Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner

Maharaja Ganga Singh University (MGSU), formerly known as University of Bikaner, is a public state university situated in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. It functions as an affiliating university for colleges across the Bikaner division and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across numerous academic disciplines. The university was established through the University of Bikaner Act, 2003, enacted by the Government of Rajasthan, marking an important phase in the expansion of higher education in the desert regions of Rajasthan, particularly in the districts of Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, and Sri Ganganagar. Shortly after its establishment, the institution was renamed Maharaja Ganga Singh University in memory of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, a prominent ruler of princely Rajasthan known for administrative reforms, modernization projects, educational initiatives, and contributions to public infrastructure. The university received recognition under Section 12(B) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, enabling it to receive central assistance and support for academic development. The university campus is located on NH-15 along Jaisalmer Road in Bikaner, extending over a large area with academic buildings, administrative offices, laboratories, a library, sports facilities, hostels, and an auditorium, reflecting modern infrastructure intended to support teaching, research, and student activities.