UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat

UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat

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Updated on Nov 23, 2023 13:38 IST

Candidates can refer the article below to know about top UGC approved Universities in Gujarat. Shiksha brings you the complete list of universities in Gujarat that are approved by UGC.

UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat

UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat

There are total 56 Central Universities in India. Out of 56 central universities, there are as many as 30 state universities in Gujarat. There 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 provide funding needed to these universities for the development of these universities. Here in the article we have listed top UGC approved Universities in Gujarat. Shiksha brings you the complete list of universities in Gujarat that are approved by UGC. Check out the table below to know about the UGC approved universities in Gujarat.

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UGC Approved Universities in Gujarat

Candidates interested to take admission in Gujarat can refer the table below to know about the UGC approved universities in the state.

UGC Approved Gujarat University

Kaushalya the Skill University

Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences

Anand Agricultural University

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University

Kamdhenu University

Birsa Munda Tribal University

Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University

Children's University

Maharaja Krishnakumarsinji Bhavnagar University

Dharmsinh Desai University

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

Navsari Agriculture University

Gujarat Ayurveda University

Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University

Gujarat Biotechnology University

Sardar Patel University

Gujarat National Law University

Saurashtra University

Gujarat Natural Farming and Organic Agricultural University

Shree Somnath Sanskrit University

Gujarat Technological University

Shri Govind Guru University

Gujarat University

Swarnim Gujarat Sports University

Indian Institute of Teacher Education

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management

Junagarh Agricultural University

Kaushalya the Skill University     

One of the popular institution of higher learning, Kaushalya The Skills University is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat since 2021. The university offers as many as 101 courses including Degree, Diploma and Certificate in Full Time/Part Time mode. Kaushalya The Skills University offers around 38 UG courses. Check out the table below to know about the major highlights of the university.

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

Candidates interested to take admission in Anand Agricultural University can refer the space below to know about the major highlights of the university such as year of establishment, affiliation, ranking, mode of education and more details about the college. Check out the table below to know about the highlights of the Anand Agricultural University. 

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

www.manipal.edu

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 it is located at Junagadh. BKNMU is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC) along with 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 admission 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. Candidates interested in taking admission in Birsa Munda Tribal University can refer the table below to know about the major highlights of the Birsa Munda Tribal University such as AUI membership, year of establishment and more 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

CBSE 12thGSEB HSC

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 popularf 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 in the university can refer the table below to know about the major highlights of the DDU. 

Particulars

Statistics

Year of establishment

1995

Campus

Gujarat

Campus size

42 acre

Recognised by

UGC, AICTE, NAAC ‘B++’, 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 in the university can refer the table below to know 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 in Gujarat Ayurveda University can refer the table below to know 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

NEET

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 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 may 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 in the university can refer the table below to know 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

BEJEE MainGUJCET

MPharma: GPAT

ME: GATEPGCET

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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