Barkatullah University is a public university located in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, India. Formally known as the University of Bhopal and informally referred to as Bhopal University, it serves as one of the prominent institutions of higher education in the state.
The university is named after Barkatullah, a freedom fighter associated with Bhopal, in recognition of his contribution to the Indian independence movement. The renaming reflects the institution's effort to honour regional figures from the freedom struggle.
Barkatullah University has been accredited in the A category by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India.
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Barkatullah University.