Central University of Gujarat : Admission 2024-25, Fees, Ranking,Cutoff, Placements - Studyjankari

Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

The Central University of Gujarat was founded by an Act of Parliament of India No. 25 of 2009, known as the Central Universities Act (2009). Currently, the university comprises 11 Schools, 22 Centres, one independent Centre, and 66 programs of study. According to the NIRF 2016 rankings, university is placed 60th in India and 2nd best university in Gujarat, while the current NIRF 2020 Rankings of Universities in India place Central University among the top 50.

The university provides 2 UG courses, 18 PG courses, and 12 Ph.D. courses. Admission to these courses is done through online applications. The candidates are selected based on their Common Entrance Test (CUET) scores.

Highlights of University

Courses at University

The University provides a wide range of courses at all levels, including UG, PG, research, and Ph.D. It sponsors 11 schools, including the School of Chemical Science, School of Economics, and School of International Studies, which are spread among 22 distinct centres and one independent centre.

The University offers 66 different programs of study. The School of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies provides various courses in Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, German, and English, resulting in a culturally and linguistically diverse student body.

Admissions at University

Admission to the University is based on passing the entrance exam, since university  has ruled that CUET will be necessary for all candidates, with no exemptions for UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE, or teaching fellowship holders.

Steps to apply

• Admission to the Central University of Gujarat is only possible through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
• To take the entrance exam, an interested candidate must first register on the CUET website.
• Applicants must fill out form with information about the program they are applying for, their preferred university (up to three), personal information, education and qualification records, a scanned photograph, and their signature.
• Because the examination will be conducted only through online, the applicant must select an exam centre online.
• To complete the registration process, an application fees of INR 800 (UG and PG) or INR 1000 (RP) must be paid online using net-banking/UPI/debit-credit card (INR 350 and INR 450, respectively, for SC/ST applicants and Nil for PWD).
• The candidate will receive a confirmation SMS, and the official website will notify the date of the examination.
• After CUET releases the merit list, the selected candidates must visit the University with the appropriate documents for counselling, which will be paid.
• The University will announce the final list of selected students based on the counselling process, and the applicant will be contacted for admission and document verification.

The Central University of Gujarat strictly follows to the UGC, MHRD, and Government of India rules governing admissions reservations, which may be changed by the authorities from time to time. The University will grant a travel subsidy for SC/ST and PWD candidates attending interviews for admission to various programs.

Scholarships for Students

The University provides Non-NET fellowships to its students, which are governed by the applicable regulations of UGC and any revisions thereto from time to time. It is granted to M.Phil. and Ph.D. students for 18 months and 4 years, respectively. Students are given INR 5000 per month with an annual contingency of INR 10000 for science subjects and INR 8000 for humanities and social science subjects. The post-metric scholarship is also accessible to Scheduled Tribe students at the university.

Facilities at University

Hostel:   Due to the college's transfer to the new campus in Vadodara, there are just some seats available in the hostel. The option is available for both girls and boys, since university has rented buildings in the Gandhinagar region to act as hostels for enrolled students. Also, there are no distinct rooms available for foreign students, and they will be assigned based on availability.

Library:   The University's Central Library is properly equipped to meet the needs of students and faculty members, with over 3000 printed books and 8000 e-journals available. The library features KOHA software as well as computerised library facilities. Because the University is Wi-Fi enabled, students can use the facility inside the Library, which is equipped with over 23 Pentium computers.
Other Facilities:  Other facilities include games and sports, cultural activities, a canteen, transportation, and a health facility.

Faculty at University

As part of the Central University of Gujarat's extensive program offerings, the faculty is highly skilled and experienced in the field of teaching. Here is a summary of teachers holding positions at all 11 schools.