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{{Short description|Central university in Gaya, Bihar, India}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = Central University of South Bihar
| name                   = Central University of South Bihar
| native_name =
| image                 = Central_University_of_Bihar_Logo.png
| image = Central_University_of_Bihar_Logo.png
| established           = {{start date and age|2009|1|15}}
| established = 15/01/2009
| type                   = [[Central university (India)|Central University]]
| type = Central University
| motto                  = ज्ञान सेवा विमुक्तये
| vice_chancellor = Kameshwar Nath Singh<ref>{{Cite news|date=July 23, 2021|title=President Ram Nath Kovind approves appointments of vice chancellors of 12 central universities: Ministry of education|work=[[The Times of India]] 13:29 IST|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/president-ram-nath-kovind-approves-appointments-of-vice-chancellors-of-12-central-universities-ministry-of-education/articleshow/84671693.cms|access-date=July 23, 2021}}</ref>
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| city = [[Gaya, India|Gaya]]
| vice_chancellor       = [[Kameshwar Nath Singh|Dr. Kameshwar Nath Singh]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=July 23, 2021|title=President Ram Nath Kovind approves appointments of vice chancellors of 12 central universities: Ministry of education|work=[[The Times of India]] 13:29 IST|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/president-ram-nath-kovind-approves-appointments-of-vice-chancellors-of-12-central-universities-ministry-of-education/articleshow/84671693.cms|access-date=July 23, 2021}}</ref>
| state = [[Bihar]]
| head_label            = [[Visitor]]         
| country = [[India]]
| head                  = [[President of India]]
| website = {{url|cusb.ac.in}}
| city                   = [[Gaya, India|Gaya]]
| chancellor = C. P. Thakur
| state                 = [[Bihar]]
| country               = [[India]]
| website               = {{URL|cusb.ac.in}}
| chancellor             = [[C. P. Thakur|Dr. C. P. Thakur]]
| accreditation          = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] with Grade ''A++''
| affiliation            = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[AICTE]], [[Bar Council of India|BCI]], [[ICSSR]], [[National Council for Teacher Education|NCTE]]
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'''Central University of South Bihar''' ('''CUSB''') is one of the sixteen newly established [[Central Universities (India)|Central Universities]] by the [[Government of India]] under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (Section 25 of 2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cub.ac.in/assets/pdf/central-universities-act-2009.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-08-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002051729/http://www.cub.ac.in/assets/pdf/central-universities-act-2009.pdf |archive-date=2013-10-02 }}</ref> The university is located at [[Panchanpur, Gaya|Panchanpur]], Gaya, India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/CUB-admission-process-to-begin-today/articleshow/36625480.cms|title=CUB admission process to begin today|work=The Times of India}}</ref> On 27 February 2014, [[Lok Sabha]] Speaker [[Meira Kumar]] laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus in [[Gaya, India|Gaya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Cong-JD-U-clash-mars-CUB-foundation-laying-ceremony/articleshow/31125753.cms |title=Cong-JD (U) clash mars CUB foundation laying ceremony - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-02-28 |access-date=2014-05-29}}</ref> When completed, it will be spread in a 300-acre campus at Panchanpur. Currently further construction is ongoing. [[C. P. Thakur|Dr. C. P. Thakur]] is now the newly appointed [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] by [[President of India]]. CUSB is [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] Accredited 'A' grade university.
'''Central University of South Bihar''' ('''CUSB''') is one of the sixteen newly established [[Central Universities (India)|Central Universities]] by the [[Government of India]] under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (Section 25 of 2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cub.ac.in/assets/pdf/central-universities-act-2009.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-08-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002051729/http://www.cub.ac.in/assets/pdf/central-universities-act-2009.pdf |archive-date=2013-10-02 }}</ref> The university is located at [[Panchanpur, Gaya|Panchanpur]], [[Gaya, India|Gaya]], [[Bihar]], [[Republic of India|India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/president-to-grace-cusb-convocation-on-oct-19-101696087795810.html|title=President to grace CUSB convocation on Oct 19|work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref> On 27 February 2014, [[Lok Sabha]] Speaker [[Meira Kumar]] laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus in [[Gaya, India|Gaya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Cong-JD-U-clash-mars-CUB-foundation-laying-ceremony/articleshow/31125753.cms |title=Cong-JD (U) clash mars CUB foundation laying ceremony - The Times of India |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=28 February 2014 |access-date=29 May 2014}}</ref> When completed, it will be spread in a 300-acre campus at Panchanpur. Currently further construction is ongoing. [[C. P. Thakur|Dr. C. P. Thakur]] is now the newly appointed [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] by [[President of India]] and Kameshwar Nath Singh is the vice chancellor. CUSB is [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] Accredited 'A++' grade university.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/patna/central-university-of-south-bihar-becomes-first-university-in-state-to-get-a-ranking-from-national-assessment-panel-8656911|title=Central University of South Bihar becomes first university in state to get A++ ranking from NAAC|work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=11 June 2023 |access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref>


