Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (“BAMU”) is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. BAMU was established as "Marathwada University" on August 23, 1958. Currently, 153 colleges are affiliated to the university, the student population exceeding 100,000. A year before the establishment of Marathwada University, the population of Marathwada was about 5.3 million, and there were around 3,686 primary schools, 231 middle schools, 95 high schools, one “polytechnic”, and one technical school in Marathwada.
There were nine colleges in Marathwada, listed below, all affiliated with Osmania University at Hyderabad in current Andhra Pradesh state. In response to demand of the public in Marathwada region for a university of its own, the government appointed on 27 April 1957 a committee with the charter to provide recommendations regarding establishment of such a university. The governor of Maharashtra signed the Marathwada University Act on May 5, 1958.
Jawaharlal Nehru, then prime minister of India, inaugurated Marathwada University on August 23, 1958 at Aurangabad on the premises of the temporary main building of the university.
The university campus covers more than 650 acres (2.6 km2). The hills provide a picturesque background. The famous Aurangabad caves are embedded in the campus. The Soneri Mahal (Golden Palace), an ancient monument at the foot of the hills, is at the center of the campus, while Bibi Ka Maqbara is at the north side.
Departments:
* Marathi
* Hindi
* English
* Sanskrit
* Pali & Buddhism
* Dramatics
* Foreign Language
* Fine Arts
* Geography
* Urdu
* Dance
* Biochemistry
* Botany
* Chemistry
* Chemical Technology
* Computer Science & IT
* Environmental Science
* Mathematics
* Nanotechnology
* Physics
* Statics
* Zoology
* Commerce
* Management Science
* Political Science
* Public Administration
* History & Ancient Indian Culture
* Library Science
* Economics
* Sociology
* Psychology
* Journalism & MassCommunication
* Tourism Administration
* Law
* Education
* Physical Education
Facilities:
* Central Library
* Adult Continuing Education And Extension Services
* College Of Social Work
* Health Center
* Press
* Hostels
* Bank Of Maharashtra
* Post Office
* Guest House
* IAS Coaching Center
* SET/NET Coaching Center
* N.S.S.
* Student Welfare
* Board Of Extra Mural Studies
* University Employment and Guidance Bureau
Contact Us:
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
University Campus, Aurangabad-431004
Maharashtra, India
FAX (0240)-2403113
Registrar :Dr.M.S.Kachole
Email: registrar@bamu.net
Phone: 2403334, 2403333
FAX 0240-2403335
Website: www.bamu.net
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