Sidho-Kanho Birsa University

Sidho-Kanho Birsa University, established in 2010, is a State Public university located in Purulia, West Bengal, India. The university is named after three iconic tribal freedom fighters - Sidho Murmu, Kanho Murmu, and Birsa Munda - who led significant tribal uprisings against British colonial rule. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sidho-Kanho Birsa University has emerged as a prominent institution of higher learning in the tribal and backward regions of West Bengal, catering to students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. The university operates with a vision to provide quality education and research opportunities across diverse academic disciplines. Sidho-Kanho Birsa University offers a comprehensive range of programmes spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, dual degree, diploma, certificate, and research levels across multiple faculties including Science, Arts, Commerce, Education, Law, and Engineering. The institution emphasises inclusive education and has implemented numerous initiatives to promote access to higher education for marginalised communities, particularly tribal and rural populations. Sidho-Kanho Birsa University conducts admissions through various modes including merit-based selection and entrance examinations. The university accepts scores from examinations such as CUET, WBJEE, state-level entrance tests, and university-specific entrance examinations for different programmes.