Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Highlights

Highlights

Feature	Details
Full Name	Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Popularly Known As	AKU Patna
Location	Mithapur (Gyan Parisar), Patna, Bihar
Established Year	2010 (via 2008 Act)
Type	Public State University
Chancellor	Governor of Bihar
Vice Chancellor	Prof. Sharad Kumar Yadav
Approved By	UGC, AICTE
Campus	Urban—Administrative offices located in Mithapur, Patna
Affiliations & Schools	UGC, AICTE; includes schools like Journalism & Mass Communication, River Studies, Economics, Geographical Studies

Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Important Dates

(Tentative)

 Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

Event	Date
Launch of New Law Programs (BCI approval)	Effective from May 3, 2025
Applications Open for Journalism PG	Until August 10, 2025
Academic Session 2025–26 Begins	Mid–Late 2025 (specific to program)

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Admission Process

Admission Procedure

• Program-specific entrance requirements apply—for example:
  • Law programs via BCI-approved norms
  • Other courses via university entrance or affiliated institute requirements
• AKU facilitates counseling and admissions through its established processes across affiliated colleges

Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Scholarship

Scholarships

AKU’s objectives include social impact, but scholarship details are typically managed by affiliated institutions or state-level programs:

• Focuses on research-driven, socially responsible education and may support students through initiatives like:
  • Student counselling
  • Academic exchange programs
  • Campus placements and financial aid support

Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Placements

Placements

• Placement support varies by affiliated colleges and domains.
• University-level initiatives include:
  • Campus placement drives
  • Communication skills training and employability workshops
• Specific placement stats are maintained by individual affiliated institutes.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Rankings

Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022

 

As primarily an affiliating university, AKU doesn’t feature in general college rankings. However:

• BCI approval for new law programs highlights its expanding legal education credentials
• AKU is recognized for its evolving academic infrastructure, adoption of NEP-2020 guidelines, and thrust on innovation and interdisciplinary growth

Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
Ph.D	₹ 42k ( 1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation
M.Tech	₹ 42k ( 1st Year Fees)	Graduation

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Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Facilities

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Campus & Events

Campus & Infrastructure:

• Urban administrative campus in Mithapur, Patna with functional schools and centers
• Operates across Bihar through affiliated colleges

Recent Initiatives & Events:

• MoU with D Y Patil International University for research in Nanotechnology & Stem Cells
• NEP-2020 adoption, International seminars (e.g., River Flooding), Workshops on digital education & gender equality, Faculty development programs in blended learning

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Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... Ratings & Reviews

Academics

8.4 / 10

Faculty

7.3 / 10

Infrastructure

8.4 / 10

Placement

8.1 / 10

Social Life

8.9 / 10

Accommodation

7.2 / 10

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Aryabhatta Knowledge University - [AKU] ... FAQs

Is AKU a public or private university?

It is a public state university, established by the Government of Bihar in 2010 with the Governor of Bihar as Chancellor.

What fields does AKU cover?

It affiliates professional colleges across Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Law, Education, Economics, Journalism, and emerging domains like Nanotechnology, River Studies, and more.

Where is its campus?

Administrative offices are located in an urban campus in Mithapur, Patna.

What are the newly approved law courses?

BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLB (Hons), and LLM—BCI-approved starting May 2025–26.

Does AKU focus on research and modernization?

Yes, AKU has actively partnered with institutions like IIT Patna and IGIMS, conducted digital learning workshops, international seminars, and MoUs for academic enhancement.

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