Munger University

Munger University is a state university and was established through bifurcation of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur. It has jurisdiction spreading over five districts: Munger, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Jamui and Khagaria under Munger Division in Bihar.

Munger University
TypePublic
Established18 March 2018 (18 March 2018)
Academic affiliation
UGC
ChancellorPhagu Chauhan
Vice-ChancellorRanjit Kumar Verma[1]
Address
Academic Block, Munger University, R.D. & D. J. College Campus
,
Munger
,
Bihar
,
811201
,
India
CampusUrban
Websitewww.mungeruniversity.ac.in

Munger University came into existence on 18 March 2018 under the Bihar State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Bihar Act – 1/2017),[2] and is presently functioning from Academic Block, Munger University situated in the campus of R. D. & D. J. College Munger – 811201, which is situated almost in between ruins of ancient Nalanda and Vikramshila Vishwavidyalaya.

Prof. Ranjit Kumar Verma, an expert in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, is the first Vice-Chancellor of Munger University, Munger. Having scientific temperament and youthful energy, he is adopting measures to make the University an ‘embodiment of higher education ‘.

Prof. Kusum Kumari, an expert in Philosophy, the Pro-Vice Chancellor, and Colonel Arun Kumar Singh (Retd.) is the Registrar of the University.

Bills Pertaining to the creation of Munger, Purnia and Patliputra University were passed by the State Legislature in 2016, and official Gazette for the same were published subsequently. The formation of the University was notified in March 2018 in accordance with the Government pronouncement in the Gazette.[3]

At present, there are 17 constituent colleges, 12 affiliated colleges, 5 single faculty education colleges (Affiliated B. Ed. Colleges) and one affiliated law college in the Munger University. It has been registered under section 22 of the UGC and AIU.

In its short journey the University has started initiatives like Induction meet and VC-Teachers Interaction. It is preparing a blue print of innovative courses to be launched in near future.

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]

Schools and departments

[7]

  • School of Life Sciences
  • School of Chemical Sciences
  • School of Physical Sciences
  • School of Mathematical Sciences
  • School of Computer Sciences
  • School of Commerce and Management Studies
  • School of Humanities
  • School of Social Sciences
  • School of Yogic Sciences
  • School of Earth and Planetary Sciences
  • School of Legal Studies and School of Continuing Learning and Professional Development Studies.

Constituent colleges
  • RD & DJ College, Munger
  • J.R.S. College, Jamalpur
  • B.R.M. College, Munger
  • D.S.M. College, Jhajha, Jamui
  • H.S. College, Haveli Kharagpur,Munger
  • Jamalpur College, Jamalpur
  • J.M.S. College, Munger
  • B.N.M. College, Barhiya,Lakhisarai
  • Koshi College, Khagaria
  • K.D. College, Gogri Jamalpur,Khagaria
  • K.K.M. College, Jamui
  • K.M.D. College, Parbatta,Munger
  • K.S.S. College, Lakhisarai
  • R.D. College, Sheikhpura
  • R.S. College, Tarapur, Munger
  • S.K.R. College, Barbigha,Sheikhpura
  • Mahila College, Khagaria
  • R. lal college lakhisarai

Affiliated College[8]
  • Phalguni Prasad Yadav Collage

Law College
  • Bishwanath 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 campus which spread over 25 acres of land near New Police Headquarter Munger .[9]

References
  1. "Munger University, Munger". RAJ BHAWAN PATNA: GOVERNOR SECRETRIAT BIHAR. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  2. "New university at Munger soon - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  3. "Jackboots on university campuses in Bihar, protests against government move". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  4. "New varsities give impetus to higher education in state - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  5. "Regarding appointment of Vice Chancellor of newly constituted Munger University, Munger Governor of Bihar" (PDF). governor.bih.nic.in. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  6. India, Press Trust of (19 March 2018). "Governor appoints VCs & Pro VCs in 3 new univs of Bihar". Business Standard India. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  7. "12 new departments at Munger University - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  8. https://www.mungeruniversity.ac.in/college/affiliated-colleges/
  9. "New university at Munger soon - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.

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