Magadh University

Magadh University
Motto in English
Knowledge is Eternal
TypePublic
Established1962; 64 years ago (1962)
FounderSatyendra Narayan Sinha
AccreditationNAAC C
AffiliationsUGC
ChancellorGovernor of Bihar
Vice-ChancellorDilip Kumar Kesari (acting)
Location
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
,
India
Campus
  • Urban
Websitewww.magadhuniversity.ac.in

Magadh University is a public state university and institution of higher education located in Bodhgaya, Bihar. It provides facilities for higher learning and research in the faculties of science, social sciences, humanities and commerce, and has 39 affiliated colleges, 19 constituent colleges and 22 departments.

It was initially established under the Magadh University Act of 1961.

Social Sciences Block of Magadh University

Colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over five districts: Arwal, Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehanabad, and Nawadah.

Constituent Colleges

Affiliated Colleges

The university has affiliated colleges across several districts of Bihar.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Magadh University in Gaya gets NAAC accreditation". 16 September 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ Bihar State University Act, 1976, Act No. 23 of 1976, § 3(1), p. 5. Available at: https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_states/bihar/1976/Act%20No.%2023%20of%201976%20Bihar.pdf.
  4. ↑ "Welcome To Magadh University Bodh Gaya (Bihar)". www.magadhuniversity.ac.in.
  5. ↑ "Welcome To Magadh University Bodh Gaya (Bihar)". www.magadhuniversity.ac.in.
  6. ↑ "Affiliated Colleges". Magadh University. Retrieved 25 September 2026.

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