Is BHU Asia's the largest university?

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2 years ago

BHU is renowned for its size and residential facilities, but it is not the largest university in Asia. BHU is the largest residential university inThe Banaras Hindu University is the largest residential university of Asia with two independent campuses of about 1300 and 2700 acres. The university was

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2 years ago
No, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is not the largest university in Asia. While BHU is one of the largest residential universities in Asia, it is not the largest. The largest university in Asia is G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Uttarakhand, which covers an area of 10,016.29 ac

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2 years ago

BHU is the largest residential university in Asia. It has 10 departments under Special Assistance Programme, 6 centres of Advanced Studies, and a large number of specialised Research Centers.  The university provides various facilities for sport and hobbies, has a big auditorium, large playgrounds,

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