Magadh University

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Magadh University
Magadh University logo.jpg
Mottoअमृतं तु विद्या
Motto in English
Knowledge is Eternal
Type Public
Established1962;62 years ago (1962)
FounderSatyendra Narayan Sinha [1]
Chancellor Governor of Bihar
Vice-Chancellor Shashi Pratap Shahi [2] [3]
Location
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
,
India
CampusUrban
Affiliations UGC
Website www.magadhuniversity.ac.in

Magadh University is a public state university and institution of higher education in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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The university is governed by the Bihar State University Act 1976. [4]

It provides facilities for higher learning and research in the faculties of science, social sciences, humanities and commerce. With 39 affiliated colleges, 19 constituent colleges and 22 PG departments Magadh University is the largest university in Bihar.

After years of discussion and thought, Magadh University was finally split in 2018 and another university i.e. Pataliputra University came into being which covered under its jurisdiction all colleges located within the geographic area of Patna and Nalanda district that were earlier under Magadh University.

Due to division of the university and other associated issues examination of the university were delayed. For this, MULEA CAMPAIGN was launched.

Efforts are being made to get the NAAC-A grade to Magadh University. For this, preparations and responsibilities have been fixed in the departments said by the Vice Chancellor of Magadh University, Prof. Shashi Pratap Shahi. [5]

History

Social Sciences Block of Magadh University Faculty Social Sciences Magadh Universit 2010.jpg
Social Sciences Block of Magadh University

Magadh University was established in 1962 by Satyendra Narayan Sinha, an educationist and the then Education Minister of Bihar. K. K. Dutta, a renowned historian, was the founder vice-chancellor. It started functioning on 2 March 1962 with two constituent colleges, 32 affiliated colleges and seven postgraduate departments.

In 1992, 17 constituent colleges were transferred to the newly constituted Veer Kunwar Singh University, Arrah (Bhojpur).

Several professional/vocational courses like M.B.A., M.C.A., B.C.A., B.B.M. Environmental Science, Tourism & Travel Management, Counseling & Rehabilitation, Journalism & Mass Communication, etc. are being run in constituent/affiliated colleges. There are two government Medical Colleges, two private Engineering Colleges, one private Dental College and three Law colleges under the university. Magadh University also provides distance learning facilities.

Facilities

The university has a multi-storied library, the Mannulal Central Library, besides the department libraries. The central library has about 162,245 books, manuscripts and other reading materials. It has a wide range of ancient and modern literature and books as well as national and international journals.

All the science departments including Psychology and Geography have well-equipped laboratories for teaching and research. Research facilities are available in all the departments. The Science Labs have the modern equipment required for research.

There are eight hostels on campus having accommodation facilities for 1500 students. One girls' hostel is available to accommodate 150 students. The University Health Centre-cum-Dispensary provides medical facilities to students, teachers and other employees residing on and off campus around the clock. It has the services of three doctors, nurses and supporting paramedical staff.

A branch of the Central Bank of India functions on the campus. Likewise, a post office is on campus.

A large sports complex is on the campus for outdoor and indoor games, particularly athletic events.

Magadh University is developing a modern Computer Lab to the requirement of MCA teaching. Besides the facilities for practical work in courses at the university headquarters, the constituent colleges have computer and language labs.

Colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over five districts: Arwal, Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehanabad, and Nawadah.[ citation needed ]

Affiliated Colleges

Constituent Colleges

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ "Event Updates -21st Convocation of Magadh University on 10th March | CollegeDekho". Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "Magadh University: पटना AN कॉलेज के प्रिंसिपल बने मगध यूनिवर्सिटी के नए कुलपति, प्रो. शशि प्रताप हुए नियुक्त". 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Outgoing Governor Phagu Chauhan appoints VC, Pro VC in Magadh University". The Times of India. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  4. ↑ "MU serves legal notice on Tata Consultancy". The Times of India . 11 December 2013. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "Efforts are being made to get NAAC-A grade to Magadh University". Prabhat Khabar. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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