Address: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Banaras Hindu University (Hindi: काशी हिन्दू विश्वविद्यालय ([kaʃi hind̪u viʃvəvid̪yaləy]); commonly referred to as BHU; formerly known as Central Hindu College) is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, BHU is one of the largest residential universities in Asia, with over 20,000 students. The university comprises all castes, creeds, religions and genders, and is on the list of Institutes of National Importance.
The Banaras Hindu University was established by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. A prominent lawyer and an Indian independence activist, Malviya considered education as the primary means for achieving a national awakening.
Institutes :
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
Institute of Science
Institute of Agricultural Sciences
Institute of Medical Sciences
Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development
Institute of Management Studies
Faculties :
Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Ayurveda
Faculty of Commerce
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Performing Arts
Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan Sankaya
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Visual Arts
