Banaras Hindu University (Dental)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a public central university in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875, and became a university in 1920 after the Aligarh Muslim University Act. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in India, with a rich history and culture.

Some of the features of BHU are:

- It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with Grade 'A+' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is also ranked 5th among the Top Universities in India by NIRF Ranking 2023 in the University Category¹². It is also ranked among the Top 50 in the world by THE University Impact Rankings 2023 for its social and economic impact³.
- It offers more than 300 courses in various disciplines, such as arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, commerce, education, theology, and social sciences. It has 12 faculties, 5 institutes, 15 centers, and 3 off-campus centers in Kerala, West Bengal, and Bihar.
- It has a sprawling campus of 1,370 acres (5.5 km 2 ), with modern facilities and infrastructure, such as hostels, library, sports complex, auditorium, hospital, museum, etc. It also has a beautiful architecture and heritage, such as the iconic Bab-e-Syed gate, the Victoria Gate, the Strachey Hall, the Kennedy Hall, and the Maulana Azad Library.
- It has a distinguished faculty, with many eminent scholars and researchers. It also has collaborations with various national and international universities and organizations for faculty and student exchange, research, and training.
- It has a strong focus on education for life, emphasizing the essential human values of righteousness, compassion, and mindfulness. It also has a vibrant student community, with various academic, cultural, and sports activities. It has a strong alumni network, with many notable personalities, such as former presidents, prime ministers, chief justices, scientists, writers, actors, etc.
- It has a strong commitment to social service and community outreach, with various initiatives, such as the Aligarh Movement, the Urdu Movement, the Khilafat Movement, the Pakistan Movement, etc. It also runs various schools, colleges, and centers for the education and empowerment of the marginalized sections of the society.