Banaras Hindu University (BHU), established in 1916 by the visionary leader Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, is a premier central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Recognized as an Institute of Eminence (IoE) and by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

 BHU is renowned for its commitment to quality education and research across various disciplines. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs through its various faculties, including Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan. BHU has been consistently ranked among the top universities in India for its academic excellence and research contributions.

The expansive BHU campus is spread over 1,300 acres and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced laboratories, smart classrooms, a comprehensive library, hostel accommodations, and sports complexes, providing an ideal environment for research and learning. The university offers specialized programs in a variety of fields, including the humanities, sciences, engineering, social sciences, and law. It is also a hub for research and innovation, attracting students and faculty from across the globe.