The University has been established by the Govt. of Rajasthan, under Ordinance 6 of 2007. It is a UGC recognized university as per Sec. 2f of the UGC Act 1956.

Singhania University is situated at Pacheri Bari, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) on the Delhi-Narnaul Singhana - Pilani Road. It is about 160 kms. west of Delhi and about 165 kms. north of Jaipur. The University can be reached either by rail or by road. The nearest railway stations are Narnaul (19 kms.) and Chirawa (45 kms.)

The campus that covers an area of about 30 acres of land is picturesque and away from the din of the metropolis. The serenity of the hill locks all around endow the campus with an ideal environment for education and research.

Singhania University came in existence by the inspirations of Smt. Narmada Devi Singhanaia, mother of the founder Shri. D.C. Singhania.