Best Psych professor on campus, definitely worth taking his class, a total genius and an amazing mind! Can't wait to work with him again in the future!

GREAT TEACHER WITH A GREAT MEMORY

One of the most interesting people you will ever meet...he holds the guiness world record for best memory (seriously). He was on Letterman and everything. Very cool teacher, not hard either.

Hard, but good as long as you keep up with work and attend class.

Rajan Rocks! He is the coolest professor, Genius! In Guiness for memorizing several THOUSAND digits of PIE! ya know 3.14... His tests are hard, he gives pop quizzes, must be on time to his class! You just have to take his class at least once-he is the best!

Rajan is a stud. He makes you laugh and his class is always a good time. His memory will make you reevaluate your life.

Rajan is a genius unlike any other human I have meet in the past. The concepts I learned in his class literally changed the way I think. The only problem is that Rajan is so intelligent he might have a little trouble relating to some people.

Rajan is so smart that he has a hard time trying to think of how to "dumb things down" for us, but overall the class is pretty interesting and not difficult, and Rajan really tries to help students by ALWAYS being available, and answering e-mails IMMEDIATELY. Overall: good class

great teacher. however you absolutely must attend all his classes otherwise youll def fail the tests. but hes fun and all his lectures are decently interesting

I think he is great! He enjoys teaching and wants his students to learn the material. He does cover a lot of material for each exam but he is very clear about what will be on the exam. My only thing I could complain about is the amount of time that it took to get my grades back but I think if you took the exam you should have some idea of how you d

This teacher is a little hard, but for a 300 level, not too bad. He is very nice and will help you if you attend class and get to know him. He is a genius, so sometimes it is a little hard to talk to him. Very nice, I loved the class!

Rajan is hilarious, and a pretty good teacher to boot. The class is really straight forward, nothing tough involved. You do have to do the reading though, which is what I think most people have trouble with. Go to class, take notes, and you will be fine.

He's great and he is absolutely hilarious. This class is not for slackers though, you do have to read the material and study the notes. If you do that then you will do fine. He gives random attendance points and you need to go to class because a lot of what he says is not in the notes and will show up on tests frequently.

The only professor at the university that I felt bad if I missed his class, and I only missed 1 or 2.

I absolutely LOVED "Rajan".. I looked at these comments before taking him and contrary to what they say, he is an EXCELLENT teacher! He is so down to earth and fun.. I think you all should experience him!

Raj is a good teacher. Sometimes hard to understand when he gets really excited about the information. Go to class, he gives random attendance point quizzes - especially class day after tests and day before breaks. Overall, very interesting class!

I like the way class is conducted, however I find it difficult to study for the tests and quizzes. He tells you what to study, but in 5 page chunks. You think you're paying attention to the right part, but when you go to the test, you realize you remembered reading it, but it wasn't something you focused on. He's a good in class lecturer though.

Rajan is an exceptional professor. I took both of his classes as an undergrad, and I'd take both again if I could. He's funny and brilliant, and a really nice guy. He loves to get to know his students, so definitely visit or talk to him when you can. Anyone interested in cognitive psych can learn a ton from him.

Rajan is very smart!! I wouldn't say his class was hard, but i would say it requires a lot of EFFORT to do well. You must read a ridiculous amount of information, and absolutely must attend class to do well! He is really funny and keeps things interesting though!

Rajan was a really good professor. Yes, he had a sharp tongue, but either because he wasn't thinking, or some people really did deserve it, I learned a lot from his class, and he was extremely helpful when I needed it, even gave extra office hours

this is what he loves, memory. is a great teacher, curves tests, but bell curves overall grades, tough to make an A or an F but everything else is easy.

SMART! crazy amazing memory, high intelligence, quite a spectacular person really. Can be kinda odd, but in a neat way.. you'll see. Didn't require students to purchase textbook but had to print off a lot of reading material that was mandatory. Lectures well and tests are fair but you must study notes. Good professor & an interesting person to meet

This class is incredibly easy. Rajan is a very smart man, but he assumes that no one else in his class is (and to a large extent he is right). He drops a quiz and test, will likely cancel a few classes (despite what he says), and gives bonus points for attendance. Although the subject matter is interesting, it is not covered in-depth at all.

awesome

Great teacher. Makes class fun. Not a lot of reading and assigned no papers. Great class, great professor.

