Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur is a government institution in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1956. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1956
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0508
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- ddugu.ac.in
Entrance exams Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur accepts
- JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
Questions about Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
How do I get admission to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Which entrance exams does Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur accept?
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur uses JEE Main. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur a government or private institution?
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur?
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur is in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
When was Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur established?
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur was established in 1956.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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