Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University
काशी हिन्दू विश्वविद्यालय
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	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh , India
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC, NAAC, AIU

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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

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