Rajan is a great professor. My favorite in the University. Attendance is important. Tests are a bit tricky. You have to know your stuff to do well. People complain about the tests being too hard but he curves to make up for it. Funny and interesting. Really cares about his students and always willing to help. Take the class!

Very intelligent, funny teacher. Tests are hard but are curved. All reading is online so no textbook to buy. Drops worst test and quiz scores. Willing to answer any questions outside of class and usually responds to emails within an hour or to especially nights before an exam. Have had him for 2 classes, and would take another.

Rajan is...interesting. He goes off on tangents a lot and his tests are hard. he grades extremely easy, however. He's a great guy and some classes will be cancelled. STUDY YOUR NOTES and take down whatever examples he gives. Paper is easy if you work on it ahead of time. overall good teacher. hard class

I absolutely loved him. It is not the easiest class, but for a 400 level class an A is not impossible. He is funny and very intelligent. He's willing to help you whenever needed, and I strongly recommend him. He gives a lot of extra credit attendance points so showing up is a plus and he curves all of his tests so the average class score is a C.

Funny, and very intelligent guy. He's not necessarily the easiest to work with if something comes up. You get to drop a test and quiz. Gives you points at the end of the semester for the quizzes. Class was interesting, but I didn't consider him very helpful..no textbook required either.

Rajan is the best teacher I have had at UT so far! If you are a psychology major or just need an elective take psychology 400. It is not an easy A, but he drops your lowest test score and also curves the grades. He is a very intelligent person and is very interested in the material he teaches in this class!

Great teacher! He is a very interesting and funny person. It is one of the best psychology classes I have taken and it's not terribly hard. If you go to class you will make an A! He drops lowest quiz and test grade and gives 10 extra attendance points. If you can, TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rajan is an incredibly intelligent man. He is more than willing to help. However, the readings are very dense and scholarly and he is not capable of dumbing himself down so students can understand. He does curve a lot though.

Hands down the best professor I've had at UT. More than willing to help whenever you need it and truly wants to see you succeed. It's a lot of material (some of it is pretty touch) but he does a great job of getting you to understand it. If you get the chance, take his class!

Rajan is awesome. You have to go to class, but if you need help, he's in the commons ready to take care of whatever you need. I got a c+ because he's awesome and I f'd up.

Teaches very poorly. There is not very much useful information in his lectures and has you read long articles that he will then ask the most random and obscure questions to write an essay about then only ask one multiple choice question over something that was actually important. Don't recommend him, I worked hard and only got a C.

Rajan was the best professor I had at UT.

A little distracted at times, but a very entertaining lecturer. He has his own special sense of humor. Very friendly, and gives a lot of extra credit if you attend class.

Take his class!!!! You will learn a lot!!!

Extremely helpful! The material is a little difficult, but he walks you through and provides enough examples that you can get it. He loves teaching the class and does everything he can to help his students. TAKE THIS CLASS!!

Rajan is a wonderful professor. He is always available for his students, and does a lot of extra work that he does not have to do. He is kind and funny, and knows his subject and has the ability to create interest in the classroom. I would recommend him to anyone. If you get the chance do take one of Rajan's classes. He is the best!

Rajan is awesome! Best professor I've had at UT. VERY funny, and really knows his stuff. Attendance is not mandatory, but its impossible to do well in the class without regular attendance. Plus you get MAJOR extra credit for attendance. This class is super interesting and very easy IF you attend all of the lectures.

Overall, I enjoyed taking this class. Attendance is not mandatory but the test questions come straight from lecture material and he tells you what to read in the book. He gave plenty of extra credit which helps boost your grade. I definitely recommend taking this class! If you go to class, and take notes, an A is very possible!!!

LOVE RAJAN! He's tough and can be very sarcastic, but he's so smart and enjoys sharing his knowledge. He is brutally honest and will help if needed, although you'll have to find time to meet him in the Commons. I'd take his class again.

