Overview
Jaipur National University (JNU) is a private university located in Jagatpura, Jaipur, the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The university is one of several higher education institutions in the Jaipur region, which serves as a major educational hub in northern India.
As a private university, JNU operates within the regulatory framework applicable to such institutions in India. It is situated in Jagatpura, a locality on the outskirts of Jaipur, an area that has seen the growth of various educational and residential developments.
Jaipur, where the university is based, is the largest city in Rajasthan and a centre for trade, tourism and education in the region. The presence of universities such as JNU contributes to the city's profile as a destination for students from across the state and beyond.