Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, was established 18 July 1946 by Dr. Sir Hari Singh Gour, known as University of Saugor until renamed to its current name in February 1983. It was declared a Central University with effect from 15 January 2009 under the Central Universities Act, 2009, with jurisdiction spanning Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Chhindwara, and Damoh districts of Madhya Pradesh. The university operates eleven schools, including Applied Sciences, Arts and Information Sciences, Biological Sciences, Commerce and Management, Chemical Sciences, Educational Studies, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Law, and Mathematical and Physical Sciences, plus a Department of Vedic Studies, totalling roughly 38 departments.
The university holds NAAC A+ accreditation, CGPA 3.38, awarded in its 4th accreditation cycle on 2 June 2023, valid through 1 June 2028. It does not appear in NIRF 2025's published University category rank-bands, checked directly against nirfindia.org.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946, as University of Saugor; renamed 1983 |
| Central university since | 15 January 2009, under the Central Universities Act, 2009 |
| Type | Central university |
| Location | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh |
| Jurisdiction | Sagar, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Chhindwara, Damoh districts |
| NAAC | A+ grade, CGPA 3.38 (4th cycle, awarded 2 June 2023, valid to 1 June 2028) |
| NIRF 2025 | No published rank-band |
| Schools | 11, roughly 38 departments |
| Admission (UG) | CUET-based |
The university's eleven schools, Applied Sciences, Arts and Information Sciences, Biological Sciences, Commerce and Management, Chemical Sciences, Educational Studies, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Law, and Mathematical and Physical Sciences, plus a Department of Vedic Studies and the Institute of Engineering and Technology, run roughly 38 departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.
Admission to undergraduate programmes is confirmed CUET-based, run through the Samarth portal, with a separate Non-CUET Samarth registration track for specific programmes.
The university's official CUET admission portal for 2026-27 confirms UG registration closed 26 July 2026. Candidates should check dhsgsucuet.samarth.edu.in directly for any subsequent round.
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya does not appear in NIRF 2025's published University category rank-bands, checked directly against nirfindia.org. It holds NAAC A+ accreditation, CGPA 3.38, awarded in its 4th accreditation cycle on 2 June 2023, valid through 1 June 2028.
Founded 1946, one of the older universities in central India
Direct UGC/Ministry of Education purview since January 2009
A+ grade, CGPA 3.38, from a 4th-cycle assessment valid through mid-2028
Spans applied sciences, engineering, law, humanities, and a dedicated Department of Vedic Studies
Serves six districts across central Madhya Pradesh
No independently verifiable, individually sourced notable alumni could be confirmed for this institution at the time of writing. This section is left out rather than populated with unconfirmed names.
15 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | ₹0.1383L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.1383L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Computer Science and Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | — | — | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Aeronautical Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Dairy Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.1383L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.7983L | — |
| Diploma in Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| M.Tech (Master of Technology) | Food Engineering and Technology | — | 60 | — | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.1042L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MFA (Master of Fine Arts) | Fashion and Apparel Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
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