Jharkhand University of Technology

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Jharkhand University of Technology (JUT) is a state autonomous university in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. It was established in 2011 to bring all polytechnic and technical colleges in the state under one umbrella and to raise the quality of technical education. JUT operates under the Jharkhand University of Technology Act (2011; amended 2015) and has Jharkhand as its territorial jurisdiction.

Its mission is to create centres of excellence in science, technology, engineering and management, town planning, pharmacy, applied arts and crafts, and related fields, as declared by the government in consultation with AICTE. The aim is to unify technical education and expand its reach across the state.

Key authorities and leadership:
- Visitor: President of India
- Chancellor: Governor of Jharkhand
- Vice-Chancellor: current executive head
- Major bodies: Governing Body, Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Council
- Foundation stone laid: 9 January 2016 by President Pranab Mukherjee
- First Chancellor: Draupadi Murmu; first Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Gopal Pathak
- Location: Sirkha Toli, Science & Technology Campus, Namkum-Tupudana Road, Ranchi 834010
- Campus: Urban
- Affiliation: UGC

Student and staff profile:
- Students: around 10,000
- Academic staff: about 360
- Administrative staff: about 456
- Undergraduates: 8,326
- Postgraduates: 2,400
- Doctoral students: 1,250

Facilities and focus:
- JUT works to expand technical education and skill development across Jharkhand, offering programs across engineering, technology, management, applied sciences and related fields.