Bilaspur University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh was founded in 2012, an affiliating university that has been affiliated to more than 170 colleges. Bilaspur University is a state university located at Old High court road, near Gandhi Chowk, Bilaspur. The university is recognized by the UGC and The Bar Council of India. BU holds the accreditation of NAAC with grade ‘A’ and is also a member of AIU (Association of Indian University).

Bilaspur University Admission 2022 has begun for various UG courses. The application deadline for the same is August 20, 2022. Apply Here. The University is also accepting applications for various PG & Diploma Courses. The last date to apply is July 31, 2022.

Bilaspur University, Chhattisgarh provides courses like diploma and UG programs under five departments as Food Processing & Technology, Computer Science & Application, Hotel Management & Hospitality, Commerce & Financial Studies, and Microbiology & Bio-informatics. It offers programs like B.Sc, B.com, M.Sc, M.Com, Ph.D., and M.Phil. It also provides integrated programs like BSc + MSc and B. Com + M.Com.

Admission to students is granted based on the merit and Entrance exams. Students need to secure at least 40% marks in 10+2 for getting admission in an Undergraduate or integrated program. For admission, candidates need to visit the official website of Bilaspur University and download the application form or candidates can also get the application form from the College office.

With 2nd ranking in Bilaspur out of 4 Universities, Bilaspur University strives for excellence in academics and curriculum. Bilaspur University also holds 8th rank in Chhattisgarh out of 23 Universities.

Bilaspur University: Key Points

  • Students who have cleared CSIR UGC NET, SLET/ GATE will be exempted from the university entrance exam and will be directed to the interview round.
  • Registration for admission in different courses starts from June 2021, tentatively.
  • Admission will be granted based on merit i.e. 40% preference to the qualifying exam and 60% for the Entrance Test.
  • Relaxation of 5% will be given to the SC/ST candidates in the qualifying marks.
  • The entrance test will have 30 questions from General Ability (General English+ Reasoning+ GK) and 30 questions from a specific subject for B. Sc + M. Sc, BHM, and B.com+ M.com
  • The entrance test will have 60 questions from a specific subject for M. Sc, M. Com and M.Ed
  • Candidates who have 50% marks in a Master’s degree but have at least 7 years of experience and have published at least five research papers in reputed journals will be eligible for admission in the Ph.D. program.
  • Application Form for PG Diploma courses can be obtained from the university admission counter it can also be downloaded from the official website and submitted to the university along with DD drawn in favor of ‘The Registrar, Bilaspur University, payable at Bilaspur.
  • For admission in any of the courses, Students can either download the application form, from the university website link, or they can also take it from the university admission campus by paying the amount (Application fee is Rs.350/- and Rs.250/- for the reserved category candidates).
  • As per the merit lists, candidates have to visit the university’s concerned department and complete the admission process, which includes document verifications and fee payment.

Bilaspur University Courses & fees

In the following tables, the details about Bilaspur University Fee Structure, Eligibility, and selection criteria are mentioned.

UG & Integrated Courses Fees

COURSES COURSE DETAILS SELECTION CRITERIA
B. Com + M. Com
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Fees: Rs 30,000
  • Eligibility: Intermediate in a relevant subject
 Based on merit in 10+2 and performance in the Entrance exam
BSc + MSc
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Fees: Rs 32,370
  • Eligibility: Students should have 45% marks or more in relevant subjects at level 10+2 from any recognized board of the country
BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: Rs 90,000
  • Eligibility: Students should have 45% marks or more in relevant subjects at level 10+2 from any recognized board of the country
B. Sc
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: Rs 35,000
  • Eligibility: Intermediate in a relevant subject

PG Fees:

COURSES COURSE DETAILS SELECTION CRITERIA
M. Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: Rs 12,000
  • Eligibility: Student must hold a degree in B.Com with 45% marks or above.
 The applications are shortlisted based on an entrance test followed by personal interview and group discussion
M. Sc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: Rs 36,000 p.a.
  • Eligibility: Students must hold a bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects with more than 45% or equal marks.

