Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Admission 2026 – Form, Dates, Fees | GGU Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Admission 2026 opens BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech, B.Pharm, BHMCT, BSW, B.P.Ed, BA LLB, B.Com LLB, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Ed, ME, and Ph.D. opportunities at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGU / GGV) Bilaspur — a Central University established 1983; UGC + AICTE + NCTE + NAAC A++; NIRF 2025 Pharmacy 47, Education 20; admissions via CUET-UG / CUET-PG / JEE Main / GATE / VRET; portal ggu.ac.in.

Established in 1983 as Guru Ghasidas University (renamed Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya), GGU is a Central University located at Koni, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495009 — named after social reformer Guru Ghasidas, founder of Satnam Panth. Notably, the university was granted Central University status by the Central Universities Act 2009; recognized by UGC; approved by AICTE and NCTE; accredited NAAC Grade A++; ranked NIRF 2025 Pharmacy 47, Education 20 of 201, Engineering Band 151-200, Science 22. Importantly, the 655-665 acre campus houses 11 Schools of Studies; 32 academic departments; Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE); Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence; UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre; Centre of Excellence in Tribal Studies. Furthermore, GGU offers BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech, B.Pharm, BHMCT, BSW, B.P.Ed, BA LLB / B.Com LLB at UG; MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, ME, M.Pharm, M.Ed at PG; Apprenticeship-Based Degree Programme (ABDP) in BCom Business Operations / BSc Mechatronics / BA Electronic Media / BBA Retail Management; Ph.D. across all 32 departments. Notable: admissions through CUET-UG for most UG; JEE Main + JoSAA / CSAB for B.Tech; CUET-PG for most PG including MBA; GATE for M.Tech / ME; VRET / UGC-NET for Ph.D.; GPAT for M.Pharm.

Latest: – GGU Bilaspur Admission 2026-27 application is open. Central University invites applications for UG / PG / Ph.D. programs at ggu.ac.in via SAMARTH Portal. CUET-UG exam 11-31 May 2026. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 2-9 April 2026. CUET-PG 2026 last date 20 January 2026. GATE COAP 2026 Round 1 from 11 May 2026.

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Admission 2026

GGU follows national-entrance based admission across UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctoral programs in Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Management, Law, Education, Physical Education, Hotel Management, Social Work. Specifically, UG admissions to BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, BHMCT, BSW happen via CUET-UG; eligibility 10+2 with 50% (45% SC/ST). For B.Tech (Total Tuition Rs. 1.10 Lakh; CSE up to 90% placement rate; specs: CSE / Electronics / Mechanical / Civil), candidates require valid JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling + CSAB Special Round; eligibility 10+2 PCM with 50%. For BA LLB / B.Com LLB (5-yr integrated), CUET-UG / CLAT. For B.P.Ed (100 seats; max age 27): CUET-PG. Apprenticeship-Based Degree Programme (ABDP): BCom Business Operations / BSc Mechatronics / BA Electronic Media & Film Making / BBA Retail Management. Furthermore, PG: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA via CUET-PG; eligibility relevant Bachelor’s at 50% (45% SC/ST); MBA Total Rs. 50,200-65,200. M.Tech / ME via valid GATE. M.Pharm via GPAT. M.Ed via CUET-PG. Subsequently, Ph.D. across 32 departments: VRET + Interview; UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / JRF qualified candidates exempt; duration 6 years. Reservations: SC 15% / ST 7.5% / OBC-NCL 27% / EWS 10% / PwD 5%.

