Patna:
Academic activities in the three new universities –Patliputra, Munger and
Purnia-are expected to begin from the next session as files have been sent to
finance department for creation on new posts and its approval.
Decks
have already been cleared for the establishment of the three new universities
by the state cabinet and state assembly. Raj Bhavan has also given its nod for
go ahead with this project.
In all
the three universities, there will be vice chancellor, registrar and 70 to 75
employees and officers to look after academic and other activities.
Magadh University
will be bifurcated into Patliputra University with its headquarters in Patna.
Similarly BN Mandal University (Madhepura) will be bifurcated into Purnia University
while Munger University will come into existence after the bifurcation of Tilka
Majhi Univeristy (Bhagalpur).
With this
the total number universities in Bihar will go up to 16 and moreover all the
nine commissionaires will have at least one university each. The new universities
have been created by amending Bihar State Universities Act (1976).
Colleges
affiliated with Magadh University in Patna and Nalanda districts will be a part
of Patliputra University. With this the new university will get 25 colleges while
Magadh University will get 19 colleges under its umbrella.
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