Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University
Public university in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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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.
Official seal of B.R.A.B.U | |
| Motto | नास्ति विद्यासमं चक्षुः |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Knowledge is the greatest eye |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1960 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Bihar |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dinesh Chandra Rai |
| Location | , , India 26.1131°N 85.3750°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | brabu |
  Location of BRABU in India | |
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. [1]
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 [4]
Constituent Colleges
| Name of College | Location |
|---|---|
| L.S. College | Muzaffarpur |
| M.D.D.M College | Muzaffarpur |
| R.D.S. College | Muzaffarpur |
| Dr. R.M.L.S. College | Muzaffarpur |
| M.P. Sinha Science College | Muzaffarpur |
| R.B.B.M. College | Muzaffarpur |
| Nitishwar Singh College | Muzaffarpur |
| Rameshwar Singh College | Muzaffarpur |
| L.N.T. College | Muzaffarpur |
| M.S.K.B. College | Muzaffarpur |
| Jiwachh College | Motipur, Muzaffarpur |
| R.C. College | Sakra, Muzaffarpur |
| S.R.P.S. College | Jaintpur, Muzaffarpur |
| R. N. College | Hajipur, Vaishali |
| Vaishali Mahila College | Hajipur, Vaishali |
| Jamunilal College | Hajipur, Vaishali |
| D.C. College | Hajipur, Vaishali |
| L.N. College | Bhagwanpur, Vaishali |
| Samta College | Jandaha, Vaishali |
| B.M.D. College | Dayalpur, Vaishali |
| S.R.K.G. College | Sitamarhi |
| S.L.K. College | Sitamarhi |
| R.S.S. Science College | Sitamarhi |
| R.S.S. Mahila College | Sitamarhi |
| J.S. College | Chandauli, Sitamarhi |
| M.S. College | Motihari, East Champaran |
| Dr. S.K. Sinha Women's College | Motihari, East Champaran |
| S.N.S. College | Motihari, East Champaran |
| L.N.D. College | Motihari, East Champaran |
| M.S.S.G. College | Areraj, East Champaran |
| S.R.A.P. College | Bara Chakiya, East Champaran |
| K.C.T.C. College | Raxaul, East Champaran |
| M.J.K. College | Bettiah, West Champaran |
| R.L.S.Y. College | Bettiah, West Champaran |
| T.P. Verma College | Narkatiyaganj, West Champaran |
| C.N. College | Sahebganj, Muzaffarpur |
| J.B.S.D. College | Bakuchi |
| R.P.S. College | Chakeyaj, Vaishali |
Affiliated Colleges
| Name of College | Location |
|---|---|
| Dr. J.M. College | Muzaffarpur |
| S.N.S. College | Muzaffarpur |
| R.B.T.S.H. Medical College | Muzaffarpur |
| L.N. Mishra College of Business Management | Muzaffarpur |
| S.K.J. Law College | Muzaffarpur |
| Vaishali Institute of Business and Rural Management | Muzaffarpur |
| M.H. Medical College | Muzaffarpur |
| Islamia Degree College | Muzaffarpur |
| Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College | Patna |
| Govt. Tibbi Medical College | Patna |
| Govt. S.K. Ayurved Medical College | Begusarai |
| Govt. S.Y.N.A. Ayurvedic Medical College | Bhagalpur |
| Govt. S.D. Ayurvedic Medical College | Buxar |
| Gaya Homeopathic Medical College | Gaya |
| Pt. J.K.J. College | Bagahi, Dholi, Samastipur |
| JLNM College | Nawahi, Sursand, Sitamarhi |
| GMHP College | Bagha, West Champaran |
| MNM Women's College | Bettiah, West Champaran |
| Nitiswar Ayurvedic College | Muzaffarpur |
| NHM College | Bihar Sharif |
| ZH Unani Medical College | Siwan |
| N Unani College | Bodh Gaya, Gaya |
| G.D. Memorial Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Patna |
| Dr. P.B.S. Gaya Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Bodh Gaya, Gaya |
| Dr. Yadubir Sinha Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Laheriasarai, Darbhanga |
| R.B.T.S. Govt. Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Muzaffarpur |
| Muzaffarpur Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Muzaffarpur |
| Kent Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Hajipur, Vaishali |
| Patna Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Patna |
| Bhola Paswan Shastri INTER AND DEGREE College Babhangama Bihariganj, | Madhepura |
| Mangla Kamla Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Siwan |
| Magadh Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Bihar Sharif, Nalanda |
| Maharshi Mehi Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Katihar |
| B.N.M. Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Saharsa |
| The Temple of Hahnemann Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Munger |
| K.N. Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Bhagalpur |
| Rameshwar Das Kedia Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Motihari, East Champaran |
| Dr. Halim Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Darbhanga |
| Shri Moti Singh Jageshwari Ayurvedic College & Hospital | Chhapra |
Management Colleges
| Name of College | Location |
|---|---|
| L.N. Mishra College of Business Management | Muzaffarpur |
| Vaishali Institute of Business and Rural Management | Muzaffarpur |
Homeopathic Colleges
| Name of College | Location |
|---|---|
| B. N. M. Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Saharsa |
| Dr. Halim Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Darbhanga |
| Dr. P. B. S. Gaya Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Bodhgaya, Gaya |
| Dr. Yadubir Sinha Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Laheriasarai, Darbhanga |
| G. D. Memorial Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Patna |
| Gaya Homeopathic Medical College | Gaya |
| K. N. Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Bhagalpur |
| Kent Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Hajipur, Vaishali |
| Magadh Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Bihar Sharif, Nalanda |
| Maharshi Mehi Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Katihar |
| Mangla Kamla Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Siwan |
| Muzaffarpur Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Muzaffarpur |
| Patna Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Patna |
| R. B. T. S. Govt. Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Muzaffarpur |
| Rameshwar Das Kedia Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Motihari, East Champaran |
| The Temple of Hahnemann Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Munger |
Ayurvedic Colleges
| Name of College | Location |
|---|---|
| Govt. S.D. Ayurvedic Medical College | Buxar |
| Govt. S.K. Ayurved Medical College | Begusarai |
| Govt. S.Y.N.A. Ayurvedic Medical College | Bhagalpur |
| Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College | Patna |
| Govt. Tibbi Medical College | Patna |
| Nitiswar Ayurvedic College | Muzaffarpur |
| Shri Moti Singh Jageshwari Ayurvedic College & Hospital | Chhapra |
Unani Colleges
| Name of College | Location |
|---|---|
| N Unani College | Bodhgaya, Gaya |
| ZH Unani Medical College | Siwan |
Law College
| Name of College | Location |
|---|---|
| S.K.J. Law College | Muzaffarpur |
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
- Nutan Thakur- Lucknow based social and political activist
- Gaurav Singhal (Assistant Manager/BSFC)