Furthermore, GGU operates as Chhattisgarh’s premier Central University founded in 1983 — named after the legendary Guru Ghasidas, the social reformer and founder of the Satnam Panth. Notably, the university was elevated to Central University status by the Central Universities Act 2009; campus spans 655-665 acres at Koni, Bilaspur. Notable academic infrastructure: 11 Schools of Studies; 32 academic departments; one of the largest libraries with 1.44+ lakh volumes, 418 printed journals, 8,156+ online journals, 1,009+ e-books; well-equipped subject-specific laboratories; 800-seat auditorium; modern computing facilities; 14 boys hostels + 6 girls hostels with mess (4 meals daily); cricket / hockey / football / basketball / volleyball / badminton / swimming pool / gymnasium / skating rink; medical centre. Notable initiatives: Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence; UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre; Centre of Excellence in Tribal Studies; CDOE for distance education. Notable placements: B.Tech placement rate 80% (CSE up to 90%); median B.Tech salary Rs. 4.5 LPA (2024); PG median Rs. 1.80-4 LPA; highest package Rs. 12 LPA; top recruiters TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Azim Premji Foundation, Byju’s. Affiliated to AIU and Association of Commonwealth Universities; featured in THE, IIRF, India Today, Business Today, QS World Rankings.

Notifications appear on ggu.ac.in; admissions portal at ggu.ac.in/admissions; SAMARTH Portal for application; phone 07752-260209.

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GGU Quick Facts

• University: Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGU / GGV)
• Address: Koni, Bilaspur 495009, Chhattisgarh
• Established: 1983 (Central Univ status 2009)
• Type: Central University
• Named After: Guru Ghasidas (Satnam Panth)
• UGC + AICTE + NCTE + NAAC: Yes + A++
• NIRF 2025 Pharmacy: 47
• NIRF 2025 Education: 20 of 201
• NIRF 2025 Engineering: Band 151-200
• Campus Area: 655-665 acres
• Schools / Departments: 11 / 32
• UG Programs: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech, B.Pharm, BHMCT, BSW, B.P.Ed, BA LLB
• PG Programs: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, ME, M.Pharm, M.Ed
• UG Selection: CUET-UG
• B.Tech Selection: JEE Main + JoSAA / CSAB
• PG / MBA Selection: CUET-PG
• M.Tech Selection: GATE
• M.Pharm Selection: GPAT
• Ph.D. Selection: VRET / UGC-NET / JRF
• UG Eligibility: 10+2, 50%
• PG Eligibility: Bachelor’s, 50%
• B.Tech CSE Total: Rs. 1.10 Lakh
• B.Pharm Total: Rs. 1.17 Lakh
• MBA Total: Rs. 50,200-65,200
• MA Total: Rs. 12,100
• M.Sc Total: Rs. 16,600-2.53 Lakh
• Hostel Annual: Rs. 7K-10K (CSE Rs. 1.62 L)
• B.Tech Placement Rate: 80%
• B.Tech Median Salary: Rs. 4.5 LPA
• Highest Package: Rs. 12 LPA
• Reservations: SC 15% / ST 7.5% / OBC 27% / EWS 10% / PwD 5%
• Phone: 07752-260209
• Application Mode: Online (ggu.ac.in / SAMARTH)
• Official Website: ggu.ac.in

Useful Links from Official Website

• GGU Official Website
• GGU Admissions Portal
• SAMARTH Portal (Application)

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GGU Important Dates 2026

Event	Date (2026-27)
JEE Main 2026 Session 2	2-9 April 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Result	28 April 2026
CUET-PG 2026 Last Date	20 January 2026
CUET-UG 2026 Exam	11-31 May 2026
GATE COAP 2026 Round 1	11 May 2026
JoSAA / CSAB Counselling	June-August 2026
VRET (Ph.D. Entrance)	May-June 2026
Counselling & Document Verification	July-August 2026
Commencement of Academic Session	August 2026

GGU Application Form 2026

• Visit ggu.ac.in and click on Admissions; redirect to SAMARTH Portal.
• Register with email and mobile; receive User ID and password.
• Login and complete profile with personal, academic, and category details.
• Select the relevant program: UG (CUET-UG), B.Tech (JEE Main + JoSAA / CSAB), PG / MBA (CUET-PG), M.Tech (GATE), M.Pharm (GPAT), Ph.D. (VRET / UGC-NET).
• Upload Class 10/12 marksheets, Bachelor’s marksheets (PG), Master’s marksheets (Ph.D.), entrance scorecards, photographs, ID proof, domicile, caste certificate, TC, migration.
• Pay application fee online via SAMARTH Portal.
• Appear for relevant entrance: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (2-9 April), CUET-UG (11-31 May), CUET-PG (last date 20 Jan), GATE COAP Round 1 (11 May), VRET.
• Selected candidates: download admit card, attend counselling, complete document verification, pay course fees.
• Reservations: SC 15% / ST 7.5% / OBC-NCL 27% / EWS 10% / PwD 5%.