==Organisation and administration==
==Organisation and administration==
===Governance===
===Governance===
The [[president of India]] is the visitor of the university. The [[Chancellor (education)|chancellor]] is the ceremonial head of the university, while the executive powers rest with the [[vice-chancellor]]. The court, the executive council, the academic council, the board of studies and the finance committee are the administrative authorities of the university.
The [[president of India]] is the visitor of the university.<ref>{{cite web|title=News Services Division, All India Radio|url=https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=President-Droupadi-Murmu-to-attend-convocation-ceremony-of-Central-University-of-South-Bihar-in-Gaya&id=469741|website=newsonair.gov.in|access-date=31 October 2023|language=en-gb}}</ref> The [[Chancellor (education)|chancellor]] is the ceremonial head of the university, while the executive powers rest with the [[vice-chancellor]]. The court, the executive council, the academic council, the board of studies and the finance committee are the administrative authorities of the university.


The University Court is the supreme authority of the university and has the power to review, the broad policies and programmes of the university and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the university; the executive council is the highest executive body of the university. The academic council is the highest academic body of the university and is responsible for the co-ordination and exercising general supervision over the academic policies of the university. It has the right to advise the executive council on all academic matters. The finance committee is responsible for recommending financial policies, goals, and budgets. <ref>{{Cite journal|date=2009-03-20|title=Central Universities Act, 2009|url=http://indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/2080}}</ref>
The University Court is the supreme authority of the university and has the power to review, the broad policies and programmes of the university and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the university; the executive council is the highest executive body of the university. The academic council is the highest academic body of the university and is responsible for the co-ordination and exercising general supervision over the academic policies of the university. It has the right to advise the executive council on all academic matters. The finance committee is responsible for recommending financial policies, goals, and budgets.<ref>{{Cite journal|access-date=20 March 2009|title=Central Universities Act, 2009|url=http://indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/2080}}</ref>


The first [[Chancellor (education)|chancellor]] is [[Meira Kumar]], former [[Speaker of the Lok Sabha]]. H.C.S. Rathore is the [[Vice-Chancellor (education)|vice-chancellor]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome|url=http://cusb.ac.in/|website=cusb.ac.in|access-date=5 November 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>
The current [[Chancellor (education)|chancellor]] is [[C. P. Thakur|Dr. C. P. Thakur]], former member of the [[Rajya Sabha]]. and Dr. [[Kameshwar Nath Singh]] is the current [[Vice-Chancellor (education)|vice-chancellor]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome|url=http://cusb.ac.in/|website=cusb.ac.in|access-date=5 November 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>
 
Convocation ceremony organized in Central University of South Bihar after seven years. President [[Draupadi Murmu]] will attend this program as the chief guest.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 September 2023 |title=Convocation organized in CUSB after 7 years, President Draupadi Murmu will be the chief guest |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/convocation-organized-in-cusb-after-7-years-president-draupadi-murmu-will-be-the-chief-guest-axs |work=Prabhat Khabar}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
The university offers [[postgraduate]] and [[undergraduate]] programmes in various fields. Admission used to be through (CUCET)which is held by NTA, and in addition, in some cases, interview or group discussion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cub.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=180 |title=Central University of Bihar &#124; Cub.ac.in - Central University of Bihar |publisher=Cub.ac.in |date=2013-04-23 |access-date=2014-05-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209144114/http://cub.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=180 |archive-date=2014-02-09 }}</ref> Now the university conducts an all India common entrance test re-christened as [[Central Universities Common Entrance Test]] (CUCET), across cities in India at viable examination centres.
The university offers [[postgraduate]] and [[undergraduate]] programmes in various fields. Admission used to be through 'Central Universities Common Entrance Test' (CUCET), and in addition, in some cases, interview or group discussions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cub.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=180 |title=Central University of Bihar &#124; Cub.ac.in - Central University of Bihar |publisher=Cub.ac.in |date=2013-04-23 |access-date=2014-05-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209144114/http://cub.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=180 |archive-date=2014-02-09 }}</ref> Now the university takes admissions through an all India common entrance test re-christened as [[Common University Entrance Test]] (CUET), conducted by the [[National Testing Agency]] (NTA), across cities in India at viable examination centres.


