Berhampur University
Berhampur University is a public university in Brahmapur, Odisha, India.The Berhampur University came into existence on 2nd January 1967 being inaugurated by Dr. A.N. Khosla.[2]
Motto | Tamasoma Jyothirgamaya |
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Motto in English | Let light emerge from darkness |
Type | Public |
Established | 1967 |
Chancellor | Governor of Odisha |
Vice-Chancellor | Govind J Chakrapani[1] |
Location | , , 19.2977358°N 84.8781602°E |
Campus | Urban |
Affiliations | UGC, NAAC, AICTE, AIU |
Website | www |
Campus
The present campus is known as Bhanja Vihar, named after one of the greatest poets of Odisha, Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja. Spread over an area of about 250 acres (1.0 km2), the university is about 12 kilometres from the city of Berhampur and about six kilometres from Gopalpur beach.
Academics
The university offers postgraduate courses in three departments: science, humanities, and business studies. These include regular programmes, self-financing programmes and diploma courses.[3] The university also offers 28 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in distance education mode, through its HariHar Mardaraj Distance Education Centre.[4]
Accreditation
Berhampur University was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an "A" grade.[5]
Notable alumni
Notable alumni include:
- Arun K. Pati, professor at Harish-Chandra Research Institute and notable quantum physicist
- Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma, Vedas expert
- Dhananjaya Panda, Students leader
References
- "Official Website of Berhampur University". www.bamu.nic.in. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "Website of Berhampur University". www.buodisha.edu.in. Retrieved 6 November 2017. Click Academics.
- "About HM-DEC". www.buodisha.edu.in. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- Staff Reporter (30 May 2016). "Berhampur varsity gets 'A' grade". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 September 2017.