Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India. Banaras Hindu University was created under the Parliamentary legislation - B.H.U. Act 1915. It played a stellar role in the independence movement and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. It has produced many great freedom fighters and builders of modern India and has immensely contributed to the progress of the nation through a large number of renowned scholars, artists, scientists and technologists who have graced its portals. The area of the main campus of this premiere Central University is 1300 acres, having well maintained roads, extensive greenery, a temple, an air strip and buildings which are an architectural delight. The Air Field of the campus was started for military training for flying during the second world war. The University family consists of about 15000 students belonging to all streams of life, castes and religions and races, about 1700 teachers, and nearly 8000 non-teaching staff A large number of students from foreign countries like the U.S.A, the countries of Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa etc., come to study here. The university has taken a leadership role in promoting new ideas, the spirit of integration of the world, and cultivation of intellect and culture. Banaras Hindu University is small Virtually the universe in microcosm.

Banaras Hindu University on the life and teachings of Varanasi., In addition to working towards the promotion of various languages and spreading education among educationally backward classes and communities were the other commitments. In consonance with these expectations, the University in its eventful history of near hundred years has taken long strides in spreading the message of the Banaras and promoting education in such fields as Science, Arts, Management, Information Technology, Industrial Technology, Environment, Planning and Architecture. To fulfill its commitment, the tuitions fee charged from the students of the departments of Banaras Hindu University has been waived. Within few years this University is declared University with Potential for Excellence and it is one among highest for any University by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and Academic Staff College of the University. We are continuously adding to the infrastructure to promote various sports activities on the campus. We are aware of our rich cultural heritage which is getting in to oblivion at a fast pace. A heritage village is being constructed for a show case of our rich cultural heritage in on an large acre piece of land. The credit of success goes to the students, faculty and administration of this university who have worked untired for a better india and civilized society.

Established : 1916
Founder : Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya