Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, is a Central University of India, located in Bilaspur C.G. State, established under Central Universities Act 2009, No. 25 of 2009. Formerly called Guru Ghasidas University (GGU), established by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly, was formally inaugurated on June 16, 1983. GGU is an active member of the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities. The National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the University as B+ . Situated in a socially and economically challenged area, the university is appropriately named to honor the great Satnami Saint Guru Ghasidas (born in 17th century), who championed the cause of the downtrodden and waged a relentless struggle against all forms of social evils and injustice prevailing in the society.The University is a residential cum affiliating institution, having its jurisdiction spread over Bilaspur Revenue Division of the state of Chhattisgarh.

Placement

Training and Placement Cell

The training and placement cell of the university was formally set up in the year 2003, which is a modest effort to supplement the regular learning environment to improve skill and competencies of the students. It aims to act as a link between industry and the Vishwavidyalaya. Since its inception, the cell is taking care of all the activities to make the students employable and selfreliable.Arranging Industrial and plant training for the students, which is mandatory by the curriculum, is a regular feature of the cell. In the recent past, number of companies / industries having international repute like STG International, Kolkata, Sterling Resort India Ltd. Tata Infrotec Ltd, Godrej Infotech Ltd, Satyam Services Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, Tata Consultancy Services, Pune Persisten Ciompurter, L&T Infotech Ltd, Saka solutions, wipro BPO etc. have recruited our eligible students.

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