Tilka Majhi Bhagalpur University, formerly Bhagalpur University, is a public university in

Bhagalpur Bhagalpur is a city in the Indian state of Bihar, situated on the southern banks of the river Ganges. It is the 2nd largest city of Bihar by population and also the headquarters of Bhagalpur district and Bhagalpur division. Known as the Silk ...

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. It was established on 12 July 1960, having local colleges initially associated with

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. Its campus is around in area. The name was changed from Bhagalpur University to Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University in 1991 in commemoration of Tilka Majhi, a freedom fighter.

Academics

T. M. Bhagalpur University has six faculties: science,

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, humanities, commerce,

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, and law. It has five research centres: Agro-Economic Research Centre, Centre of Bioinformatics, University Computer Centre, Centre for Regional Studies and Research Service Centre.

Colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over two districts, Banka and

Affiliated colleges

* A.K. Gopalan College, Sultanganj, Bhagalpur *B. L. Sarraf Commerce College, Naugachia *C.M. College, Bounsi, Banka *D.N. Singh College, Bhusia, Rajaun, Banka *L.N.B.J. Mahila College, Bhramarpur, Bhagalpur *Mahadeo Singh College, Bhagalpur *Muslim Minority College, Bhagalpur *S.D.M.Y. College, Dhoraiya, Banka *S.S.P.S. College, Shambhuganj, Banka *Sharda Jhunjhunwala Mahila College, Bhagalpur *Sarvajanik College Sarvodaynagar, Banka *Tarar College, Tarar, Ghogha, Bhagalpur

Constituent Colleges

* Bhagalpur National College * G. B. College, Naugachia, Bhagalpur * Jay Prakash College, Narayanpur * Madan Ahilya Mahila College, Naugachia, Bhagalpur * Marwari College, Bhagalpur * Murarka College, Sultanganj * P. B. S. College, Banka * S. S. V. College, Kahalgaon * Sabour College, Sabour, Bhagalpur * Sunderwati Mahila College, Bhagalpur * T.N.B. College, Bhagalpur * T. N. B. Law College, Bhagalpur

Notable alumni

References

External links

* Education in Bhagalpur district Universities and colleges in Bhagalpur Educational institutions established in 1960 1960 establishments in Bihar Universities in Bihar {{Bihar-university-stub