Bihar MGCU campus cost surges Rs 488 crore in six months amid tender irregularities

The proposed campus for Magadh Gandhi Central University (MGCU) in Bihar has seen its project cost escalate by Rs 488 crore within a span of six months. The sharp increase has been accompanied by concerns over tender procedures, with reports of tender splits and unavailable records complicating oversight.
The project cost jump and procedural gaps have raised questions about financial management and transparency in the university development initiative. Authorities are expected to review the tendering process and maintain proper documentation for future phases.


