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{{Infobox university<br />
|name = Dr. Hari Singh Gour University<br />
|image_name = Dr. Hari Singh Gour University Logo.png<br />
|type = [[Central University (India)|Central University]]<br />
|motto = Asato mā sadgamaya<br />
|founder = [[Hari Singh Gour]] <br />
|chancellor = Balvant Shantilal Jani<br />
|vice_chancellor= Janak Dulari Ahi<br />
|faculty = 292<ref name=nirf_stud>{{cite web |title=NIRF 2021 |url=http://dhsgsu.ac.in/userfiles/NIRF_Data_2020_21.pdf |publisher=[[Dr. Hari Singh Gour University]]}}</ref><br />
|students = 2,804<ref name=nirf_stud/><br />
|undergrad = 1,745<ref name=nirf_stud/><br />
|postgrad = 614<ref name=nirf_stud/><br />
|doctoral = 445<ref name=nirf_stud/><br />
|city = [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]]<br />
|state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
|country = [[India]]<br />
|campus = [[Rural–urban fringe]]<br />
|affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]; [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]<br />
|website = {{URL|http://www.dhsgsu.ac.in/}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''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 (India)|Central University]] in the city of [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|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.<ref name="refOne">http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/university-of-saugar-alumniin-celebration-mode/article2237756.ece</ref> It is the oldest university in Madhya Pradesh.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}} Admission in University is granted via entrance exam conducted by University annually .<br />
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==History==<br />
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.<br />
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==Campus==<br />
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|date=March 2016}}<br />
[[File:Entry gate of sagar university.jpg|300px|thumbnail|right|Entrance to Sagar University]] <br />
There are separate hostels within the campus for boys and girls pursuing various programmes <br />
upto doctoral level to provide a safe and congenial Gurukul like environment of learning. In addition to <br />
that, facilities like stadium, gymnasiums, sports complex, playgrounds and open-air theatre are also <br />
available to cater the extra-curricular requirements of the students.Campus is fully free Wi-Fi enabled.<br />
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==School/departments==<br />
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:<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dhsgsu.ac.in/sagar-department.php |title=Dr. Harisingh Gour University |work=dhsgsu.ac.in |access-date=27 October 2011}}</ref><br />
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* Adult & Continuing Education<br />
* Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology<br />
* Anthropology<br />
* Applied Geology<br />
* Applied Microbiology <br />
* Bio-Technology<br />
* Botany<br />
* Business Management<br />
* Central Instrumentation Centre<br />
* Chemistry<br />
* Commerce<br />
* Communication & Journalism<br />
* Computer Science & Application<br />
* Criminology & Forensic Science<br />
* Disaster Management<br />
* Ecological & Environmental Sciences<br />
* Economics<br />
* Education<br />
* English and European Languages<br />
* Finance Officer<br />
* Fine Arts and Performing Arts<br />
* General & Applied Geography<br />
* Hindi<br />
* History<br />
* Industrial & Pharmaceutical Chemistry<br />
* Institute of Distance Education<br />
* Law<br />
* Library and Information Sciences<br />
* Linguistics<br />
* Material Sciences<br />
* Mathematics & Statistics<br />
* Music<br />
* Pharmaceutical Sciences<br />
* Philosophy<br />
* Physical Education<br />
* Physics<br />
* Political Science and Public Administration<br />
* Psychology <br />
* Sanskrit<br />
* Sociology and Social Work<br />
* Yogic Science<br />
* Zoology<br />
{{Div col end}}<br />
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==Library and centers==<br />
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* University Computer Center <br />
* University Health Center <br />
* University Library <br />
* University Press <br />
* University Science & Instrumentation Center<br />
* University Information & Communication Technology Center <br />
* University Works Department<br />
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==Notable alumni==<br />
{{alumni|date=October 2011}}<br />
*[[Rajneesh]] - spiritual [[guru]]<br />
*[[Govind Namdev]] - [[theatre]] and [[Bollywood]] [[actor]] <br />
* [[Yanamala Rama Krishnudu]] - former speaker of AP assembly<ref name="refOne" /><br />
* [[Ashutosh Rana]] – Bollywood actor<br />
* [[Mukesh Tiwari]] - Bollywood actor<br />
* [[Uday Prakash]] - story writer<br />
*[[Virendra Kumar Khatik]]<br />
*[[Faggan Singh Kulaste]]<br />
*[[Gopal Bhargava]]<br />
*[[Bhupendra Singh (Madhya Pradesh politician)]]<br />
*[[Laxmi Narayan Yadav]]<br />
*[[Harsh Yadav]]<br />
*[[D. D. Bhawalkar]]<br />
*[[Kshamasagar|Muni Kshamasagar]] – A [[Jainism|Jain]] [[Monk]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patrika.com/sagar-news/samadhi-jain-muni-kshamasagar-1008987/|title=मुनिश्री क्षमासागर ने ली समाधि, 50 हजार श्रद्धालु हुए शामिल|website=www.patrika.com|language=hi|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jinvaani.org/munishri-kshamasagar-ji.html|title=Munishri KshamaSagar Ji|website=Jinvaani|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><br />
*[[Mahendra Mewati|Mahendra Mewati (Actor)]]<br />
*[[K S Sudarshan]] - former RSS Chief <br />
*[[Ramkumar Verma]] - famous writer<br />
*[[Dinesh Paliwal]] - Indian National Congress Leader <br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.dhsgsu.ac.in Official website – Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar University]<br />
*[https://www.janoisko.com/2020/12/blog-post.html डॉ हरी सिंह गौर विद्यालय की स्थापना की कहानी]<br />
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