Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU)
Established in 2016, MGCU is a central university located in Motihari, named after the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines including humanities, sciences, social sciences, commerce, and management.
- Location: Near Bapudham Railway Station, Motihari
- Programs: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D.
- Campus: Sprawling green campus with modern infrastructure
- Website: mgcub.ac.in
MGCU has rapidly become a center of academic excellence in North Bihar, attracting students from across India. The university regularly hosts seminars, cultural events, and academic conferences — contributing to Motihari's growing intellectual landscape.
Other Notable Institutions
Motihari College of Engineering (MCE)
One of Bihar's oldest engineering colleges, established in 1984. Affiliated with Bihar Engineering University, it offers B.Tech programs in multiple engineering disciplines.
Location: Near Mala Road, Motihari
Government Polytechnic, Motihari
Government-run polytechnic institute offering diploma programs in engineering and technology. Established to promote technical education in the region.
Location: Polytechnic Road, Motihari
L.N.D. College, Motihari
One of the oldest degree colleges in the district, affiliated with Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University. Offers undergraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce.
Sri Narayan Singh College
Established degree college offering science and arts programs. Known for its dedicated faculty and contribution to higher education in East Champaran.
Educational Tourism in Motihari
Motihari offers a unique experience for students, researchers, and academic visitors.
Historical Research
Access rich archives at Gandhi Sangrahalaya and explore the sites where India's freedom movement began — invaluable for history and political science students.
Academic Exchange
MGCU and other institutions welcome academic collaborations, conferences, and student exchange programs. The city provides a focused, distraction-free environment.
Field Study Opportunities
Explore archaeology at Kesariya Stupa and Lauriya, study rural economics in Champaran villages, or document the region's folk traditions.