Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University has established as Central University on Jan 10, 1996. It is a residential University. The University is committed to develop as a centre of excellence in the field of higher education. The jurisdiction of this residential University is over the entire state of Uttar Pradesh in the area of 250 acres'. The University campus named 'Vidya Vihar' is located off the Raebareli road, lucknow (U.P.). The University campus is developing fast and is already endowed with various facilities, viz., Post Office, Bank, Electricity Substations, Students' Hostels (Both Boys' & girls'), Guest House, Health Care Centre, Central Library, Staff Quarters, Computer Centre, University Science Instrumentation Centre, Coaching Centre for SC/ST & Minorities, residential Coaching Academy, Placement Cell, Woman Cell, RTI Cell, SC/ST Cell, and Bus Shuttle Service, etc. The uniqueness of University is evident from its basic philosophy, policies and programmes, which are spelt out and enshrined in the University Act and Statutes.