SKBU, or Sidho Kanho Birsha University, is a prominent public state university located in Purulia, West Bengal, established in 2010. The university holds Grade B+ accreditation from NAAC and is recognised by the UGC, AIU, and AICTE. SKBU offers 74+ courses across UG, PG, and doctoral levels, in the disciplines of Arts, Science and Commerce. MA, M.Sc. and M.Com are the most popular courses and admissions to the majority of the courses are based on merit in past qualifying examinations. 80% of the PG seats are reserved for students who have passed a bachelor’s degree from the same university. As per the NIRF report 2025, the median package for the PG (2-year) program stood at INR 6.42 LPA in 2024.