Founded in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (commonly referred to as MGKVP Varanasi) is a state university situated in Varanasi. The university is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It comprises three campuses: Gangapur campus, NTPC campus, and Bhairav Talab campus. In addition to these campuses, the university features 10 faculties, four constituent institutes, and over 30 departments at its Varanasi campus.
Furthermore, it has more than 350 affiliated colleges distributed across six districts: Varanasi, Chandauli, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Ballia. MGKVP provides a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs across multiple fields, including Management, Science, Fine Arts, and more. Additionally, some notable alumni of MGKVP include Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Kamlapati Tripathi, Raja Ram Shastri, among others. A few key highlights about Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi are outlined in the table below:
Particular | Statistics |
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Establishment year | Ownership type | 1921 | State Government |
Recognised by | UGC |
NAAC accreditation | Grade ‘C’ |
Member of | AIU |
No. of courses offered | 40+ courses in 30 departments |
Flagship programmes | BCA, BBA, MA and MBA, among others. |
No. of affiliated colleges | 350+ |
Official website | www.mgkvp.ac.in |
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