Dr. Hari Singh Gour University


Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, 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, 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. It is the oldest university in Madhya Pradesh. University is known for its better education rather than placements in Madhya pradesh. It has its own specific education pattern, which create students who can compete in modern-day society and with ease can create their own job opportunities in entire country. Most number of foreign alumnies are recorded in the state..
Admission in University is via entrance exam conducted by University.

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.
Campus is fully free Wi-Fi enabled.

School/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:
The university has the highest number of alumni in the entire state of Madhya Pradesh who have been to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, China, Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, and the United States to pursue their international careers.