The university was established by Rajasthan State Legislature vide Act No.

[8][9][10][11] Apart from these, a three-day project exhibition (named Prayogam) is held every year at the university.

Poornima Pathshala (nonprofit owned by PU) is also run by Nobel Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi on the university campus.

There is a small metrological observatory to observe geographical and climatological phenomena which is open to all students.

[18][19][20] University's logo was displayed on cap and helmet of Rajasthan Royals's players.