ARKA JAIN University (AJU) is a private university located in Gamharia, in the Seraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, India. It was established in 2017 through the Arka Jain University Act passed by the Jharkhand State Legislature. The university is part of the JAIN Group, Bengaluru, and is mentored by JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), which adds a strong legacy of education to its foundation. AJU is accredited with a NAAC ‘A’ grade in its first cycle, making it a reputed institution in the region. The university offers a broad range of multidisciplinary programs — over 40 courses across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels — through its 7 schools, including Engineering & IT, Commerce & Management, Law, Health & Allied Sciences, Humanities, and Research.Its campus spans around 23–25 acres in a green, well-designed setting with modern infrastructure including labs, libraries, and student-friendly spaces. AJU is recognized by important statutory bodies such as the UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, INC, and JNRC, which ensures its professional programs carry regulatory credibility.
