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Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
MottoAsato mā sadgamaya
TypeCentral University
FounderHari Singh Gour
ChancellorBalvant Shantilal Jani
Vice-ChancellorProf Neelima Gupta [1]
Academic staff
292[2]
Students2,804[2]
Undergraduates1,745[2]
Postgraduates614[2]
445[2]
Location
Sagar
,
Madhya Pradesh
,
India
CampusRural–urban fringe
AffiliationsUGC; NAAC
Websitewww.dhsgsu.ac.in

Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya), formerly and more popularly known as Sagar University or University of Saugor, is a central university in the city of Sagar, the state of Madhya Pradesh or (MP), India. It was formerly named "Sagar University" when founded on 18 July 1946, during the British Raj. In February 1983 the name was changed to that of Sir Hari Singh Gour, the University's founder, by the State Government.[3] It is the oldest university in Madhya Pradesh.[citation needed] Admission in University is granted via entrance exam conducted by University annually .

History

Being the oldest affiliating university of Madhya Pradesh, most colleges of the state such as the Government Science College, Jabalpur, the oldest science college of India, and Government Engineering College, Jabalpur, the oldest engineering college of central India, were affiliated with this university until more universities were established.

Campus

The main campus of the university is in Sagar City on Patharia hills, sprawling over 850 hectares of land, and the university also has several affiliated colleges and a distance education wing. A medical college is being built to train students in medical science.[citation needed]

Entrance to Sagar University

There are separate hostels within the campus for boys and girls pursuing various programmes up to doctoral level. Also, a stadium, gymnasiums, a sports complex, playgrounds and an open-air theatre are also available to cater the extra-curricular requirements of the students. The campus is fully free Wi-Fi enabled.

School and departments

The university offers courses at all levels such as bachelor's, masters, doctorate, diploma, and certificate. It also offers distance education programmes. This university has several departments that offer specialised courses in the following fields and disciplines:[4]

  • Adult & Continuing Education
  • Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Geology
  • Applied Microbiology
  • Bio-Technology
  • Botany
  • Business Management
  • Central Instrumentation Centre
  • Chemistry
  • Commerce
  • Communication & Journalism
  • Computer Science & Application
  • Criminology & Forensic Science
  • Disaster Management
  • Ecological & Environmental Sciences
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English and European Languages
  • Finance Officer
  • Fine Arts and Performing Arts
  • General & Applied Geography
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Industrial & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Institute of Distance Education
  • Law
  • Library and Information Sciences
  • Linguistics
  • Material Sciences
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Music
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Political Science and Public Administration
  • Psychology
  • Sanskrit
  • Sociology and Social Work
  • Yogic Science
  • Zoology

Library and centers

  • University Computer Center
  • University Health Center
  • University Library
  • University Press
  • University Science & Instrumentation Center
  • University Information & Communication Technology Center
  • University Works Department

Notable alumni


References

  1. ^ "Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar University ||Vice-Chancellor". dhsgsu.ac.in. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "NIRF 2021" (PDF). Dr. Hari Singh Gour University.
  3. ^ a b "University of Saugar alumniin celebration mode". The Hindu. 18 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Dr. Harisingh Gour University". dhsgsu.ac.in. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  5. ^ "मुनिश्री क्षमासागर ने ली समाधि, 50 हजार श्रद्धालु हुए शामिल". www.patrika.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Munishri KshamaSagar Ji". Jinvaani. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
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