Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya - [GGU], Bilaspur

Bilaspur, ChhattisgarhCentral UniversityEstd 1983
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Written By Himanshu Yadav 

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, formerly known as Guru Ghasidas University (GGU) is a central university located in the Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. Established in 1983, GGU is one of the Chhattisgarh's largest and oldest institutions of higher education. GGU offers UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate programs in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Management, and many more. 

GGU is well known for its flagship programs such as BTech, MTech, and MBA. Admissions to most of the UG and PG programs at GGU are done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET), conducted by the NTA. For BTech and MTech admissions, the university accepts JEE Main and GATE scores respectively. 

GGU is a residential Institution and the campus is spread over 700 acres of land, five kilometres from the main Bilaspur town. The campus is equipped with the amenities like a Library, Hostels, Cafeteria, Bank, Sports, Health Care etc. Offering on-campuus placements to its students, GGU placement rate is around 70-80% every year. The 2023 GGU placement drives concluded with the highest median salary of INR 4 LPA. 

GGU Highlights

Particulars Statistics 
Establishment year | Ownership type 1983 | Government University
Recognition & Accreditation  UGC Recognised & accredited with ‘A’ grade by the NAAC 
Campus size 700 Acres
Departments & Schools 32 departments, 11 schools to offer UG and PG programs is different disciplines
Number of courses offered  200+
Mode of Admission Entrance Examination (CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main, GATE)
NIRF Ranking 43rd for Pharmacy in 2023
Median Salary Package UG: INR 4 LPA | PG: INR 3 LPA
Top Recruiters Planetspark, Azim Premji Foundation, TATA Consultancy Services, Wipro, Hi-Technext, Jio Reliance

GGU Courses and Fees

GGU has setup more than 30 departments within the 11 schools to offers more than 200 courses at the UG, PG, Doctorate, Diploma, and Certificate levels across various specialisation. The eligibility, selection process, and fees for some of the GGU popular courses are given in the table below:

Courses Details Fees (First Semester)
BA Eligibility: Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from any recognized Board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: CUET UG
INR 4600
B.Sc Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks aggregate at 10+2 level with relevant subject as core subject from any recognized Board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: CUET UG
INR 5850
B.Com Eligibility: Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from any recognized Board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: CUET UG
INR 4600
B.Tech Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks aggregate at 10+2 level with relevant subject as core subject from any recognized Board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: JEE Mains
INR 16200
B.Pharm Eligibility: 50% in 10 + 2 with PCM /PCB from any recognized Board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: CUET UG
INR 17140 
M.Tech Eligibility: B. Tech/ B.E. or equivalent degree from a recognized Institute / University in India or abroad
Selection Criteria: GATE Exam
 
INR 18200
MBA Eligibility: Graduates from any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates)
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 15200
MA Eligibility: B.A. (Hons)/B.A. under 10+2+3 pattern with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent with relevant subject as one subject from any recognized University/institution
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 4800
M.Com Eligibility Criteria: B.Com. (Hons)/B.Com. under 10+2+3 pattern with minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent from any recognized University/ institution
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 4800 
M.Sc Eligibility: B.Tech./B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons) in relevant sciences subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 5850 - INR 12700
B.Ed  Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors/Masters degree in Sciences/ Social sciences/ Humanities/Engineering with 50% marks
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 7700 
LLM  Eligibility Criteria: LLB after graduation under 10+2+3 pattern or five year Integrated LLB under 10+2+5 pattern recognized by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 65450
Ph.D Eligibility Criteria: Masters degree with at least 55% marks
Selection Criteria: Vishwavidyalaya Research Entrance Test (VRET) + Personal Interview/Viva-voce/Presentation
INR 14200 (During Coursework) 

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The admissions to GGU Bilaspur are based on an applicant’s CUET, UG and PG marks. The government university offers more than 200 courses in its 32 departments. Moreover, the courses range from disciplines like life sciences, pharmacy, humanities, law courses, management and more. Additionally, GGU provides numerous PHD or doctoral programmes as well. The admissions to the PhD programmes are based on the Vishwavidyalaya Research Entrance Test (VRET). Applicants first have to appear for the respective entrance tests, then wait for the merit lists. Candidates selected in the the merit list are offered admission after receiving the fee payment.

