Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya, is a central university established under the Central Universities Act, 2009, as Central University of Bihar, with its first academic session starting 1 September 2009 from Hindi Bhawan, Patna. It was renamed Central University of South Bihar via the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014. Its permanent campus, spanning 300 acres at Panchanpur, Gaya, has hosted academic activities since the 2018-19 session, following its relocation from Patna.
The university holds NAAC A++ accreditation, CGPA 3.58, awarded 11 June 2023, making it the first university in Bihar to reach that grade. It ranked 23rd in NIRF 2025 Law (score 58.84) and 63rd in NIRF 2025 Pharmacy (score 48.23), both checked directly against nirfindia.org, with an additional placement in the University category's rank-band 151-200.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009, as Central University of Bihar, under the Central Universities Act, 2009 |
| Renamed | 2014, to Central University of South Bihar, under the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014 |
| Type | Central university |
| Location | Panchanpur, Gaya, Bihar (300-acre permanent campus) |
| NAAC | A++ grade, CGPA 3.58, awarded 11 June 2023 |
| NIRF 2025 | Law rank 23 (score 58.84); Pharmacy rank 63 (score 48.23); University band 151-200 |
| Admission (UG/PG) | CUET-UG and CUET-PG based |
CUSB offers programmes across schools including Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences; Human Sciences; Languages and Literature; Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science; Media, Art and Aesthetics; Social Sciences and Policy; Education; Law and Governance; and a Department of Pharmacy within the School of Health Sciences.
Undergraduate admission runs through CUET-UG, and postgraduate admission through CUET-PG, both per CUSB's current official notifications.
| Programme level | Admission route |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | CUET-UG |
| Postgraduate | CUET-PG |
CUSB's 2026-27 CUET-UG application window closed 16 July 2026 (round-1 cutoff 21 July 2026), and its CUET-PG window closed 8 June 2026, both per the university's own official notifications. Candidates should check cusbcuet.samarth.edu.in directly for any vacancy or spot round.
Central University of South Bihar ranked 23rd in NIRF 2025 Law (score 58.84) and 63rd in NIRF 2025 Pharmacy (score 48.23), both checked directly against nirfindia.org, with an additional placement in the University category's rank-band 151-200. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation, CGPA 3.58, awarded 11 June 2023.
First university in Bihar to reach NAAC A++, CGPA 3.58, in June 2023
Ranked 23rd nationally in NIRF 2025 Law
Falls under the Central Universities Act, 2009, with direct UGC/Ministry of Education purview
300 acres at Panchanpur, Gaya, in active use since the 2018-19 academic session
Straightforward, nationally standardised entry through CUET-UG and CUET-PG
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Law | 2025 | #23 |
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 2025 | #63 |
No independently verifiable, individually sourced notable alumni could be confirmed for this institution at the time of writing. This section is left out rather than populated with unconfirmed names.
11 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A B.Ed (Integrated) | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | — | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | — | — |
| B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) | — | — | — | — | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | — | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | — | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education) | — | — | — | — | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | — | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
