Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
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Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

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Carrying forward Gandhi's vision of knowledge in service of the nation

Education & Research Varanasi
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Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is a state university in Varanasi, established in 1921 as a symbol of the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Swadeshi ideal championed by Mahatma Gandhi. The university was created as a nationalist alternative to the British-controlled universities of the era, founded on the principles of self-reliance, service and vernacular education. Today it serves as a full-fledged state university affiliating hundreds of colleges across eastern Uttar Pradesh. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in a wide range of arts, science, commerce, law, education and social sciences disciplines. It maintains a special focus on Hindi-medium instruction and on programmes relevant to rural and grassroots development, including courses in rural economics, social work, education, and mass communication. The university has a strong legacy of producing teachers, social workers, lawyers, journalists and public administrators who have served the Hindi heartland. The Vidyapith's library holds a rich collection of Gandhian literature, rare Hindi texts and primary source materials from the Independence movement, making it a unique archival resource. The campus in Varanasi is modest but steeped in history, with buildings that retain an architectural character from the independence era. The university also runs several affiliated colleges in districts across eastern UP, extending access to higher education to students in towns and rural areas. Research programmes at the Vidyapith focus on rural development, Gandhian philosophy, Hindi literature and social sciences, reflecting the founding ideals of the institution.
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Education & Research
Headquarters
Varanasi

Institute Information

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Institute Type
State Public University
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Established
1921
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Affiliation
Government of Uttar Pradesh; UGC recognised
NAAC Grade
B
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NIRF Rank
Not ranked
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Campus Area
20 acres
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Total Students
10000
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Avg. CTC (UG)
3 LPA
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Hostel
1

Courses & Fee Structure

CourseDurationAnnual FeesSeats
BA (Arts u2014 Hindi/History/Political Science) 3 years 7000 300
LL.B 3 years 18000 120
B.Ed 2 years 22000 100
MA Hindi / History / Sociology 2 years 10000 100
PhD (Humanities & Social Sciences) 3+ years 15000 40

Admission 2025–26

EntranceCUET / Merit
EntranceUP B.Ed JEE

Campus Facilities

Central Library with Gandhian Archives
Computer Lab
Student Hostels
Seminar Hall
Sports Ground
NCC and NSS Units
Legal Aid Cell

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