Munger University
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 18 March 2018 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Bihar |
| Vice-Chancellor | Ranjit Kumar Verma[1] |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | Urban |
Munger University is a collegiate public state university located in Munger, Bihar, India. It was established by an act of State Legislature in 2018. As a collegiate university, its main functions are divided among the academic departments of the university and affiliated colleges. It has jurisdiction over six districts: Munger, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Jamui and Khagaria in Bihar.[2] The Governor of Bihar serves as the university's chancellor.[3]
Overview
Munger University was established on 18 March 2018 after its bifurcation from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur.[4][5] The first academic year of the university will start in 2018-19.[6]
Constituent colleges
- J.R.S. College, Jamalpur
- RD & DJ College, Munger
- S.K.R. College, Barbigha,Sheikhpura
- B.N.M. College, Barhiya,LAkhisarai
- J.M.S. College, Munger
- H.S. College, Haveli Kharagpur,Munger
- K.D. College, Gogri Jamalpur,Khagaria
- Koshi College, Khagaria
- K.M.D. College, Parbatta,Munger
- D.S.M. College, Jhajha, Jamui
- B.R.M. College, Munger
- R.S. College, Tarapur,Munger
- K.K.M. College, Jamui
- R.D. College, Sheikhpura
- K.S.S. College, Lakhisarai
- Jamalpur College, Jamalpur
- Mahila College, Khagaria
Law College
- Vishwanath Singh Institute of Legal Studies
Academic programmes
The programmes offered at the University are identical to the ones being offered at Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University.
Campus
The university is currently operating from RD & DJ College, Munger.[2]
References
- ^ "Munger University, Munger". RAJ BHAWAN PATNA: GOVERNOR SECRETRIAT BIHAR. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2018-06-16.
- ^ a b "New university at Munger soon - Times of India". The Times of India. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Jackboots on university campuses in Bihar, protests against government move". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2018-06-16.
- ^ "New varsities give impetus to higher education in state - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Regarding appointment of Vice Chancellor of newly constituted Munger University, Munger Governor of Bihar" (PDF). governor.bih.nic.in. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ India, Press Trust of (2018-03-19). "Governor appoints VCs & Pro VCs in 3 new univs of Bihar". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
