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Vinoba Bhave University

#299 in India Admissions open
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Overview

Vinoba Bhave University is a state university located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India, about 100 km from Ranchi, the state capital. The university offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. It manages and maintains 20 constituent colleges, as well as 61 affiliated colleges which teach up to the undergraduate level. The university educates people in physical science, life science, earth science, social science, humanities, commerce, technology, medical science, law, education, homeopathy and ayurvedic medicines. The university came into existence on 17 September 1992 as a result of the bifurcation of Ranchi University. The university is named after Acharya Vinoba Bhave, a philosopher and social reformer.

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Vinoba Bhave University at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #299 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 15,825 times (h-index 59), according to OpenAlex.

Questions about Vinoba Bhave University
Is Vinoba Bhave University a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #299 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 15,825 times (h-index 59), according to OpenAlex.

Tuition fees & costs

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 20 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.