ABOUT
Overview
Patna Science College, a constituent unit of Patna University, was established in 1927. Initially it was opened as the Science Department of Patna University. It began functioning independently from 1928 when its foundation stone was laid by Lord Irwin on 15 November 1928. Since then Patna Science College has been recognized as a Premier Institution of higher learning in science stream in India. The College is centrally located in Patna, the capital of Bihar, occupying an area of approximately 28.32 acres of land containing separate blocks for different science departments. This Centre of higher education, which is exclusively devoted to legal education, has the privilege of producing two Chief Justices of India, namely, Mr. Justice B.P. Sinha and Mr. Justice L.M. Sharma. Also, Sri Lal Narain Sinha, First Attorney General of India from the State of Bihar, a galaxy of Supreme Court and High Court judges, jurists, eminent advocates, reputed academicians, able administrators and innumerable towering personalities adorning very high and coveted chairs in various walks of life.
AT A GLANCE
Key information
Established
1927
Ownership
Public / Government
Stream
Science
Location
Patna, Bihar
ACADEMICS
Courses offered
5 programmes at Patna Science College
Diploma1
Listed on Campusbells since 28 Sept 2026·Last updated 29 Sept 2026

