Jiwaji University, Gwalior

Jiwaji University (JU) is a public collegiate university in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, previously known as Gwalior University, named after Sir Jiwaijirao Scindia, the Maratha Ruler of Gwalior. Established on 23 May 1964, its foundation stone was laid by President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on 11 December 1964, and it is fully accredited by the Government of India. The university began postgraduate teaching and research in 1966–67 with Schools of Studies in Botany and Zoology, later adding Physics, Chemistry, Ancient History, Economics, Mathematics, Commerce, Biochemistry, and Computer Science. The Institute of Engineering, established in 2000, is affiliated with Rajeev Gandhi Technical University. JU's jurisdiction covers eight districts: Ashoknagar, Bhind, Datia, Guna, Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, and Sheopur. It offers unique programs such as India's only DBT-sponsored neuroscience teaching program, along with courses in Library and Information Science, Earth Science, foreign languages, environment studies, and an MBA program. Notable alumni include molecular biologist Umesh Varshney, virologist Manmohan Parida, politician Narendra Singh Tomar, horticulturalist Rajinder Garg, and engineer Abhay Karandikar.