Dr. Harisingh Gour University formerly Known as Sagar University was established in the year 1946. It is a central university and is the oldest university in Madhya Pradesh. It offers a variety of courses in the field of arts, science, engineering, journalism at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Admission to these courses is done on the basis of entrance test conducted at the university level. 

Located in a remote village of Madhya Pradesh, the university may not be as famous as other central universities, but it has produced a number of talented youngsters. It is famous and highly reputed for pursuing law among students. In 2017, a total of 6 students were selected in civil judge examinations.