Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University, formerly Benares Hindu University, is a collegiate, central, and research university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and founded in 1916. The university incorporated the Central... Wikipedia

• Other names:  BHU
• Former name:  Benares Hindu University
• Motto:  IAST: '
• Motto (English):  "Knowledge imparts immortality"
• Type:  Public research university
• Established:  February 4, 1916
• Founders:  Annie Besant, Madan Mohan Malaviya, Rameshwar Singh, Prabhu Narayan Singh, Sunder Lal
• Academic affiliations:  AIU, UGC, ICAR, BCI
• Budget:  ₹ 1,808.75 crore
• Chancellor:  Vacant
• Vice-Chancellor:  Sanjay Kumar (acting)
• Visitor:  President of India
• Students:  30,698
• Undergraduates:  15,746
• Postgraduates:  7,557
• Doctoral students:  4,555
• Campus:  Urban
• Language:  Hindi, English
• Anthem:  Kulgeet - Madhur Manohar
• Colours:  BHU Saffron, BHU Blue, BHU Grey/Silver
• Mascot:  Goddess Saraswati
• Website:  bhu.ac.in
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo