Vinoba Bhave University

Vinoba Bhave University or VBU Hazaribagh is a teaching-cum-affiliating university. It came into existence after bifurcation of Ranchi University. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) granted primary membership to Vinoba Bhave University in December 1992 and in appreciation and recognition of its pace of growth, permanent membership was granted in 2001. The University is also a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London. It is also recognised by the UGC, New Delhi.

Vinoba Bhave University Hazaribagh plays a significant role in the advancement of highereducation in Jharkhand. The university offers a blend of several conventional as well as professional courses. Post graduate programs conducted by the university are Med, MCA and Master of Biotechnology. Doctorate is also offered in several subjects. Department of Humanities takes care of the subjects like Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Home Science, Philosophy, Psychology and Political Science. A course on Clinical Nutrition and Dietics is also conducted by the university .

 

Vinoba Bhave University has good infrastructural and research facilities to assist the students. The computer centre of the university is equipped with internet facility. Students are encouraged to participate in sports and extra-curricular activities.

In the year 1990, the Bihar state assembly amended the Bihar state Universities Act 1976, adding Vinoba Bhave as a University having its territorial jurisdiction over the entire North Chhotanagpur Division with its headquarters at Hazaribagh. The foundation stone of the University was laid on 17th January 1990 by the then Chief Minister of Bihar, Dr Jagganath Mishra. With a steady growth, as is of now, it has carved a place for itself in higher education.