Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CBLU) is a state public university located in Bhiwani, in the Indian state of Haryana. It is named after Chaudhary Bansi Lal, a former Chief Minister of Haryana and Union Minister of Defence, who hailed from the Bhiwani region. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines including the humanities, sciences, commerce, management, law, and education.
| Name | Chaudhary Bansi Lal University |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CBLU |
| Type | State public university |
| Location | Bhiwani, Haryana, India |
| Named after | Chaudhary Bansi Lal |
| Established by | Government of Haryana |
The university was established by the Government of Haryana to expand access to higher education in the south-western part of the state. Bhiwani, where the institution is located, has historically been a centre of education and sport in Haryana, and the establishment of a dedicated state university in the district was intended to consolidate academic and research activity in the region.
The institution is named in memory of Chaudhary Bansi Lal (1927–2006), who served multiple terms as Chief Minister of Haryana and is associated with several major infrastructure and irrigation initiatives in the state.
The university is organised into faculties and departments that cover a range of academic streams. Common areas of study at CBLU include:
Programmes are offered at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, along with diploma and certificate courses in selected disciplines. The university also conducts entrance examinations for admission to certain programmes and affiliates or recognises colleges as per state regulations.
As a state university, CBLU functions under the higher education framework of the Government of Haryana. It is headed by a Vice-Chancellor, supported by a Registrar and other statutory officers, with academic and executive councils overseeing curriculum, examinations, and administration.
The establishment of Chaudhary Bansi Lal University contributes to the decentralisation of higher education in Haryana, providing a regional hub for students from Bhiwani and surrounding districts such as Charkhi Dadri, Hisar, Rohtak, and Mahendragarh. It complements other state universities in Haryana, including Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, and Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar.