Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, formerly known as Bilaspur Vishwavidyalaya, is a public university located in Koni, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, situated in front of the Koni Police Station on the Bilaspur–Ratanpur Road. Established in 2012 by the Government of Chhattisgarh, the university was renamed in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and national values. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), it serves as an affiliating institution for numerous colleges across Bilaspur and nearby districts, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, and Education.
The campus is equipped with classrooms, laboratories, a central library, hostels, and sports facilities, creating an environment conducive to both academic and extracurricular development. The university emphasizes research, skill-based learning, and extension activities, preparing students for careers in teaching, civil services, corporate sectors, and public administration. Guided by its mission to provide inclusive and quality education, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya stands out as a significant center of higher learning in Chhattisgarh, combining regional importance with a vision for holistic student development.