Magadh University is a state public affiliating university established in 1962 by the Government of Bihar. Located at Bodh Gaya in Gaya district, Bihar, the university draws its name from the ancient Magadh empire, whose capital was located in present-day Bihar. Magadh University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and serves as the affiliating university for a large number of colleges across southern Bihar. The university has earned the distinction of being described as Bihar’s first Digital University, with digitised administrative processes, online attendance, and digital degree services. Magadh University holds NAAC Grade C accreditation and does not feature in major national rankings such as NIRF. It is one of the oldest and largest state universities in Bihar, operating across a 460-acre campus and affiliated with 175 colleges, including 44 constituent colleges and 24 PG departments. The main campus is situated in Bodh Gaya, the globally renowned Buddhist pilg