===Schools ===
=== Schools ===
The university consists of the following schools:<ref name="Home - Central University of Bihar">{{cite web|url=http://www.cub.ac.in |title=Home - Central University of Bihar |publisher=Cub.ac.in |access-date=2014-05-29}}</ref>
The university consists of the following schools:<ref name="Home - Central University of Bihar">{{cite web|url=http://www.cub.ac.in |title=Home - Central University of Bihar |publisher=Cub.ac.in |access-date=2014-05-29}}</ref>
# School of Earth, Biological and [[Natural environment|Environment]]al Sciences
# School of Earth, Biological and [[Natural environment|Environment]]al Sciences
#* Centre for [[Biological Sciences]]                                                                                                                                                          
#* Centre for [[Earth Sciences]](Department of [[Geology]])
#* Centre for [[Environmental Sciences]]                                                                                                                                                          
#* Centre for [[Biological Sciences]]  
#* Department of [[Geography]]
#* Centre for [[Environmental Sciences]]
# School of [[Human sciences|Human Sciences]]
# School of [[Human sciences|Human Sciences]]
#* Centre for [[Psychological sciences|Psychological Sciences]]
#* Centre for [[Psychological sciences|Psychological Sciences]]
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#* Centre for [[Sociology|Sociological Studies]]
#* Centre for [[Sociology|Sociological Studies]]
# School of [[Education]]
# School of [[Education]]
#* Centre for [[Education]]                                        
#* Centre for [[Education]]
# School of [[Law]] and [[Governance]]
# School of [[Law]] and [[Governance]]
#* The school of law and governance offers three courses now:
#* The school of law and governance offers three courses now:
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://cusb.ac.in Central University of South Bihar Official Website]
* [http://cusb.ac.in Central University of South Bihar Official Website]
* [https://www.cucetexam.in CUCET Official website]
* [https://www.cucetexam.in CUCET Official website]


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Central University of South Bihar
Mottoज्ञान सेवा विमुक्तये
TypeCentral University
EstablishedJanuary 15, 2009; 17 years ago (2009-01-15)
AffiliationUGC, AICTE, BCI, ICSSR, NCTE
ChancellorDr. C. P. Thakur
Vice-ChancellorDr. Kameshwar Nath Singh[1]
VisitorPresident of India
Location
Gaya
,
Bihar
,
India
Websitecusb.ac.in

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) is one of the sixteen newly established Central Universities by the Government of India under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (Section 25 of 2009).[2] The university is located at Panchanpur, Gaya, Bihar, India.[3] On 27 February 2014, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus in Gaya.[4] When completed, it will be spread in a 300-acre campus at Panchanpur. Currently further construction is ongoing. Dr. C. P. Thakur is now the newly appointed Chancellor by President of India and Kameshwar Nath Singh is the vice chancellor. CUSB is NAAC Accredited 'A++' grade university.[5]

Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]

Governance[edit | edit source]

The president of India is the visitor of the university.[6] The chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university, while the executive powers rest with the vice-chancellor. The court, the executive council, the academic council, the board of studies and the finance committee are the administrative authorities of the university.

The University Court is the supreme authority of the university and has the power to review, the broad policies and programmes of the university and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the university; the executive council is the highest executive body of the university. The academic council is the highest academic body of the university and is responsible for the co-ordination and exercising general supervision over the academic policies of the university. It has the right to advise the executive council on all academic matters. The finance committee is responsible for recommending financial policies, goals, and budgets.[7]

The current chancellor is Dr. C. P. Thakur, former member of the Rajya Sabha. and Dr. Kameshwar Nath Singh is the current vice-chancellor.[8]

Convocation ceremony organized in Central University of South Bihar after seven years. President Draupadi Murmu will attend this program as the chief guest.[9]

Academics[edit | edit source]

The university offers postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in various fields. Admission used to be through 'Central Universities Common Entrance Test' (CUCET), and in addition, in some cases, interview or group discussions.[10] Now the university takes admissions through an all India common entrance test re-christened as Common University Entrance Test (CUET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), across cities in India at viable examination centres.

Schools[edit | edit source]

The university consists of the following schools:[11]

  1. School of Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences
  2. School of Human Sciences
  3. School of Languages and Literature
    • Centre for Foreign Languages
    • Centre for Indian Languages
  4. School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
  5. School of Media, Art & Aesthetics
  6. School of Social Sciences and Policy
  7. School of Education
  8. School of Law and Governance
    • The school of law and governance offers three courses now:
      • 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme
      • LL.M. one-year programme (as per UGC 2013 Regulation)
      • Ph.D. in law

9. Department of Pharmacy (School of Health Sciences)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "President Ram Nath Kovind approves appointments of vice chancellors of 12 central universities: Ministry of education". The Times of India 13:29 IST. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ↑ "President to grace CUSB convocation on Oct 19". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Cong-JD (U) clash mars CUB foundation laying ceremony - The Times of India". The Times of India. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Central University of South Bihar becomes first university in state to get A++ ranking from NAAC". The Indian Express. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "News Services Division, All India Radio". newsonair.gov.in. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "Central Universities Act, 2009". Retrieved 20 March 2009. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ↑ "Welcome". cusb.ac.in. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  9. ↑ "Convocation organized in CUSB after 7 years, President Draupadi Murmu will be the chief guest". Prabhat Khabar. 30 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Central University of Bihar | Cub.ac.in - Central University of Bihar". Cub.ac.in. 23 April 2013. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  11. ↑ "Home - Central University of Bihar". Cub.ac.in. Retrieved 29 May 2014.

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