The Magadh University is one of the largest institutions for providing higher education in the state of Bihar. The university was established when Government of Bihar passed an act in 1961 and it started functioning from 2 March 1962. At the beginning only seven subjects were introduced. These were: English, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Hindi and Philosophy. Dr. K. K. Dutta was the first Vice – Chancellor. He was considered the most distinguished Historians of the country.

Now the Magadh University has 24 Post Graduate Departments, 44 Constituent Colleges and 85 affiliated colleges. A total of 2 thousand teachers are involved in different university departments and colleges for providing instructions. Every year approximately 2 lakh students get enrolled in different university programs viz; graduate, post graduate etc.  The university has jurisdiction over the districts of Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Nalanda, Nawada and Aurangabad.

Courses offered by Magadh University Bodh Gaya

Magadh University Bodh Gaya Bihar offers different courses through its various faculties. Faculty wise distribution of courses offered by the university is mentioned below-

• M.Sc. Physics
• M.Sc. Chemistry
• M.Sc. Botany
• M.Sc. zoology
• M.Sc. Mathematics
• M.Sc. Geography
• M. Sc. Electronics

• M.A. Political Science.
• M.A. History.
• M.A. Psychology.
• M.A. L.S.W.
• M.A. Economics.
• M.A. A.I.&A.S.
• M.A. Home Science.
• M.A. Public Administration.
• Sociology.
• Buddhist Studies.

• M.A. Philosophy.
• M.A. Sanskrit.
• M.A. Persian.
• M.A. English.
• M.A. Hindi.
• M.A. Urdu.
• M.A. Pali.
• M.A. Maithili.
• M.A. Bangla.
• M.A. Prakrit.
• M.A. Journalism

The Magadh University Bodh Gaya Bihar offers the following vocational programs-

• 4 year degree courses in Hotel, Hospitality & Tourism Management.
• 1 ½ year craft courses in Food Production, Bakery and Confectionery, Food and Beverage services, Front Office and House-keeping
• Specialized courses for industry professionals like that of defense, Railways, airlines etc.

The Institute of Physiotherapy which is a newly opened institution of Magadh University will offers 9 Semester Degree Course in Physiotherapy.

This unit of Magadh University offer Diploma Courses in different European and Asian language viz French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Tibetan and Singhalese. 

The Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University offers courses through distance education mode to those who cannot attend regular university programs.

The Magadh University Bodh Gaya Bihar has 44 constituent colleges to provide education at Bachelors Degree in different study streams. A list of these colleges is given below.

1. A.M. College, Gaya
2. A.N.S College, Nabinagar
3. A.N. College, Patna
4. Arvind Mahila College, Patna
5. B.D Evening College, Patnai
6 B. S College, Danapur, Patna
7. College of Commerce, Patna
8. A.N.S College , Barh , Patna
9. Daudnagar College, Daudnagar
10. G. B M College, gaya
I 1.Gaya College, Gaya
12. Ganga Devi Mahila College, Patna
13.G. J College Rambagh , Bihta, Patna
14. J. J college , Gaya
15 .J. D Womens College , Patna
16 .J. N.L College , Khagaul, Patna
17 Kishori Sinha Mahila College , Aurangabad
18 K.L.S College , Nawadah
19 Kisan College , Sohsarai
20 .Mahila College , Khagaul, Patna
21 .M. D College , Naubatpur, Patna
22 .M. M College , Bikram , PatnaPatna
23 .Nalanda College , Biharsarif
24 .Nalanda Mahila College , Biharsarif
25 R.L. S. Y College , Aurangabad
26 . R. M.W College , Nawadah
27 R.K.D College , Patna
28 R P M College , Patnacity
29 R R S College , Mokamah, Patna
30 R L S Y College , Bakhtiapur, Patna
31 S N S College , Tekari, Gaya
32 S M S G College , Sherghati, gaya
33 S.S. College , Jehanabad
34 S. N S College , jehanabad
35 S B A N College , Darhatalari
36 S D College , Kaler
37 S Sinha College , Aurangabad
38 S N S College , Warsaliganj, Nawadah
39 S P M College , Udantpuri, Biharsarif
40 S U College , Hilasa
41 S M D College , Punpun, Patna
42 S G G S College , Patnacity
43 T S College , Hisua, Nawadh

Affiliated Colleges of Magadh University Bodh Gaya

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has bestowed the Magadh University Bodh Gaya Bihar with the affiliating university Status.

