Jai Narain Vyas University

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Jai Narain Vyas University

University seal
Former names	University of Jodhpur
Motto	na
Type	Public
Established	1962 (62 years ago) (1962)
Chancellor	Governor of Rajasthan
Vice-Chancellor	K. L. Shrivastava
Location	Jodhpur, Rajasthan , India 26°14′42″N 73°01′08″E / 26.245°N 73.019°E / 26.245; 73.019
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC, ACU[1]
Website	jnvu.co.in

Jai Narain Vyas University (JNVU, formerly known as University of Jodhpur) is an educational institution in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institution is the only residential university in the state, catering mainly to the needs of students of western Rajasthan (Marwar). Many of its research and development activities focus on the heritage, society, and challenges of the Thar Desert region, in which it is located. As the westernmost university of the country, research is conducted in border areas with Pakistan.