How To Apply for GGU Admissions?

Candidates can follow the below given steps to apply for admissions in GGU Bilaspur. 

  • Candidates have to start the registration process by visiting the official website of the university on the Samarth portal.
  • Make sure to fill the registration required information with the valid and updated information.
  • After the registration proceed to the application process for GGU
  • While filling the application form, candidates have to attach the required documents to support academic history and personal details. 
  • Once completed, printout, the application form for future references. 

GGU JEE Main Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

GGU JEE Main Cutoff is the minimum marks to get admission to the BTech program. GGU JEE Main 2024 expected cutoff for general category students are given in the table below:

GGU Results

Examinations in GGU are conducted in the months of May-June and November - December every year. Enrolled students can check GGU results on the official website by following the below given steps:

  • Visit the official website of GGU (new.ggu.ac.in)/ 
  • Once the student, scroll down on the official website to the notice board notifications.
  • Students will be able to see the results tab with the annual and semester results for all the announced courses.
  • The student can download the PDF of their desired courses from the results tab itself. 

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GGU Placements

GGU offers satisfactory placement opportunities to its students. The highest median package in the university reached INR 4 LPA. Moreover, up to 290 students were placed in the 2023 GGU placement drive. The GGU placement cell offers reputable companies and interview training to students. Some of the top recruiters that the university offers are Azim Premji Foundation, Jio Reliance, TCS, Planetspark, Wipro, Hi-Technext, and more. 

Particulars
Placement Statistics 2023
UG (3 year) UG (4 year) UG (5 year) PG (2 years) PG (3 years)
No. of students graduated 1090 328 78 989 66
No. of students placed 13 123 1 115 38
Median salary  INR 4 LPA INR 3.5 LPA INR 4 LPA INR 3 LPA INR 2.4 LPA
No. of students selected for Higher Studies 328 53 12 57 27

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GGU Scholarships

GGU scholarships are offered to numerous meritorious and needy students. GGU also takes care of the disabled student population by providing an umbrella scholarship scheme for students with disabilities. This scheme is given by the Department of empowerment of persons with disability, however, students enrolled in GGU or fully eligible to apply under this scholarship. Moreover, the first and second rank holders are also awarded for academic excellence under other scholarships. Below mentioned our various scholarships and the eligibility criteria for all the GGU scholarships. 

Scholarship Details Benefits
Krishna Kumari Varma Memorial Award
  • For blind students who score 1st or 2nd position in PG exam 
 
  • Students can download the application form from the official website of GGU 
  • INR 21,000, a certificate, a citation and a momento to the meritorious student is awarded 
Umbrella Scholarship Scheme for Student with Disabilities
  • Disabled students enrolled in GGU
  • As per Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability Rules

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GGU Campus And Facilities

GGU Bilaspur has a huge campus of 655 acres of land with various amenities for its students. The university has facilities like a health care unit, Central Library, hostel facility, Bus services, a well functioning cafeteria and more for its students. GGU also has staff quarters for its teachers, bank or ATM on campus. All facilities are as follows:

  • Hostel: GGU Bilaspur has three boys hostel, and three girls hostel, to provide well furnished accommodation for its students. With more than 1500 beds, the GGU offers a massive hostel facility for its students. The students are required to apply for the hostels with the application forms. Check GGU Hostel
  • Computer Center: Established in 1990 computer Centre gives in advance boost to the university. It has more than 50 computers with her well functioning, high-speed broadband connectivity. Students can visit the computer centre whenever they wish to use the facility. 
  • Health Centre: To look after the health of the students, employees and non-teaching staff, GGU as a medical officer with assisting staff posted at the University. It provides 24 seven ambulance services, and 24 hours doctor on call facility for everyone. 
  • Bus Service: GGU provide best facilities between campus and Nehru Chowk for employees and students of the university. 
  • Cafeteria: GGU has a well functioning cafeteria for its students and hostellers too. 
  • Bank / ATM / Post Office Facility: GGU has Punjab, national bank and Punjab national Bank ATM facility for the students. Moreover, it also has a post office on campus.

