ARKA JAIN University (AJU) is one of the leading state private universities in Eastern India and the first state private university in the Kolhan region, comprising of the districts – East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, and Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand. It is the first NAAC ‘A’ Grade accredited state private university in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal in its first accreditation cycle, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and quality education.
Established in 2017 under The ARKA JAIN University Act by the Government of Jharkhand, the University is recognized by UGC and approved by statutory bodies such as AICTE, BCI, PCI, INC, JNRC (for relevant programmes), along with other applicable regulatory authorities.
The University has a 15+ year legacy in higher education, with its roots tracing back to JAIN College, which has been delivering quality higher education since 2011. Today, ARKA JAIN University offers a wide range of Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral and Postdoctoral programmes across diverse disciplines.
AJU is a part of the prestigious JAIN Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, and is mentored by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, a NAAC A++ accredited institution and a NIRF Top-100 Higher Educational Institution. The University is ISO 21001:2018 (EOMS) Certified and member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
The University has been ranked among the leading private universities in the country by reputed national ranking agencies, reflecting its continuous pursuit of academic quality, industry relevance, research, innovation, and student success. In the latest THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2026 – India’s Best Universities, AJU has been ranked 38th among private & deemed multi-disciplinary universities in India
State-of-the-art infrastructure, industry-integrated curriculum, strong corporate partnerships, and an impressive placement ecosystem distinguish the University. To date, AJU has facilitated 3,800+ placements, partnered with 780+ recruiters, and offers students opportunities with leading national and multinational organizations.
A vibrant campus life further enriches the student experience through more than 60 student committees, cells, councils, societies, units, chapters, and branches, along with 35+ student clubs that promote leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, sports, culture, research, and community engagement. Initiatives led by NCC, NSS, Rotaract, IEEE, CSI, Toastmasters International, Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors, Google Developer Groups (GDG), and several other professional and technical bodies provide students with holistic development opportunities.
The University’s outcome-based and research-oriented teaching-learning ecosystem equips students with the knowledge, skills, values, and practical exposure required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global environment. Industry interaction, internships, live projects, innovation, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning remain integral to the academic journey at AJU.
At ARKA JAIN University, we firmly believe: “You’re One of a Kind, So Are We!”