Vinoba Bhave University
Vinoba Bhave University was established in 1990. Post-graduate courses were started in 1972 in St. Columba`s College with teaching in History and Economics. Subsequently, it was converted into Post Graduate Centre of Ranchi University . By January 1983, post graduate teaching in four more subjects-English, Hindi Political science and Mathematics was begun on the approval of the Government of Bihar. In 1985, the Bihar state the father of Bhoodan Movement, Sant Vinoba Bhave. Finally, by Act 3 of 1990 the Bihar state assembly amended the Bihar state Universities Act 1976, adding Vinoba Bhave University having its territorial jurisdiction over the entire North Chhotanagpur Division with its headquarters at Hazaribag. Later on it expanded to almost entire Jharkhand State on induction of all Sanskrit Ayurvedic and Homeopathic colleges of Jharkhand. The foundation stone of the University was laid on 17th January 1990 by the then Chief Minister of Bihar, Dr. Jagganath Mishra.
The Governor of Jharkhand is the Chancellor of the Vinoba Bhave University. The University has a distinguished alumni body and faculty. This Universities is also a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities , London. The UGC, New Delhi also recognized the University and registered it under section 12B of the UGC Act 1956.
Faculties:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Geology
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
- History
- Economics
- Political Science
- Geography
- Physcology
- Anthropology
- Home Science
- Commerce
Contact Details:
Vinoba Bhave University
Hazaribag – 825301
Jharkhand
E-mail address: info@vbu.co.in
Vinoba Bhave University Official Website
