Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

What Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University does

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) is a public state university established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 1975 and headquartered in Bareilly, India. It is one of the largest higher education institutions in Uttar Pradesh by student reach, serving 556,543 students across 8 faculties (Engineering & Technology, Agriculture Science & Technology, Humanities & Advanced Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Management, Education & Allied Sciences, Legal Studies, and Linguistics). The majority of students (551,032) study via a network of 587 affiliated colleges (65 Government/Aided/Constituent plus 522 Self-Finance), while 5,511 are enrolled on its main campus. The university grants undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and vocational degrees, including through a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) and Apprentice Embedded Degree Programs (AEDP).

MJPRU's underlying technology stack consists of administrative digital infrastructure rather than core product technology. This includes the Samarth Online Admission Portal, Samarth Online Examination Portal, a separate practical upload portal, a Research Management System (RMS), and a digital library integrated with the National Digital Library at IIT Kharagpur. Specialized centres include the Atal Centre for Artificial Intelligence, the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research & Study Center, IPR Cell, Incubation Centre, and the Rohilkhand Incubation Foundation. The university is NAAC accredited (announced June 27, 2023) and participates in NIRF rankings across Overall, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Management, Innovation, and SDG categories (2023-2026).

The university's revenue mechanics are characteristic of an Indian state university: tuition and academic fees from campus programs (e.g., Rs 7,500/year for M.A. Philosophy, Rs 16,000/year for M.A. Psychology and M.S.W., Rs 18,000 for P.G. Diploma in Yoga Education), transaction-based examination fees across campus and affiliated colleges, hostel and accommodation fees, and recurring revenue from the Centre for Distance and Online Education. Affiliation and oversight fees from 587 affiliated colleges act as a recurring professional-services revenue stream. A no-refund policy on admission fees and a fixed annual billing cadence across programs create a high-visibility revenue base. Government grants and development funding (TEQIP-III, RUSA) supplement fee income. International student recruitment is run through the Study in India program, and the university is UGC-12B recognized and AICTE-approved for technical programs.

Name

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Legal name

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Website

https://mjpru.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University is a public state university in Bareilly, India, serving 556,543 students across 587 affiliated colleges and its main campus through 8 faculties spanning engineering, agriculture, humanities, management, law, and life sciences.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

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LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Distance education
• Affiliated colleges

Headquarters

HQ city

Bareilly

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates primary revenue through tuition fees from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Fee structure varies by program - M.A. Philosophy tuition is Rs 7500/year with Rs 800 caution money; M.S.W. tuition is Rs 16000/year; M.A. Psychology tuition is Rs 16000/year; P.G. Diploma in Yoga Education tuition is Rs 18000/year with Rs 2000 caution money. Additional fees include Student Union Fee of Rs 50.
2. Affiliation and Affiliated College Oversight: The university oversees 587 affiliated colleges including 65 Government/Aided/Constituent Colleges and 522 Self Finance Colleges, generating revenue through affiliation fees and regulatory oversight.
3. Examination Fees: Revenue generated from online examination forms and examination administration across campus and affiliated colleges.
4. Hostel and Accommodation Fees: The university charges hostel fees - M.S.W. hostel fee is Rs 12550/year. Separate hostel facilities exist for boys and girls on campus.
5. Distance and Online Education (CDOE): Centre for Distance and Online Education offers programs with separate admission processes and fee structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University delivers higher education through undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs across 8 faculties (Engineering & Technology, Agriculture Science & Technology, Humanities & Advanced Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Management, Education & Allied Sciences, Legal Studies, Linguistics). Programs are delivered on-campus at Bareilly, through 587 affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh, and via Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), serving 556,543 students with affiliated-college oversight, examination administration, and degree-granting authority.

