Prithvi Chand Vigyan College, Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya, Chapra was established in 1971.

Its affiliated to Jai Prakash University.

The College offers degree courses in the field of Arts and Sciences.

The college is well equipped with all modern facilities. A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to students at Prithvi Chand Vigyan College, Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya in its various departments.

Prithvi Chand Vigyan College comes under the Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya (University),Chapra, established in 1990 and 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 14 years and has entered its 15th year. With 21 constituent colleges and 10 affiliated colleges.

It is offering courses at the Under Graduate level and Post Graduate level in most subjects. With a student strength of thousands of students, J.P. University is amongst the largest universities of Bihar.