Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University

MAULANA MAZHARUL HAQUE ARABIC AND PERSIAN UNIVERSITY Patna (MMHAPU) is a state university in Patna, Bihar, India.[1] The university was established under the provisions of the Bihar State Universities Act of 1976, which took effect on 10 April 1998.[2] The Jurisdiction of this University is whole of Bihar and it is recognized under 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956.

Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University
Mottoطَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ (Arabic: ("Requirements Knowledge is Compulsory")
TypePublic
Established1992 (1992)
ChancellorPhagu Chauhan
Vice-ChancellorProf. Khalid Mirza
Location
Patna
,
Bihar
,
India
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC
WebsiteOfficial website

MMHAPU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi as of December 2009. In its legacy the University has eight Vice Chancellors, namely Prof. M. Ahmad Arzoo, HoD of Arabic, Aligarh Muslim University (10/04/1998---------), Prof. M. Sharaf-e-Alam, HoD of Persian, Patna University, Patna (14/05/2004 to 14/05/2007), Shri V.S. Dubey Ex-Chief Secretary of Bihar and Jharkhand, (Additional Charge 18/05/2007 to 24/01/2008), Prof. Qamar Ahsan, HoD, Economics A.N. College, Patna, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, (25/01/2008 to 24/01/2011), Prof. Md. Shamsuzzoha, HoD, Arabic, Patna University, Patna (25/01/2011 to 20/03/2013), Dr. E.L.S.N. Bala Prasad, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Patna (Additional Charge 27/04/2013 to 23/07/2013) and Prof. Syed Jalil Ahmad, Deptt. of English B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura, (27/07/2013 to 31/01/2014). Prof. (Dr.) Ejaz Ali Arshad former Head, P.G. Dept. of Urdu, Dean, Students' Welfare and Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Patna University, Patna (01/02/2014 to 31-01-2017) Prof. (Dr.) Mumtazuddin was given additional charge as Vice Chancellor of this University from 06/02/2017. Prof. (Dr.) R. K. Sinha was also given additional charge as Vice Chancellor of this University from 11/08/2017 to 18/04/2018. Prof. (Dr.) Khalid Mirza assumed the charge of Vice Chancellor on 19/04/2018. He was also Pro-Vice Chancellor of this University from 28/01/2008 to 27/01/2011. Prof. (Dr.) Qamar Ahsan along with Prof. (Dr.) Khalid Mirza made his purposeful effort to make this University functional by starting the first academic session on July 3, 2008 and organized the first Convocation on 22nd December 2010. Prof. Md. Shamsuzzoha started regular courses at undergraduate level in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, English, under the Dept. of History, Language & Culture in the Headquarters and conducted the second Convocation on 22 December 2012. Dr. E.L.S.N. Bala Prasad (IAS) got sanction to start eight postgraduate departments and some translation courses in the university headquarters. The University started its first academic session in July 2008.[3]

The university has more than 100 Knowledge Resource Centres.[4] At present, the school has 21 affiliated colleges, including thirtyB.Ed. College.[5] It offers PG Semester System courses in English, Urdu, Persian, journalism, mass communication, and education.

The university has had two convocations, in 2012 and 2015. It is named after veteran freedom fighter Maulana Mazharul Haque.

See also

References
  1. "State Universities". ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  2. "Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University History". Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  3. "History and Statutory Status" mmhapu.bih.nic.in Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University. Retrieved 13 August 2018
  4. "List of KRCs". mmhapu.bih.nic.in. Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  5. "List of Colleges". mmhapu.bih.nic.in. Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University. Retrieved 5 August 2018.

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