Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916, is one of the most prestigious Central Universities in the Country. Being a living embodiment of such visionaries as Mahamana Malaviyaji, Dr. Annie Besant and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, this seat of learning epitomizes as synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern scientific temper. The University is situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga in the pious city of Varanasi, the religious capital of India and centre of Oriental Learning. The University comprises 4 Institutes, 15 Faculties, 130 Departments, a Mahila Mahavidyalaya 4 Inter disciplinary Centers, 14 UGC Special Assistance Programmes, a Constituent College for Women and 3 Constituent Schools. The 1200-bed (approx.) Sir Sunderlal Hospital of the University is equipped with modern amenities and caters to the healthcare needs of the vast population of eastern UP, parts of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and adjoining Nepal. The A number of students from abroad including from USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa etc. get admitted in various academic programmes in the University every year.

The University has established Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha about 75 Kms southwest of Varanasi on about 2500 acres of land. This campus is emerging as a potential hub to impart education, training and entrepreneurship development skills, to the youth, women and marginalized sections of society in the backward region of Mirzapur and adjoining districts of Uttar Pradesh, Western Bihar and Northern Madhya Pradesh. The Campus is heading well as per your vision for education to generate new breed of human resource who would be job creators and not job seekers.