Arrah, Bihar: Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU) is set to celebrate its 34th Foundation Day on October 22, yet after 34 years, the university still lacks accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university has been preparing for NAAC grading for approximately 17 years, with crores of rupees reportedly spent on these preparations.

VKSU encompasses constituent and affiliated colleges across Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, and Kaimur districts, offering postgraduate, undergraduate, and various vocational courses. Reports indicate massive expenditures on books for MBA, Education (B.Ed), and PG departments in the name of NAAC preparation, a matter that even resonated in the Bihar Legislative Council. In 2012-13, books worth approximately ₹1.25 crore were purchased for NAAC, leading to significant criticism of the university administration over a 'book scam'. Additionally, during a former Vice-Chancellor's tenure, ₹5 lakh was allocated to each PG department for beautification and tiling. Despite these expenditures, the university has yet to upload its Self-Study Report (SSR) to obtain a NAAC grade.

Furthermore, a significant portion of the university's original 46.8 acres of land has been distributed. Established by then-Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, the university initially received this land through the efforts of former minister Jagdanand Singh. However, land has since been allocated for a Kendriya Vidyalaya, railway projects, and national highway construction. An additional 25 acres were given for a medical college, leaving VKSU with only 15.28 acres of land today.