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GGU FAQs

Ques. When was GGU established?

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), a Central University established by the Central Universities Act 2009 of the Parliament, was founded as a State University by an Act of State passed by the Legislative Assembly of the then-undivided Madhya Pradesh on June 16, 1983.

Ques. What is the rank of GGU Bilaspur in NIRF?

Ans. GGU Bilaspur is ranked at #43 in the pharmacy category in NIRF of 2023. It is also ranked at #3 out of 23 universities in Chhattisgarh state. 

Ques. What is the new name of GGU?

Ans. GGU or Guru Ghasidas University is now known as the Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya.

Ques. Is GGU a government or private University?

Ans. GGU Bilaspur is a government university spread across 655 acres of land. Moreover, it offers a very affordable education. 

Ques. How many acres is GGU campus?

Ans. GGU Bilaspur campus is spread out to 655 acres of land. The massive campus offers numerous facilities to its students and staff members.

Ques. What is the NAAC grade of GGU?

Ans. The NAAC grade of GGU Bilaspur is B. The NAAC grade is designated every year after a detailed inspection by the authorities.

QUES. Does GGU Bilaspur buildings have specially designed toilets for handicapped students? 

Ans. Yes, more than 60% of the GGU Bilaspur buildings. This facility is to ensure support and ease for PwD students to make education accessible.

Ques. Does GGU Bilaspur have fresh water facilities?

Ans. GGU Bilaspur offers facilities to not only students but to the teaching and non-teaching staff as well. It has various sports for water coolers in the campus that takes care of the needs of the students.

QUES. What is the placement package of GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. GGU Bilaspur offers great placements. The placement drive 2022 concluded with the highest median salary of INR 4 LPA. GGU also ensured placements to over 250 students in the placement drives on campus.

Ques. Can Pwd students take admission in GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. Students with disabilities can take admission in GGU Bilaspur. However, applicants have to provide valid physical disability certificates as a support of claims at the time of admission and personal interview. 

Ques. What all facilities does GGU Bilaspur offer?

Ans. GGU Bilaspur offers great facilities to its students. Some of the best facilities are, Career counselling and placement cell, Central library, a 24/7 ambulance and health care unit to provide medical facilities and well-equipped computer laboratories and more. 

Ques. How to check GGU Bilaspur results?

Ans. Students can check GGU Bilaspur results on the official website of the university. Scroll down on the official website to navigate notice board notifications. Students will be able to see the results tab with the annual and semester results for all the announced courses. Students can download the results with the given links.

Ques. Do SC/ST students get reservations at GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. Yes, GGU Bilaspur provides reservation of seats in every course for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PWD students. It shall be given according to the government of India guidelines.. The applicant must have a supporting document of the caste at the time of application and document verification.

Ques. Do I have to renew GGU Bilaspur scholarship every year? 

Ans. Yes, students have to renew GGU Bilaspur scholarships every year. Additionally, students have to maintain a satisfactory score each year to get scholarship benefits for each year.

Ques. Can I get admission in GGU Bilaspur without CUET?

Applicants who do not have a CUET cannot be admitted to GGU Bilaspur. It is because CUET has been established as a requirement for admission requirements in all courses. Students aiming for B.Tech and MTech courses must have JEE Mains and GATE marks respectively. Moreover, for PhD admissions, students have to appear for VRET and personal interview.

Ques. Can I get hostel facility in GGU Bilaspur? 

Ans. Yes, students can get hostel facilities at GGU Bilaspur. At the moment, GGU Bilaspur has 6 hostel accommodations. Three hostels are allocated to boys and three for girls hostels are reserved. The hostel allocation is based on a first come first serve basis and must be filled with the application form. Hostel facilities are there to give accommodation assistance to students.

Ques. What are the documents required for GGU Bilaspur post-matric scholarship to SC students?

