Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
Also known as GGV Bilaspur
- Fees / year
- ₹24,000
- Courses
- 10+
- Median salary
- ₹3 LPA
- Placed
- 65.3%
- NIRF Pharmacy
- #47
- Established
- 1983
About Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya is a Central University at Koni in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, named after the Satnami saint Guru Ghasidas. It started as Guru Ghasidas University, created by an Act of the state legislature and formally inaugurated on 16 June 1983, and was made a Central University by the Central Universities Act, 2009. The residential campus covers about 655 acres, and the university states that NAAC has accredited it with an A++ grade.
Teaching is organised in 11 schools and 32 departments covering the arts, sciences, commerce and management, law, education, pharmacy, forestry and engineering. The School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, whose oldest department, chemical engineering, dates from 1997, fills B.Tech seats through JoSAA and CSAB on JEE Main ranks and M.Tech seats through GATE and CCMT. Most other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes admit through CUET-UG and CUET-PG, and doctoral candidates come through the university's own VRET or GATE and NET. In NIRF 2025 GGV Bilaspur is ranked 47th in pharmacy and placed in the 151-200 band in engineering.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1983
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
- Affiliation
- Central University
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, NCTE, PCI, BCI, ICAR, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- #47 Pharmacy
- Programmes
- 10Engineering
- UG fees
- ₹24,000 a year
- Median salary
- ₹3 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 65.3%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 3772023–24
- Also known as
- GGV Bilaspur
- Website
- ggu.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #47PharmacyScore 53.36 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200EngineeringRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
10 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 10 | ₹24,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech seats at the School of Studies of Engineering and Technology are filled through JoSAA/CSAB on JEE Main ranks, with spot counselling for vacancies; M.Tech admits through GATE and CCMT. Most other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes admit through CUET-UG and CUET-PG, and Ph.D. through the university's VRET or GATE/NET.
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 81,882 | 13,269 | 30,065 | 13,626 | 6,730 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 89,968 | 13,972 | 32,548 | 14,581 | 6,924 |
| Chemical Engineering | 91,843 | 16,457 | 37,212 | 15,946 | 7,281 |
| Information Technology | 96,999 | 15,503 | 35,716 | 16,119 | 7,844 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 97,010 | 16,021 | 37,787 | 15,121 | 8,145 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,01,968 | 16,547 | 40,037 | 16,138 | 7,700 |
Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
65.3%
Placement rate
₹3 LPA
Median salary
47
placed of 72 graduates
23
went on to higher studies
47 of the 72 students who graduated from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (65.3%), at a median salary of ₹3 LPA. 23 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
74.8%
of students reimbursed
282
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 282 of 377 students at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (74.8%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur is ranked #47 in Pharmacy and in the 151–200 band in Engineering.
How are placements at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur?
In the data Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur submitted to NIRF 2025, 47 of the 72 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (65.3%), at a median salary of ₹3 LPA. Another 23 went on to higher studies.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur closed at JEE Main rank 81,882 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 56,846). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 13,269, OBC-NCL 30,065, SC 13,626 and ST 6,730.
What is the fee at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur?
First-year tuition at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur is ₹24,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur offer?
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur offers 10 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.
Which entrance exams does Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur is through JEE Main.
What is the admission process at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur?
B.Tech seats at the School of Studies of Engineering and Technology are filled through JoSAA/CSAB on JEE Main ranks, with spot counselling for vacancies; M.Tech admits through GATE and CCMT. Most other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes admit through CUET-UG and CUET-PG, and Ph.D. through the university's VRET or GATE/NET.
Is Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur a government or private institution?
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur is a government institution in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, established in 1983. It is affiliated to Central University.
Which bodies approve or accredit Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur?
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE, NCTE, PCI, BCI, ICAR and NAAC.
Do students at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 282 of its 377 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 144 through state and central government schemes, 136 by the institution and 2 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur?
377 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 39.8% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur known by?
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur is also known as GGV Bilaspur.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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