GGU UG Admission 2026

• BA / BA (Hons) — 3 years; 10+2 with 50%; via CUET-UG; English, History, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology specs
• B.Sc — 3 years; 10+2 Science with 50%; via CUET-UG; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Biotechnology specs
• B.Com — 3 years; 10+2 with 50%; via CUET-UG; Annual Rs. 9,600-10,800
• BBA / BCA — 3 years; 10+2 with 50%; via CUET-UG
• B.Tech — 4 years; 10+2 PCM with 50%; via JEE Main + JoSAA + CSAB; CSE / Electronics / Mechanical / Civil; Total Rs. 1.10 Lakh
• B.Pharm — 4 years; 10+2 Science with 50%; via CUET-UG; Total Rs. 1.17 Lakh
• BHMCT / BSW — 4 / 3 years; 10+2 with 50%; via CUET-UG
• B.P.Ed — 2 years; Bachelor’s with 50%; via CUET-PG; max age 27 years; 100 seats; NCTE recognized
• BA LLB / B.Com LLB — 5 years integrated; 10+2 with 50%; via CUET-UG / CLAT
• ABDP: BCom Business Operations / BSc Mechatronics / BA Electronic Media / BBA Retail Management

GGU Eligibility Criteria 2026

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Selection
BA / B.Sc / B.Com	3 years	10+2, 50%	CUET-UG
BBA / BCA	3 years	10+2, 50%	CUET-UG
B.Tech	4 years	10+2 PCM, 50%	JEE Main + JoSAA + CSAB
B.Pharm	4 years	10+2 Science, 50%	CUET-UG
BHMCT / BSW	4 / 3 years	10+2, 50%	CUET-UG
BA LLB / B.Com LLB	5 years	10+2, 50%	CUET-UG / CLAT
B.P.Ed	2 years	Bachelor’s, 50% (max age 27)	CUET-PG
MA / M.Sc / M.Com	2 years	Bachelor’s relevant, 50%	CUET-PG
MBA	2 years	Bachelor’s, 50%	CUET-PG
MCA	2 years	BCA / B.Sc CS, 50%	CUET-PG
M.Tech / ME	2 years	B.E/B.Tech + GATE	GATE
M.Pharm	2 years	B.Pharm + GPAT	GPAT
M.Ed	2 years	B.Ed + 50% + CUET-PG	CUET-PG
Ph.D. (32 depts)	6 years	Master’s, 55%	VRET / UGC-NET / JRF + Interview

GGU PG Admission 2026

• GGU offers PG programs across 11 Schools / 32 departments: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, ME, M.Pharm, M.Ed; mostly 2-year duration.
• For MA / M.Sc / M.Com: relevant Bachelor’s at 50% + valid CUET-PG; M.Sc Total Rs. 16,600-2.53 Lakh.
• MBA (2-year): Bachelor’s with 50% + CUET-PG; Total Rs. 50,200-65,200.
• MCA (2-year): BCA / B.Sc CS with 50% + CUET-PG.
• M.Tech / ME (2-year): B.E/B.Tech with 60% + valid GATE.
• M.Pharm: B.Pharm + valid GPAT.
• M.Ed: B.Ed with 50% + CUET-PG.
• PG placements: median Rs. 1.80-4 LPA; PG 2024 highest Rs. 12 LPA.

