Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad

Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University (BBMKU), Dhanbad, formerly known as Vinoba Bhave University, is a state university located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. It was established in 1992 and renamed in 2023 in honor of Binod Bihari Mahto, a prominent tribal leader and social activist from Jharkhand.

Key Details:

• Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand (Coal Capital of India)

• Type: State University

• Established: 1992 (as Vinoba Bhave University)

• Renamed: 2023 (as Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University)

• Affiliation: Governed by UGC (University Grants Commission)

• Chancellor: Governor of Jharkhand

• Vice-Chancellor: Prof. (Dr.) Kameshwar Prasad Singh

Academic Programs:

BBMKU offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, and research programs in various disciplines, including:

• Arts & Humanities

• Science

• Commerce

• Law

• Management

• Education

• Social Sciences

Affiliated Colleges:

The university has numerous affiliated colleges across Dhanbad and nearby regions, offering degree courses in different fields.

Notable Features:

• Named after Binod Bihari Mahto, a key figure in the Jharkhand movement.

• Focuses on tribal and regional development in education.

• Offers distance education programs through its Directorate of Distance Education.

Recent Developments:

• The renaming in 2023 reflects the state government\'s emphasis on honoring local leaders.

• Plans for expanding research facilities and industry collaborations in mining, technology, and social sciences (given Dhanbad\'s industrial significance).

Contact & Official Website:

• Website: bbmku.ac.in (Official website may be under transition due to the name change)

• Address: Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.