GGU is an active member of the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities. The National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the University as B+. The Institute of Distance Education operates through the Schools of Studies. Each school is headed by a coordinator who arranges to plan, supervise, develop and organize its academic programs and courses in co-ordination with the school staff and the different academic, administrative and service wings of the university. The emphasis is on providing a wide choice of courses at different levels. Guru Ghasidas University (GGU), established by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly, was formally inaugurated on June 16, 1983