutes ==
	[[File:Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur (LNCT Jabalpur)'s Main Building.jpg\|thumb\|[[:Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur\|LNCT Jabalpur]]]]		[[File:Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur (LNCT Jabalpur)'s Main Building.jpg\|thumb\|[[:Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur\|LNCT Jabalpur]]]]
	Notable institutes ~~are~~ affiliated with the university include:		Its jurisdiction extends over 5 districts - Dindori,Jabalpur,Katni,Mandla,Narasinghpur .

			Notable institutes affiliated with the university include:
	* [[Government Science College, Jabalpur]]		* [[Government Science College, Jabalpur]]
	* [[Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Sciences, Jabalpur]]
	* [[Gyan Ganga College of Technology, Jabalpur]]
	* [[Gyan Ganga College of Excellence, Jabalpur]]
	* [[Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur]]		* [[Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur]]
	* [[Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya]]		* [[Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya]]

			Colleges offering professional degrees such as the [[Jabalpur Engineering College]] and the [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College]], which were once affiliated to RDVV, have now become autonomous or affiliated to specialised universities.

	==References==		==References==
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	~~[[Category:Universities in Madhya Pradesh]]~~
	[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1956]]		[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1956]]
	[[Category:Education in Jabalpur]]		[[Category:Education in Jabalpur]]
	[[Category:Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur]]		[[Category:Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur]]
	[[Category:1956 establishments in Madhya Pradesh]]		[[Category:1956 establishments in Madhya Pradesh]]

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	The university was constituted and established on 12 June 1956 under the Jabalpur University Act, 1956 (Act No. 22 of 1956) with territorial jurisdiction over the Jabalpur revenue district. It shifted to its present location at Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur in 1961.		The university was constituted and established on 12 June 1956 under the Jabalpur University Act, 1956 (Act No. 22 of 1956) with territorial jurisdiction over the Jabalpur revenue district. It shifted to its present location at Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur in 1961.

	The university was renamed Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya on 7 June 1983 by Act No. 23 of 1983 to honour the well-known valorous Gond Queen of Garha Mandla. It was reconstituted under M.P. Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973 and given jurisdiction over Jabalpur, Mandla, Seoni, Balaghat and Narsinghpur, Katni, Dindori, Chindwara.		The university was renamed [[Rani Durgavati]] Vishwavidyalaya on 7 June 1983 by Act No. 23 of 1983 to honour the well-known valorous Gond Queen of [[Garha Kingdom\|Garha Mandla]]. It was reconstituted under M.P. Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973 and given jurisdiction over Jabalpur, Mandla, Seoni, Balaghat and Narsinghpur, Katni, Dindori, Chindwara.

	==Campus==		==Campus==

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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{more citations needed|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
| image_name = Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya logo.png
| image_size =
| former_name = RDVV
| motto =
| established = 1956
| chancellor = [[Governor of Madhya Pradesh]]
| vice_chancellor = Kapil Dev Mishra<ref>{{cite web|title=Officers and Heads of Department-Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur M.P.|url=http://www.rdunijbpin.org/1315/Officers-and-Heads-of-Department|website=www.rdunijbpin.org|access-date=26 November 2017|language=en-IN}}</ref>
| city = [[Jabalpur]]
| state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|23.161|79.979|display=title,inline}}
| type = [[Public university|Public]]
| campus = [[Urban areas|Urban]]
| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]
| other_names = University of Jabalpur
| website = {{URL|http://www.rdunijbpin.org/}}
}}

'''Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya''' ('''Rani Durgavati University'''), also known as '''University of Jabalpur''', is a [[government university]] in [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It was named after the queen [[Rani Durgavati]].
==History==
The university was constituted and established on 12 June 1956 under the Jabalpur University Act, 1956 (Act No. 22 of 1956) with territorial jurisdiction over the Jabalpur revenue district. It shifted to its present location at Saraswati Vihar, Pachpedi, Jabalpur in 1961.

The university was renamed Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya on 7 June 1983 by Act No. 23 of 1983 to honour the well-known valorous Gond Queen of Garha Mandla. It was reconstituted under M.P. Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973 and given jurisdiction over Jabalpur, Mandla, Seoni, Balaghat and Narsinghpur, Katni, Dindori, Chindwara.

==Campus==
The university campus is spread over {{convert|99.63|acre|m2}} of scenic beauty and environment-friendly surroundings. It accommodates an Administrative Block, Art Faculty building, Teaching and Research buildings of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Bio-Science, System Science and Physical education departments. It has a Central Library, Computer Center, USIC, University Institute of Management, University Law Department and other facilities like one boys' and one girls' hostels, University Health Center, University Guest House, Canteen and residential quarters. Other facilities like post office, bank and printing press are on the campus. It is, therefore, possible to say that the university campus is a city within the city of Jabalpur.

The UGC-Academic Staff College (Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Bhawan) is one of the best in the country. It has so far conducted 73 orientation programmes and 195 refresher courses. Over 7600 teachers have been benefited by these courses.

==Notable faculty and academics==
* [[Kunji Lal Dubey]], who subsequently became the speaker, Vidhan Sabha of M.P., was the first vice-chancellor of the university.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}
* [[Rahas Bihari Dwivedi]], former head of department of Sanskrit, was awarded with the President's Certificate of Honour in Sanskrit in the year 2012.<ref>{{cite news | title=President Patil gives away awards to Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Pali Prakrit scholars | url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120620/2007797.html | work=WebIndia123 | date=20 June 2012 | access-date=18 October 2012}}</ref>
* [[Rajneesh]], also known as Osho, was a professor of philosophy at the university.<ref>{{Citation
| last =Carter
| first =Lewis F.
| title =Charisma and Control in Rajneeshpuram: A Community without Shared Values
| publisher =[[Cambridge University Press]]
| location =Cambridge
| isbn =0-521-38554-7
| year =1990
}}, page 44.</ref>

== Affiliated institutes ==
[[File:Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur (LNCT Jabalpur)'s Main Building.jpg|thumb|[[:Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur|LNCT Jabalpur]]]]
Notable institutes are affiliated with the university include:
* [[Government Science College, Jabalpur]]
* [[Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Sciences, Jabalpur]]
* [[Gyan Ganga College of Technology, Jabalpur]]
* [[Gyan Ganga College of Excellence, Jabalpur]]
* [[Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Jabalpur]]
* [[Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.rdunijbpin.org/}}

{{Universities in Madhya Pradesh}}
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[[Category:Universities in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1956]]
[[Category:Education in Jabalpur]]
[[Category:Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur]]
[[Category:1956 establishments in Madhya Pradesh]]