Established in 1990, the Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya (University),Chapra is one of the premier universities of Bihar. Serving the needs of higher and quality education of the people of Saran commisionary, it has completed its 21 years and has entered its 22nd year. With 21 constituent colleges, 11 affiliated colleges and 17 proposed colleges including 3 professional colleges, it is offering courses at the Under Graduate level and Post Graduate level in most subjects. With student strength of thousands of students, J.P. University is amongst the largest universities of Bihar.