Sido Kanhu Murmu University

The university was recognized by and affiliated to the [[Association of Indian Universities]] on 6 May 1993.<ref>letter no. Meet/67 – AM/93/20588 dated 06.05.1993</ref> It was granted recognition under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956<ref>{{cite web|title=UGC Act-1956|url=http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/ugc_act.pdf|website=mhrd.gov.in/|publisher=Secretary, University Grants Commission|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> in May 2006.

The university was recognized by and affiliated to the [[Association of Indian Universities]] on 6 May 1993.<ref>letter no. Meet/67 – AM/93/20588 dated 06.05.1993</ref> It was granted recognition under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956<ref>{{cite web|title=UGC Act-1956|url=http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/ugc_act.pdf|website=mhrd.gov.in/|publisher=Secretary, University Grants Commission|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> in May 2006.

== Organisation and administration ==

Like most state universities in India, the Chancellor of Sido Kanhu Murmu University is the [[List of governors of Jharkhand|Governor of Jharkhand]]. The position was previously held by the [[List of governors of Bihar|Governor of Bihar]] until the formation of the state of Jharkhand on 15 November 2000 and by the Governor of Jharkhand thereafter. The [[Vice-chancellor|Vice-Chancellor]] serves as the chief executive of the university.

As of 2025, the Vice-Chancellor of Sido Kanhu Murmu University is Prof. (Dr.) Kunul Kandir, who assumed office in May 2025.

==Colleges==

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