Banaras Hindu University

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Banaras Hindu University
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Motto	विद्या धर्मेण शोभते
Established	1916
Type	Public
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City	Varanasi
State	Uttar Pradesh
Country	India
Campus	Urban
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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

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

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

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

• 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

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

• Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
• Varanasi
• Institute of Medical Sciences
• Institute of Agricultural Sciences
• Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development

See Also

• List of universities in India
• Education in India
• University Grants Commission (India)

External Links

• Official website

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