Overview
Sidho Kanho Birsha University (সিধু কাহ্ন বীরসা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large metropolis of Purulia, West Bengal, India. This institution also has branch campuses in Kolkata, Mednipur, Durgapur and Asansol. Founded in 2010, Sidho Kanho Birsha University (SKBU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India. SKBU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 16-year-old Indian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply. SKBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | সিধু কাহ্ন বীরসা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
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| Name | Sidho Kanho Birsha University |
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| Acronym | SKBU |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Motto | Sa Vidya ya Vimuktaye Learning is that which Liberates |
| Colours | Blue, yellow and green |
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| Address | Post Office & District Purulia 723 101 West Bengal India |
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(3252) 224 438 |
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(3252) 224 438 |
| Other locations | Kolkata, Mednipur, Durgapur and Asansol |
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