Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

What Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur does

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya is a public state university headquartered on the banks of the Narmada River in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Originally established as Jabalpur University on June 12, 1956 under the Jabalpur University Act, it was renamed in 1983 in honor of the 16th-century queen Rani Durgavati. The university operates 24+ University Teaching Departments (UTDs) covering Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Law, Management, Education, Life Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences faculties, and affiliates 250 colleges across the region. It achieved NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation with CGPA 3.22 in 2024 and has been recognized as operating a unique-in-India Tribal Study Centre alongside a Central Library holding 190,000+ items and 6,000+ e-journals via INFLIBNET.

The university's product surface spans undergraduate to doctoral programs (Ph.D. admissions via Doctoral Entrance Test), with specialized institutes including the University Institute of Computer Science and Applications (UICSA, AICTE-approved), the University Institute of Management (UIM), the University Institute of Vocational Studies and Skill Development (NUSSD/TISS partnership), the Bio Design Innovation Centre (DIC-HUB with three spoke institutes), and the Department of Agriculture Sciences. Supporting services include a Career Guidance, Counseling, Training & Placement Cell established in 2022, hostel facilities, and remediation coaching for SC/ST/OBC students.

The business model combines tuition-based revenue (program-fee structures ranging from approximately ₹1,900 to ₹55,000 per annum depending on program and category) with recurring government grants from UGC and the Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Department, plus indirect value capture through corporate placement partnerships with TCS, Reliance, HCL, ICICI Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra. Admissions are channeled through the MPOnline government portal for UG/PG/professional programs and state-level counseling for B.Ed. and B.Pharm., creating a merit-based, government-coordinated GTM with broad student reach rather than commercial sales motion. The entity operates as a government state institution under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and does not have private equity, venture capital, or publicly traded equity ownership.

Name

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

Legal name

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur M.P.

Website

https://rdunijbpin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya is a Madhya Pradesh state university in Jabalpur, India, founded 1956, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across 24+ teaching departments and affiliating 250 colleges across the region under NAAC A Grade accreditation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Vocational skill training
• Doctoral research programs
• Academic placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jabalpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged across undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and doctoral programs. Fee structures vary by program type (regular vs self-finance) and student category (boys/girls).
2. Government Grants and Funding: University receives recurring government grants from University Grants Commission (UGC) and Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Department for academic development, research projects, and infrastructure improvements.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Placements: Industry linkages generate indirect revenue through placement services, training programs, and corporate partnerships. Companies like TCS, Reliance, HCL, ICICI Bank conduct campus recruitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya is a public state university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs across 24+ teaching departments covering Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Law, Management, Education, and Life Sciences. It operates specialized institutes for computer science (UICSA), management (UIM), vocational studies, and runs skill development programs in tribal districts under NUSSD in partnership with TISS Mumbai. The university provides placement support through corporate partnerships and serves a network of 250 affiliated colleges.

Product overview

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya is a multi-faculty NAAC 'A' Grade university offering comprehensive higher education through its University Teaching Departments (UTD). The institution operates specialized institutes including the University Institute of Computer Science and Applications (UICSA) for IT programs, University Institute of Management (UIM) for business education, and University Institute of Vocational Studies for skill development. Academic programs span undergraduate to doctoral levels across Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Law, Management, Education, and Life Sciences faculties. The university provides support services including a central library with digital resources, career placement cell, hostels, and various research centres. The institution utilizes government portals (MPOnline) for admissions and NAD for academic record management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• University Teaching Departments (UTD) Academic Programs Comprehensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties including Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Law, Management, Education, and Life Sciences, delivered through 24+ university teaching departments. Programs include B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A., B.Pharm., M.A., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.C.A., LL.B., Ph.D., and various diploma/certificate courses.
• University Institute of Computer Science and Applications (UICSA) AICTE-approved autonomous institute offering MCA, BCA (NEP), M.Sc. Cyber Security, PGDCA, and PG Diploma in Cyber Forensic and Information Security programs, with emphasis on IT industry-relevant skills for students pursuing careers in computer science and cybersecurity.
• University Institute of Management (UIM) Management institute offering BBA, B.Com (various specializations), MBA (Marketing Management, Core, Executive, Finance Integrated), and doctoral programs in Management and Commerce with industry placement linkages for students pursuing business and management careers.
• University Institute of Vocational Studies and Skill Development Centre Skill development institute offering B.Voc programs in Fashion Technology, Interior Design, Medical Laboratory Technology, Building Construction Technology, along with certificate courses in entrepreneurship and personality development, targeting students from SC/ST/OBC populations in tribal districts for vocational training and employability.
• Bio Design Innovation Centre

