Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University is a State Private University located in Gurugram, Haryana. Established in 2013 under the Haryana Private Universities Act, it evolved from the Dashmesh Educational Charitable Trust, which had been running institutions like the SGT Dental College (founded 2002).
The university has rapidly grown into one of India's large multi-disciplinary institutions, with a particularly strong and extensive focus on Medicine and Health Sciences. It also offers a vast array of programs in Engineering, Management, Law, Nursing, Allied Health, Indian Medical Systems (Ayurveda), and more. Its mission emphasizes providing quality education and fostering research and innovation, leveraging its state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Key Recognitions:
Established by a State Act and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with 12B Status.
Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A+' Grade.
Holds all necessary approvals from major professional bodies: NMC (Medical), DCI (Dental), AICTE (Engineering, Management), PCI (Pharmacy), INC (Nursing), BCI (Law), NCISM (Ayurveda), RCI (Rehabilitation).
Features in NIRF rankings, particularly noted for its Pharmacy and Dental colleges.
Recognized for 100 seats when degree granted by Pt.B.D.Sharma University of Health Sciences on or after December,2014 and when degree granted by SGT University on or after December,2017. Permitted for renewal of permission for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
SGT University operates from a large, self-contained campus.
Location: Situated at Chandu-Budhera, on the outskirts of Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana, offering good connectivity to Delhi-NCR.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 70+ acres, featuring modern architecture, distinct faculty blocks, a large teaching hospital, and extensive student amenities. The atmosphere is professional, dynamic, and diverse, with a large student population across its 19 faculties.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Dedicated Faculties: Numerous, well-defined blocks house its various faculties (Medicine, Dental, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Allied Health, AYUSH, etc.).
Learning Resources: A comprehensive system of libraries (6+ libraries) with a vast collection of books (45,000+), journals, and extensive digital resources/e-lectures (8000+).
Advanced Laboratories: A key strength. Features state-of-the-art labs for all disciplines, including:
National Reference Simulation Centre (NRSC): Asia's first National Reference Simulation Centre for Nursing and Medical Sciences, providing high-fidelity simulation training.
Medical Cobotics Centre: A collaboration with IIT Delhi's I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC).
Advanced labs for engineering (AI, ML, Cloud), medical sciences (pre/para-clinical), dental sciences, pharmacy, and media studios.
Hospital Integration: Seamless integration with the SGT Hospital.
Technology Enabled: Digital classrooms, campus-wide Wi-Fi, and modern IT infrastructure are standard.
Amenities: Auditoriums, seminar halls, extensive separate hostels, multiple food courts/canteens, banking facilities (ATM), transportation services (15+ buses across NCR), gymnasium, and comprehensive sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Healthcare is the largest and most prominent component of SGT University.
Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university runs the large SGT Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute as its primary teaching hospital, integral to the campus.
Scale & Services: This is a large, 810+ bed (720 teaching beds + ICUs) multi-specialty, NABH & NABL accredited tertiary care hospital. It offers:
Comprehensive services across all major clinical specialties (General Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Ortho, ENT, Eye, etc.) and super-specialties.
24x7 Emergency, Trauma Care, and advanced Critical Care units (61+ ICU beds including MICU, SICU, NICU, PICU).
Modern diagnostic facilities (Radiology, Labs), Blood Bank, Pharmacy, Dialysis.
Dental & AYUSH Hospitals: The Faculty of Dental Sciences operates its own large dental hospital. The Faculty of Indian Medical System (Ayurveda) also has an associated hospital.
Educational Engine: The SGT hospitals (Allopathic, Dental, Ayurvedic) are the core clinical training grounds for students in MBBS, MD/MS, BDS, MDS, BAMS, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy (Pharm.D), and Allied Health Sciences, offering extensive hands-on experience in a high-volume, accredited environment.
State University Affordability
As a large private university in the NCR region, SGT's fees are at the premium end. Medical/Dental fees are regulated by the Haryana state government (DMER).
SGT University provides comprehensive residential facilities for its large student body.
Accommodation: Separate, well-secured hostel blocks for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns) are available, offering various room types (AC/Non-AC, 2, 3, and 4-sharing options).
Amenities: Hostels are modern and provide essential furniture (bed, table, chair, wardrobe), 24/7 security, power backup, Wi-Fi, common rooms (TV/recreation), gyms, sports facilities, study rooms, laundry services (paid), housekeeping, and warden supervision. Excellent medical support via SGT Hospital.
Dining: Dedicated mess halls serve hygienic multi-cuisine meals (3-4 times a day) catering to diverse tastes. Cafeterias and food courts offer additional variety.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are a significant additional annual expense. Costs vary based on AC/Non-AC and room sharing. Expect annual fees (including mess) to range roughly from ₹1,40,000 to ₹2,00,000 or more.
Getting Through the Door:
Medical/Dental/AYUSH (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/MD/MS/MDS): Admission is strictly based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG, NEET-PG/MDS, or AIAPGET.
State Counselling is Key (Haryana): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Haryana State Centralized Counselling Process conducted by DMER, Haryana (often via the uhsrugcounselling.com portal). Candidates must register for this state counselling.
Engineering/Management/Other Courses: Admission to most other UG/PG programs is typically based on scores from the university's own entrance test, merit in the qualifying examination (Class 12/Graduation), and/or national test scores (JEE (Main) for B.Tech, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT for MBA, CLAT/LSAT for Law, NATA for B.Arch).
Always check the specific admission criteria (NEET / JEE / University Test / Merit) on the SGT University website (sgtuniversity.ac.in) for your chosen program.
Career Kickstart (Placements): SGT University has a dedicated Corporate Resource Centre (CRC) that manages placements and industry interactions.
Focus Areas: Placements are active across all major faculties: Engineering (IT/CSE), Management, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health, and Hotel Management.
Industry Interface: Strong connections with a large number of companies in the Delhi-NCR (Gurugram) region and beyond. Regular campus recruitment drives, guest lectures, and workshops.
Training: Emphasis on skill development, pre-placement training, soft skills, and industry-specific certifications.
Recruiters: Attracts a diverse mix of recruiters from IT/ITES (Amazon, TCS, Wipro, IBM, Cognizant, Publicis Sapient, Capgemini), Healthcare (Fortis, Apollo, Medanta, SGT Hospital), Pharma (Cipla, Sun Pharma), Banking (HDFC, ICICI), Consulting (Crowe LLP, AVL), and Hospitality (major hotel chains).
Salary Potential: Varies greatly by stream. Highest packages are often reported in the ₹15 LPA - ₹30 LPA range (especially for B.Tech CSE). The average package for core streams like B.Tech and MBA typically falls in the ₹4.5 LPA to ₹6.5 LPA range. Clinical graduates (MBBS/MD) and Nursing/Allied Health graduates have very high employability in the healthcare sector.
SGT University has a dedicated Office of International Relations and specific provisions for NRI/International students.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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