Rajan makes himself available to his students. The first day of class can be intimidating because of his accent- but you get used to it. TAKE HIS CLASSES. He is the reason I graduated.

Best teacher i have ever had, taken him multiple times because he cares ab his students

Rajan is funny. Interesting sense of humor. Attendance is SO SO SO important, and if you want him to like your class, majority of the class must show up. If you want to pass, show up. He tells you what will be on the tests, so it's not that difficult. He is very smart and cares whether students learn. Interesting class, too. Would take again! :)

Rajan is one of the best professors I have ever had. It is an upper level course; so, the material can be challenging at times. That being said, Rajan is passionate about teaching and is always available to students. To get the most from this class, go to lectures, take notes, and ask questions! He is also very witty, and class is entertaining!

Rajan actually has you create and run your own experiment. Instead of being a research assistant i.e. data collector, I was the researcher. He gives great feedback and explains very clearly what each step of the experimental process requires. If you are interested in research as a career, take Rajan's 489!

I've taken 2 courses with Rajan, & both experiences have been both beneficial & enjoyable! The course content is interesting, but it is nice to have a professor who is exceedingly knowledgable & qualified to teach such courses. As his ability to teach & communicate is highly effective, his passion & desire to see his students succeed is appreciated

He gave the best PowerPoint notes. Very clear and followed his notes perfectly with examples. He gives an outline for each test months in advance. Also, he tells you the exact pages in the book you need to read instead of assigning a whole chapter.

Rajan is a fantastic teacher, but students who want an easy class should not take him. If you are ready to put in the time to read the book and take notes/attend class, then you will be fine. He makes class super interesting but each day you will take a few pages of notes. He gives you study guides for all exams, and he curves a lot.

I absolutely LOVED Rajan and his class. I took his class in the evening and I still was driven and actually wanted to go to his class! He grades "very liberally" (his words). I also find him to be absolutely adorable and hilarious! Seriously take any and every Psych class he teaches!

The exams are multiple choice, matching and essay. Go to class. Take Notes. Pass the class. simple as that.

Rajan is a great teacher. He cares about his students and really makes himself available to meet outside of class. He spends a lot of time in Hodges Library, so he is easy to find. It is a tough course, so be sure to do the readings he assigns.

If you don't do well in Dr. Rajan's class, it is probably entirely because you didn't put in any effort. Dr. Rajan is an incredible professor and will do everything he can to make sure you understand the material all you have to do is reach out to him. He is very clear about what he expects and he will always give feedback so you can do better.

Preface: i'm not particularly fond of this website. That said, Dr. Rajan is a brilliant, caring, fun and devoted instructor, and UT is lucky to have him. He inserts little bits of trivia into his lectures, which I very much enjoyed. This is a challenging 300-level class, but if you devote yourself to the material, you can certainly ace the course.

Dr. Rajan is a wonderful professor and person. He gives lots of extra points to students and is easy to meet with when he has the time. There was almost no homework in his Psych 295 class; all I had to do was study the notes and read a short chapter in the book and I got an A on all the tests. He even bought some students coffee one time! 10/10

Rajan is awesome and really cares about his students. He grades super leniently, and the text book is used - but barely. His class was engaging and his lectures were hilarious. Only critique is that he doesn't update canvas, so you're always in the dark about your grade AND he is very scattered and unorganized which is VERY annoying. Easy A.

Rajan is very scatterbrained, but one of the most caring professors I have ever had. He goes out of his way for his students and give a lot of extra credit. If you don't do well in his class it is your own fault. He also is very flexible to meet outside of class! Rajan is so funny his class is defiantly worth it.

Best Psych Prof you will ever have. Amazing Guy and super chill and will help you out with anything you need. His class is Challenging but its a 300 level class and we're in College so it would be dumb if it wasn't. That being said he is an extraordinary teacher with incredible talent. 100000% would take him again

He is super fun and intelligent. Nice guy, if you try you will pass. Go to his office hours as he expects you to. Look over notes and read the pages he tells you to for exams and you should do well. He provides you with the essay questions on the study guide so make sure you are familiar with them. Over-all I enjoyed this class & would take again.