GGU Ph.D. Admission 2026

• GGU offers Ph.D. programs across 32 departments / 11 Schools in Sciences, Engineering, Management, Computer and Application, IT, Pharmacy, Arts, Commerce, Law, Education.
• Eligibility: Master’s degree in relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% reserved).
• Selection: VRET (Vishwavidyalaya Research Entrance Test) + Interview; UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / JRF qualified candidates exempt.
• Duration: 6 years.
• University fellowships and teaching assistantships available.

GGU Fee Structure 2026

Course	Indicative Fee
BA Total / Annual	Rs. 12,100 / Rs. 6K-10K
B.Sc Annual	Rs. 10,000-25,000
B.Com Annual	Rs. 9,600-10,800
BBA / BCA Annual	Rs. 15,000-30,000
B.Tech Total (4 yr)	Rs. 1.10 Lakh
B.Tech Annual	Rs. 28,000
B.Pharm Total (4 yr)	Rs. 1.17 Lakh
BA LLB Annual	Rs. 15,000-25,000
MA Total (2 yr)	Rs. 12,100
M.Sc Total	Rs. 16,600-2.53 Lakh
MBA Total (2 yr)	Rs. 50,200-65,200
MCA Annual	Rs. 25,000-40,000
M.Tech Annual	Rs. 30,000-50,000
M.Pharm Annual	Rs. 40,000-60,000
Ph.D. Annual	Rs. 5,000-15,000
Hostel Annual	Rs. 7K-10K (CSE Rs. 1.62 L)

Importantly, GGU offers extensive scholarships: Merit Scholarships of Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000; Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme (Govt of CG; Rs. 500/month for 10 months — Rs. 5,000/yr; disabled students Rs. 10,000/yr); National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for SC / ST / OBC / EWS; UGC Junior Research Fellowship; INSPIRE Fellowship; Maulana Azad Fellowship for Minorities; Dean Students Welfare Office for additional aid; CSIS interest subsidy scheme; education loans. Furthermore, the university maintains world-class infrastructure: well-equipped laboratories; library (1.44+ lakh volumes); 800-seat auditorium; sports facilities (cricket / hockey / football / basketball / volleyball / swimming pool / gymnasium / skating rink); 14 boys + 6 girls hostels; modern computing facilities; placement cell. Notable: B.Tech placement rate 80% (CSE up to 90%); B.Tech median Rs. 4.5 LPA; PG median Rs. 1.80-4 LPA; highest Rs. 12 LPA; top recruiters TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Azim Premji Foundation, Byju’s. Reservations: SC 15% / ST 7.5% / OBC-NCL 27% / EWS 10% / PwD 5%.

GGU Selection Process 2026

1. First, register and apply at ggu.ac.in via SAMARTH Portal; upload required documents.
2. Then, qualify the relevant entrance — CUET-UG (11-31 May 2026) for most UG; JEE Main + JoSAA / CSAB for B.Tech; CUET-PG for most PG / MBA; GATE for M.Tech; GPAT for M.Pharm; VRET / UGC-NET for Ph.D.
3. Next, attend the result and merit list announcement at ggu.ac.in.
4. After that, attend GGU counselling; reservations apply (SC 15% / ST 7.5% / OBC-NCL 27% / EWS 10% / PwD 5%).
5. Subsequently, complete document verification, pay course fees (B.Tech Total Rs. 1.10 L; B.Pharm Total Rs. 1.17 L; MBA Total Rs. 50,200-65,200; MA Total Rs. 12,100; Ph.D. Rs. 5K-15K/yr).
6. Finally, register for applicable scholarships (Merit Rs. 10K-15K / CM Higher Education Scholarship / NSP / UGC JRF / CSIS), allocate hostel (Rs. 7K-10K/yr), and join the academic session at GGU campus.

