Banaras Hindu University
काशी हिन्दू विश्वविद्यालय | |
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| Motto | विद्या धर्मेण शोभते |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Knowledge imparts immortality |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1916 |
| Chancellor | Giridhar Malaviya |
| Vice-Chancellor | Sudhir Kumar Jain |
Academic staff | 1,700+ |
| Students | 30,000+ |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC, NAAC, AIU |
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya with the cooperation of Annie Besant. The university's main campus is spread over 1,300 acres and houses several institutes, faculties, and departments.
History[edit | edit source]
Banaras Hindu University was founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, an Indian educationist and freedom fighter. The university was established with the aim of promoting the study of the Hindu Shastras and of Sanskrit literature, as well as to promote learning and research in arts and sciences.
Campus[edit | edit source]
The main campus of BHU is located in Varanasi, also known as Banaras, and is spread over 1,300 acres. The campus is home to several institutes, including the Institute of Medical Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, and Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development. The university also has a south campus, known as the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, located in Barkachha, Mirzapur district.
Academics[edit | edit source]
BHU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields such as arts, science, commerce, engineering, medicine, law, and agriculture. The university is organized into several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Medicine.
Institutes and Faculties[edit | edit source]
- Institute of Medical Sciences
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
BHU has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields. Some of the prominent alumni include:
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan - Poet
- Baba Amte - Social Activist
- Raj Narain - Politician
- Kailash Nath Katju - Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
- Varanasi
- Institute of Medical Sciences
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development
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