The Department of College Education was set up in 1958 for the administration and development of College education in the Rajasthan State. In 1958 there were only 40 Colleges (24 Government 13 Aided and 3 Unaided) under its Control. The Department is working under the control and administration of the Commissioner College Education Rajasthan Jaipur.The department plays an important role in bringing about the quantitative and qualitative improvement in the higher education in the State.