About Us
Introduction / Overview
Banwari Shankar College, Simraha, was originally established in 1981 as Banwari Shankar Mahavidyalaya, Simraha, under Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU). In 1989, the intermediate section received formal affiliation for the 10+2 level (for the 1989-90 batch) from the then Bihar Intermediate Education Council (BICE), which later merged into the present-day Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna. In 2008, the Government of Bihar under Shri Nitish Kumar ji recognized the college with a performance-based grant, a testament to our commitment to quality education.
The college is named after Banwari Shankar, a revered social activist. His values of compassion, integrity, and service inspire our mission to create responsible future leaders.
Mission & Vision
Our vision is rooted in the Sanskrit saying “सा विद्या या विमुक्तये” — knowledge is that which liberates. We strive to produce socially sensitive, ethically sound students equipped for higher education and careers, advancing quality learning and professional skills while promoting democracy, human rights, sustainability, trust, courage, and respect. Prof. Yogendra Kumar, Principal, says: “We focus on academic excellence, holistic development, and fostering ethical values. Our aim is to create a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility.”
Location & Campus
The college is situbated on a spacious campus along the by pass road connected to National Highway in the ward 34/04 Nagar Nigam of Saharsa , Bihar, accessible via all-weather roads with good connectivity to the state capital and nearby towns. The campus features a pucca boundary wall, well-ventilated classrooms (many digitally equipped), a library housing over 5,000 books, and fully functional laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science. A dedicated playground, reliable electricity, clean drinking water from hand pumps, and separate toilet facilities for boys and girls ensure a safe and comfortable environment. Instruction is primarily in Hindi, with emphasis on English, and the college offers Arts, Science, and Commerce streams under the BSEB curriculum.