BHU rated top university

Updated on: Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Varanasi: Current Science, the prestigious science journal has placed Banaras Hindu University first among Indian universities for publication of highest number of research papers in the country.

According to reports of press, publication and publicity (PPP) cell, BHU, the science journal in its latest report (September 25, 2009) has ranked BHU first amongst top 25 research universities in the country with high output of publication during 10 years period (1999 to 2008).

It may be mentioned here, earlier the university was also ranked first in the country on the basis of publications, fellowship in science, awards and quality of students by the principal scientific advisor, Government of India this year.

The BHU spokesman also said, the latest rankings had shown significant improvement since 2004, when the university was placed 10th among top research institutions in the country. BHU was also ranked sixth among leading research institutions in 2008.

Interestingly, the report of science journal has given higher citations to as many as five universities in the country including University of Hyderabad, Delhi University, Jadhavpur University, Punjab University and BHU. The report has given higher value of citation per publication, higher percentage of share of papaers from international collaboration, indicating the higher quality of excellence in reasearch in these universities.

It is also worth mentioning that acknowledging the efforts of BHU, University Grants Commission (UGC) has given the highest grant allocation of Rs 283.76 crores to BHU in its eleventh plan, in addition to OBC budget of Rs 561.25 crores.

BHU rated top university

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