GGU Cut Off 2026

The GGU cut off marks the closing CUET-UG / CUET-PG / JEE Main rank / GATE score / 10+2 percentage at which a candidate secures admission. Specifically, B.Tech aspirants need to qualify JEE Main with 10+2 PCM at 50%; selection through JoSAA followed by CSAB Special Round. JEE Main 2025 Round 5 closing rank for CSE General was 68,327. UG admissions via CUET-UG with 10+2 at 50%. For PG MA / M.Sc / M.Com / MCA, qualifying CUET-PG with relevant Bachelor’s at 50% (45% SC/ST). For MBA, valid CUET-PG percentile with Bachelor’s at 50%. For M.Tech / ME, valid GATE. For M.Pharm, valid GPAT. For Ph.D. across 32 departments, qualifying VRET + Interview is required; Master’s at 55% mandatory; UGC-NET / GATE / JRF qualified directly invited for interview. Reservations: SC 15% / ST 7.5% / OBC-NCL 27% / EWS 10% / PwD 5%. Cut-offs released at ggu.ac.in.

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Admission 2026 – An Overview

Aspects	Details
Name of University	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Short Name	GGU / GGV
Type	Central University
Year of Establishment	1983 (Central status 2009)
UGC + AICTE + NCTE + NAAC	Yes + A++
NIRF 2025 Pharmacy / Education	47 / 20 of 201
Campus Area	655-665 acres
Schools / Departments	11 / 32
UG Through	CUET-UG (B.Tech via JEE Main)
PG / MBA Through	CUET-PG
M.Tech Through	GATE
Ph.D. Through	VRET / UGC-NET + Interview
B.Tech Total	Rs. 1.10 Lakh
MBA Total	Rs. 50,200-65,200
B.Tech Median Salary	Rs. 4.5 LPA
Highest Package	Rs. 12 LPA
B.Tech Placement Rate	80%
Application Mode	Online (ggu.ac.in / SAMARTH)
Official Website	ggu.ac.in
Address	Koni, Bilaspur 495009
State	Chhattisgarh

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Admission 2026 FAQs

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In conclusion, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGU / GGV) Bilaspur stands as Chhattisgarh’s premier Central University — established 1983; granted Central University status by the Central Universities Act 2009; named after the legendary social reformer Guru Ghasidas, founder of Satnam Panth; UGC + AICTE + NCTE recognized; NAAC Grade A++; ranked NIRF 2025 Pharmacy 47, Education 20 of 201, Engineering Band 151-200. Located on a sprawling 655-665 acre campus at Koni, Bilaspur 495009, the university comprises 11 Schools of Studies and 32 academic departments; features Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence, UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Centre of Excellence in Tribal Studies, and Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Programs across UG (BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA / B.Tech / B.Pharm / BHMCT / BSW / B.P.Ed / BA LLB), PG (MA / M.Sc / M.Com / MBA / MCA / M.Tech / ME / M.Pharm / M.Ed), and Ph.D. in 32 departments. UG admissions through CUET-UG; B.Tech via JEE Main + JoSAA + CSAB (Total Tuition Rs. 1.10 Lakh); B.Pharm Total Rs. 1.17 Lakh. PG: CUET-PG (MBA Total Rs. 50,200-65,200; MA Total Rs. 12,100; M.Sc Total Rs. 16,600-2.53 Lakh); M.Tech via GATE; M.Pharm via GPAT. Ph.D. via VRET + Interview; UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / JRF qualified exempt; duration 6 years. Notable: Apprenticeship-Based Degree Programme (ABDP) in BCom Business Operations, BSc Mechatronics, BA Electronic Media & Film Making, BBA Retail Management. Library with 1.44+ lakh volumes; 14 boys + 6 girls hostels; 800-seat auditorium; comprehensive sports including swimming pool. B.Tech placement rate 80% (CSE up to 90%); B.Tech median salary Rs. 4.5 LPA; highest Rs. 12 LPA; recruiters TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Azim Premji Foundation, Byju’s. Scholarships: Merit Rs. 10K-15K, CM Higher Education Scholarship, NSP, UGC JRF, CSIS interest subsidy. Reservations SC 15% / ST 7.5% / OBC-NCL 27% / EWS 10% / PwD 5%. Therefore, candidates seeking world-class Central University education with strong placements and affordable fees can confidently complete Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Admission 2026.

For the latest notifications and detailed updates, candidates can visit the official GGU website at ggu.ac.in.