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 of 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.
Management of existing Government Colleges.
Directorate of Technical Education Jodhpur is governing body that conducts examination of polytechnics and ITI in the state of Rajasthan. Its head office is in Jodhpur district of state Rajasthan.