Saurashtra University has multiple departments offering several courses at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. All the courses are offered in diverse disciplines. It has 29 postgraduate departments and 238 affiliated colleges. Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses, need to appear for certain entrance exams. The university also grants admission on the basis of merit and for some courses the university itself conducts entrance exams. For the rest of the courses, few national level entrance exams like NEET PG, GCET are accepted by the university. 

The application mode of the university is offline. To apply for admission to Saurashtra University students need to buy the application form from the admission office of the university. 

Saurashtra University is State University, accredited Grade 'A' by NAAC. It is one of the pioneering universities in Gujarat. It was established in 1967, after the Saurashtra University Act was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat in 1965. With the leadership & guidance of all the dynamic, highly qualified faculty members the university has bagged 71st ranking by QS World ranking 2020. The university is approved by UGC.

Situated at Rajkot, the university campus is spread over 363 acres. According to the reviews, the basic amenities which can be required by the students like hostel, central library, health center, international student cell and a lot more facilities are offered by the institution. 

Saurashtra University has a Placement & Training Cell which provides a platform so that the aspirants can use their potential to gain experience. Also, the cell works as an interface between the corporate world and students. 

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Saurashtra University Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
PG Application Form Release Date May 16, 2023
PG Application Form Submission Last Date June 3, 2023

Saurashtra University Courses & Fees

The university offers several courses at UG, PG and Research levels. The details of the courses are listed as follows: 

Courses  Course Details Selection Criteria
B.A Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria: students must pass intermediate level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Merit Based
B.Sc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria: candidates should have passed intermediate level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board 
Fees: INR 90,000
B.Com Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to have 50% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level
BCA Duration: 3 years  Eligibility Criteria: candidates must pass 10+2 level from a recognized board with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board  Fees: INR 90,000
BBA Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to complete 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
BRS Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria: students should have done 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board 
B.Lib.Sc Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: candidates need to have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university 
B.Ed Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students must have passed a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized board 
B.Pharma

Duration: 4 years 

Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to complete intermidate level from a recognized board 
Fees: INR 1 lakh

Entrance Exam Scores
B.Arch Duration: 5 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students should have done 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate with PCM subjects combination from a recognized board
B.Sc + M.Sc

Duration: 5 years 

Eligibility Criteria: students must pass 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board 

M.A

Duration: 2 years 

Eligibility Criteria: candidates must pass graduation in relevant subjects with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university

Merit Based
M.Com Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to pass B.Com with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university 
MSW

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: students should have done BSW with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university

MJMC Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: candidates must pass graduation with 55% marks in aggregate in relevant field from a recognized university
M.Lib.Sc Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to pass B.Lib.Sc with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
M.Sc Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students should pass B.Sc in related subjects with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 90,000
Entrance Exam Scores
M.P.Ed Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: candidates must have done graduation from recognized university
LLM Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants must pass LLB with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
MPT Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: candidates need to pass BPT with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
M.Pharm Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students should have completed B.Pharm with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 90,000
Students need to obtain qualified marks in NEET PG followed by counselling process
MS Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants must have done MBBS with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university  
MD Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students should have done MBBS degree with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
MBA Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants must pass graduation with 55% marks in aggregate in any discipline from a recognized university
Fees: INR 1lakh 
MCA Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: candidates need to have a B.Sc and BCA degree with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 45,170
Students need to score qualified marks in GCET
M.Ed Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students must complete B.Ed from a recognized university
Selection is based on Centralized admission process
Pharm D Duration: 6 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students must pass M.Pharm with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 1.50 lakhs 
Candidates are selected based on the entranced test and interview
PhD Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: candidates must pass a Master's degree in relevant subjects with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 3,050
M.Phil Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: applicants must complete a Master's degree in relevant subjects with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 55,660
PG Diploma Duration: 1
Eligibility Criteria: students should have done graduation from a recognized university
Fees: INR 55,210
Marks in the qualifying examination
CDT Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to pass 10+2 level from a recognized board
PGDCA Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: candidates need to pass graduation from a recognized university
Fees: INR 20,000
PGDHM Duration: 1 year 
Eligibility Criteria: Students should have passed graduation from a recognized university

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Saurashtra University Admission Process 2023

Candidates seeking admission to Saurashtra University have to follow the below mentioned steps to proceed with the admission process:

  • The application mode for the Saurashtra University is offline
  • Candidates seeking admission must buy the form from the university office
  • Candidates outside Gujarat can get this by post by sending a Demand Draft enclosed in a self-addressed A4 size envelope
  • The form is also available on the university website, candidates may also download it from the website
  • The filled-in form must the send to the prescribed address along with the Demand Draft and all the required documents

Required Documents: 

  • Marksheet & Certificate of 10+2 level, graduation and Master's 
  • Identity proof (for example Aadhar, PAN)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Caste certificates
  • Fitness certificates

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Saurashtra University Placement

Saurashtra University has a Placement & Training Cell which works efficiently so that the students of the university get placed in the top-notch companies. The cell prepares the students with all the required knowledge and skills to face the corporate world. The Training & Placement Cell acts as a bridge between the university & various industries to organize the placement drives. 

The university arranges a placement fair every year. Various Departments of the University arrange central placement activity through the Training & Placement Cell for the student's benefits. The cell improvises the skills of the students by arranging training sessions. Around 50% - 60% students get placed every year in renowned companies. Some of the companies who participated at recruitment process last year are: 

Reliance Industries Limited ICICI Bank
Avenue Supermarts Limited (D-Mart) Piramal Healthcare
Axis Bank

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Saurashtra University Facilities

  • Library: The library of the university was started in 1967. The central library has a good stock of books, periodicals along with e-journals. There are a total number of 4600 e-journals. It functions with a collection of over 216130 books. 
  • Hostel: Saurashtra University has 3 boys and 4 girls hostels with all the basic amenities such as wifi connection, dining hall, sports equipment etc. The accommodation facility of the university is quite impressive in affordable price. Hostel charges INR 2000. 
  • Sports Complex: The university has a sports complex which is Sardar Patel Sports Complex. The sports complex is well equipped with all required equipment. This complex is published by the university's Physical Education Department. 

Other Facilities: 

  • Computer Center
  • Health Center
  • UPSC Coaching Centre 

FAQs

Ques. What is the reservation criteria at Saurashtra University?

Ans. The reservation ratio of Saurashtra University for different categories are as follows:

  • Scheduled Castes-07%
  • Scheduled Tribes -5%
  • Social and Educational Backward Classes-27%
  • Ews-10%

Ques. Does Saurashtra University provide scholarship aids? 

Ans. Saurashtra University does not provide any kind of scholarship, but permits the government scholarships that are given to the students who are eligible. Scholarships are given based on caste such as OBC, SC, ST, Economically Backward Class, etc.

Ques. What is the function of Student Startup & Innovation Policy at Saurashtra University? 

Ans. The function of Student Startup & Innovation Policy at Saurashtra University is providing assistance to startups/ innovation which is developed by the government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, any individual/ group of individuals with innovative ideas/ concepts can be eligible to support innovators as approved by the committee. 

Ques. What is the role of the International Student Cell of Saurashtra University?

Ans. The role of the International Student Cell is to develop the internationalization at the Saurashtra University by playing as the central coordinator and facilitator of all internationally related initiatives and activities.

Ques. What is Vidushi at Saurashtra University?

Ans. Vidushi at Saurashtra University is a centre for Women's Studies & Research. This centre is becoming an effort to resolve the problems of women. Its preliminary goal will be on taking care of and spreading the education as well as the research.