The Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya came into existence in the year 2015, after its division from Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G.). It caters to 143 affiliated colleges of five districts of Chhattisgarh – Balod, Bemetera, Durg, Kabirdham and Rajnandgaon.

Hon’ble Sushri Anusuiya Uikey, the Governor of Chhattisgarh, is the Chancellor.

Dr. Aruna Palta is the Vice- Chancellor of the University.