What Jiwaji University does

Jiwaji University is a state government university established on May 23, 1964 through M.P. Govt. Ordinance no. 15 of 1963, headquartered on a 225-acre campus at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is named after Kailashwasi Shrimant Jiwajirao Scindia, whose family contributed the foundational land; the foundation stone was laid by then-President Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan on December 11, 1964. The university operates 34 Schools of Studies delivering approximately 150 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs across arts, sciences, commerce, law, management, engineering, agriculture, and paramedical disciplines. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation (the highest tier) and is ranked in QS World University Rankings (band 86–90), SIR (Rank 85), Education World (Rank 77), and UNI (Rank 114), with jurisdiction over 401 affiliated colleges across 8 districts of the Gwalior-Chambal region.

The institution's academic infrastructure includes a Central Instrumentation Facility housing a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), HPLC machines, UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, Real-Time PCR, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, and FTIR spectrometers shared across science departments. Supporting infrastructure comprises the University Science and Instrumentation Centre (USIC), a Central Library, a Computer Centre (originally mainframe ICIM 6000, now high-speed internet-enabled), Virtual Labs for remote experimentation, hostels, a Health Centre, the Mahadji Scindia Sports Complex with international-standard gymnasium and courts, and the Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Convention Centre. Research activity includes 24 ongoing projects valued at Rs 2+ crores, 28 completed projects, 89 PhDs awarded over 3 years, 350 publications over 5 years, and four newly established research centers covering mathematics, performing arts, heritage, and neuroscience.

Revenue derives from four streams: tuition and academic fees across UG/PG/PhD programs, operational and development grants from the Government of Madhya Pradesh and UGC, external research grants from DST, ICMR, DBT, CSIR, DRDE, and MPCST, and affiliation/administrative fees from 401 affiliated colleges. GTM motion is event-driven (annual admission notification cycles, entrance examinations) combined with direct-to-consumer enrollment through the MPOnline government portal. Customer segments are students in the Gwalior-Chambal region and affiliated colleges operating under university jurisdiction. Detailed financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Jiwaji University

Legal name

Jiwaji University

Website

https://jiwaji.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jiwaji University is a state government university in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, established 1964, serving 339,975 students across UG/PG/PhD programs through 34 departments, 889 faculty, and 401 affiliated colleges across 8 districts. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation and offers research infrastructure spanning life sciences, mathematics, neuroscience, and performing arts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Academic research
• University programs
• Distance learning
• Affiliated colleges

Headquarters

HQ city

Gwalior

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across UG, PG, PhD, diploma, and certificate programs. Fee structure varies by program type including regular, self-supporting, and professional courses.
2. Government Funding: State government university receiving operational funding from Government of Madhya Pradesh and central UGC grants for development and research activities
3. Research Grants: External funding from DST, ICMR, DBT, CSIR, DRDE, MPCCT and other agencies for specific research projects and infrastructure development
4. Affiliation and Affiliated College Charges: Revenue from affiliated colleges under jurisdiction including affiliation fees and administrative charges for 401 colleges across 8 districts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jiwaji University is a public state government university in India offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional programs across multiple academic disciplines. It also operates affiliated colleges and distance education programs, and conducts academic research through dedicated research centers and instrumentation facilities. The university serves individual students seeking higher education credentials and supports affiliated institutions through academic oversight.

Product overview

Jiwaji University operates as a traditional residential and affiliated-college university system with no unified software product in the conventional sense. The institution's academic portfolio comprises 34 Schools of Studies (SOS) offering approximately 150 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs across arts, sciences, commerce, law, management, engineering, agriculture, and health sciences disciplines. The university's educational delivery includes on-campus instruction across 420 affiliated colleges in 8 districts of Madhya Pradesh, distance education programs, and digital learning resources via government platforms (SWAYAM, NAD). Administrative services are delivered through MPOnline government portal, Samarth UMS, and the university's own websites for admissions, examinations, results, and placements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Postgraduate Degree Programs
• Doctoral Research Programs (Ph.D.)
• Distance Education Programs
• Affiliated College Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 339,975 students enrolled across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed to provide opportunities to M.Sc. students for exposure to new scientific developments and carry out project work at premier national research institute
• NII (National Institute of Immunology), New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for student project work and research exposure at leading immunology research institute
• University of Cologne, Germany - Neuroanatomy DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration with Neuroanatomy Department for neuroscience research and student exchange opportunities
• Digital India InitiativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment digital literacy and services initiative linking for online services
• MPOnline Government PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationMadhya Pradesh Government online services portal for university admissions, examinations and administrative services

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• University Grants Commission (UGC): Central regulatory body governing Indian higher education. Comparable as the apex regulator providing 12(B)/2(F) status, NAAC framework, and grant funding (SAP, FIST) that Jiwaji depends on for operational legitimacy and research support.
• NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council): Quality assurance body that awarded Jiwaji its A++ grade. Comparable as the institutional accreditation framework that defines competitive positioning among Indian universities; Jiwaji's A++ grade directly determines student and faculty preference versus peer institutions.

Direct peers

• Vikram University, Ujjain: MP state public university in Ujjain, established 1957, with affiliated college network across the region. Comparable in governance structure (state government public university), research mandate, and affiliating university role in central MP.
• Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal: MP state public university in Bhopal offering UG, PG, and PhD programs with affiliated colleges. Comparable in scale, governance (state government public university), and academic portfolio across traditional disciplines in Madhya Pradesh.
• Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur: MP state public research university headquartered in Jabalpur with affiliated college network, offering UG, PG, and PhD programs. Closely comparable to Jiwaji in state public university model, research focus, and sports infrastructure (hosted West Zone Intervarsity Hockey where Jiwaji won).
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore: Madhya Pradesh state public research university in Indore, operating as an affiliating university with multiple colleges and UG/PG/PhD programs. Most directly comparable to Jiwaji as a state-level comprehensive university in MP with similar research mandate and regional catchment.
• Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal: MP state technical university focused on engineering, technology, and pharmacy with affiliated colleges. Comparable in state-level university role and technical-professional program portfolio, though more specialized in STEM disciplines than Jiwaji's broader arts-sciences scope.
• Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar: Central university in Sagar, MP with UG, PG, PhD programs and research infrastructure. Comparable in regional positioning within Madhya Pradesh and traditional comprehensive research university model, though central rather than state-funded.
• Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa: MP state public university in Rewa with UG, PG, and PhD programs across arts, science, commerce, and law. Comparable in state university status, affiliating role, and traditional comprehensive university structure in Madhya Pradesh.

Broad incumbents

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU): India's national open university offering distance and online UG/PG programs at massive scale. Comparable in distance education delivery and government backing, though far larger and more established; competes for distance learners in Jiwaji's region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jiwaji-university

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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