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The '''Aligarh Muslim University Kishanganj Center''' (abbreviated as '''AMU Kishanganj''') is a campus of [[Aligarh Muslim University]], established in [[Kishanganj]], [[Bihar]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AMU Kishanganj Campus Webpage|url=https://www.amu.ac.in/amucentres/amu-kishanganj-centre}}</ref> It was founded as part of a nationwide initiative for higher education among Muslim populations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-25 |title=The picture of a university: AMU Kishanganj centre flounders |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/the-picture-of-a-university-amu-kishanganj-centre-flounders-6847214/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> It is one of the centers established after [[Aligarh Muslim University Malappuram Centre]] and [[Aligarh Muslim University: Murshidabad Centre]].

== History ==

AMU Kishanganj Center was established in 2011, following recommendations by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to establish centers of AMU in Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aligarh Muslim University to Open a Center in Kishanganj.|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/kishanganj-amu-centre-to-start-session-next-year/articleshow/17526844.cms|work=The Times of India|date=8 December 2012 }}</ref>

The initial allotment of 224 acres of land for the center was made by the Bihar government in Chakla village, near Kishanganj town.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bihar to allot 224 acres of land for AMU Centre.|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/bihar-to-allot-224-acres-of-land-for-amu-centre-12278.html|work=IndiaTV News|date=23 November 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=TwoCircles.net |date=2011-12-30 |title=AMU Kishanganj Centre: Bihar Gov. transfers land to varsity |url=https://twocircles.net/2011dec30/amu_kishanganj_centre_bihar_gov_transfers_land_varsity.html |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=TwoCircles.net |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nitish's covert agenda pushes AMU off-campus to the backburner |url=https://www.milligazette.com/news/12-special-reports/069-nitishs-covert-agenda-pushes-amu-off-campus-to-the-backburner/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source |language=en}}</ref> The Government of India had approved 124 crores of funds to the center,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-12-07 |title=Smriti Irani sanctions Rs 134 cr for AMU centre |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/smriti-irani-sanctions-rs-134-cr-for-amu-centre/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> but the funds are not allotted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=theclarionindia |date=2021-04-05 |title=AMU's Kishanganj Centre: Signature Campaign Launched for Rs125 Crore Held Back by Centre |url=https://clarionindia.net/amus-kishanganj-centre-signature-campaign-launched-for-rs125-crore-held-back-by-centre/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Clarion India |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fatima |first=Nikhat |date=2020-12-04 |title=Education, livelihood of Seemanchal's minority community suffer as AMU-K awaits completion |url=https://twocircles.net/2020dec04/440056.html |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=TwoCircles.net |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AMU Kishanganj : किशनगंज में अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी के लिए नीतीश से हस्तक्षेप की मांग, सलमान बोले- छोटा ही सही मगर जमीन का एक टुकड़ा दो |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/bihar/patna/sio-urged-nitish-to-intervein-for-aligarh-muslim-university-amu-kishanganj-bihar/articleshow/89884169.cms |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>

== Academic programs ==

The AMU Kishanganj Center initially started with a [[Bachelor of Education]] program in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-12-08 |title=AMU's Kishanganj centre set to become functional |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/aligarh-muslim-university-human-chain-ngo-bihar-government-123735-2012-12-07 |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> It is now expanded its offerings to other undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, sciences, and professional fields.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Roy |first=Anirban Guha |title=AMU centre in Bihar battles for BEd course recognition, students disillusioned |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/amu-centre-in-bihar-battles-for-bed-course-recognition-students-disillusioned/story-yPrDCuwRavjPLa1Tl51CkO.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Courses include a Bachelor of Education, law programs (integrated BA-LLB), diploma and certificate courses.{{fact|date=April 2025}}

== Infrastructure ==

The campus is located in a rural area on land provided by the Bihar government. Despite challenges in construction and funding, the center has developed basic academic and residential facilities, including academic blocks, hostels for students, libraries and seminar halls. Efforts to enhance the infrastructure have been ongoing, with plans to expand the campus further.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}

== Future plans ==

The center plans to expand its academic offerings by adding three departments of research and study every year, according to the official webpage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Future plans of Kishanganj cnetre.|url=https://www.amu.ac.in/amucentres/amu-kishanganj-centre#:~:text=Depending%20upon%20the,in%20several%20ways}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Aligarh Muslim University]]
[[Category:Education in Bihar]]

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Raunak Shankhwar at 10:28, 26 May 2025