Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) 

at VNSGU Surat, Surat

The university provides more than 30 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral level. The faculty members offered include the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Education, among others. Below is a list of fees for various courses offered by VNSGU:

Courses	Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (3 courses)	INR 60,000 -  INR 1.3 lakh
B.Sc. (60 courses)	INR 580 - INR 4.8 lakh
M.Sc. (54 courses)	INR 24,800 - INR 3.4 lakh
M.A. (54 courses)	INR 6,600 - INR 2.2 lakh
B.Com (61 courses)	INR 36,700

The university conducts entrance exams for admission to courses, including BFA, BPT, BOPTM, BSc (Nursing), etc. Admission to the MBBS course at VNSGU is based on the NEET-UG score. Veer Narmad South Gujarat University accepts national-level exam scores for PG course admissions. For MBA, the CAT/CMAT score is accepted. While MD and MS courses admissions are through NEET-PG.

The aspirants can apply through the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University online application portal (vnsgu.ac.in). In addition, it is recommended to check the eligibility criteria before the form filling. After the payment of the application fee, the form is submitted successfully.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Here's what current students and alumni have to say:

Placement Record
* The average package offered is around INR4,50,000.
* the highest package offered is around INR7,50,000.
* the lowest package offered is around INR3,50,000.
* About 70-80% of students are placed.
* Top recruiters include Herald Logic, Dev Soft, NJ Technologies, Wisdom, and TCS.
* Salary packages range from INR20,000 to INR25,000 per month.

Facilities and Infrastructure
* The university has a good campus with a large garden, sports complex, convention hall, main canteen, and many other facilities.
* The department has 4 classrooms, 2 theater halls, 7 labs, and an open amphitheater.
* All labs are air-conditioned and equipped with HP desktops and Wi-Fi.
* The library has all the reference books needed for the course and provides access to desktops and Wi-Fi.
* The hostel mess doesn't serve good food, but students can eat out or opt for a hostel meal plan.
* Facilities like washing machines, dryers, and laundry services are available in the hostel.

Faculty and Curriculum
* The faculty is highly qualified and supportive.
* The course curriculum is relevant and prepares students for industry requirements.
* However, some students feel that the curriculum needs improvement and is somewhat outdated.
* Practical research opportunities are limited, and students may need to look for external projects.

Overall Experience
* Students describe the atmosphere as "very free" with minimal restrictions.
* Extracurricular activities are scarce due to the semester system.
* Festivals are celebrated by students, and the department occasionally hosts events and talks.
* The university has a strong focus on academics, with a high emphasis on attendance (75%).

While M.Sc. at VNSGU Surat has its pros and cons, overall, it seems to be a decent option for those interested in the field. With a good placement record, supportive faculty, and suitable facilities, students can expect a solid foundation for their careers. However, improvements in the curriculum and practical research opportunities would benefit the programme further.

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) hasn't released any dates related to the BSc admission. The BSc admission portal is open for the academic year 2024. Interested candidates can visit the official website to apply. BSc admission is merit-based. Candidates just have to qualify the BSc eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 45% aggregate from a recognised board

Selection Criteria: Merit-based

VNSGU offers 30+ courses at UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral level. These courses are offered in the fields of Business & Management Studies, Science, Humanities & Social Science, Accounting & Commerce, Mass Communication & Media, Architecture & Planning, etc., among various others. The university conducts entrance exams for courses and grants seats based on applicants’ performance in the test.

Candidates wanting to pursue a course from the VNSGU Surat need to submit the application form. Only the students who submit the applications before the deadline shall be eligible for admission. Moreover, aspirants must check the eligibility criteria for the course they are applying for before the form filling. VNSGU application process is online. The steps involved in the form filling are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the VNSGU official website (vnsgu.ac.in).

Step 2: Register online by entering a few basic details to generate login credentials.

Step 3: Login with credentials and start filling out the application form.

Step 4: Payment of the application fee.

The CAT result for the year 2023 will be declared in the second week of January 2024, according to the official notification for CAT 2023. However, it is possible that the result may be declared in the third week of December 2023. In 2022, the CAT result was declared on December 20, which was two weeks earlier than the official schedule. IIM Lucknow has not yet announced the date for the result announcement for CAT 2023.

The University recognises the meritorious and deserving students by offering them several fee-waiver scholarships. Given below is a list of VNSGU scholarships provided to the students at various levels:

• Merit-cum-means scholarships for PG students
• National Merit Scholarship
• PG Merit Scholarship Scheme for University Rank holders
• PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
• Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority Communities
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC students