Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

About

Located in Varanasi, India, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is a prominent public university renowned for its strong academic offerings in the humanities, social sciences, commerce, and law. Established during the Indian independence movement, the institution is deeply rooted in Gandhian philosophy and national service, which uniquely infuses its curriculum with a strong emphasis on social ethics and community engagement. While the primary medium of instruction for many traditional courses is Hindi, the university attracts international scholars interested in Indology, Indian philosophy, Sanskrit, and South Asian studies. International students are supported by the university's administrative offices, which assist with enrollment procedures, cultural orientation, and navigating the vibrant academic environment of one of the world's oldest living cities. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its historical legacy of hosting freedom fighters and national leaders, offering students an immersive cultural and historical experience deeply intertwined with India's sociopolitical heritage.

Background

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is a public university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established on 10 February 1921 as Kashi Vidyapith and later renamed, it is administered under the state legislature of the government of Uttar Pradesh. It received university status in 1974 as a deemed-to-be-university and state university status in 2009 by The Uttar Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2008 (act no. 6 of 2009). The university has more than 400+ affiliated colleges spread over six districts. It is one of the largest state universities in Uttar Pradesh, with hundreds of thousands of students, both rural and urban. It offers a range of professional and academic courses in arts, science, commerce, agriculture science, law, computing and management.

Location

Quick facts

Nearby universities