Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi was established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya & located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Banaras Hindu University ranks among the first few in the country in the field of academic and research output. This university has two campuses, 3 institutes, 16 faculties, 140 departments, 4 advanced centers and 4 interdisciplinary schools. The University is making its mark at the national and international levels in a number of frontier areas of Science, Social Science, Technology, Medicine and Agriculture etc.

BHU today has nearly twenty thousand students including 2500 research scholars and 650 foreign students from 34 nations, under one roof who are pursuing different academic programs at this campus as well as the newly established Rajiv Gandhi South Campus. These are some of the brightest young minds in the country and abroad, who have joined this University after clearing a rigorous All India Entrance Test.

The objective of the university is to promote the study of the Hindu Shastras and of Sanskrit literature generally as a means of preserving and popularizing for the benefit of the Hindus in particular and of the world at large in general, the best thought and culture of the Hindus and all that was good and great in the ancient civilization of India.

Campus of Banaras Hindu University –

University has two campuses :-

• BHU Campus
• South Campus

Facilities in Banaras Hindu University –

• Library
• Health Services
• Sports & Games
• Co- Curricular Activity
• Alumni Cell
• Canteen
• Workshop
• Hospitals
• Hostels

Colleges/Schools at Banaras Hindu University –

• Arya Mahila Degree College
• D.A.V Degree College
• Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya Kamachha
• Vasant College for Women
• Central Hindu Boys
• Central Hindu Girls
• Ranvir Sanskrit Vidyalaya
• Central Hindu School Board

Placements at Banaras Hindu University –

The University as well as some faculties has placement cells. The main function is to publicize available positions, hold campus interviews and arrange for training or internship program. The extent of gainful employment is variable across faculties. It is nearly 100% in the Institute of Technology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Faculties of Law, Management Studies and Commerce.