GetMyUni's Verdict on MJPRU

Parvathy Krishnakumar

“With a wide range of disciplines to choose from, MJPRU provides a great atmosphere to prepare for higher studies. Yet, the university lacks in providing good placement opportunities for its graduates.”

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkand University, Bareilly, is an ideal place for students who intend to pursue their higher studies after graduating from the courses offered by the university. MJPRU is famous for its Engineering programs.

The university is not strict about attendance, and the placement rate here is lower compared to other universities. Although, the education at the university is more affordable than the private institutions offering the same courses.

MJPRU is suitable for students who wish to learn and attempt competitive exams conducted on the national level, as the curriculum is not difficult. But, if one plans to get a job and settle after their undergraduate program, then they will be in hot waters as the placement opportunities provided at the university are very limited. 

Previous year students have mentioned that the faculty members are supportive of those students preparing for entrance exams, like GATE, CAT, and more. They had ample time to prepare for their exam, even by missing classes, as compulsory attendance was only required for practical classes.

Table of Contents

• A Plethora of Courses
• Affordable Course Fee Structure
• Top Tier Infrastructure
• Separate Hostels for Boys & Girls
• Active Campus Life
• Mediocre Yet Helpful Faculties
• Lack of Good Placements
• Overall Impression of MJPRU

A Plethora of Courses

MJPRU offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral-level courses in a wide range of fields. The university also has post-doctoral programs for certain disciplines. Students have plenty of options to choose from based on their interests and future plans. The university is famous for its Engineering, Management and other professional courses. In addition to the numerous disciplines, the university also offers umpteen number of specializations for each level.

MJPRU is a Uttar Pradesh Government university, and the admission to the courses offered here is based on the state-level entrance exam conducted by the government. 

The major departments under MJPRU are as follows.

• Engineering and Technology
• Advance Social Sciences
• Applied Sciences
• Management
• Education & Allied Sciences
• Legal Studies.

Affordable Course Fee Structure

The tuition fee for the courses offered by MJPRU is affordable to students belonging to different financial streams. Students are given an opportunity to pursue the course of their choice without having to pay expensive fees. The average fees for B.Tech courses is INR 3,00,600, for MBA, it INR 1 lakh, and for other master's programs, it ranges from INR 19,000 to INR 30,000.

Top Tier Infrastructure

MJPRU's infrastructure is considered to be one of the best among the government-aided universities, with state-of-the-art facilities for academic, research and co-curricular activities. The university has adequate amenities to serve the essential needs of the students and faculties. The infrastructure comprises facilities like a central library, multipurpose hall, computer centre, sports and hostel facilities.

Non Visual Desktop Access (NVDA)

To make it easier for students who have visual impairments to access computers, the university has included the non-visual screen reader software on the computers. This technology enables from varied languages, locations and financial backgrounds to have a wholesome experience in a competitive environment. The Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) is supported by Google, Microsoft, Adobe and the Nippon Foundation.

Laboratories

The university has laboratories for each specialization, but the equipment used here is outdated and not maintained properly. This makes it difficult for the students to have a proper practical learning experience. Yet, the students must attend the practical sessions compulsorily. 

Sports Facilities

Over 33,000 sq. mtrs of the university’s area is covered by a playground with indoor and outdoor sports facilities. It consists of a large outdoor stadium with a seating capacity of around 200 spectators and has synthetic courts for indoor games.

Apart from that, the university also consists of a well-equipped gym in the indoor sports area, with facilities like 8 electronic treadmills, 1 manual treadmill, 3 AV Pro exercise sets, 6 cycling sets, two decline and incline benches and 12 stations multi-workout gym of 2 sets. 

Cafeteria

The university has an old-fashioned canteen on the campus that serves quick snacks and beverages. There are little to no seating facilities, with poor maintenance. The canteen has not been renovated for a long time and is not as clean as students would prefer.

Other Facilities

The other notable facilities included in the MJPRU infrastructure are as follows.

• Banks
• Hospital/Medical Centre
• Auditorium
• Girls’ Common Room
• Panchal Museum
• Post Office.

Separate Hostels for Boys & Girls

MJPRU provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. There are 5 hostels for boys and 4 for girls. The hostels include all the necessary amenities, such as water coolers, common rooms, xerox machines, canteen, vehicle parking, and phones. Timely meals are served through clean and hygienic mess facilities. 

The fee structure for the hostels at MJPRU is as follows.

Students are mostly accommodated in the hostels available on the campus, and there are not many off-campus hostels and PGs available around the university. 

Active Campus Life

With a lush, green campus, the university offers a great college experience. Several academic and cultural activities take place on the campus. Students have the chance to pursue their interests in different fields, be it music, dance or academics.

The university organizes seminars, workshops and other events to provide additional academic knowledge, as well as a platform for the students to showcase their talents through competitions. 

The university also has an active Sports Council, which is responsible for conducting tournaments and events for different sports and games. Students can also be part of the clubs and committees available on the campus.

Diversity

Students from different parts of the country are part of the university, which makes it a culturally diverse campus. Special cells for the welfare of female students and professors are included in the university to ensure their safety. The university provides equal opportunities to all students, irrespective of their backgrounds. 

Dress Code

The university does not have a strict set of uniforms or dress code for its students. Nonetheless, the students are expected to be in decent and presentable attire on campus. They are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the university. If any student is found breaking the code of conduct, the university will take disciplinary action against them.

Mediocre Yet Helpful Faculties

The faculty members of MJPRU are educated and experienced enough to provide a decent education to the students. In comparison to the other institutes, the professors are not as qualified, but they have the required amount of knowledge to teach the students whatever is included in their curriculum. However, the university has better professors than the private institutions. 

The teachers at the university are ready to help the students with doubts, and they are easily approachable. Several professors hold PhD degrees from reputed universities. The noteworthy professors are part of important departments like Management, Commerce, Social Sciences, Allied Sciences, and Legal Studies. They also assist students in the preparation for competitive examinations. 

Lack of Good Placements

The university does not offer good placement opportunities to its students. As most of them plan to pursue their higher education and prepare for competitive examinations, not many students participate in the placement drives.

Although the university has an active placement cell, they fail to invite reputed companies to the campus. The average salary package offered to the students stands at INR 3.5 - 4 LPA. Only a few students get good placement offers with high salary packages. 

The companies that hire MJPRU graduates are as follows.

• HCL
• Infosys
• Airtel
• DLF
• Oracle
• Azim Premji Foundation
• Tata Consultancy Services
• Wipro
• Religare Health Insurance
• Just Dial
• Lava
• Smart Brains
• Telecom Network Solutions.

Overall Impression of MJPRU

It can be concluded that students aspiring to pursue higher education have a great atmosphere to prepare for the entrance exams along with their degree programs at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkand University. The university offers average facilities and faculties. However, students have a good campus life with clubs and extracurricular activities that are conducted throughout the year. 

The pros and cons of MJPRU are as follows.