Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, also known as DHSGSU or Sagar University, is a central university established in 1946 by Dr. Hari Singh Gour. Located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, the university spans over 1,300 acres, making it one of the largest campuses in India. DHSGSU is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC. It is ranked in the 151-200 band by NIRF 2022 for universities and 101-105 overall in 2022. The university has 11 schools, 36 departments, and 19 affiliated colleges, offering a wide range of programs.
DHSGSU provides over 290 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs across 15 streams, including Engineering, Science, Arts, Commerce, Law, Management, and Forensic Science. Popular courses include B.Tech, B.Sc., B.A., MBA, and LL.B. Admissions are primarily entrance-based, accepting CUET UG for UG courses, CUET PG for PG courses, JEE Main for B.Tech, and UGC NET/PHDET for Ph.D. programs.
For placements, DHSGSU’s placement cell facilitates on-campus and off-campus opportunities. As per the NIRF 2024 report, 37 UG and 39 PG students were placed in 2023, with median salaries of INR 3.53 LPA for UG (3-year) and INR 5.11 LPA for PG (2-year). The highest package in 2024 was INR 8 LPA.
Particulars | DHSGSU Highlights 2025 |
College Name | Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (DHSGSU) |
Establishment Year | 1946 (Central University since 2009) |
Campus Size | 1,300 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC A+ |
Recognised by | UGC, AICTE, PCI, BCI |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF University: 151-200 (2022); EduRank India: 87; IIRF Central Universities: 20 |
Popular Courses | B.Tech, B.Sc., B.A., MBA, LL.B. |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination (CUET UG/PG, JEE Main, UGC NET/PHDET) |
Official Website | www.dhsgsu.edu.in |
The table below lists DHSGSU fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
B.A. (Economics, History, Political Science, English, Hindi) | INR 14,460 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Forensic Science) | INR 18,600–3,30,000 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Com | INR 14,460 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
BBA | INR 65,100 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
BCA | INR 84,900 | Passed 10+2 with Mathematics and 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Aeronautical, Fashion & Apparel, Food Engineering) | INR 1,59,000 | Passed 10+2 with PCM with 60% marks (45% for UR/EWS/OBC). Must qualify JEE Main 2025, followed by JoSAA counseling. |
B.Pharm | INR 1,24,000 | Passed 10+2 with PCB/PCM with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
LL.B. | INR 15,400 | Bachelor’s degree with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET PG 2025 or merit. |
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | INR 1,25,000 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Ed. | INR 13,400 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
M.A. (English, Hindi, History, Psychology, Criminology) | INR 5,400–10,620 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Psychology) | INR 10,620–15,940 | B.Sc. in relevant discipline with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
M.Com | INR 10,620 | B.Com/BBA with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
MBA | INR 64,600 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025, CAT, CMAT, or MAT (cutoffs: CUET-PG ~220, CAT ~85 percentile, MAT ~70 percentile), followed by GD/PI. |
MCA | INR 47,820 | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level with 50% marks. Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
M.Tech (Applied Geology) | INR 47,820 | B.Tech/B.E. or M.Sc. in relevant field with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Must qualify GATE or CUET PG 2025. |
M.Pharm | INR 47,820 | B.Pharm with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Must qualify GPAT or CUET PG 2025. |
LL.M. | INR 15,940 | LL.B. with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
Ph.D. (Arts, Science, Management, Law) | INR 26,200 | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Must qualify PHDET, UGC-NET, or JRF, followed by interview. |
PG Diploma (Yoga, Digital Forensics, Organic Farming) | INR 7,000–15,940 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 45% marks. Admission based on merit or CUET PG 2025. |
CUET UG 2025 result has been released on the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 can check and download their scorecard by entering their application number and password on the official website @atb cuet.nta.nic.in/results-for-cuetug-2025-examination-is-live. Check expected Dr. Hari Singh Gour University CUET UG Cutoff 2025
The NTA has published the CUET UG 2025 Final Answer Key on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who took the exam between May 13 and June 4 can access the answer key by logging in with their credentials. It enables them to estimate their scores. Check CUET UG 2025 Final Answer Key
The NTA has published the CUET UG 2025 Final Answer Key on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who took the exam between May 13 and June 4 can access the answer key by logging in with their credentials. It enables them to estimate their scores. Check CUET UG 2025 Final Answer Key
NTA will announce the CUET UG 2025 result in the last week of June at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will download their scorecard using their application number and password. Final scores will be based on the revised answer key. The cut-off scores in the best universities like DU and BHU will be above the 95 percentiles.
