Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
- Fees / year
- ₹5,000 - ₹42,000
- Courses
- 11+
- Median salary
- ₹6.8 LPA
- Placed
- 62.4%
- NIRF Law
- #23
- Established
- 2009
About Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) is a central university at Panchanpur, about 15 km from Gaya in Bihar. It was created in 2009 under the Central Universities Act, 2009 as the Central University of Bihar and received its present name through the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014. Classes began in Patna on 1 September 2009 with a postgraduate course in Development Studies. The university later shifted to a 300-acre permanent campus on the Gaya–Panchanpur Road, moving its offices in 2017 and teaching in 2018. NAAC awarded it an A++ grade in 2023, and UGC declared it a Category-I university in February 2024.
Its 25 departments sit under 12 schools spanning the sciences, humanities, education, law, pharmacy and agriculture. The School of Law and Governance, active since 2013-14, offers the five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons), a BBA LL.B. introduced in 2024-25 and a one-year LL.M.; the pharmacy department runs D.Pharm and M.Pharm courses. Undergraduate seats are filled through CUET-UG and postgraduate seats through CUET-PG. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 23rd in law, 63rd in pharmacy and in the 151-200 band among universities.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2009
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Gaya, Bihar
- Affiliation
- Central University
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- #23 Law, #63 Pharmacy
- Programmes
- 11Science, Arts & Humanities, Law, Education
- UG fees
- ₹30,000 a year
- PG fees
- ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 a year
- Median salary
- ₹6.8 LPA5-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 62.4%5-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 6682023–24
- Website
- cusb.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #23LawScore 58.84 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #63PharmacyScore 48.23 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200UniversityRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
11 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Pharmacy | Postgraduate | 2 | ₹12,000 |
| B.Sc. Agriculture | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹30,000 |
| BA + LLB Integrated | Integrated | 1 | ₹7,000 |
| BBA + LLB Integrated | Integrated | 1 | ₹42,000 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy | Diploma | 1 | ₹31,000 |
| Master of Arts | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹5,000 |
| Master of Education | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹7,000 |
| Master of Law | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹10,000 |
Admission 2027
B.A. LL.B. (Hons), BBA LL.B., B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and the five-year integrated UG-PG programmes are filled on CUET-UG scores, and LL.M., M.Pharm and other PG programmes on CUET-PG scores, through registration and cut-off rounds on the CUSB Samarth admission portal. The four-year ITEP (B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed.) admits through NCET.
Placements
5-year UG programmes, 2023–24
62.4%
Placement rate
₹6.8 LPA
Median salary
63
placed of 101 graduates
36
went on to higher studies
63 of the 101 students who graduated from Central University of South Bihar, Gaya's 5-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (62.4%), at a median salary of ₹6.8 LPA. 36 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
59.6%
of students reimbursed
398
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 398 of 668 students at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya (59.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Central University of South Bihar, Gaya?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya is ranked #23 in Law, #63 in Pharmacy and in the 151–200 band among universities.
How are placements at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya?
In the data Central University of South Bihar, Gaya submitted to NIRF 2025, 63 of the 101 students who graduated from its 5-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (62.4%), at a median salary of ₹6.8 LPA. Another 36 went on to higher studies.
What is the fee at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya?
First-year tuition at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya is ₹30,000 for B.Sc. Agriculture - General and ₹5,000 (Master of Arts - English) to ₹12,000 (Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacology) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Central University of South Bihar, Gaya offer?
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya offers 11 programmes in Science, Arts & Humanities, Law, Education, Agriculture and Pharmacy, including Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Social Work, BA + LLB Integrated, BBA + LLB Integrated and Master of Law.
Which entrance exams does Central University of South Bihar, Gaya accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Central University of South Bihar, Gaya is through CUET-PG and CUET-UG.
What is the admission process at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya?
B.A. LL.B. (Hons), BBA LL.B., B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and the five-year integrated UG-PG programmes are filled on CUET-UG scores, and LL.M., M.Pharm and other PG programmes on CUET-PG scores, through registration and cut-off rounds on the CUSB Samarth admission portal. The four-year ITEP (B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed.) admits through NCET.
Is Central University of South Bihar, Gaya a government or private institution?
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya is a government institution in Gaya, Bihar, established in 2009. It is affiliated to Central University.
Which bodies approve or accredit Central University of South Bihar, Gaya?
Central University of South Bihar, Gaya lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
Do students at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 398 of its 668 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 348 through state and central government schemes and 50 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya?
668 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 35.3% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Central University of South Bihar, Gaya on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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