Jai Prakash University

Jai Prakash University is one of the state premier universities in Chhapra, Bihar, India. Serving the needs of higher and quality education of the people of Saran commisionary, it has completed its 27 years and has entered its 28rd year. With 21 constituent colleges, 11 affiliated colleges and 23 proposed colleges including 10 professional colleges, it is offering courses at the undergraduate level and postgraduate level in most subjects. With student strength of thousands of students, J.P. University is amongst the largest universities of Bihar. The University Grants Commission, draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. State universities are public universities run by the state government of each of the states and union territories of India, and are usually established by a local legislative assembly act.It was established by the Government of Bihar in response to the needs of the people of Saran commissionary.. The university was named in memory of freedom fighter Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan.