Ranchi University is a university in Jharkhand state of India . It was established on 12 July 1960 as a teaching-cum-affiliating university, and its first vice chancellor was Vishnudeo Narayan Singh. It is headquartered in Ranchi , the capital city of Jharkhand.
The university has a total student intake of around 90, 000 students from its affiliated colleges. It has a central library with approximately 150, 000 books for the academic needs of the students. There are a total of two male hostels and four female hostels in the university campus situated at Kutchery Road, Ranchi. The university is financially dependent on UGC funds ( Rs. 38
crores annually) in addition to the fees paid by the students.