Gujarat University is recognized by the UGC and accredited with a ‘B++’ grade by NAAC. Gujarat University has been ranked 61st among the Top Universities in India by NIRF 2023. It is one of the oldest and largest universities in India with more than 3 lakh students. Gujarat University is an affiliating University at the undergraduate level and a teaching university at the postgraduate level. It has 235 colleges, 15 recognized institutions, and 24 approved institutions under its umbrella.
Gujarat University offers UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate courses under various departments. Admission to these courses is offered based on merit in the qualifying examination. Candidates seeking admission to the BDS, MBBS, M.Tech, and MBA need to have a valid score in the entrance exam such as NEET, GATE , and CMAT respectively.
Gujarat University has signed an MoU with DRDO for the establishment of an Advanced Technology Center for Cybersecurity Research (SVP-CCR). The university has a women’s development cell so that female students get an equal chance to shape their personalities, enhance their skills & come forward to improve their efficiency. The institute offers a ‘Study Abroad Program’ under which students from across the world are invited to learn about Indian culture, tourism, languages, Journalism, etc. Gujarat University provides placements to its students through on-campus and off-campus drives. Some of the top recruiters are TCS, Infosys, Amul, AIMDEK, Zycus Infotech, Maruti Suzuki, Gruh Finance, Times of India, etc.
Gujarat University Courses
Gujarat University provides multiple courses at UG, PG, a Research-based curriculum along with a Certificate, Diploma & 5 years of the integrated domain. Some of the details of the courses are noted down below in the tabulated form:
| Courses |
Course Details |
Fees |
| BA |
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 level with English as a compulsory subject
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 2,540 (1st Year Fees) |
| BCom |
Eligibility Criteria:10+2 level with English as a compulsory subject
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 11,500 (1st Year Fees) |
| BSc |
Eligibility Criteria:10+2 level with English & Science as compulsory subjects
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 1,00,000 (Total Fees) |
| BCA |
Eligibility Criteria:10+2 level with English as a compulsory subject
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 26,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| BDS |
Eligibility Criteria:10+2 level with PCB subjects combined with 50% marks in aggregate
Selection: NEET |
INR 515,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| BBA |
Eligibility Criteria:10+2 level with English as a compulsory subject
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 22,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| B.Ed |
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation pass
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 30,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| MA |
Eligibility Criteria: B.A with 55% marks in aggregate
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 30,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| MSc |
Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc with 55% marks in aggregate
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 1.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
| MCom |
Eligibility Criteria: B.Com or BBA with 55% marks aggregate
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 18,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| M.Ed |
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation in B.Ed/ BA/ B.Sc./ D. El. Ed./ B. El. Ed. course with 50% aggregate
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 4,380 (1st Year Fees) |
| MSW |
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 30,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| MTech |
Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech, MCA, or M.Sc pass in the relevant field
Selection: GATE scores |
INR 50,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| MBA |
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation in any stream with 50% marks
Selection: CMAT scores |
INR 9,050 (1st Year Fees) |
| MCA |
Eligibility Criteria: BCA and 10+2 with Mathematics or Statistics as compulsory subjects
Selection: GUJCET score |
INR 3,450 (1st Year Fees) |
| PhD |
Eligibility Criteria: Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate in the concerned subject
Selection: Written test conducted by the university or a valid score in UGC-NET/ JRF |
INR 18,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| PG Diploma |
Eligibility Criteria: Graduation pass
Selection: Merit-Based |
INR 12,000 (Total Fees) |
Gujarat University Admission
Gujarat University admissions are merit-based for most of the UG and PG courses. The university also takes admission through national-level tests such as NEET, CMAT , GATE for BDS, MBA, and M.Tech programs. From the academic year 2024-25, Gujarat University admission 2024 for all UG and PG programs based on merit will be done through Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS), a common admission portal launched by the state government. The entire admission process is as follows:
Step 1: Registration on the GCAS Portal
Candidates seeking admission to UG and PG programs at Gujarat University and its affiliated colleges must register online on the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in.
