University Of Gour Banga, Malda Malda

The University of Gour Banga is a public university in Malda in West Bengal. Government of West Bengal established it in 2008.

The university offers undergraduate degrees in fields like BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BCA, B.Ed. and LLB. It provides 23 postgraduate programs, including MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MLIS and LLM. Admissions depend on merit from qualifying test scores. PG and PhD admissions require an entrance exam and an interview.

Currently, university has 23 PG departments with around 2,500 enrolled students and 25 affiliated general degree colleges with an enrollment of 150,000 in Malda and surrounding districts. Total student body includes 2,411 students and 89 faculty members.

Campus facilities include a library, health center, laboratories and an alumni association. Students can access separate hostel accommodations, a gym and sports facilities.

University of Gour Banga is recognized by University Grants Commission. It is accredited by NAAC with a Grade 'B'. It received UGC 12(B) status and ranked among the top 200 Indian universities in the NIRF 2016 ranking.

The university provides placement opportunities for final-year students and internships. Graduates obtain placements with an average salary package of Rs.3 LPA. Prominent companies like PhonePe Private Limited, Eureka Forbes and Royal Enfield recruit students from this university.