Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University

Tilka Majhi Bhagalpur University, formerly Bhagalpur University, is a public university in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. It was established on 12 July 1960, having local colleges initially associated with Patna University. Its campus is around 264 acres (1.07 km2) in area. The name was changed from Bhagalpur University to Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University in 1991 in commemoration of Tilka Majhi, a freedom fighter.[1]

Tilka Majhi Bhagalpur University
Former name
Bhagalpur University
MottoTamso Ma Jyotirgayama (Sanskrit: "Take Me From The Darkness Unto Light")
TypePublic
Established1960
ChancellorGovernor of Bihar
Vice-ChancellorJawaharlal
Location, ,
25°14′56″N 86°57′29″E / 25.249°N 86.958°E / 25.249; 86.958
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.tmbuniv.ac.in

Academics

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T. M. Bhagalpur University has six faculties: science, social science, humanities, commerce, management studies, 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.[citation needed]

Colleges

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Its jurisdiction extends over two districts, Banka and Bhagalpur.[citation needed]

Affiliated colleges

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  • 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

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Notable alumni

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Name Class year Notability Reference(s)
Aparajita Sarangi S.M. College Member of the Lok Sabha since 2019 [2]
Jayant Raj Kushwaha Marwari College, Bhagalpur, 2010 Minister of Rural Work Department of Bihar since 2021 [3]
Nishikant Dubey Member of the Lok Sabha since 2009 [citation needed]
Lalan Singh Member of the Lok Sabha since 2019 [citation needed]
Satyanarayan Singh Legislator [citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University at a Glance – Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University – TMBU – Bhagarlpur – Bihar". 17 November 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Members : Lok Sabha, Seventeenth Lok Sabha, Sarangi, Smt. Aparajita". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Bihar Cabinet Expansion: पहली बार विधायक बने जयंत राज पर नीतीश ने किया भरोसा, बना दिए मंत्री".