The university has many affiliated colleges in its jurisdiction. District Wise list of Colleges affiliated with Magadh University, Bodh Gaya Bihar is given below.

Gaya District

1. B.N. College, SobhBarachati
2. C.S. Janta College, Gaya
3. Gaya Eve. College, Gaya
4. M.S.Y. College, Gaya
5. Mahila College, Tekari
6. M.G. College, Gaya
7. Mahavir College, Gaya
8. Mabodhi College, Belaganj
9. R.L.S.Y. College, Gaya
10. S.D. College, Paraiya
I 1.S.M. College, Bodh-Gaya
12. S.G.M. College, Gaya
13.Wazirgan College, Warzirganj

Jehanabad District

1. A.N.S. College, Jehanabad
2. B.B.M. College, Okari
3. Fathehput Sanda College, Arwal
4. Jehanabad College, Jahanabad
5. Madhav College, Nehalpur
6. R.L.S.Y. College, Jehanabad
7. R.C.S. College, Kurtha
8. S.K.M. College, Jehanabad
9. S.J.S College, Kurtha
10.Abdul Kayarn Ansari College, Jehanabad
11.Magadh College, Sakurabad, Jehanabad

1. A.N.S.M. College, Aurangabad
2. Dr. K. K. Mandal College, Daudnagar
3. Dr. V. K. Singh College, Rafiganj
4. K.S.Y. College, Barun
5. Mahila College, Daudnagar
6. M.P. College, Belsara
7. T.B.D.S. Janta College, Goh

1. Krishak College, Pakriwarama
2. Mahila College, Warsaliganj
3. S.K.M. College, Nawadah
4. S.R.S. College, Nawadah
5. Nawadah Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Nawadah

Nalanda District

1. Alma Equbal College, Biharsharif
2. Degree College, Islampur
3. G.D.M. College, Harnaut
4. K.S.T. College, Salempur
5. L.S.T. College, Angaridham
6. M.B. College, Nalanda
7. M.M. College, Chandi
8. P.M.S. College, Paharpura
9. R.Lal College, Alinagar
10.R.L.S.Y. College, Biharsharif
11.R.P.S. College, Harnaut
12. Soghra College, Biharsharif
13. S.P. College, Hilsa
14. Sadanand College, Biharsharif
15.V.M. College, Pawapuri
16.Dr. Ram Raj Singh Mahila College, Chandi
17.Nalanda Sodh Sansthan
18. S.H. Mahila College, Hilsa

B.R.S.Y. College, Kanhauli
B.B.M.B.G.K. College, Bihta
B.L.P. College, Masauri
C.M. Mahila College, Patna
Daymanti Devi Mahila College, Patna
Danapur Degree Mahila College, Danapur
D.N. College, Masauri
Firoz Gandhi College, Karbighia
Govt. Girls College, Gardanibagh
Govt. Girls College, Gulzarbagh
Jyoti Kunwar College, Fathehpur
K.P.S. College, Nadwan
K.I. Mahila College, Patna
L.P. Sahi College, Patna
Muslim Sc. College, Patna
N.J.S. College, Bakhtiarpur
Oriental College, Patnacity
P.L.S. College, Masaurhi
P.N.K. College, Achhua
R.P.S. College, Patna
R.P.S. Mahila College, Patna
R.R.P. College, Bhergawan
R.L.S.Y. College, Anisabad
S.G.D.M. College, Patna
Sidharth Mahila College, Patna
S.G. Mahila College, Patna
S.K.M.V. College, Fathua
S.B.R. College, Barh
S.S.D. Mahila College, Barh
Ramesh Jha Mahila College, Patna
Bihar Institute of Law
Buddha Institute of Dental Se
C.P. Verma College, Sermai, Patna
K.B. Mahila College, Patna
Rashmi Devi Smarak Mahila College, Patna
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Contact

Vice- Chancellor  2200495
Financial Adviser  2200441   
Pro-Vice Chancellor  2200493
Sec. Higher Education  2224616
D.S.W 2200576  
Proctor. 2200499
Secretary to vice chancellor (Finance)  9934290680
Secretary to vice chancellor (General)    2200005 

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