- For the initial registration, students will have to fill in their name, date of birth as per HSC Marksheet, mobile, and email ID.
- After the initial registration, students can log in using their email ID and password created during initial registration. After that, fill in all the personal and academic details as per the Marksheet, and Category Certificate, and upload the required documents:
- Applicant must have the latest Photo and Signature with a maximum size of 50 K.B
- (JPG/JPEG Format).
- Applicant must have the below documents with a maximum size of 200 K.B. for
- complete application fill-up.
- All Mark-sheets of the Qualifying Exam (If the Original Mark-sheet is not
- available, you can upload a copy of the online mark sheet)
- School Leaving Certificate(Optional)
- Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate of Valid Period (If Applicable )
- Differently Abled Certificate (If Applicable)
- EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
- After uploading all the documents, candidates must fill college, program, and medium of study choices of Gujarat University from the given list on the website.
- After verifying all the details, press the lock button and submit the application form by paying a registration fee of INR 300.
Step 2: Preference filling/Rearrange of your choices
Candidates who have selected the college/program/courses of Gujarat University, must log in with their credentials select the GU preference portal, and rearrange choices of their preferences of admission based on their merit and category on a prescribed date/period.
Step 3: Provisional Admission Offer
Gujarat University will release provisional admission offer letters to candidates based on marks secured in the qualifying, availability of seats, and choices for colleges and programs filled during registration. Students can download the admission offer letter through the GCAS portal. Among the respective Courses (Programs), students can only download one offer letter for which they’ve applied for.
Step 4: Reporting to the College
After downloading the admission offer letter, students must report to the respective college with all the original documents as well as copies and the Admission Offer Letter of the offered college. Candidates from other than Gujarat State are required to obtain a Provisional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) from the Gujarat University.
Step 5: Document Verification and Admission
The college will verify all original documents and mark sheets of the student. If all documents and mark sheets match and are found correct with filled details and merit rank, the candidate will be offered admission after receiving the payment of admission fees.
Gujarat University Placement
Gujarat University conducts several job fairs within the campus where top-notch companies offer recruitment to the students. Only final students are asked to participate in the placement drives. Around 30% - 40% of students get placed every year in the top companies. The roles that the students are offered such as HR executive, IT specialist, business development associate, Sales, and marketing executive, etc. As per Gujarat University placement 2024 reports, the median package offered to passing students was around INR 9.76 LPA. Top recruiters such as Infosys, Reliance, Zydus Cadila, AIMDEK, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Global Vox, and TCS participated in Gujarat University placement 2024.
| Particulars |
Placement Statistics 2024 |
| No. of students Placed |
1071 |
| Median Package |
INR 9.76 LPA |
| Top Recruiters |
Infosys, Reliance, Zydus Cadila, AIMDEK, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Global Vox, TCS |
Gujarat University Ranking
- Gujarat University is ranked 61 among the top universities and 85 overall in India by NIRF Ranking 2023.
- The University is ranked 17th in the MBA stream by Outlook, 2023.
- Gujarat University is ranked 1st in Gujarat and 26th in India for the Category: Public State Universities by Outlook-ICARE India University Rankings.
Gujarat University Scholarships
SHODH (system of developing high-quality research)
This scholarship is provided by Gujarat University to financially support students conducting qualitative research. Full-time research scholars receive funding under this program, which amounts to INR 15,000 per month.
Additionally, the University provides financial aid for post-secondary education for students who are part of the Mukhymantri Yuva Swavlamban Yojana. Gujarat University scholarships are also provided to the members of the lower backward class or SC/ST for better education and financial support. The university covers more than 30 scholarship programs launched by the Gujarat government.
Scholarships can be availed by visiting the Scholarship Portal, filling out the scholarship application form, and submitting the required documents with the application form.
Conclusion
Gujarat University stands as a prominent institution in India, offering diverse programs with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, research, and placements. With a vast network of affiliated colleges, the university provides ample opportunities for students to excel in their chosen fields. The university’s collaboration with esteemed organizations, comprehensive scholarship programs, and robust placement services make it a preferred choice for students seeking quality education and promising career prospects.
