“Educational and Research Institutions in Jharkhand | Universities, Tribal Institutes, and Technical Colleges”

Jharkhand is home to a rich array of educational institutions ranging from universities, research centers, and medical colleges to institutions of national importance. This blog presents a district-wise and type-wise classification of these institutions, including state, central, deemed, and technical universities, along with special mention of those that have been featured in competitive exams (marked with ★).

Universities in Jharkhand

1. State and Central Universities

Institutions of National Importance

These institutes are of national significance and highly reputed:

• ★ Indian School of Mines (IIT Dhanbad) – Dhanbad, 1926
• National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Jamshedpur, 1960
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Ranchi, 2009
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) – Ranchi, 2016
• National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) – Ranchi, 1966
• Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) – Hehal, Ranchi, 2017
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) – Deoghar, 2019
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology Institute – Ranchi

Medical Colleges in Jharkhand

Forestry Colleges in Jharkhand

• Faculty of Forestry – Ranchi
• College of Forestry – Ranchi

Veterinary Colleges in Jharkhand

• Ranchi Veterinary College – Ranchi, Established 1964
• College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry – Ranchi, 1961

Law Colleges in Jharkhand

Homeopathy Colleges in Jharkhand

Agriculture Colleges in Jharkhand

• Ranchi Agriculture College – Ranchi, Established 1955
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute – Barhi, Hazaribagh, 2015

Technical Institutions in Jharkhand

• ★ Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT Sindri) – Sindri, Dhanbad, 1949
• Cambridge Institute of Technology – Ranchi, 2000

Research Institutions and Labs

Important Highlights for Exams

• ★ Ranchi University is the first university of Jharkhand.
• ★ Birsa Agricultural University is the first agricultural university in the state.
• ★ Central University of Jharkhand is the only central university in the state.
• ★ BIT Mesra is a Deemed University and a major technical institution.
• ★ IIT Dhanbad (formerly ISM) is a premier institute of national importance.
• Several institutions including AIIMS Deoghar, NIT Jamshedpur, IIM Ranchi, and RIMS Ranchi have featured in competitive exam questions.
• Universities like Kolhan, Vinod Bihari Mahato Koylanchal, and Nilamber-Pitamber are regionally significant.

Important Colleges and Universities

• St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi was established on 7 July 1944, and academic sessions began in 1948.
• Tribal Research Institute, Ranchi was founded in 1953.
• Tribal and Regional Language Department under Ranchi University was established in 1980.
• Birsa Agricultural University includes faculties of:
  • Agriculture
  • Veterinary Sciences
  • Forestry
  • Dairy Technology
  • Fisheries
  • Horticulture
  • Biotechnology
• Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church established Jharkhand’s first modern school in 1845, Ranchi. ★
• St. Columba’s Degree College, Hazaribagh (est. 1899) is the first degree college in Jharkhand, founded by Dublin University Mission. ★
• XLRI (Jamshedpur) was established in 1949 by the Society of Jesus, and is the oldest business management institute in India. ★
• NIFFT (National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology) was set up with UNESCO and UNDP support. ★
• NIT Jamshedpur, originally Regional Institute of Technology (est. 15 August 1960), became NIT in 2002 and received Deemed University status. ★
• NIT Jamshedpur is the first technical institute in India to begin engineering education in Hindi. ★

Mining and Technical Education

• Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad was inaugurated on 9 December 1926 by Lord Irwin.
  • It was modeled after the Royal School of Mines (UK) and Mining College of Japan.
  • It was upgraded to IIT Dhanbad in 2016. ★

New and Proposed Educational Institutions

• Jharkhand’s First Women’s Engineering College was established in Ramgarh.
• Jharkhand’s First Defence University is being built at Jardag, Khunti.
  • Currently operating in Ranchi, it will be India’s 3rd Defence University. ★
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) foundation laid at Barhi, Hazaribagh in 2015 by PM Narendra Modi.
  • Aimed at integrated agricultural systems and inclusive development.
  • Will promote an agriculture revolution in Eastern India. ★
• Indian Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, Ranchi – established in 2013, functions as a Deemed-to-be University.
• Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institute, Ranchi – established on 5 January 2005 (formerly Vivekananda University).

Key Educational Initiatives by Government

• In 2001, the Jharkhand Government set up:
  • Directorate of Primary Education
  • Directorate of Secondary Education
  • Directorate of Higher Education
  • Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC)

Public Libraries in Jharkhand

• State Libraries are located in:
  • Dumka
  • Ranchi
  • Dhanbad
  • Chaibasa
• Divisional Library is located in Hazaribagh.
• British Library and Cultural Centre, Ranchi – established in 1995.

Atomic and Scientific Research Facilities

• Atomic Energy Central School, Turamdih (East Singhbhum) is run by Atomic Energy Education Society, Mumbai under Department of Atomic Energy.

Cultural Institutions and Tribal Art Preservation

• Cultural Museum and Art Gallery, Hazaribagh – established by Padma Shri Bulu Imam.
  • Famous for Kohbar Art (marriage wall paintings), Sohrai Art (harvest paintings), and Isko Cave Paintings.
  • Also includes a Science Gallery focused on Oraon and Birhor Tribes.
  • Displays tools and artifacts from Paleolithic to Iron Age. ★

Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Training

• National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Hatia, Ranchi:
  • Founded in 1966 with UNESCO and UNDP assistance.
  • Formerly known as National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT).

👁️‍🗨️ Inclusive Education Initiatives

• Jharkhand’s first blind model school was opened in Ranchi, and the second in Giridih.

Summary for Competitive Exams

These details form a rich knowledge base for exams such as:

• JPSC
• JSSC
• State SSC
• TET/NET/SET
• Civil Services Mains/Prelims

Pro Tip: Memorize founding years, special collaborations (UNESCO, UNDP), and “firsts” in the state (e.g., XLRI, Defence University, NIT Hindi medium).