Banaras Hindu University
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University in Uttar Pradesh, India
About Banaras Hindu University
According to Wikipedia, Banaras Hindu University is a collegiate, central, and research university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and founded in 1916. The university incorporated the Central Hindu College, founded by Indian Home Rule-leaguer and Theosophist, Annie Besant in 1898. After Besant and her associates were marginalized, the university was established by Madan Mohan Malaviya with the financial support of the maharaja of Darbhanga Rameshwar Singh, the maharaja of Benares Prabhu Narayan Singh, and the lawyer Sunder Lal. With over 30,000 students, and 18,000 residing on campus, BHU is the largest residential university in Asia. The university is one of the eight public institutions declared as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. It is also one of the 12 institutions from India in BRICS Universities League, a consortium of leading research universities from BRICS countries.
Banaras Hindu University's Online Degrees
What Is Banaras Hindu University Known For?
Banaras Hindu University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Political Science
- Biology
- Physics
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Business
- Communications
- Literature
- Engineering
- History
- Religious Studies
- Medical
- Law
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
Banaras Hindu University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Education
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Higher Education
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Secondary Education
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Primary Education
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Political Science
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Government
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Asian Studies
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Human Rights
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Biotechnology
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Biochemistry
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Physics
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Cosmology
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Astrophysics
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Astronomy
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Philosophy
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Ethics
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Metaphysics
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Logic
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Algebraic Geometry
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Entrepreneurship
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Communications
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Grammar
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Literature
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Writing
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Literary Criticism
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Mythology
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Electrical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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History
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Indian History
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Ancient History
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Asian History
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Buddhism
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Comparative Religion
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Medical
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Surgery
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Dentistry
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Nutrition
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Law
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International Law
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Jurisprudence
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Criminal Procedure
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Chemistry
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Physical Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Database
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Machine Learning
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Environmental Science
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Geophysics
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Economics
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Agricultural Economics
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Taxation
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Keynesian Economics
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Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology
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Psychoanalysis
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Experimental Psychology
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Sociology
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Women's Studies
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Cultural Anthropology
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Social Anthropology
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Social Work
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Gerontology
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Empowerment
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Criminal Justice
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Law Enforcement
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Policing
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Forensic Science
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Who Are Banaras Hindu University's Most Influential Alumni?
Banaras Hindu University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Political Science, and Physics. Here are some of Banaras Hindu University's most famous alumni:
- C. N. R. Rao
- An Indian chemist.
- Jayant Narlikar
- An Indian astrophysicist and writer.
- Robert M. Pirsig
- An American writer of philosophical novels and philosopher .
- Raimon Panikkar
- A Spanish-Indian Catholic priest and theologian .
- Ahmad Hasan Dani
- A Pakistani intellectual, archaeologist, historian, and linguist.
- Frits Staal
- A Dutch indologist.
- Colin Turnbull
- A British American anthropologist .
- Vijay Kumar Patodi
- An Indian mathematician.
- Sarvepalli Gopal
- An Indian historian .
- Jagjivan Ram
- An Indian independence activist and politician .
- Bharat Aggarwal
- An Indian-American biochemist.
- Swami Karpatri
- A Hindu philosopher.
Who Are Banaras Hindu University's Most Influential Faculty?
Banaras Hindu University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Earth Sciences, Political Science, and Physics. Here are some of Banaras Hindu University's most famous alumni:
