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Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKV), Varanasi

Kashi Vidyapith got its new name after the Father of Nation the Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is an institution of national importance for providing higher education in different study disciplines of humanities, commerce, sciences and applied science etc. The university was established decades back during India’s struggle for freedom on 10 February 1921. The personalities like the "Father of the Nation" Mahatma Gandhi "Rashtra Ratna"Babu Shiva Prasad Gupt, "Bharat Ratna" Dr.Bhagwan Das and many other freedom fighters played an important role in establishment of this university. These people thought of this university as an effort in the direction of India’s freedom struggle against British. Bharat Ratna Dr.Bhagwan Das was the first Vice-chancellor of Kashi Vidyapith.

The Kashi Vidyapith got “Deemed University” status in 1963. The objectives of this university are as follows-
  • The development of Indian civilization & culture based on spiritualism.
  • Homogeneous intermingling of all the sections of Indian society.
  • Coordination among different thoughts and cultures.
  • The notion of independence and patriotism along with the feeling of brotherhood & the urge to serve mankind.
  • Ancient and modern development in the fields of various disciplines of learning, sculpture, science, technology etc.
Courses Offered

The Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi has several faculties and departments to provide course instruction at under graduate and postgraduate level. Here is provided a list courses offered through various university departments / faculties -

Department of English & Modern European Languages

  • Under Graduate Courses
  • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Diploma in Russian
  • Diploma in German (Proposed)

Department of Hindi & Other Indian Languages

  • B.A.(Hindi Literature)
  • B.A.(Functional Hindi)
  • B.A.(Urdu)
  • M.A.(Urdu)
  • Kannada (Diploma Course)
  • Marathi (Diploma Course)
  • P.G.Diploma in "Bhasha Vigyan"
  • Ph.D. in respective subjects

Department of Sanskrit & Other Ancient Languages

  • B.A. (Sanskrit)
  • M.A.(Sanskrit)
  • Diploma in "Karmakand"

Department of Philosophy

  • B.A.(Philosophy)
  • M.A. (Philosophy)
  • Research in Philosophy

Department of History

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Department of Fine Arts

  • B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)(Painting,Sculpture)
  • B.Mus. (Vocal & Instrumental)
  • M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Fine Arts & Music)

Department of Journalism

  • B.J.M.C. (Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Comunication )
  • M.M.C.P.R. (Master of Mass Communication and Public Relations)

Department of Physical Education

  • Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)

Department of Library & Information Sciences

  • Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.Lib. I.Sc.)

Master of Tourism Studies

Master of Tourism Administration

Department of Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.)

Department of Psychology

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) (Psychology)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) Women's Studies)
  • P.G. Diploma in Psychology, Counselling & Guidance.

Department of Sociology

  • M.Phil. (Sociology)
  • M.A. in Demographic Studies
  • P.G. Diploma in Market Survey & Research
Department of Political Science
  • M.A(Political Science)
  • M.A (Public Administration)
  • B.A Honours (Political Science)

Department of Social Work

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) (Social Work)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) (I.R.P.M.)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) (Criminology)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) (Rural Management)
  • P.G. Diploma in Social Duties& Human Rights
  • P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Development.
  • P.G. Diploma in Voluntary Action& N.G.O. Management.

Department of Adult & Continuing Education.

  • M.A.(Adult,Continuing Education & Extension)
  • P.G.Diploma-Fashion Designing
  • P.G.Diploma-Stenography,Secretarial Practice,Office Management
  • P.G.Diploma-Population Education

Gandhi AdhyayanPith (Institute of Gandhian Studies).

  • M.A. in Gandhian Thought

G.M.School for Mentally Disabled Children.

  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
At present this institute is rendering the following services in Education and Training field for the last 36 years (Date of Establishment: 21st Feburary 1966) to the Mentally Retarded children in the age group of 06 to 18 years.
  • Behavioral Training work.
  • Consultation services in the field of medical, educational training and vocational activities.
  • Medical check-up of Mentally Retarded children by the best available Psychiatrist and Vocational training by trained Instructors.
  • Training of Tailoring & Embroidery work is also available for the whole year.
  • Admissions-from 25th June of each year with classes beginning from 3rd July of each year.
  • For further information please contact: 0542-2223727, 2357513.

Source = Official Website M.G.K.V. Varanasi

Department of Management
  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Faculty of Education
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (Regular)
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (Self-financing)
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) (Regular)
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) (Regular)
Faculty of Law
  • LL.B
  • BA LL.B.(Hons)
  • LL.M.
  • Ph.D
Faculty of Science & Technology: Following departments comes under this faculty
  • Department Of Computer Science.
  • Department Of Mathematics.
  • Department Of Statistics.
  • Department Of Physics.
  • Department Of Chemistry.
  • Department Of Home Science.
  • Department Of Botany.
  • Department Of Zoology.

Courses Offered

The following combinations are being offered at B.Sc. level.

  • Computer Science with Mathematics & Statistics.
  • Computer Science with Physics & Mathematics
  • P.M.C. (Physics,Mathematics,Chemistry)
  • P.M.S. (Physics,Mathematics,Statistics)
  • Home Science
  • B.Z.C.(Botany,Zoology,Chemistry).

Following courses are offered at postgraduate level

  • M.Sc.(Computer Science).
  • M.C.A.(Master of Computer Application).
  • P.G.D.C.A.(Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Application).
  • M.A./M.Sc.(Statistics)

Faculty of Medical Sciences

  • Diploma In Medical Laboratory Techniques

Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya Institute Of Hindi Journalism

  • Master of Journalism (M.J.)
Contact Details

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
Varanasi-221002
Type: State University
Fax: 91-542-2221268
Website: http://www.mgkvp.ac.in
Vice Chancellor:
Telephone : 0542-2225472(Office)
2223160(Camp. Office)
Fax : 91-542-2221268
Registrar:    Telephone : 0542-2222689(Office)
E-mail: support@mgkvp.ac.in

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