Patna University is the 7th oldest University of the Indian subcontinent,which was established in the year 1917 to cater to the growing needs of higher education of Bihar,Orissa and Nepal. The history of this University is closely linked with the history of modern Bihar – the saga of her educational,cultural,political and economic growth.It is a hallmark in the annals of the progress of the State in particular and region in general.It is the only teaching and residential university in the populous State of Bihar. It also has a truly national character which transcends the linguistic, cultural and political boundaries.The outstanding personalities involved in top administrative positions,well qualified learned teachers and students have largely contributed towards its rich academic heritage. Bihar has been a seat of learning since time immemorial.The State had the Universities like Nalanda and Vikramshila that were drawing students even from neighboring countries.One of the primary objectives of the University education is to produce trained manpower,which can accelerate sustained economic growth by harnessing science and technology.