Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (informally known as BBAU) is a Central University situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The university is named after B. R. Ambedkar, social reformer, polymath and the architect of the Indian Constitution. The university was established on 10 January 1996. The university has a satellite campus at Amethi too, which was established in 2016 by Government of India.

Campus

The campus is spread in the city of Lucknow at Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226025 (Uttar Pradesh). The main campus is at Lucknow and spread over 250 acres which is eco-friendly environment for focused study. A satellite campus of the university is at Amethi and it runs mostly UG courses. The satellite campus was established in 2016.

Schools

• School of Engineering Technology (UIET)
• School of Information Science Technology
• School of Ambedkar Studies for Social Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Environmental Science
• School of Education
• School of Home Sciences
• School of Legal Studies
• School of Management Studies
• School of Physical & Decision Sciences
• School of Languages and Literature
• School of Media and Communication
• School of Economics and Commerce
• School of Agriculture Sciences & Technology
• School of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Gautam Buddha central library

The central library was established in January 1998 to promote knowledge and application through its effective dissemination of knowledge and information. The central library of BBAU was named Gautam Buddha central library after Gautam Buddha. The Library is governed by LAC (Library Advisory Committee).

Ranking

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it as 33rd in the university category. It also ranked it 58th overall, 86th in the management ranking, 21st in pharmacy and 10th in the law rankings of NIRF in 2024.

Facilities

DST-Centre for Policy Research:

The Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India has granted Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow a special project to establish the ‘Centre for Policy Research’ with a particular focus on inclusive growth using science, technology and innovation.

NCC:

The NCC is the largest uniformed youth organization. Its motto is 'Unity and Discipline'.

YOUTUBE VIDEO LECTURE:

This university also provided YouTube video lecture of their courses.

The university commemorates its Foundation Day on 10 January every year. Lectures by academics on current and general issues followed by Cultural Programme by the university students are the basic features of the celebration. On this occasion, a convocation is always organized.

Notable people

Ranbir Chander Sobti

R. G. Sonkawade

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