Guru Ghasidas University is a Central University of India, located in Bilaspur C.G. State, established under Central Universities Act in 2009. Formerly called Guru Ghasidas University (GGU), established by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly, was formally inaugurated on June 16, 1983. GGU is an active member of the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities. Situated in a socially and economically challenged area, the university is appropriately named to honor the great Satnami Saint Guru Ghasidas, who championed the cause of the downtrodden and waged a relentless struggle against all forms of social evils and injustice prevailing in the society. The University is a residential cum affiliating institution, having its jurisdiction spread over Bilaspur Revenue Division of the state of Chhattisgarh.
Guru Ghasidas University (GGU)
Guru Ghasidas University, a Central University established by an Act 2009 of the Parliament, was originally established as State University by an Act of State Legislative Assembly of the then undivided Madhya Pradesh on June 16, 1983. The Vishwavidyalaya is a semi-residential institution. The Vishwavidyalaya covers almost the total spectrum of higher education in 32 numbers of Vishwavidyalaya teaching departments offering various courses in the areas of Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Life Sciences, Management, Pharmacy, Sciences, and Social Sciences. The lush green sprawling campus of the Vishwavidhyalaya spread over an area of approx. 655 acres is located five KM away from the main Bilaspur Town.
| Name | Guru Ghasidas University |
| Established | 1983 |
| Location | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| Course Offered | UG, PG, and Ph.D. Programs |
| Website | www.ggu.ac.in |
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GGU – Academic
The university is structured into the following academic divisions:
- Anthropology & Tribal Development
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Computer Science & IT
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Forensic Science
- Forestry, Wild Life & Environment Sc.
- Hindi
- History
- Institute of Technology
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Law
- Library & Information Science
- Management
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Pure & Applied Mathematics
- Pure & Applied Physics
- Political Sc. & Public Administration
- Rural Technology
- Social Work
- Zoology
GGU – Schools and Departments
The university has 9 different schools which offer Arts, Engineering and Technology, Life Science, Social Science, Mathematical and Computational Science, Natural Resources, Physical Science, Management & Commerce, Law. Check the Schools and Departments table mentioned below.
Schools and Departments
| Schools | Departments under the Schools |
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| Schools of Studies in Engineering and Technology |
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| Schools of Studies in Life Science |
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| Schools of Studies in Social Science |
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| Schools of Studies in Mathematical and Computational Science |
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| Schools of Studies in Natural Resources |
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| Schools of Studies in Physical Science |
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| Schools of Studies in Management & Commerce |
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| Schools of Studies in Law | Department of Law |
GGU – Courses Offered
Guru Ghasidas University offers various courses as we mentioned below:
- B. Sc. (Honours)- Anthropology
- BA (Honours) – Anthropology
- B.Sc. (Honours)- Biotechnology
- B.Sc. (Honours)- Botany
- B.Sc. (Honours)- Chemistry
- B.Com. (Honours)
- B. Sc. (Honours)- Computer Science
- BA (Honours) – Economics
- B. Sc. (Honours)- Electronics
- BA (Honours) – English
- BA (Honours) – Hind
- BA (Honours) – History
- BA (Honours) – Journalism & Mass Communication
- B. Sc. (Honours)- Mathematics
- B. Sc. (Honours)- Physics
- BA (Honours) – Political Science
- B.Sc. (Honours)- Rural Technology
- B.Sc. (Honours)- Zoology
- B. Sc. (Honours)- Forensic Science
- 5-Year Integrated B.A. – LLB
- 5-Year Integrated B.Com – LLB
- BSW
- B.Sc. in Forestry
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- B.Lib. & Inf. Sc
- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impaired)
- B.Ed. Special Education (Learning Disability)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- M.Sc. in Physics
- M.Sc. in Electronics
- M.Sc. in Mathematics
- M.Sc. in Zoology
- M.Sc. in Botany
- M.Sc. in Chemistry
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology
- M.Sc. in Computer Science
- Master of Computer Application (MCA)
- M.Sc. in Rural Technology
- M. Sc. (Forestry & Environmental Science)
- M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology
- M.A. in History
- M.A. in Economics
- M.A. in Hindi (Sahitya tatha Ayurved Vigyan)
- M.A. in English
- M. A. in Journalism & Mass Communication
- Master of Library & Information Science
- M.A. in Political Science
- M.Sc. in Forensic Science
- Diploma in Pharmacy
- M.Com.
GGU Admission Process
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur invites online applications for admission to the various courses through Vishwavidyalaya Entrance Test (VET). Gate score holders can also apply for the test. Final admission is done through counselling conducted by the University. MBA requires a valid score in CMAT and for M.Pharmacy requires GPAT.
GGU Fees Structure
A detail of the semester-wise fee is attached herewith. Hostel fee shall be as follows.
GGU Semester wise Fees Structure for academic session 2019-20:
Fee / Hostel Charges (subject to revision) are as follows (Likely to be revised):
A. For admission in Girl’s Hostel and Swami Vivekanand Boy’s Hostel
- Hostel Fee Rs. 8750.00 (Rs. 6750.00 Yearly + Rs. 2000.00 Refundable Hostel Caution Money) to be deposited in the University General Account.
- Mess Fees Rs. 12070.00 (Rs. 8070.00 Mess Charges for three months + Rs. 4000.00 Refundable Caution Money) to be deposited in the Hostel Mess Account.
B. For Admission in New Hostels
- Hostel Fee Rs. 12000.00 (Rs. 10000.00 Yearly + Rs. 2000.00 Refundable Hostel Caution Money) to be deposited in the University General Account
- Mess Fees Rs. 12070.00 (Rs. 8070.00 Mess Charges for three months + Rs. 4000.00 Refundable Caution Money) to be deposited in the Hostel Mess Account.
Official Website: www.ggu.ac.in
