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.
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
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Key Officials
Hon'ble Chancellor
Smt. Droupadi Murmu
President of India
Vice Chancellor
Prof. C.P. Tiwari
Vice Chancellor, CUSB
Registrar
Prof. K.N. Singh
Registrar, CUSB
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
