Prof. (Dr.) Rup Kumar Barman

Vice-Chancellor, Bankura University

It is a matter of immense pleasure that destiny has allowed me to join Bankura University as its Vice-Chancellor. Bankura University (BKU) began its journey as per the Bankura University Act, 2013 [West Bengal Act XIX of 2013 (published in the Kolkata Gazette, Extraordinary, January 6, 2014)].  The Government of West Bengal established this state-aided university in the year 2014 to fulfil the greatly desired aspirations of the people of Bankura District for promoting the advancement and dissemination of higher education. Surrounded by Hooghly, East Bardhaman, West Bardhaman, Purulia, Jhargram and West Medinipur districts, Bankura University is located at the heart of Bankura District, historically known as Mallabhum (the land of Mallas or Wrestlers). This university has inherited a glorious history of cultural, artistic and intellectual achievements of Mallabhum including the cultivation of science, technology, architecture, music, paintings, literature, textiles, terracotta products, martial arts and sports. Since its inception, Bankura University has been committed to the dedicated task of disseminating higher learning in this region and it promises to move into a glorious future by promoting the study of folk cultural traditions and indigenous knowledge systems for a sustainable future for all.  


        At present, Bankura University comprises of four campuses situated at PurandarpurPuabagan, Mithila and Chhandar in the district of Bankura. Its administrative offices are located within its main campus at Purandarpur (Beside NH 60, Block II, Bankura, West Bengal-722155). Keeping up the pace with the new academic developments of the twenty-first century, Bankura University has come forward to open several Postgraduate Departments including professional courses. Besides the undergraduate courses of different subjects of affiliated colleges, at present, there are overall 15 PG Departments and 4 UG Departments (in Santali Vernacular) of different broad disciplines including humanities, social sciences, science and Law.


   Though our university is still in its initial stage, it could achieve the recognition of the UGC (University Grants Commission, New Delhi) Act of 1956, under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. It has also received accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the Bar Council of India. Bankura University has been strictly following the New Education Policy (NEP, 2020 and 2023) as per UGC guidelines. With a well-equipped infrastructure, four academic campuses and 26 affiliating colleges (22 Government Aided Colleges, 2 Government Colleges and 2 Private Colleges), Bankura University has already begun the process of materialising the high ideals set before it. BKU will be shortly opening a few more Postgraduate departments and Postgraduate Diploma courses. I hope that BKU will be a higher academic institution of promise and social transformation. It is my earnest appeal to all the alumni of BKU, scholars, students, teachers, officers, staffs, and all other stakeholders to cooperate with us in the journey of transforming Bankura University into a prominent centre for higher education.


All are welcome to the portal of Bankura University!

 

 

Prof. (Dr.) Rup Kumar Barman

Vice-Chancellor

Bankura University

December 18, 2024.