Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga

Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, established in 1972, is a premier public state university located in Darbhanga, Bihar, India. The university was founded with the objective of promoting higher education in the Mithilanchal region and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Spread across a sprawling campus, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga serves as an affiliating university for numerous colleges in the region whilst also offering postgraduate and research programmes directly through its constituent departments. The university is named after Maharaja Sir Lalit Narayan Mithila, the last ruler of the princely state of Darbhanga, who was a great patron of education and culture. Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes across various disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, and Social Sciences at the Postgraduate and PhD levels. The university also affiliates undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through its affiliated colleges spread across several districts of Bihar. Admission to various programmes is conducted through entrance examinations conducted by the university as well as through merit-based selection depending on the course. The university has been accredited by NAAC and continues to strive towards academic excellence, research innovation, and holistic student development. With a strong emphasis on regional culture, languages, and traditions, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga plays a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Mithila's rich cultural heritage whilst providing quality education to thousands of students annually.