Founded in 1992, Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya (Jai Prakash University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Chapra (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bihar. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya (JPV) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya (JPV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. JPV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.