It was established by an Act of the West Bengal legislature notified in the Kolkata Gazette.

Bankura University was established by the West Bengal Act XIX of 2013 and the assent of the Governor was first published in the Kolkata Gazette, Extraordinary, of 6 January 2014.

This school consists of the departments of History, Political Science, Philosophy, Education, Social Work, and Law.

[8] Govt./Govt.-Aided General Degree Colleges: Bankura University is recognized under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956.

Bankura University (BKU) has been awarded with a CGPA of 2.4 (Grade B) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).