Jaiprakash Mahavidyalaya Umaraha Varanasi was established in 2004 . The institute aims at the education for academic excellence, development of skills and character formation, with a view to training citizens remarkable for all-round development and sincere commitment to country. The institute, through various activities like National Service Scheme (NSS)etc., inculcates in students a positive inclination towards upholding social and economic justice, dignity of the individual irrespective of caste and creed, appreciation of our cultural heritage and concern for the environment. The institute believe :The Roots of Education is bitter,but its Fruits are sweet. Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.