Ans. SC students who wish to apply for any reservation scholarship in GGU Bilaspur have to provide the following documents:

  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Bona-fide certificate
  • passport size photograph
  • Previous academic mark sheet

Ques. Which colleges are affiliated with GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. There are no affiliate colleges with GGU Bilaspur. It is one college with a massive campus and tons of facilities.

Ques. What is the mode of the application form at GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. The GGU Bilaspur application process is entirely online. Students must first register for the CUET exam on the admission portal. Students will be notified when the university publishes the merit list on its official website. The shortlisted candidates are then subjected to physical document verification and fee payment.

Ques.What is the dress code for GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. There is no dress code at GGU Bilaspur. However, decorum must be observed in accordance with university standards.

Ques. How many acres is GGU Bilaspur?

The GGU Bilaspur has a massive 655 acres of land as the campus. It has facilities such as a Bank with an ATM, Central Library, Hostel Facility and numerous student welfare committees and many more.

Ques.Is the healthcare centre good at GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. GGU offers great healthcare facilities for students at its health care Centre. It is not only for students but also for teaching and non-teaching staff. GGU also provides a 24 hour ambulance facility for any unforeseen circumstances.

Ques.What is the highest package offered in GGU Bilaspur?

Ans. The GGU Bilaspur offers remarkable placements for each course. The placement drive 2022 concluded with 290 students being placed at the highest median salary of INR 4 LPA. Students from UG three-year degrees were able to get the highest median salaries in the university placement drives. 

Ques. What is DACE in GGU Bilaspur?

The DACE is one of the facilities for the scheduled caste students in GGU Bilaspur. This ensures free classes for the disadvantaged group for numerous competitive exams. The selection for DACE is on the basis of an entrance test. The DACE has given many meritorious and victorious students in the field of competitive exams.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters in GGU Bilaspur placement drive?

Ans. GGU Bilaspur has an active training and placement cell. It not only provides placement drives but it also trains its students for the interview and the selection process. Some of the top recruiters that the GGU Bilaspur welcome are Reliance Jio, Azim Premji foundation, Wipro, TCS Tata, consulting services and more.

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GGU Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc {Hons.}
8 Courses
6,050 (1st Year Fees) 10+227 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
B.Ed
3 Courses
8,100 (1st Year Fees) Graduation26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024
MBA
1 Course
16,850 (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50% + CMAT1 May - 15 Jun 2024
B.Com {Hons.}
1 Course
5,800 (1st Year Fees) 10+227 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
M.Sc
13 Courses
6,750 - 14,850 (1st Year Fees) Graduation1 May - 15 Jun 2024

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B.Sc {Hons.}BA + L.L.BBA + MABA {Hons.}B.Com + L.L.BB.Com + M.ComB.Com {Hons.}BCAB.EdL.L.BB.Lib.I.ScB.PharmB.P.EdB.ScB.Sc + M.ScB.Sc + M.ScB.S.WB.TechDiplomaD.PharmMAMBAM.ComMCAM.EdMJMCL.L.MM.Lib.I.ScM.PharmM.P.EdM.ScMSWM.TechPh.D
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Application Date:

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Application Date:

27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 
1st Yr Fees:₹6,050
3 Courses3 Years Full Time
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27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
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1 May - 15 Jun 2024
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Graduation with 50% + CMAT

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1 May - 15 Jun 2024

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GGU Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

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JEE Main 2025 Exam DateJan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025

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GPAT Result DateJul 08, 2024
GPAT Exam DateJun 08, 2024
GPAT Admit Card AvailabilityJun 03, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024

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JEE Main 2025 Exam DateJan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025

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GGU Rankings 2024

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Professor
J. S. Dangi
Department of Pharmacy
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R.Mehta
Department of Rural Technology
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Manisha Dubey
Department of Economics
Associate Professor
Ashwini Kumar Dixit
Department of Botany
Associate Professor
Rashmi Agrawal
Department of Forestry
Assistant Professor
Vineet Singh
Department of Commerce
Associate Professor
C. S. Vazalwar
Department of Education
Associate Professor
Gopa Bagchi
Department of Journalism & Mass Comm.

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