Saurashtra University, Rajkot : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Saurashtra University, located on Kalavad Road in Rajkot, Gujarat, is a public state university established in 1967 under the Saurashtra University Act passed by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. It was created to serve the educational needs of the Saurashtra region after the formation of Gujarat state in 1961. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), accredited with an A grade by NAAC, and has affiliations with more than 250 colleges across the region. The Governor of Gujarat serves as its Chancellor, and the current Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Utpal S. Joshi. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, Law, Management, Medicine, and Social Sciences. Popular programs include MBA, B.Ed., M.Sc., MA, and Ph.D. in diverse fields. Admissions are conducted through merit-based selection via the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) and entrance exams like CMAT for MBA and university-specific tests for M.Pharma, M.Phil., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs. The Rajkot campus is urban, spread across 363 acres, and equipped with modern infrastructure including libraries, laboratories, hostels, sports facilities, and cultural centers. The university emphasizes research, innovation, and community engagement, having earned a 4-star rating under the Institutional Innovation Council (IIC) framework of the Ministry of Education. It regularly organizes national and international seminars, workshops, and cultural events, fostering a vibrant academic environment. Guided by its motto “Let Our Learning be Pious and Benevolent”, Saurashtra University continues to play a pivotal role in higher education in Gujarat, nurturing generations of scholars, professionals, and leaders who contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, and society.