Saurashtra University, Rajkot

The university was established in 1967. The university was formed by the Saurashtra University Act, 1965, passed by the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat. The university is approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC. The university is situated on 363 acres of land. Rajkot, Jamnagar, Amreli, Surendranagar and Morbi districts are the present jurisdiction of the university. The university has around 238 affiliated colleges.  The vision of Saurashtra  University is to achieve the highest global standards with its higher learning techniques. The university strives to achieve its professional goals by empowering its learners. Achieving excellence in teaching and research is the mission of the university. 

The courses are offered at various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and PhD level. The university currently has 29 postgraduate departments in its campus. These postgraduate departments are science, commerce, humanities, pharmacy,  social sciences, journalism and many more. The various courses offered by the university are diploma, B.Pharma, PG Diploma, M.Sc., M.J.M.C., M.C.A., M.B.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. The university also offers Diploma courses, which includes a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications( PGDCA), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).  PhD level courses are also available at Saurashtra University.

The courses of Saurashtra University are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). The university accepts the scores of entrance exams like CMAT and university level exams for admission to its various courses. The university has facilities like hostels, sports complex, gym, swimming pool, library, computer labs and many more. Saurashtra University Rajkot has a training and placement cell that helps students in the recruitment process. 

Saurashtra University Location

Saurashtra University is located in Gujarat in Rajkot. There are various means of transport like rail, air and bus to reach the university. The nearest railway station to Saurashtra University is Rajkot Junction Railway Station. The distance between the railway station and the university is 8 Km. The nearest airport to the university is Rajkot Airport, which is 6 Km away from the university. The nearest bus stop is Rajkot Bus Station. The distance between the university and the bus stop is 8 Km.

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Saurashtra University Latest News and Updates

• Saurashtra University is organising SU IPRTHON.

• Saurashtra University will be conducting a workshop on patents and how to convert an idea to a business.

Saurashtra University Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations and Collaborations

Saurashtra University Recognitions and Accreditations

• Saurashtra University Rajkot was accredited by NAAC.

• Saurashtra University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).

Collaborations

• Saurashtra University has signed MoUs with 

• National Institute of Mountaineering Sports and Applied Sciences

• Balaji Marketing

• Gujarat State Yog Board

• Institute of Plasma Research

• Atmiya Scientific System

• Mishir Pharma Pvt Ltd, Rajkot

• Constantine The Philosopher University Slovakia

• Shri Panchnath Sarvajanik Medical Trust, Rajkot

• Swarnim Gujarat Sports University Gandhinagar

• Gujarat State Yog Board

• National Institute of Mountaineering Sports and Applied Sciences

•  Mishir Pharma Pvt Ltd, Rajkot

• Balaji Marketing

•  Atmiya Scientific system

• Institute For Plasma Research (IPR)

• Sathyabama University, Chennai 

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Saurashtra University Facilities

The university has many facilities. The university facilities include hostels, library, health centres, placement cell, sports complex, gym, swimming pool and many others. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, both equipped with RO, Wi-fi, solar water heater, water cooler system and well-maintained gardens. Saurashtra University facility has a central library, where lakhs of books are available for its students to read and learn. Besides books, the institute library has magazines, newspapers and journals too. The library is equipped with CCTV cameras, e-corners with computer systems are also installed.

There is  a computer centre which provides internet service, communication service and service in the area of research and academics. Saurashtra University facilities include an on-campus medical clinic. The medical clinic provides facilities like X-Ray, blood test and basic medicines for the treatment of normal diseases. The university medical clinic organises various medical camps too. Saurashtra University also provides a guest room facility for the visiting faculties and family members of students. There is also a cafeteria on the campus, where hygienically prepared food is served.

 There are also fitness centres specially for women. The centre offers a gym facility, yoga and aerobics to non-teaching and teaching lady staff and students. Banking facilities and ATM facilities are also available on the campus. Saurashtra University Rajkot facility also has a sports complex, where indoor and outdoor games are available including athletic ground, swimming pool. The university has an auditorium, where events and seminars are organised. The auditorium is huge with a large seating capacity. Saurashtra University Rajkot also has departmental laboratories.

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Saurashtra University Courses Offered

The university offers various courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and PhD levels. The various Saurashtra University courses are Diploma, B.Pharma, PG Diploma, M.Sc., M.J.M.C., M.C.A., M.B.A, M.Phil and Ph.D. Admission to these courses is done through various entrance examinations at the national and university level. Students also have to fulfil certain eligibility criteria before appearing for the entrance exams. For Saurashtra University UG courses, the minimum qualification required is 10+2. For postgraduate courses, the minimum qualification is Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university and for Ph.D level, a Master’s degree is required.

Saurashtra University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Saurashtra University Admissions 

Admissions are offered at various diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, postgraduate, M.Phil and Ph.D levels. Saurashtra University admission process of some of the popular courses is as follows. First candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria. After meeting the eligibility criteria, students have to fill the university application form. For Saurashtra University admission students are selected on the basis of merit of the qualifying exam or merit score of the entrance examination. Those candidates who are selected have to submit the documents and pay the fees.

Saurashtra University Admission Process - Diploma/M.Sc. Biotechnology/M.Sc. Mathematics 

• Meet the eligibility criteria.

• Fill the university application form.

• Selection as per university norms.

• Submit the documents and pay the fees.

Saurashtra University Admission Process - B.Pharma/PG Diploma in Mass Communication/M.J.M.C. 

• Meet the eligibility criteria.

• Fill the university application form.

• Selection on the basis of the merit score of the qualifying exam.

• Submit the documents and pay the fees.

Saurashtra University Admission Process - PG Diploma in Clinical Research 

• Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the university application form

• Appear for the entrance test.

• Selection will be based on merit score of entrance test (50%) and score of final year of graduation degree (50%).

• Submit the documents and pay the fees.

Saurashtra University Admission Process - M.C.A./M.B.A 

• Candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria.

• Fill the university application form and appear for an entrance exam.

• Selection on the basis of merit score of the entrance test.

• Selected candidates need to submit the documents and pay the fees.

Saurashtra University Admission Process -  M.Phil Arts 

• Meet the eligibility criteria.

• Fill the university application form.

• Appear for an entrance exam.

• Selection on the basis of merit score of the entrance exam.

• Selected candidates submit the documents and pay the fees.

Saurashtra University Admission Process - Ph.D

• First, meet the eligibility criteria.

• Fill the university application form and appear for an entrance exam.

• Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship/passed M.Phil programme are exempted from the entrance test.

• Appear for an interview/viva-voce.

• Submit the documents and pay the fees.

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Saurashtra University Placements

The placements in the university are being initiated by the placement cell. Saurashtra University  Rajkot placement is conducted every year for its final year students. The university invites various companies to its campus for placements. Saurashtra University placement cell also conducts resume evaluation sessions and workshops. These boost confidence among the students and prepare them for interviews. These sessions and workshops help enhance the skills and inculcate team spirit among the students. Various departments organise their separate placement activity through the placement cell. Mega Placement Fairs are also organised by the placement cell.

Saurashtra University Placement Statistics for 4 years UG Programme (2016-2020)

Saurashtra University Placement Statistics for 1 year PG Programme (2020)

Saurashtra University Placement Statistics for 2 years PG Programme (2020)

Saurashtra University Placement Statistics for 3 years PG Programme (2020)

Saurashtra University Recruiters

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