Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, commonly known as Purvanchal University, was established in 1987 under the Government of Uttar Pradesh Act. Located in the historic city of Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, this public state university has been serving the educational needs of the eastern Uttar Pradesh region for over three decades. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a B+ grade. Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes across various disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, Management, Agriculture, and Technology at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The university operates through a teaching and affiliating system, with its main campus spread across 225 acres in Jaunpur and several affiliated colleges across the Purvanchal region. Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur provides education through both conventional and distance education modes, catering to diverse student requirements. The institution has been instrumental in promoting higher education accessibility in rural and semi-urban areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Admission to various programmes is conducted through entrance examinations conducted by the university itself, as well as through state-level and national-level entrance tests including CUET, GATE, and NET for specific programmes. The university emphasises holistic development through academic excellence, research initiatives, cultural activities, and community engagement programmes, making it a significant educational hub in the region.