Jai Narain Vyas University
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.[3] The university provides education and research facilities to the residents of the region and to the wards of defense and paramilitary forces along the border of Pakistan.[4] The Educational Multimedia Research Center produces films for the UGC's Countrywide Classroom (CWCR) program and has been nationally recognised for contributions to electronic media.[6] With JNVU's jurisdiction extending over five districts, including Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, and Pali in addition to Jodhpur, it has a number of affiliated colleges: