Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University
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Former name | Matsya University |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 2012 and Privately managed by S Parmar |
| Chancellor | Governor of Rajasthan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Sheel Sindhu Pandey |
| Location | , , |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www |
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Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University (RRBMU), formerly Matsya University, is a state university[1] located at Alwar, Rajasthan, India. It was established in 2012 by the Government of Rajasthan through the Matsya University, Alwar Act, 2012[2] and was later renamed though the Matsya University, Alwar (Change of Name) Act, 2014.[3] It has jurisdiction over all colleges in the Alwar district.[4]
Controversies
Consultation fee controversy
In February 2026, Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University was cited during a debate in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly regarding the collection of a ₹1,000 "consultation" (vimarsh) fee from students. Opposition legislators alleged that the fee was collected over multiple academic years without corresponding counselling services being provided. It was claimed that the university collected approximately ₹22.16 crore under this fee head between the 2018-19 and 2024-25 academic sessions. The state government stated that the fee was levied in accordance with provisions of the University Act and was utilised for examination and administrative purposes, while opposition members demanded transparency and an inquiry into the matter.[5]
Financial irregularities probe
In 2025, the Governor of Rajasthan ordered an inquiry into allegations of financial irregularities and violations of university regulations at Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University and another state university. A committee was constituted to examine complaints related to financial management and administrative procedures. Officials stated that action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.[6]
Examination paper leak case
In March 2025, police in Alwar arrested five individuals in connection with the alleged leakage of a computer examination paper of Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University. According to police officials, the accused obtained the question paper illegally and attempted to sell it for monetary gain. The university subsequently filed a complaint, and a criminal investigation was initiated into the incident.[7]
References
- ^ "List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Matsya University, Alwar Act, 2012" (PDF). Rajasthan Gazette. Government of Rajasthan. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Matsya University, Alwar (Change of Name) Act, 2014" (PDF). Rajasthan Gazette. Government of Rajasthan. 14 October 2012. p. 36. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ "Genesis & Evolution". Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Rajasthan government flayed for collection of Rs 1,000 consultation fee from university students". Edex Live. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "Two state varsities face probe over financial irregularities". The Times of India. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "Five arrested in Alwar for leaking computer exam paper". The Times of India. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.