Banaras Hindu University:

The Banaras Hindu University, a pioneer institution was envisioned by its founder, a great visionary, an eminent educationist and a freedom fighter Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Ji, as an institution of holistic education. This University is the largest residential University in Asia known as सर्वविद्या की राजधानी (“Capital of Knowledge”). Being a living embodiment of many visionaries such as Mahamana Malaviyaji, Dr. Annie Besant, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and others this seat of learning epitomizes a synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern scientific temper. The holistic model of education, conceived and enriched by its illustrious founder, offers refreshingly new perspectives to young minds and nurtures and facilitates their creative talents. Contributions of BHU in extending the frontiers of knowledge in critical areas as also in the regeneration and efflorescence of community values well is manifested through its alumni who form a great chain of distinguished personalities throughout the world occupying key positions in varied professional domains. Endowed with a glorious history, BHU has played a stellar role in India's freedom movement and in post independence nation building.

The Campus

The University is situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga in the pious city of Varanasi known as the religious capital of India and also as a centre of Oriental Learning. In Indian religion, the Sun is the symbol of the light of knowledge and so is the Banaras Hindu University. The layout of the University is logically modeled on sunrise. As from the dawn onwards, the streaks of light from the Sun overspread the sky, similar to the growth of the University. The picturesque main campus of BHU is spread over 1300 acres of land with its majestic buildings of monumental architectural design, sprawling lush green fields and canopies of magnificent avenues, bearing testimony to the ingenuity and foresight of the founder. The South Campus of BHU, spread over 2600 acres of land, is located at Barkachha (district Mirzapur) about 80 km from the main campus. BHU has the phenomenal distinction of imparting education and conducting research in all academic disciplines from oriental and classical to modern science and technology – all within one walled campus. A unique feature of the University is that it embraces the Gurukul method of teaching and learning, with students, teachers and supporting staff living together and carrying out their academic pursuits. The University is a township in itself having its own service and support systems to provide, operate and maintain the amenities needed by all concerned and the residents.

BHU, an Institution of National Importance established by an act of Parliament, provides a unique opportunity to get involved in multi-disciplinary areas as it is blessed with 5 Institutes, 16 Faculties and 134 Departments/Schools and 9 Research Centres. There are Departments of the university which are receiving support under UGC special assistance programmes (5 centres of Advance Study and 7 Departments under DRS level I & II), 5 UGC innovative/TRIEA/other programmes and many Departments/Schools are supported under DST/FIST programme.

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