The University

About CUSB

Central University of South Bihar — a Federal Government university fostering academic excellence, research, and inclusive education in the heart of Bihar.

History

Our Story

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya, India, is one among 54 such universities of the Federal Government, which come under the purview of the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education of Government of India.

It was established under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (Section 25 of 2009) as Central University of Bihar (CUB) and the name since changed by the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014 to Central University of South Bihar (CUSB). It is an institution of higher learning in the state of Bihar.

With the motto "Collective Reasoning", the University has been conducting its academic and administrative activities from a permanent campus on a 300-acre plot of land at Panchanpur, situated about 15 kms away from Gaya town.

The University welcomes all with a grand Entrance Plaza and further provides visual delight with a half-globe shaped Stupa and a magnificent multi-storied Administrative Block. The Schools named Aryabhatta Bhawan, Malaviya Bhawan, Vivekanand Lecture Complex, Sangharam Guest House, Boys Hostel named Gargi Sadan and Girls Hostel named Maitreyi Sadan together offer a pristine environment for academic and co-curricular activities.

Our Vision

To be a centre of excellence in teaching, learning, and research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in all its dimensions for the development of society.

Our Mission

To provide quality education through innovative pedagogy, promote multidisciplinary research, and cultivate an inclusive environment that nurtures holistic development.

Key Facts

Established2009 (as CUB)
Renamed2014 (as CUSB)
Campus300 acres, Panchanpur, Gaya
StatusUGC Category I
AffiliationNAAC Accredited
Students4,100+
Faculty120+
Programmes51+

Contact

NH-120, Gaya Panchanpur Road, Post Fatehpur, Gaya – 824236 (Bihar) India
+91-631-2229 530 / 507
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Leadership

Key Officials

D

Hon'ble Chancellor

Smt. Droupadi Murmu

President of India

C

Vice Chancellor

Prof. C.P. Tiwari

Vice Chancellor, CUSB

K

Registrar

Prof. K.N. Singh

Registrar, CUSB

Milestones

Our Journey

2009

Established as Central University of Bihar under Central Universities Act

2014

Renamed to Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) via Amendment Act

2016

Permanent campus inaugurated at Panchanpur, Gaya Panchanpur Road

2018

NAAC accreditation process initiated; academic programmes expanded

2022

Achieved UGC Category I University status

2026

Over 4,100 students enrolled across 51+ programmes