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University of Burdwan
public university in Bardhaman, West Bengal, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Burdwan (also known as Burdwan University or B. U.) is a public university in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. It was established by the West Bengal Government as a teaching and affiliating university on 15 June 1960 with six graduate departments and 30 undergraduate colleges spread over three districts that come under the jurisdiction of the university. The university currently offers more than 30 undergraduate and 66 postgraduate courses.
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Other name | BU |
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Motto | सा विद्या या विमुक्तये (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | Learning Leads To Emancipation |
Type | Public |
Established | 1960 (64 years ago) (1960) |
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Budget | ₹149.0551 crore (US$20 million) (2021–22 est.)[1] |
Chancellor | Governor of West Bengal |
Vice-Chancellor | Nimai Chandra Saha |
Academic staff | 232[2] |
Students | 4,831[2] |
Undergraduates | 301[2] |
Postgraduates | 3,956[2] |
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Location | Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal , India 23°14′21″N 87°51′04″E |
Campus | Urban, c. 400 acres (160 ha) |
Website | Template:Official url |
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