UniversityBurdwan

UniversityBurdwan is a public university located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. Established in 2010 under the University of Burdewan Act, the campus spans about 80 acres adjacent to the Ajay River and is accessible via National Highway 19. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission and adheres to the standards of the Commission for the Higher Education.

Academic programmes are offered across arts, science, and commerce disciplines. The Faculty of Science includes physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science departments. The Faculty of Arts provides courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, and history, while commerce programmes follow the curriculum of the West Bengal State Commerce Board. In addition, distance‑learning courses are conducted through the Directorate of Distance and Open Learning. Research initiatives are encouraged through interdisciplinary centres that promote collaboration among faculty and students.

Student life at UniversityBurdwan is supported by a central library that houses more than 120,000 volumes, a sports complex with an indoor gymnasium and a cricket field, and various cultural activities. The annual Cultural Fest “Burdwan Utsav” draws participants from surrounding regions. Professional development programmes are offered for teachers and government officials, underscoring the university’s role as a hub for rural higher education and workforce training.