Patna University
Official seal of PU | |
Other names | PU |
|---|---|
| Motto | Satyaṃ tveva vijijñātyitavyam (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | The Desire To Seek The Truth Should Be Your Defined Quest |
| Type | Public State University |
| Established | 1 October 1917 |
| Accreditation | NAAC (B+) |
| Affiliation | UGC, NAAC |
| Budget | ₹568.9 crore |
| Chancellor | Governor of Bihar |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh |
| Address | Ashok Rajpath, Near Patna College, Patna University Campus , , , 800005 , 25°37′12″N 85°09′55″E / 25.6199015°N 85.1653075°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English Hindi |
| Colors | Red & White |
| Website | pup.ac.in |
Patna University (PU) is a Public State University located in Patna, Bihar, India. It was established on 1 October 1917 during the British Raj. It is the first university in Bihar and the seventh oldest university in the Indian subcontinent in the modern era. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.