LNMU

Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) is a prominent public university located in Darbhanga, Bihar, India. Established on August 5, 1972, by an ordinance of the Government of Bihar, the university was named in honor of Lalit Narayan Mishra, a notable Indian politician. Initially operating from Mohanpur House, it moved to the historic Raj Darbhanga campus in 1975. The university's jurisdiction spans four districts: Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur, and Begusarai.

Academic Programs

LNMU offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines:

• Undergraduate Programs: B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Ed., LL.B., B.Tech. (Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Bioinformatics).

• Postgraduate Programs: M.A. (Economics, English, Hindi, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Home Science, Maithili, Urdu), M.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Mathematics), M.Com., MBA.

• Doctoral Programs: Ph.D. across various disciplines .

The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has been accredited with a 'B++' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Campus and Facilities

Spanning approximately 230 acres, the LNMU campus is equipped with modern facilities to support academic and extracurricular activities. Notable infrastructure includes the Nagendra Jha Stadium, Jubilee Hall, Nargauna Palace, Gandhi Guest House, and a multipurpose hall.

Departments

LNMU comprises several departments catering to various fields of study:

• Science: Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Mathematics, Biotechnology

• Arts and Humanities: English, Hindi, Maithili, Sanskrit, Urdu, Philosophy, Music and Dramatics

• Social Sciences: Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Geography

• Commerce and Management: Commerce & Business Administration

• Others: Home Science, Sports & Culture.

Notable Alumni

LNMU has produced several distinguished alumni, including:

• Ram Baran Yadav: First President of Nepal

• Sharda Sinha: Renowned Indian folk singer

• Gopal Jee Thakur: Member of Parliament from Darbhanga

• Simon Britto Rodrigues: Former Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

Admissions and Placements

Admissions to various programs are based on merit and entrance examinations as per university guidelines. The university has a dedicated placement cell that facilitates employment opportunities for students. Recent reports indicate an average salary package of ₹4 LPA, with top offers reaching up to ₹7 LPA .