Quantifiable outcome

• 65 years of academic excellence since establishment in 1956
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013R.D. University was identified under National University Students Skill Development (NUSSD) program to run various Skill Development Courses in coordination with TISS Mumbai, initiated by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The partnership targets vocational training for students from SC/ST/OBC populations in tribal districts.
• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus placement partner for University Institute of Management students. Placement cell organizes regular summer training and final placement drives.
• Reliance InfocommminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlacement partner for management students, providing recruitment opportunities during campus placement drives.
• HCL TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate placement partner offering training and recruitment opportunities for university students.
• ICICI Bank Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking and financial services sector placement partner for MBA and other programs.
• Mahindra & MahindraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturing and automotive sector placement partner for campus recruitment.
• University Grants Commission (UGC)coreOthersRegulatory and funding body providing grants for academic development, research projects, and infrastructure. UGC sanctioned initial establishment cost for UICSA in 1993 and funds various academic initiatives.
• Madhya Pradesh Higher Education DepartmentcoreOthersState government department overseeing higher education institutions, providing administrative support and policy direction.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (Sagar): A central university located in Madhya Pradesh offering multi-faculty programs. Comparable in regional positioning and discipline breadth, but funded through central (UGC) government grants rather than state funding, giving it a different fiscal model.
• Gujarat University: A large public state university offering multi-faculty programs across arts, science, commerce, law, and management. Comparable as a state-funded multi-faculty university with affiliated colleges, though much larger in scale and urban exposure.
• University of Mumbai: A large state public university with affiliated college network, multi-faculty offerings, and similar examination/regulatory structure. Comparable in operating model but serves a far larger and more urbanized student base than RDVV.
• Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal: A larger state technical university in Madhya Pradesh focused on engineering, technology, and pharmacy programs. Comparable as an MP state university, but specializes in technical/professional courses rather than the comprehensive arts-science-law offering of RDVV.
• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda: A larger and more established public state university in western India with comprehensive discipline coverage (Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Education, Fine Arts). Comparable structure and mission, but greater scale and brand recognition beyond its state.

Regional players

• Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal: A specialized MP state university focused on journalism, mass communication, and media studies. Comparable as a Madhya Pradesh state institution under the same Department of Higher Education, but specializes in media rather than offering RDVV's full multi-faculty breadth.

Direct peers

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore: A public state university in Madhya Pradesh with comparable scale across multiple faculties, ICT-driven teaching, and active NAAC accreditation. Similar structure of UTDs plus affiliated colleges, with comparable corporate engagement and regional placement footprint in central India.
• Barkatullah University, Bhopal: A public state university in Madhya Pradesh offering multi-faculty programs (Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Law, Management, Education) through university teaching departments and affiliated colleges. Directly comparable as a regional state university serving similar MP student base with similar regulatory oversight from the Department of Higher Education, MP.
• Vikram University, Ujjain: One of the oldest public state universities in Madhya Pradesh with similar multi-faculty offerings, established UTD structure, and affiliations with regional colleges. Comparable in mission, scale of affiliated network, and state-government oversight.
• Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa: A Madhya Pradesh state university with similar multi-faculty offerings, affiliated college network, and tribal-region student catchment. Comparable in regulatory status, governance, and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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