Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, also known as B. N. Mandal University (BNMU), is a state university in Madhepura, Bihar. Established in 1992, it teaches courses such as BA and B.Sc. and also affiliates colleges and institutes in Purnia, Madhepura, Supaul and Saharsa.

The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate education in social sciences, humanities, science, technology and commerce. Admission is mainly merit-based, while some courses also use an entrance score, interview or state-level counselling. Scholarships are available to eligible students.

  • Students must apply through the university's official website.
  • Applicants for undergraduate courses must pass the 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • A bachelor's degree is required for admission to postgraduate degree and diploma courses.
  • Selection depends on marks in the qualifying examination, a personal interview, or both, according to the programme.

Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University UG Admission

At the undergraduate level, BNMU has BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, BBA, B.Tech and MBBS programmes. Students seeking BA, BCA, BBA or B.Com. admission need a recognized board's 10+2 or equivalent qualification.

For B.Sc., B.Tech and MBBS, applicants must complete 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology in Class XII. They must obtain at least 50% aggregate marks.

BNMU UG Courses and Eligibility

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
BCA Pass 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board Marks secured in 10+2
B.A.
B.Com.
BBA
B.Sc. Pass 10+2 from a recognized board with PCM or PCB as compulsory subjects
B.Tech State CET, JEE Main or NEET score
MBBS

For courses selected through merit, the university prepares category-wise lists from the applicants' Class XII marks. Students are invited to complete admission according to their position on the list. A university interview may also form part of the selection process.

Additional UG Eligibility Conditions

  • SC and ST applicants receive a relaxation of 5%.
  • Mathematics is compulsory for BCA applicants, while English is compulsory for BBA applicants.
  • Applicants to an Honours programme must pass Class XII with at least 65% marks.

Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University PG Admission

BNMU's postgraduate-level options include MA, M.Sc., M.Com. and B.Ed. Applicants to a postgraduate degree need a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject through the 10+2+3 system, or an equivalent qualification, with at least 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA. The qualification must come from a university established under an Act of India's central or state legislature. M.Sc. applicants must hold a B.Sc. degree.

For B.Ed. admission, a student needs a BA, B.Sc. or B.Com. degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA.

BNMU PG Courses and Eligibility

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
B.Ed. A bachelor's degree in the appropriate branch, or an equivalent qualification, with at least 50% marks Marks in the qualifying examination, an interview, or both
M.Sc.
M.A.
M.Com.

The university uses graduation-level marks to draw up category-wise merit lists for PG admission. Shortlisted students are then called for the admission process, and an interview may be used where applicable. B.Ed. selection takes place through state-level counselling conducted by BNMU on the basis of the state common entrance test.

  • SC and ST students are entitled to a relaxation of 5% in PG eligibility.

Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University Application Process

BNMU follows an offline application process. Students may obtain the prescribed form from the university's official website or the admission office on the BNMU campus. The completed form, processing fee and required documents must reach the university campus or office within the stated period.

After submitting the form, applicants must wait for the merit list-cum-notice on the university's official website. This notice shows whether a student has been shortlisted and gives the date, time and venue for the admission process.

Steps to Apply

  • Collect the application form from the BNMU campus admission office or download it from the official website.
  • Complete the form and pay the processing fee in cash or through a Demand Draft.
  • Draw the Demand Draft in favour of “Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University,” payable at Madhepura.
  • An application pack may also be purchased from various bookstores by paying the application fee.
  • To receive the form by post, send a request letter with the Demand Draft.
  • Submit the completed application, fee and necessary enclosures to a university office before the deadline.
  • Send or deliver every properly completed form and its supporting documents to the university campus.

Documents Required

  • A self-attested copy of the Class X board examination certificate or mark sheet
  • A self-attested copy of the provisional or original Class XII certificate or mark sheet
  • An SC, ST or OBC community certificate issued by the competent authority
  • A self-attested income certificate for an OBC non-creamy-layer applicant, if applicable
  • Migration Certificate, if applicable
  • Transfer Certificate
  • One recent passport-size photograph to be attached to the admission form

Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University Scholarship

BNMU runs a scholarship scheme for students who are economically weak, belong to SC or ST categories, have a physical disability, or are female. Students from minority communities may also apply if they meet the scholarship conditions.

The applicant's parents must have a total annual income of no more than INR 2.5 lakh from all sources. The university considers only complete applications submitted with every required supporting document.

Scholarship Documents

  • A community or income certificate issued by an official of at least the rank of Revenue Inspector
  • Statement of Marks