Jai Narain Vyas University, formerly known as University of Jodhpur. University of Jodhpur I was Established in 1962, and following four Government Colleges of Jodhpur became part of the University.

1. MBM Engineering College (Now Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (11 Department)),
2. Jaswant College (now Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies with 04 Departments),
3. S.M.K. College (now Faculty of Law and Campus of Institute of Evening Studies and also being used presently for Under graduate teaching of Faculty of Arts. This also houses Coaching Centre for Weaker Sections),
4. K.N. College for Women (The multi-faculty constituent college of the University).

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the President of India inaugurated the then University of Jodhpur on 24th August, 1962. In his inaugural address the Hon’ble President revered Prof. Radha Krishnan desired and defined the goals and objective “That the young people, who will be educated in this university , will go forward not as prisoners of the past, but as pilgrims of the future; will develop in them a spirit of dedication, a spirit of renunciation, a spirit of whole-hearted, single-minded concentration on the advancement of the knowledge, whether in science or humanities.”

This was the only residential University in the State of Rajasthan, catering mainly the needs of students of western Rajasthan (the Marwar). Since, this University is located in the great Indian Thar Desert, its R&D activities centered on heritage, society and challenges of the region. This is the Western most University of the country and imparts education and conducts research in border areas neighboring Pakistan. It is our endeavor to provide education not only to citizens of the Desert/border Districts but also to the wards of Defence/Paramilitary forces and other Organizations which are working in strategically important sectors of the country. Jai Narain Vyas University is now a divisional university for western part of the Rajasthan State.

(Source:- http://www.jnvu.co.in/history/)