Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) State University, Prayagraj — A Comprehensive Profile (2025)Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) State University (PRSU), Prayagraj, is one of Uttar Pradesh’s rapidly growing public universities — expanding course offerings, building research capacity, and serving a very large student population through its affiliated colleges and campus programmes. This blog pulls together official data, news reports and the university’s own information (2024–2025) to give a single, up-to-date snapshot useful for students, parents, researchers and policy watchers.—
1. Quick facts (at a glance)Location: Naini, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh. Established: 2016 (created as a state university). Campus size (approx.): ~120 acres (campus figure cited in university summaries). Student reach: PRSU affiliates hundreds of colleges and — by several reports — serves over 5.25 lakh (525,000) students through affiliated colleges across its jurisdiction. NAAC grade: Awarded NAAC ‘A’ grade in 2025 (first time). —
2. Short history & mandatePRSU was established to serve higher education needs in the Prayagraj region and neighbouring districts. Since its inception in 2016 the university has rapidly diversified from a handful of departments to a broad multi-discipline institution offering arts, sciences, agriculture, professional programmes and research degrees. The university’s growth strategy emphasizes affiliated college governance, campus departments and vocational/NEP-aligned programmes. —
3. Campus, scale & student bodyPRSU operates a main campus at Naini, Prayagraj and functions as an affiliating university for colleges across multiple districts. Official and media reporting indicate a very large enrolled population when affiliated college students are included — the NAAC report and press coverage cite ~5.25 lakh students under PRSU’s umbrella (affiliated + campus). For campus-only students, external directories place PRSU’s on-campus enrollment in the tens of thousands (est. 15k–19k range in some directories). Why the wide range? University-level totals differ because:Many Indian state universities report affiliated college enrolment (vast numbers), while other rankings/directories report only on-campus full-time students.PRSU’s rapid addition of postgraduate/PhD programmes and affiliation expansion changed counts significantly between 2016–2025. —
4. Academic programmes — breadth & structurePRSU offers a large and growing set of programmes across levels:Undergraduate (UG): BA (IPA integrated options), BSc (IPS), BCom (IPC), BCA, BBA, B.Pharm, B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons, professional integrated programmes such as BALLB/IP, and more. Postgraduate (PG): MA, MSc, MCom, MBA/IPM, LLM, M.Sc.(Ag.) streams (Horticulture, Soil Science, Genetics & Plant Breeding, etc.). PRSU has been expanding PG specializations and introduced many new PG courses since 2019. Diploma & PG Diploma: Traditional diplomas (Jyotish, Karmkand) and new PG Diploma offerings (PRSU approved nine one-year PG Diplomas to start from session 2025–26 — e.g., Yoga Education, Counselling, Cyber Security, NGO & Project Management, Creative Media Writing & Hindi Journalism). Doctoral (PhD): PhD admissions are active in multiple disciplines (Arts, Science, Agriculture, Social Sciences). The university runs entrance processes for research admissions. —
5. Recent developments (2024–2025)NAAC ‘A’ Grade (2025): PRSU received its first ‘A’ grade from NAAC — a milestone that increases eligibility for research grants and collaborations. The NAAC peer team evaluated affiliated-college governance, research output, curriculum reforms and student support. New PG Diplomas (2025–26): The Academic Council approved nine new one-year PG Diploma programmes to align with employability and community needs (Yoga, Cyber Security, Counselling, Criminology, NGO Management, etc.). Examination & NEP alignment: The university has been updating timetables and moving some courses toward National Education Policy (NEP) compatible structures (integrated degrees, credit systems). —
6. Admissions, fees & entrance testsPRSU operates an online admission portal for 2025–26; students apply through the university Samarth portal. Specific programmes (e.g., professional courses, PhD) may have entrance tests/eligibility criteria. Fee structures vary widely by programme (low-cost diploma to moderate professional fees). For precise fee tables consult the official admission bulletin/department pages for each course. —
7. Affiliated colleges & jurisdictionPRSU exercises affiliation and examination oversight for a large number of colleges across Prayagraj and neighbouring districts. NAAC reporting and press coverage cite 712 affiliated colleges under PRSU’s jurisdiction (source: NAAC/TOI reporting). That explains the very high aggregate student number (hundreds of thousands). —
8. Research, collaborations & strengthsStrengthsRapid expansion of PG & PhD programmes, showing commitment to research capacity building. NAAC ‘A’ grade — indicates acceptable to good standards on several quality parameters (teaching, curriculum, research, extension). New vocational/PG diploma focussed offerings aimed at employability (Cyber Security, Counselling, NGO Management). Areas to watch / challengesManaging quality across a very large set of affiliated colleges (governance, standardization of assessment). Monitoring faculty recruitment, research output and industry linkages to convert NAAC gains into sustained academic reputation. —
9. Who should consider PRSU?Local students seeking affordable UG/PG courses with regional reach and many affiliated college options. Students interested in agriculture and allied sciences — PRSU runs B.Sc.(Ag.) and multiple M.Sc.(Ag.) specializations. Students seeking professional diplomas (Yoga, Cyber Security, Counselling, NGO management) aimed at specific careers — particularly new PG diplomas launched for 2025–26. —
10. How to verify & next steps (for applicants)1. Official portal: Always confirm course-wise eligibility, seats, and exact fees on PRSU’s official site/admission portal. 2. Information Bulletin: Download the latest PRSU Information Bulletin/CET brochure for detailed syllabus, entrance requirements and intake. 3. NAAC / UGC pages: For accreditation status and recognized programmes cross-check NAAC and UGC master lists if needed. —
11. ConclusionPRSU has grown quickly since 2016 into a major regional state university with broad programme offerings and an expansive affiliated college network. Its recent NAAC ‘A’ grade and the launch of job-oriented PG diplomas for 2025–26 indicate a focus on both quality and employability. At the same time, scale presents governance challenges typical of large affiliating state universities.
For prospective students, PRSU is an attractive, cost-effective option—especially for regionally focused programmes, agriculture, and the newly introduced PG diplomas. —
References & sources (selected)PRSU official website — admissions, courses, notices. PRSU student detail / campus contact. Times of India — NAAC ‘A’ grade and enrolment coverage; new PG diploma approvals. uniRank / university directories — institutional summary and enrollment range. —
