Education in Bihar

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Hrithik Anand, a resident of Hajipur, Bihar, participated in the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil. He won the Gold Medal, bringing glory to both the country and the state. This achievement highlights Bihar's contribution to sports and the representation of athletes with disabilities at international platforms. [67th BPSC (Pre)(Re-exam) 2021]

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Patna University, established in 1917 AD, is the seventh oldest university in the Indian subcontinent. Located in Bihar, it has a rich history of academic excellence and has contributed significantly to higher education in India. [Bihar SSC II Graduate Level (Pre) Exam-27.03.2016]

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'Nava Nalanda Mahavihara' is a modern institution established by the Government of Bihar in 1951 at Nalanda. It is renowned as a centre for the study and research of Buddhism and the Pali language. The foundation of the institute was laid by Bhikkhu Kashyap, and it attracts students from India and abroad interested in Buddhist studies. [Bihar SI (Police Sub-inspector) Exam-22.12.2019 Shift-II]

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Bihar has the lowest literacy rate among Indian states. According to the 2011 Census, Bihar's overall literacy rate was 69.80%, with male literacy at 71.20% and female literacy at 53.50%. Kerala, on the other hand, has the highest literacy rate in India. The low literacy rate in Bihar reflects historical socio-economic challenges in education access and infrastructure. [Bihar SI Exam-10.12.2018 Shift-I]

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Bihar currently has a total of 30 universities, including government, open, and private universities. During earlier question references, Bihar had 12 universities. The state has a mix of 1 Government University, 1 Open University, and 7 Private Universities. Patna University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the state. [46th BPSC (Pre) 2003-2004]