Ranchi University is a public institution in Ranchi, established in 1960. Ranchi University is a public state university established on 12 July 1960 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following its separation from the erstwhile Bihar University. It encompasses 36 postgraduate departments, 19 constituent colleges, and 47 affiliated colleges, catering to approximately 160,000 students. The university offers programs across arts, science, commerce, law, and professional disciplines.