Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga University facts for kids
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Former name
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Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University |
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Motto in English
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The duty of service is most difficult |
| Established | 27 September 2001 |
| Chancellor | Jagadguru Rambhadracharya |
| Vice-Chancellor | Shishir Kumar Pandey |
| Students | 1100 |
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Chitrakoot
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Uttar Pradesh
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India
25°11′43.99″N 80°52′21.31″E / 25.1955528°N 80.8725861°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC, AIU, NAAC |
 Location in Uttar Pradesh
Location in India
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The Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga University (JRDU) is a special university in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, India. It used to be called Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University. This university was started in 2001 by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. Its main goal was to provide education for people with disabilities.
In 2022, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya wanted the university to become a state government university. He asked the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, to make it a public university. In June 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government agreed. They passed a law called "The Uttar Pradesh Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang State University Act, 2023." This law allows 50% of the students to be people with disabilities and 50% to be other students. For a while, it was the only university in the world just for disabled people. Later, the Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University opened in Lucknow, India.
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How the University Started
On August 23, 1996, Swami Rambhadracharya opened the Tulasi School for the Blind in Chitrakoot. After that, he decided to create a university just for students with disabilities. So, on September 27, 2001, he founded the Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University. The first stone for the university was laid on April 2, 2001.
The university was officially opened by Rajnath Singh on July 26, 2011. It was first planned to be called Chitrakoot Handicapped University. But later, the name Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University was chosen. A trust called Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Viklang Shikshan Sansthan runs the university.
Becoming Official
The university officially started with a special order from the governor of Uttar Pradesh on August 7, 2001. This order was later replaced by a law passed on October 5, 2001. This law made Jagadguru Rambhadracharya the lifelong leader, or chancellor, of the university. Classes at the university began on August 23, 2001. In 2002, the university became a member of the Association of Indian Universities in New Delhi.
Support for the University
The Government of Uttar Pradesh and the University Grants Commission (UGC) helped the university get started and continue its work. The university's registrar, Avanish Chandra Mishra, said they got help from the Rehabilitation Council of India. This help was for creating courses in subjects like Information Technology, Teacher Training, Fine Art, and Music. The university is also allowed to receive money from the central government.
University Logo
The university's logo shows the four main types of disabilities. These are visual (seeing), hearing, physical (moving), and mental challenges. The logo also includes a Sanskrit saying: sevādharmaḥ paramagahanaḥ. This means "the duty of service is extremely difficult." A picture of the lifelong chancellor is also on the logo.
Joining the University
The university offers many different study programs. Students can earn bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. Only students with one of the four types of disabilities can join. These are visual, hearing, mobility, and mental disabilities. This is based on India's Disability Act of 1995. Most students come from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Some also come from other states like Assam, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand.
Help with Jobs
JRDU has a special center to help students choose the right courses. This center also helps students find jobs after they finish their studies. It also offers short training programs to help young people get ready for work.
Learning from Home
For students who find it hard to travel, the university offers online learning programs. These programs are recognized by the Distance Education Council in New Delhi. Just like the regular programs, these online courses are only for people with disabilities.
| Name of courses | How long they take |
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| B.C.A. | 3 years |
| M.C.A. | 2 years |
| B.B.A. | 3 years |
| M.B.A. | 3 years |
| B.A. | 3 years |
| M.A. | 2 years |
| P.G.D.C.A. | 1 year |
| D.C.A. | 1 year |
| P.G.D.B.M. | 1 year |
Making Education Easy to Reach
JRDU was built to make higher education easier for people with disabilities. The campus and classrooms are designed to be friendly for disabled students. The cost of studying there is also affordable. All students must take classes in basic Sanskrit and computer skills.
For students who cannot see, courses are available in Braille. The university also has dorms that meet the special needs of students with visual and hearing impairments. Dorms are available at the university and at Tulsi Peeth. Tulsi Peeth is a religious and social service place started by Rambhadracharya.
All parts of the university, like classrooms, dorms, and labs, are easy to use for people with disabilities. There is also an International Ramcharitmanas Research Center at the university.
What You Can Study
The university offers many different degrees. You can get bachelor's and master's degrees in subjects like Sanskrit, Hindi, English, and Sociology. Other subjects include Music, Drawing & Painting, History, Culture & Archaeology.
Other courses include:
- MSW (Master of Social Work)
- B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music)
- BFA (Bachelor in Fine Art)
- B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education)
- M.Ed. Special (Master of Education for special needs)
- M.Ed. (Master of Education) for Hearing Impairment & Visual Impairment
- BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application)
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- PGDIT (Post-graduate Diploma in Information Technology)
- DIT (Diploma in Information Technology)
- Diploma in Photography & Video Shooting
- Diploma in Handmade Paper
- Law (a five-year course)
- BPO (Bachelor in Prosthetics & Orthotics) - both a shorter course and a five-year course
- B.A. courses in psychology
Famous Graduates
- Kuldeep Joshi
