Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), established in 2015, is a state public university located at the Government Polytechnic College campus on Bilkha Road, Khadiya, Junagadh, Gujarat. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the university was set up by the Government of Gujarat to provide higher education opportunities in the Saurashtra region. Named after the 15th-century saint-poet Narsinh Mehta, the institution reflects his values of knowledge, devotion, and social responsibility.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as arts, commerce, science, education, computer applications, and management. It affiliates numerous colleges in Junagadh and nearby districts, thereby serving as an academic hub for the region. The campus is equipped with classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and administrative facilities, while affiliated colleges provide specialized infrastructure for different courses. BKNMU emphasizes regional development, skill-based education, and research initiatives, ensuring that students are prepared for careers in academia, industry, and public service.