Under the Bihar State Universities (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Bihar Act – 1/2017) Munger University was established on 18th March, 2018. It was established through bifurcation of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur and it is a state university. It has jurisdiction spreading over five districts: Sheikhpura, Jamui, Munger, Lakhisarai, and Khagaria under Munger Division in Bihar. Nobody knew it will become a reality within a span of two years when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on August 16, 2016, visualized the concept of Munger University. 

First Vice-Chancellor of Munger University, Munger is Prof. Ranjit Kumar Verma, an expert in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry. In accordance with the Government pronouncement in the Gazette the formation of the University was notified in March 2018.

Vision and Mission

• With focus on assimilation of learning in character, employability and entrepreneurship it will provide a vibrant learning environment. To achieve the goal of तमसो माँज्योतिर्गमय,असतो माँ सदगमय. University will strive hard. Values of the university are integrity, transparency, quality, and industry. Mission of the university is Innovative learning and research along with constructive and independent, critical, traditional wisdom, community engagement.