Jai Narain Vyas University Faculty Details 2026-27

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

College Type
State University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
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Jai Narain Vyas University

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Jai Narain Vyas University Faculty Details

Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU) in Jodhpur employs over 500 faculty members across its eight faculties, including Engineering, Commerce, Science, Law, and Arts, with a strong emphasis on PhD-qualified educators to support its 40,000+ student body. Many hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, including IITs, and possess NET qualifications, blending academic rigor with practical insights, though student reviews note variability in engagement levels.

Faculty Qualifications

Most senior faculty are PhDs (over 70% in core departments), with professors and associate professors often having 15-25 years of teaching experience and publications in UGC-listed journals.
Junior staff, including assistants, typically hold master's degrees with NET/SET clearance, pursuing PhDs under university schemes.
Engineering faculty frequently have MTech from NITs/IITs.
Industry exposure is notable in management and engineering (e.g., prior roles at L&T, TCS), but less common in arts/science, where focus remains research-oriented.

Student-Faculty Ratio

Jai Narain Vyas University maintains a ratio of 1:30 to 1:60 across departments, with Engineering and Law closer to 1:30 for personalized mentoring, while larger Arts/Commerce classes hit 1:60 due to high enrollment.
This aligns with UGC norms, enabling small-group tutorials, though first-year classes often rely on adjuncts pursuing higher degrees, improving to dedicated professors by later years.

Teaching Methods

Faculty use blackboard-led lectures supplemented by PPTs, ICT tools in smart classrooms, and practical labs for Science/Engineering courses.
Methods include flipped classrooms, group projects, seminars, and industry guest lectures, with NEP 2020 integration via multidisciplinary electives and skill-based modules.
Student feedback praises simple explanations and doubt-clearing sessions but critiques limited interaction in large cohorts and occasional disinterest in government-affiliated setup.

Faculty Profiles

Detailed lists are based on departments at Jai Narain Vyas University and the table below shows prominent members from Commerce/Management, Engineering, and others, drawn from official directories.

Faculty of Commerce & Management

Name	Designation	Department
Dr. P.K. Bhandari	HOD/Professor	Accounting
Dr. Virendra Tater	Assistant Professor	Accounting
Dr. Jas Raj Bohra	Professor	Accounting
Dr. V.K. Sharma	Professor	Accounting
Dr. S.B. Singh	Professor	Accounting
Dr. P.C. Daga	Professor	Accounting
Dr. M.C. Tater	Professor	Accounting
Dr. Rajan Handa	Professor	Business Administration
Dr. R.C.S. Rajpurohit	Professor	Business Administration
Dr. M.L. Vasita	Assistant Professor	Business Administration

Faculty of Engineering & Architecture

Name	Designation	Department
Dr. S.K. Ojha	Professor & HOD	Civil Engineering
Dr. Rajesh Purohit	Professor	Computer Science & Engineering
Dr. S.S. Mehta	Professor	Electrical Engineering
Sh. S.S. Gehlot	Professor	Structural Engineering
Dr. Kamlesh Purohit	Dean	Engineering & Architecture

Other Faculties (Science, Law, Arts)

Name	Designation	Department
Dr. S. Sundaramoorthy	Professor	Botany
Dr. Kalpana Purohit	Professor	English
Dr. Poonam Bawa	Professor	Political Science
Prof. S.P. Gupta	Professor	Sociology
Dr. Chandan Bala	Professor	Law
Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Mathur	Dean	Law
Dr. Narendra Mishra	Professor	Hindi
Dr. K.L. Raigar	Professor	Hindi

Industry Experience and Support

About 20-30% of faculty in professional streams (MBA, BTech) bring 5-15 years of industry stints from firms like Bosch, Adani, and banks, facilitating real-world case studies and placements.
The university supports via FDP workshops, research grants, and MoUs for collaborative projects.
Deans like Prof. Lalit Gupta (Commerce) oversee interdisciplinary initiatives.

Student Perspectives

Reviews commend approachable PhD holders for conceptual clarity (e.g., IIT alumni in engineering) but urge more hands-on tech integration and research mentoring.
Overall, Jai Narain Vyas University's faculty strength lies in experienced leadership across 400+ members, fostering a balanced academic environment despite scale challenges.

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