[1][2] Initially serving the needs of higher and quality education of the people of Saran commissionary, it has completed its 29 years and has entered its 30th year.

It was established by the Government of Bihar in response to the needs of the people of Saran commissionary.

The university was named in memory of freedom fighter Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan.

The university campus is about two km away from the main town.

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