Product overview

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University offers a comprehensive educational portfolio across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate levels. The university operates specialized centers including the Atal Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Center for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Rohilkhand Incubation Foundation, and a Training & Placement Cell. Supporting infrastructure includes a Research Management System for scholarly activities, the National Digital Library for academic resources, and Samarth-based admission and examination portals. Programs span diverse disciplines including Engineering, Agriculture, Management, Law, Pharmacy, Humanities, and Social Sciences through 587 affiliated colleges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programmes
• Postgraduate Programmes
• Ph.D. Programmes
• Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE)
• Apprentice Embedded Degree Programs (AEDP)
• Atal Centre for Artificial Intelligence
• Rohilkhand Incubation Foundation
• Training & Placement Cell
• Research Management System (RMS)
• Central Library and Digital Library
• Campus Admissions 2026-27
• International Students Admissions

Quantifiable outcome

• 556,543 total students served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• UGC (University Grants Commission)coreOthersUGC is the regulatory body for higher education in India. MJPRU operates under UGC regulations, with UGC recognition for various programs and compliance with UGC norms for Ph.D. programs, examinations, and academic standards.
• Ministry of Education (MoE)coreOthersThe university operates under the Ministry of Education through NIRF rankings, National Education Policy 2020 implementation, and various centrally sponsored schemes including TEQIP.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreOthersAICTE approves technical education programs at the university including B.Tech., M.Tech., MCA, and pharmacy programs. The university publishes mandatory disclosures as per AICTE requirements.
• National Sugar Institute (referenced via zero-tb.in portal)minorOthersUniversity participates in Zero Tuberculosis initiative in collaboration with healthcare and research institutions.
• TEQIP-III (Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme)coreOthersTEQIP-III (World Bank funded project) has funded infrastructure at the university including Language Laboratory hardware (TEQIP-III) and software (RUSA) for the Department of Humanities. The project has also funded national seminars and conferences.
• RUSA (Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan)coreOthersRUSA has funded digital infrastructure at the university including software for the Language Laboratory in the Department of Humanities.
• ICPR (Indian Council of Philosophical Research)minorOthersICPR has funded multiple minor research projects in the Department of Philosophy on topics including Indian philosophical conceptions, Samthara art, Mahabharata ethics, and Jainism.
• MoU with Partner Institution (Date: February 24, 2023)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signing ceremony held on February 24, 2023. Details of the partner institution are referenced through the MoU document (pdf/2023/MoUSigningCeremony24022023.pdf).
• Rohilkhand Incubation FoundationcoreOthersUniversity-affiliated incubation center supporting startups and entrepreneurship. Website: rifmjpru.com. Associated with the university's Startup/Incubation ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CSJM University (Kanpur University): Major state university in Uttar Pradesh with affiliated colleges and broad academic programs. Comparable scale and student demographics to MJPRU.
• University of Lucknow: Major state university in Uttar Pradesh offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties. Directly comparable as a fellow UP state university competing for the same student population and affiliated college network.
• Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University: UP state university with affiliated colleges and similar UG/PG/Ph.D. programs. Directly comparable geographic and academic positioning to MJPRU in Uttar Pradesh.
• Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith: State university in Uttar Pradesh with affiliated college network and multi-disciplinary programs. Direct comparable in regulatory environment and academic structure.
• Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University: State university in Uttar Pradesh with affiliated colleges across multiple districts. Comparable scale and structure to MJPRU, serving a similar UG/PG population.
• Bundelkhand University: UP state university offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs with affiliated colleges. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and academic portfolio to MJPRU.
• Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University: State university in eastern Uttar Pradesh with comparable affiliated college oversight and multi-faculty program offerings. Direct competitor for affiliated colleges and students in UP.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU): State university in Uttar Pradesh with a comparable affiliated college network and similar multi-faculty academic portfolio. Operates in the same regulatory and student-recruitment environment as MJPRU.

Broad incumbents

• Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Premier central university in Uttar Pradesh offering comprehensive UG/PG/Ph.D. programs across all faculties. Larger and more prestigious than MJPRU but serves the same UP student market.
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU): Central university in Uttar Pradesh with extensive UG, PG, and research programs. Broader and more established than MJPRU but operates in the same regulatory and competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mjp_bareilly
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• Facebookfacebook.com/mjpruofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gric-mjpru
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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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