Founded in 1972, Lalit Narayan Mithila University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Darbhanga (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bihar. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. LNMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.