Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is one of India's oldest and most prestigious central universities, established on February 4, 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Located on the banks of River Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, BHU is a multidisciplinary university serving approximately 25,000 students across diverse programs. The university is organized into multiple faculties including Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and others. BHU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate (BA, BSc, BCom) and postgraduate (MA, MSc, MCom, LLM, MD, MTech) programs across diverse disciplines. The university is known for combining traditional Indian scholarship with modern academic standards. BHU has produced numerous distinguished alumni including scientists, academics, government officials, and cultural figures. The university emphasizes both teaching and research, with active research programs across multiple departments. BHU maintains strong connections with Hindu intellectual traditions while maintaining secular, multidisciplinary academic values. The campus itself is a scenic location attracting students from across India and abroad.