Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, (abbreviated as BRABU) also known as B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, is a state university located in Muzaffarpur. Established in 1960, the university has 37 constituent colleges and offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs.
The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It provides affiliation to several colleges and institutes across the state, promoting higher education.
The university offers various full-time and part-time courses, including distance education programs. It also organizes symposia, seminars, and workshops to facilitate academic growth and development.
As a UGC-recognized institution, the university has been receiving assistance for computerization and internet connectivity since 1987. This has enabled the university to establish a strong infrastructure for teaching, learning, and research.
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History
Bihar University was established on 2 January 1952 after being separated from Patna University, with its headquarters at Patna.
In 1960, under the Bihar State Universities Act, 1960, the existing Bihar University was bifurcated into three separate universities:
Bihar University, Muzaffarpur
Ranchi University, Ranchi
Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur
In 1961, the Bihar University Act, 1961 further bifurcated Bihar University, Muzaffarpur into:
Bihar University, Muzaffarpur
Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
In 1973, Bihar University, Muzaffarpur was again bifurcated to create:
Bihar University, Muzaffarpur
Mithila University, Darbhanga
In 1990, the university was bifurcated once more, resulting in:
Bihar University, Muzaffarpur
Jai Prakash University, Chhapra
In 1992, the name of Bihar University was changed to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University (BRABU), Muzaffarpur, and it has been known by this name since then.
Colleges
List of Collegss Under Bihar University
Notable alumni
Bandana Kumari
Ajit Anjum
Sanjeev K Jha
Mridula Sinha
Renu Devi
Radha Mohan Singh, MP
Arjun Roy
Rama Devi
Ritu Jaiswal
Ajay Nishad
Rama Kishore Singh
Upendra Kushwaha, Ex Union Minister
Shiv Chandra Ram, Ex Minister, Bihar
Sanjay Kumar Singh, Minister, Bihar
Umadhar Singh
Ravindra Prabhat
Nayab Singh
Renu C. Laskar
Abdul Hakeem Azhari
Shamim Ahmad
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