Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) is a Central University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The university is named after Babasaheb Ambedkar, social reformer, polymath and the architect of the Indian Constitution. The university was established on 10 January 1996. The main campus is at Lucknow and spread over 250 acres which is eco-friendly environment for focused study. The central library was established in January 1998 to promote knowledge and application through its effective dissemination of knowledge and information.