Set on the western bank of the sacred Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra University has grown from a single Sanskrit department in 1956 into a multi‑faculty centre for science, technology, humanities, law and the arts — teaching over 10,000 scholars today.
Kurukshetra University, established in 1956, holds a rich legacy, with its foundation stone laid by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President. Nestled in the sacred city of Kurukshetra, the University has grown from its humble beginnings with a single Sanskrit department into a prestigious institution recognized for its academic excellence and research. Famed for the epic Mahabharata and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, the university’s campus stretches across 400 acres beside the revered Brahmi Sarovar. Kurukshetra University has since evolved into a distinguished, multi-faculty institution known for pioneering research and academic excellence in the region. Today, it stands as a beacon of knowledge and learning, attracting scholars worldwide.
Years since founding as a unitary residential university in 1956
Postgraduate scholars pursuing advanced study and research
Academic staff across science, arts, law and technology
Administrative staff supporting a 473‑acre campus
From its founding department of Sanskrit, the University now runs teaching and research across science, engineering, business, law, education and the humanities.
Years since founding as a unitary residential university in 1956
Postgraduate scholars pursuing advanced study and research
Academic staff across science, arts, law and technology
Years since founding as a unitary residential university in 1956
Postgraduate scholars pursuing advanced study and research
Academic staff across science, arts, law and technology
The campus sits beside the holy tank of Brahma Sarovar, in the land associated with the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita. Green, walkable and largely residential, it houses academic blocks, hostels, sports grounds and a central library within a single contiguous site.
Sport has long been part of campus identity: the University received the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for national sporting performance, and its boxing team has won inter‑university gold at the national level.
Urban residential campus
Hostels & residential halls
National sports trophy, 1966–67
Assoc. of Commonwealth Universities
Years since founding as a unitary residential university in 1956
Postgraduate scholars pursuing advanced study and research
Academic staff across science, arts, law and technology
Kurukshetra, Haryana 136119, India. A Category‑I state university, NAAC ‘A++’ accredited, established 1956.