Ph.D., M. Phil, and PG Diploma fees:

COURSES COURSE DETAILS SELECTION CRITERIA
PhD
  • Duration:
  • Fees: Rs 45,123
  • Eligibility: Applicants must have a master’s degree with 55% or more in the relevant course.
 The selection criteria are DET for Ph.D.
M. Phil.
  • Duration:
  • Fees: Rs
  • Eligibility: Students should have a master’s degree with 55% marks or more.
 Based on the entrance test, and then it is followed by an interview
PG Diploma
  • Duration:
  • Fees: Rs 10,000
  • Eligibility: Candidates must hold any bachelor’s degree, and for PGDCB, students must hold a degree in science or computer with 45% marks or more.
 Based on merit

Bilaspur University: Placement

Bilaspur University, Chhattisgarh in association with TISS under the ongoing NUSSD program held a placement drive with Sparrow Softech Pvt. Ltd., where 41 students appeared and 19 cleared the HR round. While in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, 113 students appeared for the drive and 35 students were placed in the year 2019.

  • The highest salary in M.A. went up to 2.7 LPA and the median average salary was 2.4 LPA in the year 2018-2020.
  • For B.A. in the year 2020, the highest package offered was 2 LPA and the median salary was 1 LPA.
  • For B.Sc. in the year 2020, the highest package offered was 2 LPA and the median salary was 1.5 LPA.
  • For B.Com. in the year 2020, the highest package offered was 1.8 LPA and the median salary was 0.9 LPA.

Top Recruiters

In the past years, students mostly got placed in Industries like:

  • Sumul Dairy, Surat
  • Shree Cham Resin Pvt.Lmt.
  • Pramod Kumar Ratre
  • K.R Technical College, Ambikapur
  • Janalakshmi Financial Services
  • Home Service
  • Financial Services
  • Bajaj Finserv
  • Au Small Finance Bank
  • Ambattur Clothing Ltd.
  • Adarsh Sathi
  • Vector India

Bilaspur University has a Skill Development Programme to help students in their Placements. In collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) Mumbai, Bilaspur University runs a skill development program, a National University Students Skill Development (NUSSD) Programme. Under this program, students are trained in personality development and communication skills which help students to prepare better for the recruitment process.

Bilaspur University: Scholarship

Bilaspur University, Chhattisgarh provides scholarships to students with reserved categories such as SC/ST under the government norms. It also provides scholarships to students based on merit under various programs keeping in mind the availability of funds.

Bilaspur University: Facilities

  • Library
  • Labs
  • Digital classrooms
  • Cafeteria
  • Sports
  • Wi-Fi
  • Auditorium
  • Alumni club

Bilaspur University, Chhattisgarh enroll students in various clubs and community like

National Service Scheme (NSS): It is a program sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India to promote social consciousness and develop a sense of responsibility as well as a sense of discipline and dignity of labor among the youth of the University.

Bilaspur University: FAQs

Ques. What is the designation usually offered after doing B. Com from Bilaspur University?

Ans. Students who graduated in the year of 2019 from B. Com were placed in Sparrow Softech Pvt. Ltd. Most of them were designated as ‘Tax collectors’.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for M. Ed?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for getting admission to Bilaspur University for the course of M. Ed is that students must hold a degree in B.Ed./BA-B.Ed./ B.Sc-B.Ed. /B.El.Ed or D.El.Ed with 50% marks or above.

Ques. What is the organization type that students of B. Com get placed in?

Ans. 50% of the students from B. Com get placed in the Corporate sector in Bilaspur University.

Ques. After graduating from Bilaspur University, what most of the students prefer to do?

Ans. After graduating from Bilaspur University, while some chose to sit for the placements mostly opt for government exams like PSC or UPSC or go for further studies.

Ques. Do Bilaspur University have any course in fashion design?

Ans. Yes Bilaspur University offers B.A. in fashion design. It is a 3 years course and students who have qualified for their 10+2 are eligible to apply for the program.