Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka

Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka was established in 1992 as a state university in the Santhal Parganas region of Jharkhand. Located in Dumka, the university operates as a Public State university and serves as an important educational institution for the tribal and rural communities of Jharkhand. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and offers a wide range of academic programmes across various disciplines. Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka provides education through multiple affiliated colleges spread across the Santhal Parganas region. The university offers programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in arts, science, commerce, education, and management streams. The institution focuses on providing quality education to students from diverse backgrounds, particularly emphasising the educational advancement of tribal communities. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through merit-based selection and entrance examinations as per the programme requirements. The university has been working towards expanding its academic infrastructure and research facilities whilst maintaining affordable fee structures to ensure accessibility for students from economically weaker sections.