Review
Established in 1915, the Banaras Hindu University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Varanasi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Hindu religion. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 108-year-old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Banaras Hindu University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | काशी हिंदू विश्वविद्यालय |
| Acronym | BHU |
| Founded | 1915 |
| Motto | Knowledge imparts immortality |
| Mascot | Goddess Saraswati |
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University Location
| Address | Kabir Colony Varanasi 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India |
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+91 (542) 236 8938 |
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+91 (542) 236 8174 |
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Banaras Hindu University's Facebook page review
Banaras Hindu University's X (formerly Twitter) page review
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Banaras Hindu University's main LinkedIn profile
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