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 came into existence on 18 March 2018 under the Bihar State Universities Act, 2016, 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 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.
At present, there are 17 constituent colleges, 12 affiliated colleges, 5 single faculty education 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. The first academic year of the university will start in 2018–19.

Schools and departments

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.