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Dr. Hari Singh Gour University

Central university in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
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Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (DHGV), formerly University of Saugar and more popularly known as Sagar University or University of Saugar, is a central university in the city of Sagar, the state of Madhya Pradesh or (MP), India. It is one of the oldest university in Madhya Pradesh.[citation needed]The University offers multidisciplinary academic programs at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels through its 11 Schools. Undergraduate and Postgraduate admission in University is granted via national level entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) annually.

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Inception and history

The university was first founded on 18 July 1946 during the British Raj, and it was originally named University of Saugar, Saugor. In February 1983 the name was changed to that of Sir Hari Singh Gour, the DHGV University's founder, by the State Government.[3] On 15 January 2009 it was declared as a central university.[4]

Campus

The main campus of the DHGV is in Sagar City on Patharia hills, sprawling over 28000 Acres of land, and the DHGV also has several affiliated colleges and a distance education wing. A medical college is being built to train students in medical science.[citation needed]

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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.

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Departments

The DHGV offers courses at all levels such as bachelor's, masters, doctorate, diploma, and certificate. It also offers distance education programmes. The DHGV has several departments that offer specialised courses in the following fields and disciplines:[5]

  • 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
  • DHGV School of Education
  • English and European Languages
  • Finance Officer
  • Fine Arts and Performing Arts
  • General & Applied Geography
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Industrial & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Institute of Distance Education
  • DHGV School of Law (DHGVSOL)
  • 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

DHGV Library and centers

  • DHGV Computer Center
  • DHGV Health Center
  • DHGV Jawaharlal Nehru Central Library
  • DHGV Press
  • DHGV Abdul Khan Gani Stadium
  • DHGV Science & Instrumentation Center
  • DHGV Information & Communication Technology Center
  • DHGV Works Department

Controversies

The University has been rocked by several corruption cases and scandals ever since its elevation as a Central University. In 2015 the University's first Vice Chancellor Prof N S Gajbhiye was arrested by CBI and convicted of massive recruitment frauds.[6][7] The HRD Ministry led by Smriti Irani was accused of influencing CBI investigation to protect the culprits.[8] In August 2018 Madhya Pradesh High Court in its judgment stated that the University was fraudulently recruiting ineligible candidates while removing eligible candidates.[9] In 2023 the University's Registrar Dr Ranjan Kumar Pradhan was removed from the post after he complained against financial irregularities by the new Vice Chancellor Prof Neelima Gupta, but Madhya Pradesh High Court declared his removal as illegal and ordered his reinstatement.[10] In 2024 two professors of the University fought for the same office, resulting in the HOD running his office on roadside.[11]

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Notable alumni

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References

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