[1] The university is in Darbhanga town, Mithila, an ancient cultural region of North India that lies between the lower range of the Himalayas and the Ganges river.

The university imparts education in fields such as humanities, social science, life science, commerce, and medicine, with both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The institute has a residential campus of about 230 acres with modern facilities and support services for its students and faculty.

Its jurisdiction extends over 4 districts -Begusarai, Darbhanga, Madhubani, and Samastipur.

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