About
Us
Jai Prakash Vishwavidyala
(University) was established on 22.11.1990 by the enactment of Section 3(b) of
Bihar State Universities Act, 1976 with its Head Quarters at Chapra, after
Carving it out from the then, Bihar University (now B.R.A. Bihar University)
Muzaffarpur. The territorial jurisdiction of the University is stretched over
the whole of Saran Division Comprising three districts of Chapra, Siwan and
Gopalganj. The Colleges situated in these districts were automatically
transferred to Jai Prakash University, Chapra. There are altogether 21
constitute Colleges, 11 affiliated colleges in which 2 are deficit Grant
Colleges (including one minority college). There are some proposed Colleges of
which a few are professional colleges.
Earlier, all the above constituent
Colleges now under J.P.University, Chapra were under the territorial
jurisdiction of the then Bihar University, Muzaffarpur. These Colleges had been
established and were functional much before the birth of J. P. University.
Rajendra College, Chapra the oldest College (established in the year 1938) of
this University, occupies a Special Status in the field of higher education.
Bihar Govt. has decided to develop this college as Centre of Excellence and
Community College also. All the Constituent Colleges are registered with the
U.G.C. under Section 12(f) of the U.G.C. Act and are getting U.G.C. grants.
Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India under special package to
Bihar State has selected seven colleges of this University for improvement of
laboratory etc. Each college will be given Rs. 50 lakh for this purpose.
There are altogether Seventeen
P.G. Departments which have proved their excellence in imparting quality
education in the field of Higher Education and providing opportunities to the
Students in carrying out research works of international Standard coping with
the need of the days.
The J.P. University, Chapra has
achieved its success in translating its primary and provide quality education
to the Students of this backward region of Bihar into practical reality. Now
the Students of this region, who were unable to go to other Universities inside
or outside the State and were compelled to discontinue their higher Studies due
to financial constraints are finding themselves in a position to attain higher
education & showing their worth, that in no way they are lagging behind the
students of other regions.
As
reported in several economic surveys conducted by the Government agencies as
well as Several Academic Bodies and NGOs that the population of Saran Division
Comprises large number of families whose economic Status touches the Poverty
level. The University is striving hard to do away with the disparity between
the poor and rich families not only by opening colleges in most backward &
interior areas but encouraging these colleges introduce job oriented vocational
courses with solitary aim to bridging the gap between education and financial
status of the population of this region.
The
students of Dalit & underprivileged communities are encouraged to achieve
education under Distance Education Programmes of this University which is just
like bringing the higher education to their doorstep.
The 242 acres of land on the
eastern side of Chapra town for developing the campus of the Univeristy has
been acquired. The campus is being developed according to the Master Plan
prepared by internationally acclaimed town planners.
J. P. University, Chapra was
recognized by the UGC but its constituent colleges were already recognized
prior to the recognition of the University. Naturally, the University got
allocation of UGC grants under the X Plan period to the tune of Rs. 80.50 lakh
as development grant and Rs. 10.00 lakh as unassigned grant.
Under XI Plan, the University was
allocated Rs. 5.00 crore as General Development Grant and Rs. 3.0125 crore as
grant earmarked for Merged Scheme. Under GDG 2.5 crore has been spent on the
construction of Science Block and Rs. 1.5 crore has been spent on Social
Science & Language – Humanities Block. Rs. 1 crore of GDG allocated, the
University has utilized for purchase of books, journals and equipments.
The University has received more
than 50% of the total grants allocated under the XI Plan period for
implementation of the Merged Scheme. Under this scheme, construction of Central
Library building, Women’s Hostel, Indoor Stadium and Basic facilities for Women
building has been started, and are at various stages of completion. After
receiving grants from UGC within six months these buildings will be functional.
The University is also serious about the projects for guest house, botanical
garden, Lok Nayak J. P. Study Centre, Bhikhari Thakur Study Centre, Human
Rights Study Centre, beautification of Jai Prakash University campus and making
it green by tree plantations etc. It is also serious about planning the
development of the University under the XII Plan period. During XII plan period
UGC has released 1.25 crore in 2012 which has been utilized in purchasing of
journals, books and equipments.
From the grant received State
Government main road from University main gate to administrative building has
been made. Construction of a Canteen has been started in the campus which has
also been funded by the State Government.
Further support of the state Govt.
as well of the other funding agencies will give momentum to the pace of multi
dimensional development of the University and a new era will start for the
students of this backward area in general & for the poor &
underprivileged students in particular and they will have all opportunities to
have a leap in the pursuit of higher education.