GGU Bilaspur - Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, formerly known as Guru Ghasidas University, is a public institute, established by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly of Chhattisgarh and commenced in the year 1997. It is located in Bilaspur, in Chhattisgarh, and is named to honour the great Satnami saint, Guru Ghasidas, who lived in the 19th century. 

Since he championed the cause of the downtrodden and struggled to overcome the various social injustices and evils prevalent in the rural and deeply forested parts of Chhattisgarh, this university, which is situated in an economically backward region, is aptly named as it moves towards modernity and progress by providing opportunities for education and higher studies that will provide a stepping stone to its students and propel them into the industrial and commerce-driven world. This university has been accredited with a B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and exercises jurisdiction over the Bilaspur Revenue Division in the state of Chhattisgarh as it is a residential and affiliated institution. The institute has been ranked 42nd in the NIRF 2021 rankings in the pharmacy category. It has thirty-two departments, of which the Institute of Technology is one, and it offers degrees at the Bachelors, Masters as well as the Ph.D. level. 

ITGGV Location 

Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, is located in the suburban locality of Koni, five kilometres away from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The major train stations near the university are located at Bilaspur, Akaltara and Bhatapara, though the station at Usalapur lies the closest to Bilaspur, at a distance of 3.92 kilometres away. Taxis and buses are available to reach the university, and the nearest domestic airport is in Raipur city, 110 kilometres away from Bilaspur. 

ITGGV latest news and updates 

• B.Tech. Admission
• Corrigendum - first round of seat allotment of spot/local counselling
• Corrigendum - Revised Schedule
• Seat Acceptance

ITGGV Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations, Rankings and Collaborations 

• Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has been accredited B+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
• ITGGV organises Equilibrio, an annual techno-management festival that was started in 2013. They organise different student-driven activities like Truss Bridge Construction, Coding X Master, Robot Workshop as well as unique events like RoboSoccer, CodeBid and MazeRunner. 
• In the NIRF rankings of 2021, the institute has been ranked 42nd in the pharmacy category with an overall score of 45.64. In the NIRF rankings of 2020, the institute was ranked 44th.

Notable Alumni 

• Akshay Shukla, News Anchor and Producer at ABP News 

ITGGV Clubs, Committees and Councils 

Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has many student-oriented clubs and councils that enable students to develop holistically and sharpen their skills through extracurricular activities. Being part of such clubs aid in the overall development and improvement of a student's personality. There are both cultural as well as technical clubs on campus, and are listed below: 

• Executive Council
• Academic/ Standing Council
• Finance Committee
• Anti-Ragging Committee
• Psychological Counselling Committee
• Legal Cell
• SC/ ST Cell
• Skill Development Cell
• RTI Cell
• Medical Cell
• Official Language Cell
• Gender Sensitisation Committee
• Internal Quality Assurance Cell
• IT Cell
• Media Cell
• Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
• Alumni Association Committee 

Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Infrastructure and Facilities 

The material and intellectual progress of a student is dependent on the foundation of good infrastructure and facilities that an institution can provide. They support and enable the holistic development of the students by providing them with a progressive and technologically sound environment, and it is always considered important for students to ensure that the college they choose contains what infrastructure they need to support their prospects in education as well as in careers that they will make for themselves in the future. 

The Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya offers a well-maintained campus and facilities with a lot of greenery and a wholesome environment. These facilities include:

Central Library: It was established in 1984, and aids the university and faculty meet the academic requirements of the students and research scholars and can accommodate over 500 students at a time. Its vast collection comprises over 1,50,000 books, 5000 e-books and thousands of volumes of scholarly journals and PhD theses. The library makes use of advanced software for easy identification and access.

Health Centre: It provides 27x7 ambulance services and emergency treatment with on-call doctors available at all times. A Medical Officer and assisting staff are posted at this centre and cater to the medical needs of staff, students and residents of the campus. They are well equipped, and the centre hosts an ECG machine as well as a Chemical Blood Analyser.

Computer Centre: It was established in 1990 and provides state-of-the-art machinery to students and faculty, who can easily access the latest versions of hardware and software. The various cells of the university also make use of this equipment for teaching, administration, research and so on. The computer centre contains as many as 80 terminals and is used for office automation, programming as well as computation to assist students. National and international lectures are screened by the computer centre, and it enables practical lessons for the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. Short term courses are also conducted by the university to increase computer literacy rates.

Hostels: The Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has two hostels which provide separate accommodations for boys and girls. They can comfortably lodge 700 boys and 500 girls. Students are asked to apply for hostel lodging through an application process which works on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sports Complex: Since sports and physical health play a great role in the development of an individual, the Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has provided a well-equipped physical education centre which includes space for students to play games like Kho-Kho, basketball and volleyball.

Central Placement Cell: It consists of all infrastructure necessary to facilitate the smooth procedure of placement of students into various companies post procuration of the desired degree. It receives many companies in its Seminar Hall and has conference rooms for the use of visiting companies. It enables the students to understand their options and opt for the best possible decisions in their career-making process. They work had to provide adequate training to the students in all aspects of working in the rapidly modernising, industry-driven country.

Auditorium: Known as the Rajat Jayati Sabhaghar, it can host up to 800 patrons and has been the venue for many functions and programs.

Banking: Banking facilities are available on-campus— students may access ATMs of Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Post Office as well as State Bank of India for their convenience. These ATMs are functional 24 hours a day. 

ITGGV Courses, Fees and Eligibility: 

Courses:

•   Chemical Engineering

•   Civil Engineering

•   Computer Science and Engineering

•   Electronics and Communication Engineering

•   Industrial and Production Engineering

•   Information Technology

•   Mechanical Engineering 

Fees 

Degree	No. of Years	Estimated Fees for the course
B.Tech.	4 years	Rs. 1,10,000
M.Tech.	2 years	Rs. 63,900

Eligibility 

Students who wish to apply to Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya are expected to have completed their Higher Secondary Examination from a recognised board of education. Admission to the BTech degree is granted based on the score obtained in the JEE Mains examination through the Central Seat Allocation Board or Joint Seat Allocation Authority. 

Admission Process for B.Tech. and M.Tech. at ITGGV

•   Must meet eligibility criteria

•   Must submit marks received in JEE Mains

•   Submit application forms before deadlines

•   Participation in the Counselling Process

•   Verification of documents

•   Payment of fees 

Scholarships 

Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya ensures that meritorious students are offered scholarships, fellowships and grants to continue their pursuit of higher education and research. These fellowships and scholarships are disbursed by the University Grants Commission, the Ministry of Human Affairs and Development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, affiliated with the Government of India.  

Students may check if they are eligible to qualify for these grants and may apply for them through application forms provided on the official college website. 

Cut-offs 

Placement 

Students of Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, receive adequate training from the Central Placement Cell to ensure they are placed in good companies that value their skills and knowledge and allow them to innovate and exercise their creativity for the mutual benefit of employer and employee. 

This training includes the organisation of modular programmes for the development of communication skills, arranging orientations for students and counselling them to make good career choices, introducing and training them in the formats of resume writing, maintaining good body language and attending interviews with confidence, preparing them for the same through mock interviews and bridging the gap between industries and the institutions by encouraging interactional programs for students.  

Top Recruiters/Placement Partners

•   Devanshi Engineering Cons. Service

•   Bajaj Allianz

•   Collebra Pvt. Ltd.

•   Godrej and Boyce

•   D-Link Pvt. Ltd.

•   Ivy Comptech

•   Persistent Systems