Dr B. R. Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra was established in 1927.

as Agra University. The University was renamed as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University in 1996. The University has sincerely served the cause of higher education in northern India.

The ancient principle of integrating ethical and moral values in education has been the endeavour of the University. To inculcate these essential values in its students academicians have been assiduously trying to sharpen the content and curriculum of the University.

The goal of the University is to innovate in the field of education and to become a centre of excellence both nationally and internationally. The University is not only confined to impart quality education but also to satisfy the burning desire of the students who are exploring the creative intellect and learning attitude of the students.

The University is making every effort to fulfill the spirit of university motto ‘Tamso Ma Jyotirgamay’ moving from darkness to light. At present university has approx 200 affiliated colleges and 15 residential Institutes spread out in its four residential campus.

Dr B. R. Ambedkar University has four campuses which include Paliwal Park, Khandari Campus, Civil Lines Campus and Chhaleshar Campus.