The Campus: A Sprawling Hub in Rajkot

Saurashtra University's main campus is a significant landmark in the city.

• Location: Situated on a large campus in Rajkot, Gujarat.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast, spread over 363 acres. It offers a spacious, green, and traditional university atmosphere with numerous buildings for departments, hostels, and administration.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Departments: Numerous buildings house its 29+ PG departments (Faculties of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Education, Pharmacy, etc.).

• Central Library: A large library with an extensive collection of books (over 1.72 lakh), journals, and access to e-resources. Departmental libraries offer specialized collections.

• Laboratories: Equipped labs supporting teaching and research in diverse science disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.).

• Sardar Patel Sports Complex: Excellent and comprehensive sports facilities, including an Astro-turf hockey ground, international standard swimming pool, gymnastics indoor stadium, 10m shooting range, and grounds for cricket, football, tennis, basketball, etc.

• Residential Life: Extensive hostel network for students (4 girls' hostels, 3 boys' hostels).

• Amenities: Bank/ATMs, Post Office, Health Centre, Guest House, multiple canteens, computer center, and an indoor stadium.

Healthcare Connection: Affiliating Role for Medical

It's important to understand Saurashtra University's role in health education; it is primarily affiliating.

• No Constituent Medical College: Saurashtra University does not have its own constituent Medical College offering the MBBS degree, nor does it operate its own large general teaching hospital for that purpose.

• Affiliation Role: The university acts as the affiliating university for health science colleges within its jurisdiction. This includes:

• Medical: Government medical colleges in the region (like Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Government Medical College, Rajkot) and private medical colleges (like Matushri Prabhaben Khodabhai Boghara Medical College).

• Dental, AYUSH, Nursing: Numerous government and private colleges offering BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, etc., are affiliated with Saurashtra University.

• Note: While these colleges are affiliated with Saurashtra University for degree-awarding purposes, their admissions (based on NEET) are managed centrally by the state's admission committee (ACPUGMEC).

• Health-Related Programs (On Campus): The university's own campus offers strong programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Pharm/M.Pharm), Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.

• Health Centre: Provides basic medical support to the campus community.

Fee Structure: State University Affordability (Aided vs. SF)

Being a state university, Saurashtra University's fees for its regular, government-aided programs on campus are extremely affordable. Self-financed courses (like B.Pharm, MBA, MCA) have higher fees but are still generally competitive.

Campus Living: Highly Affordable Hostel Accommodation

Saurashtra University provides residential facilities for students enrolled in its on-campus (mostly PG) programs.

• Availability: Yes, the university has separate hostel blocks (4 for girls, 3 for boys) on its main campus. Allotment is usually based on merit and category.

• Facilities: Hostels offer basic furnished accommodation (single, double, triple sharing), common rooms, dining halls (messes), 24/7 security, warden supervision, Wi-Fi, and essential amenities.

• Mess System: Each hostel typically operates its own mess, providing regular meals.

• Cost: As a state university, the hostel and mess fees are extremely economical. Expect annual hostel charges (rent, electricity) to be very low (e.g., ~₹8,000 - ₹12,000). Mess charges are separate and paid monthly based on actual expenses (e.g., ~₹2,500 - ₹4,000 per month). Total annual cost (Hostel + Mess) is likely in the ₹30,000 - ₹40,000 range.

Admissions & Career Pathways: State Portals (GCAS, ACPC) & Regional Impact

• Getting Admitted:

• UG (BA/BSc/BCom etc. in Affiliated Colleges): Admission to most general UG courses in colleges affiliated with Saurashtra University is managed through the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) portal, a centralized, merit-based process based on Class 12 marks.

• PG (MA/MSc/MCom on Campus): Admission to most on-campus postgraduate programs is also typically managed via the GCAS portal, based on merit in the qualifying Bachelor's degree. (Some departments may have their own entrance tests).

• MBBS / BDS / AYUSH (Affiliated): Admission is strictly based on rank in NEET-UG. Seat allotment for all quotas (Govt, Mgmt, NRI) is handled by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gujarat.

• B.Tech (Affiliated): Admission to affiliated engineering colleges is based on JEE (Main) scores and/or GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test), followed by ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) counselling.

• MBA / MCA (On Campus): Admission is based on CMAT scores, followed by centralized counselling (ACPC) or university-level selection.

• B.Pharm (On Campus): Admission is likely based on GUJCET scores, managed via ACPC.

• B.Ed: Admission is through the state's centralized B.Ed admission process.

• Always check the official Saurashtra University admission notifications and the relevant Gujarat state admission portals (GCAS, ACPC, ACPUGMEC).

• Career Support (Placements):

• Focus: Saurashtra University has a placement cell. For the vast majority of graduates from its affiliated arts, science, and commerce colleges, career paths often involve state government jobs (GPSC, Banking), teaching positions (B.Ed/NET/SET), local entrepreneurship (Rajkot is a major industrial/SME hub), or further studies (CA/CS).

• Campus Placements: Direct campus placements are more relevant for the on-campus MBA, MCA, M.Pharm programs, and professional courses in affiliated colleges. Recruiters often include regional companies, banks, IT firms, and pharmaceutical companies.

• Outcomes: Placement success varies. The average package for professional courses like MBA/MCA is generally modest, potentially in the ₹2.5 LPA to ₹4.5 LPA range. The university's key role is providing accessible higher education to a large population in the Saurashtra region.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals

Saurashtra University has a dedicated International Student Cell to facilitate admissions for foreign/NRI students.