DHSGSU admissions are entrance-based for most programs. Candidates must apply through the CUET, JEE Main, or university portals and participate in counseling. Key admission criteria include:
B.Tech: Candidates must appear for JEE Main and participate in JoSAA counseling.
B.Sc./B.A./B.Com/BBA: Admissions are based on CUET UG scores, followed by DHSGSU counseling.
MBA/M.Sc./M.A.: Candidates must appear for CUET PG or CAT/CMAT/MAT (for MBA) and participate in counseling.
LL.B.: Merit-based, no entrance exam required.
Ph.D.: Admissions are based on PHDET or UGC NET scores, followed by an interview.
Event | Dates |
CUET UG Application Last Date | March 15, 2025 |
CUET UG Exam Date | May 15, 2025 |
JEE Main Session 2 Registration Last Date (B.Tech) | March 31, 2025 |
JEE Main Exam Date | April 15-30, 2025 |
PG Application Last Date | June 5, 2025 |
DHSGSU Admission Last Date) | June 30, 2025 |
DHSGSU’s placement cell organizes training, internships, and campus drives, with a startup cell to foster entrepreneurship. As per NIRF 2024, 76 students were placed in 2023. Placement statistics for 2023–2024 include:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023–2024 |
Placement Rate | 40–60% (B.Tech) |
Highest Package | INR 8 LPA (2024) |
Median Package | UG (3-year): INR 3.53 LPA; PG (2-year): INR 5.11 LPA |
No. of Offers | 100–150 (Estimated) |
No. of Students Placed | 76 (37 UG, 39 PG) |
No. of Companies Visited | 30–50 |
Top recruiters include:
Infosys | Reliance | TCS | IBM | Tech Mahindra |
ICICI Bank | Asian Paints | HDFC Bank |
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | |||
B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | ₹33,620 | 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved categories), qualified in any national/state-level entrance examination | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹4,800 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score (varies by program), Qualifying entrance examination (if required) | |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹4,800 | Undergraduate degree in the relevant field, Minimum required percentage varies by specialization, Valid score in national-level entrance tests such as JNUEE or NET | |
M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) | ₹2,400 - 54,070 | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Valid GPAT score or qualification through entrance examination |
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank 2024 |
NIRF (2022) | University | 151-200 |
EduRank | India | 87 |
IIRF (2025) | Central Universities | 20 |
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University cutoffs for 2025 are expected in July 2025. Below are the 2024 cutoffs for key courses:
Course Name | Cutoff 2024 - General Category |
B.Tech (CSE) | JEE Main: 181,124 (JoSAA Round 5, closing rank) |
B.Sc. Mathematics | CUET UG: 165–170 marks (Estimated) |
B.A. | CUET UG: 179–444 marks |
LL.B. | Merit-based: 45% in bachelor’s degree |
The 1,300-acre campus, located on Pathariya hills, includes 100 acres of forested land and offers:
Library: Over 3 lakh books, journals, and e-resources.
Sports Complex: Facilities for cricket, football, basketball, and indoor games.
Hostels: 6 hostels (2,000 capacity) with AC/non-AC rooms, mess charges extra.
Medical Facilities: 24/7 health center with emergency services.
Innovation Hubs: Research labs, startup incubation center, and biodiversity focus.
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University does not offer institutional scholarships but supports national and state-level schemes for meritorious and disadvantaged students, including:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC students | Full/Partial fee waiver |
Central Sector Scholarship | Family income < INR 8 LPA, merit-based | INR 10,000–20,000/year |
UGC Fellowships | Ph.D. scholars with NET qualification | INR 25,000–35,000/month |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication (Engineering)The university campus has an ample number of facilities to provide a comfortable environment for students and faculty members. Below mentioned are some of the Dr Harisingh Gour University campus facilities:
Dear Aastha,
LLb course at Dr Hari Singh Gour University does not require a CUET exam. If you have appeared for CUET, you can showcase a valid scorecard with non-zero marks. Candidates seeking admission to this programme must have passed graduation from a recognised university. Candidates belonging to unreserved (UR), EWS & OBC categories must have secured at least 45% marks.