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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 in the city of 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.[1] It is the oldest university in Madhya Pradesh.Template:Citation needed Admission in University is granted via entrance exam conducted by University annually .
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.Template:Citation needed
There are separate hostels within the campus for boys and girls pursuing various programmes upto doctoral level to provide a safe and congenial Gurukul like environment of learning. In addition to that, facilities like stadium, gymnasiums, sports complex, playgrounds and open-air theatre are also available to cater the extra-curricular requirements of the students.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:[2] Template:Div col
- 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
- Education
- English and European Languages
- Finance Officer
- Fine Arts and Performing Arts
- General & Applied Geography
- Hindi
- History
- Industrial & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Institute of Distance Education
- Law
- 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
Library and centers
- University Computer Center
- University Health Center
- University Library
- University Press
- University Science & Instrumentation Center
- University Information & Communication Technology Center
- University Works Department
Notable alumni
- Rajneesh - spiritual guru
- Govind Namdev - theatre and Bollywood actor
- Yanamala Rama Krishnudu - former speaker of AP assembly[1]
- Ashutosh Rana – Bollywood actor
- Mukesh Tiwari - Bollywood actor
- Uday Prakash - story writer
- Virendra Kumar Khatik
- Faggan Singh Kulaste
- Gopal Bhargava
- Bhupendra Singh (Madhya Pradesh politician)
- Laxmi Narayan Yadav
- Harsh Yadav
- D. D. Bhawalkar
- Muni Kshamasagar – A Jain Monk[3][4]
- Mahendra Mewati (Actor)
- K S Sudarshan - former RSS Chief
- Ramkumar Verma - famous writer
- Dinesh Paliwal - Indian National Congress Leader
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/university-of-saugar-alumniin-celebration-mode/article2237756.ece
- ↑ Dr. Harisingh Gour University. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ↑ मुनिश्री क्षमासागर ने ली समाधि, 50 हजार श्रद्धालु हुए शामिल. www.patrika.com. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ Munishri KshamaSagar Ji. Jinvaani. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
External links
- Official website – Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar University
- डॉ हरी सिंह गौर विद्यालय की स्थापना की कहानी
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