Rajan was honestly my favorite professor I have had in college so far. When I took this class, it was my first semester at UTK (I transferred from UTC) and he really set the tone for how my day was since he was my first class of the day. He made the material easy to understand and he was hilarious. You can tell he cares a lot about his students.

Rajan is literally the funniest and sweetest teacher at UT. He gives answers to questions on test sometimes and gives extra credit. Hes always willing to meet up outside of class and answers any questions I have. He sometimes brings candy for rest days just because hes so nice.

Honestly, Dr. Rajan is THE best professor I have ever had. He has given us extra credit on every exam. And by that I mean at the beginning of the exam he tells you the answers to a couple of questions. He also will occasionally give you a free 100 for a quiz. TAKE HIM! He is hilarious and super nice. He also brings you candy on test days.

Rajan is amazing. You can tell he really cares about his students and gives you every opportunity to do well. He is hilarious and his lectures are interesting enough which is good because it is important to show up if you want to do well.

Hes awesome!

Rajan is one of the best professors. He is so caring and will do anything to help his students. He is hilarious and was by far one of my favorite classes I took.

by far one of the best professors I've ever had. he makes himself very available outside of class and he truly cares about his students. his exams are straight forward and he curves every exam a few points. he wanted us to read from the book but I never did and it didn't hurt my grade at all. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN. hes insanely smart and great

the best professor at UT!

Dr. Rajan is a great professor!! This course is an easy A if you attend office hours, read the textbook, and attend lecture. He provides endless extra credit opportunities. Dr. Rajan is committed to helping students excel in his course.

Dr. Mahadevan is truly a gem! He is absolutely hilarious and makes class an engaging experience. The class is not difficult, and you can definitely do well by participating, studying the material, and engaging during class. He takes his lectures very slowly and truly dives into the material. I recommend his class!

Professor Rajan is so kind. He has given my class about 28 points for free. He really looks out and tries to make it easy for his students. It is very important to read in this class. So if you are not into reading the book, you're not going to pass.

Rajan has a great sense of human and is very personable. He cares so deeply for his students. He is a gem. The class is not bad. He gives you study guides for the tests and quizzes. I got an A fairly easily. I imagine once this class is back on campus it'll be more difficult. Rajan wants you to succeed though! Lots of bonus points.

I love this man. He looks out for his students, gives them every chance at success. Attending/watching lecture is a MUST, though also read the text. Lectures are amazing. He is a paragon of dedication. One time he awoke at 4 in the morning to prepare for his lesson. Despite feeling ill this term, he never wavered. If you get the chance, TAKE HIM!!!

SO amazing!! If you can take him, take him! He knows what he is doing and he will do anything and everything to make sure you learn and under the material. Super flexible and easy to talk to. Amazing!

LOVE THIS GUY!! he cares so so much about his students, when i was coming to class it was like i was learning from a well-educated friend. he is always cracking jokes to help us understand the concept and offers ample opportunity to better your understanding/grade. i would 1000% take him again just an overall great and super intelligent guy!

funniest and sweetest proof ever, lectures are fair for what's on the exams + short tests, just work a normal amount and you will be FINE. he gives out freebies sometimes too, his class very interesting so you will def be paying attention. had us all cracking up everyday, would love to take his class again

This man needs to be protected at all costs! He is so amazing and really cares about his students. While the material can be hard, if you take good notes during the lectures and read the textbook before the exams, you will do fine. He makes the material very interesting and gives examples all the time so it is easier to understand!

I loved Dr. Rajan! He's such very sweet and funny and was always making jokes during lectures. Make sure you understand the concepts and read the textbook to do well on exams. He always offered to meet outside of class for help with anything about the course or even for things like graduate school applications. He really cares about his students!

Professor Rajan is engaging and funny, making the lectures enjoyable. While the material can be challenging, attending class and reading the textbook are key to doing well. I found unstuckstudy helpful for studying and preparing for exams. Overall, a rewarding class with a caring professor.