Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur was established in 1983, formally known as Guru Ghasidas University (GGU) by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly.

The National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the University as B+. The University is a residential and affiliating institution, having its jurisdiction spread over Bilaspur Revenue Division of the state of Chhattisgarh.

VISION

Motivated by the thoughts and teachings of Guru Ghasidas, a great Satnami Saint of 18th Century, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur CG is committed to social empowerment, particulary of the weaker sections of the society with the help of quality higher education and training.

The focus of the University is on offering and strengthening innovative academic programs in emerging interdisciplinary areas of Science, Social Sciences and Humanities with quality assurance so as to contribute to the growth of the knowledge base of the university in particular and academic in general. The University aims to provide value-based holistic education which will lead to the growth and development of a community better equipped to serve mankind.

MISSION

Providing greater access of inclusive quality higher education to all in particular to the socially and educationally underprivileged students.

Promoting academic excellence through the state of Art Undergraduate, Post Graduate, and Doctoral Programs.

Offering equitable quality educational programs catering the current and future needs of the society, region and industry.

Promoting Innovation in teaching, learning, research, extension work and consultancy services.

Extensive use of technology enabled learning especially blended mode learning using ICT for academic, administrative, financial, examination, evaluation and students support system of the University.

Making students to serve humanity through the creation of well-rounded, multi-skilled, and socially responsible global citizens in a multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Inculcating entrepreneurship, life skills, communication and 21st century skills among the learners for holistic evolution.

Increasing the efficiency, transparency and accountability in governance in a learner centric environment focusing on societal engagement and national development.

Working in collaboration with National and International Institutions / Industries to enhance academic, professional and research capacity.

OBJECTIVES

The Objectives of the University are.

To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit;

To make special provisions for integrated courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, Science & Technology in its educational programs;

To take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching - learning process and interdisciplinary studies and research;

To educate and train manpower for the development of the country.

To establish linkages with industries for the promotion of science and technology; and

To pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development.