About Purnea University
Purnea University is a Bihar state university in Purnia, formed in 2018 out of BN Mandal University, that runs UG, PG, professional and PhD programmes.
Purnea University was set up on 18 March 2018 by carving it out of Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Madhepura. It works under the Bihar State Universities Act and serves the Purnia region of north-east Bihar. The university and its colleges teach BA, B.Sc and B.Com under the CBCS pattern, along with job-oriented BBA and BCA courses. Professional options include B.Ed, LLB and an MBA department, and research students can register for a PhD. Admission notices and online registration for each course are posted on the official website.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Education | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
Admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, vocational and PhD programmes are announced on the university website each session. Students register online and complete the process through the admission login on the portal. B.Ed and LLB have separate registration pages.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Education: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant discipline
- Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; BCI minimum not below 45%
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Purnea University established?
It came into being on 18 March 2018 after being separated from BN Mandal University, Madhepura.
Does Purnea University offer professional courses?
Yes. Its website lists BBA, BCA, B.Ed, LLB and MBA along with general UG courses.
How do I apply to Purnea University?
Registration and admission are done online through the admission pages and login on purneau.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 12 Oct 2026
- Purnea University home · Official site, accessed 12 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - Purnea University · Official site, accessed 12 Oct 2026
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