The University of Burdwan, popularly known as Burdwan University, was established on June 15, 1960 at Burdwan Rajbati, Raiganj, Bardhaman, West Bengal. Founded under the vision of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and Sir Uday Chand Mahtab, it is a state public university with the Governor of West Bengal as its Chancellor. Recognized by the University Grants