Complete guide to IET Dr. HS Gour University — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya is the engineering faculty of Dr. HS Gour University — one of India's oldest central universities, established in 1946 and located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. It is a Government Funded Technical Institute (GFTI) admitting students through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling.
The institute offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. As part of a central university, it offers significantly lower fees than most engineering colleges while delivering a quality undergraduate education in the heart of Madhya Pradesh.
Dr. HS Gour University's central university status means IET students benefit from central government funding, UGC support, and national scholarship eligibility — making it one of the most affordable engineering education options accessible through JEE Main. The university's heritage and its strong departments in science and humanities enrich the broader campus experience.
The Training & Placement Cell connects students with IT and core engineering companies visiting campus, leveraging the university's alumni network across Madhya Pradesh and central India. Average CTC reached ₹6.2 LPA in 2023–24 with participation from IT services, PSU, and manufacturing recruiters.
Sagar is a mid-sized city in Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region — historically significant, with a scenic lake (Lakhha Banjara Lake), clean environment, and low cost of living. The 175-acre university campus is one of MP's most beautiful, offering engineering students a serene and well-resourced academic environment.
IET Dr. HS Gour University holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 51–100 |
| NIRF | Overall | 101–150 |
| Outlook | Engineering | Unranked |
| The Week | Engineering | Unranked |
| India Today | Engineering | Unranked |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| QS World | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Not ranked |
| Webometrics | India | #300+ |
IET Dr. HS Gour University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 5 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
The fee structure at IET Dr. HS Gour University is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2025–26) | ₹35,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹5,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹14,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹48,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹1,92,000 |
SC/ST students are eligible for full fee waiver under central university norms and UGC guidelines.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are eligible for tuition fee exemption.
Central University scholarships and UGC fellowships are available for meritorious students.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students are eligible for post-matric scholarships under central government schemes.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IET Dr. HS Gour University B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 62,000 | 26,000 | 13,000 | 5,200 |
| ECE | 80,000 | 34,000 | 17,000 | 6,800 |
| Civil Engineering | 95,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | 8,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 90,000 | 38,000 | 19,000 | 7,600 |
| Electrical Engineering | 88,000 | 37,000 | 18,500 | 7,400 |
| CSE (Home State — MP) | 75,000 | 31,500 | 15,800 | 6,300 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 90 | ₹6.8L |
| Core Engineering | 40 | ₹5.2L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 15 | ₹7.2L |
| Finance / BFSI | 8 | ₹5.8L |
| Consulting | 5 | ₹6.5L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 12 | ₹6.0L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 10 | N/A |
| Others | 8 | ₹4.5L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹7.5L | 74% |
| ECE | ₹6.0L | 65% |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹5.2L | 58% |
| Civil Engineering | ₹4.8L | 52% |
| Electrical Engineering | ₹5.5L | 60% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹6.2L | ₹14L | 28 |
| 2022–23 | ₹5.5L | ₹12L | 22 |
| 2021–22 | ₹4.8L | ₹10L | 16 |
| 2020–21 | ₹4.2L | ₹8L | 12 |
| 2019–20 | ₹3.6L | ₹6L | 8 |
IET is housed within the beautiful 175-acre campus of Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. One of central India's most scenic university campuses, it sits beside the historic Lakhha Banjara Lake and features tree-lined avenues, heritage buildings, and a vibrant multi-faculty academic community.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IET Dr. HS Gour University has 4 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Engineering Boys Hostel A | Boys | 240+ |
| 02 | Engineering Boys Hostel B | Boys | 200+ |
| 03 | University Girls Hostel A | Girls | 220+ |
| 04 | University Girls Hostel B | Girls | 180+ |
IET benefits from Dr. HS Gour University's central university research infrastructure and UGC funding. Research in CSE, ECE, and core engineering is supported by DST, SERB, and UGC grants, with interdisciplinary collaboration across the university's science and technology departments.
IET Dr. HS Gour University's Innovation Cell connects students with Madhya Pradesh government startup initiatives and the broader Bhopal–Indore startup corridor, with access to STPI and MP government incubation support.
The university's multi-faculty environment — with departments in science, law, commerce, and social sciences alongside engineering — creates unique opportunities for interdisciplinary startups in edtech, legal-tech, agri-tech, and social innovation relevant to Madhya Pradesh's development context.
IET Dr. HS Gour University provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Central University Merit Scholarship | Top 10% of each B.Tech batch | Full tuition fee waiver |
| UGC SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students enrolled in central university | Full fee waiver + maintenance allowance |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| MP State Post-Matric Scholarship | MP domicile SC/ST/OBC students | ₹10,000–₹35,000/year |
| UGC OBC Scholarship | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students in central universities | Maintenance allowance + fee concession |
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| AICTE Pragati / Saksham Scholarship | Girls (Pragati) / PwD students (Saksham) with family income < ₹8L | ₹30,000/year + ₹2,000/month |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (WARB) | Children of Central Armed Police / Defence personnel | ₹2,000–₹3,000/month |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹5,000–₹10,000 one-time award |
Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh – 470003
India
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