UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat: Courses offered, Campus Size, No of Faculty & More
Check out this list of UGC-approved universities in Gujarat.
UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat
UGC-Approved Universities in Gujarat - There are a total of 56 Central Universities in India. Out of 56 central universities, there are as many as 30 state universities in Gujarat. These universities are formed under an Act of Parliament and controlled directly by the Department of Higher Education which works under the Union Human Resource Development Ministry. The role of the University Grants Commission (UGC) is to take care of the regulation and maintenance of the universities. UGC provides funding to these universities for their development. In this article, we have listed the top UGC-approved Universities in Gujarat. Learn more in the article below.
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UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat
Students interested in pursuing their higher education in Gujarat can check the list of UGC-approved universities in the table below.
| UGC-Approved Gujarat Universities |
|
|---|---|
| Children's University |
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| Gujarat Natural Farming and Organic Agricultural University |
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| Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management |
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Kaushalya The Skill University
One of the popular institutions of higher learning, Kaushalya The Skills University has been located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat since 2021. The university offers as many as 101 courses including Degree, Diploma and full-time/part-time Certificate programmes. Kaushalya The Skills University offers around 38 UG courses. Some key information about the university is provided in the table below.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment |
2021 |
| Ownership |
Public/Government |
| Open University |
no |
| UGC Approved |
yes |
| AIU Membership |
no |
| Institute of National Importance |
no |
| Also Known As |
KSU |
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Anand Agricultural University
Students interested to get an admission to Anand Agricultural University can refer to the space below to learn about the major highlights of the university such as year of establishment, affiliation, ranking, mode of education and more details about the college.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of Establishment |
2004 |
| Campus |
Anand, Gujarat |
| Campus Size |
63 acre |
| Affiliation |
ICAR |
| Rankings (2019) |
67th rank among all universities in India by NIRF |
| Modes of education |
Full-time |
| Number of courses offered |
36 courses across 4 streams |
| Scholarship |
Merit-based |
| Salary (2019) -Highest -Average |
INR 12 LPA INR 4 LPA |
| Official website |
https://www.aau.in/ |
| Gender intake |
Co-education |
| Application mode |
Online/ Offline |
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University
Also known as BKNMU, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University was formed by the Government of Gujarat in 2015 and is located in Junagadh. BKNMU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as well as the AIU. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses and has as many as 5 departments.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment |
2015 |
| Campus |
Junagadh |
| Campus size |
150 acre |
| Recognised by |
UGC, AIU Member |
| Modes of education |
Full-time |
| Number of courses offered |
75 courses across 10 streams |
| Official website |
bknmu.edu.in |
| Gender intake |
Co-education |
| Application mode (when admissions are open) |
Online and offline |
| Total Faculty |
21 |
Birsa Munda Tribal University
Also known as BMT, Birsa Munda Tribal University was established in 2018 and is approved by UGC. The university offers BA, BSc, BCom and other courses. Essential details about this UGC-approved Gujarat university are provided in the table below.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment |
2018 |
| Open University |
no |
| UGC Approved |
yes |
| AIU Membership |
no |
| Institute of National Importance |
no |
| Also Known As |
BMTU |
| Accepted Exams |
Dharmsinh Desai University
Also known as DDU, Dharmsinh Desai University is a State University recognized by UGC, affiliated with AICTE and accredited by NAAC. It is one of the popular higher education institutes offering education in various fields such as Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering and Management & Info Sciences at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. Candidates interested in taking admission to the university can refer to the table below to learn about the major highlights of the DDU.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment |
1995 |
| Campus |
Gujarat |
| Campus size |
42 acre |
| Recognised by |
UGC, AICTE, NAAC āB++ā, NBA, AIU |
| Modes of education |
Full-time |
| Number of courses offered |
34 courses across 5 streams |
| Total no. of seats |
4300+ |
| Official website |
www.ddu.ac.in |
| Gender intake |
Co-ed |
| Application mode |
Online and Offline |
| Total faculty |
230+ |
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Popularly known as BAOU, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University was established as a public university by the Government of Gujarat. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, BAOU is an open university. The university offers UG, PG, PhD, certificate, and diploma courses to candidates across Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology, Management, and other streams. Candidates interested in taking admission to the university can refer to the table below to learn about the major highlights of the BAOU.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Ownership type |
Open University |
| Establishment year |
1994 |
| Top accreditations |
A++ Grade by NAAC |
| Recognition and membership |
UGC, AIU, COL, ICDE, AAOU, NCTE |
| Flagship courses |
BSc, BBA |
| No. of courses |
80+ |
Gujarat Ayurveda University
Candidates interested in pursuing admission to Gujarat Ayurveda University can refer to the table below to learn about the major highlights of the university such as ownership, AIU membership, accreditation, exams accepted and more.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment |
1967 |
| Ownership |
Public/Government |
| Open University |
no |
| UGC Approved |
yes |
| AIU Membership |
yes |
| Institute of National Importance |
no |
| NAAC accreditation |
Grade 'A' |
| Website |
Go to Website |
| Accepted Exams |
Gujarat Biotechnology University
Gujarat Biotechnology University was established in 2018 and is located in Gandhinagar. The university offers Masters by Research and PhD biotechnology programmes under various departments including Industrial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology and Plant Biotechnology. Gujarat Biotechnology University has also signed an MOU with the University of Edinburgh (UoE). Candidates can refer to the table below to know about the important details related to the university.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Establishment year |
2018 |
| Number of courses offered |
5+ |
| MOU |
University of Edinburgh (UoE) |
Gujarat Technological University
Also known as GTU, Gujarat Technological University was established in 2007 in Gandhinagar. Located in Gandhinagar, the university is a state-private university. It has as many as five constituent institutes under its name operating in five areas including Vallabh Vidyanagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Surat and Gandhinagar. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the university offers UG, PG, PhD, diploma and certificate courses in different streams such as Engineering, Arts, Science, Architecture, Pharmacy, Computer Application and more. Candidates interested in taking admission to the university can refer to the table below to learn about the major highlights of the university.
| Particular |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment| Type |
2007 | Private |
| Recognised by |
UGC |
| Approved by |
AICTE |
| No. of constituent colleges |
5 |
| No. of courses |
62 |
| Admission criteria |
Entrance-based or merit-based |
| Entrance exam |
MPharma: GPAT MBA: CMAT |
| No. of recruiting companies |
45+ |
| Highest placement package |
INR 3.45 LPA |
| Average placement package |
INR 1.75 LPA |
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