Saurashtra University

Saurashtra University was established on May 23, 1967, and has two headquarters in the initial stage, i.e, Rajkot and Bhavnagar. It is located in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. The University offers various PG, Ph.D, and M.Phil. courses for the students under various University teaching departments. At present, there are 29 Post Graduate Departments on its campus and 238 affiliated colleges. This University was accredited by the NAAC in the year 2014. Check out the page for Saurashtra University.

Saurashtra University

After the incorporation of the Bhavnagar University, Rajkot became the sole headquarters of the Saurashtra University. Have a quick look at Saurashtra University from the table mentioned below:

Name	Saurashtra University
Established	23 May 1967
Location	Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Courses	PG, Ph.D. & M.Phil. courses
Website	http://www.saurashtrauniversity.edu

Saurashtra University Admission Process

Admission in Saurashtra University is done on the basis of merit of the qualifying examination and also on the basis of entrance exam. Application forms are available online at the official website. Students willing to apply for admission have to fill and submit the applucaion form on or before the last date along with the application fee. Students applying for admission in M.Phil. or Ph.d. courses have to qualify the entrance examination conducted by the University. After the entrance examination, merit list will be prepared and published online at the official website.

Saurashtra University Departments

There are a total of 29 departments in the University teaching departments. The list of these departments is given below.

• Department of BioSciences – This Department was established in 1969 by Prof. S.C. Pandeya. On the recommendation of the University Grants Commission (UGC), an integrated Post Graduate Course in Biology (M. Sc. Experimental Biology) was started in this Department.
• Department of Commerce – The post graduate department of commerce and business administration was set up on the University Campus from the beginning of the academic session 1979-1980. Department is running M.Com (CBCS), M.Phil (CBCS) Ph.D. Programme.
• Department of Education – The Department of Education was established in 1978 and offers M.Ed. (Full Time-two years program through four semesters), M.Phil. (Full Time) and a Ph.D. program.
• Department of Gujarati – The Department of Gujarati Language & Literature is one of the few departments to be established concurrently with the establishment of Saurashtra University in 1967. The Department offers an M.A. in Gujarati (through 4 Semesters) and an M.Phil. (through 2 Semesters for course work and 1 for Thesis).
• Department of Home Science – The Department of Home Science was established in 1987. It has two specializations namely Foods and Nutrition and General Home Science at M. Sc. and Ph.D Level.
• Department of Law – The Department of Law was established in 1979. It offers a two-year (4 Semester) LL.M. Programme. The two specializations offered here are Business Laws and Criminal Laws.
• Department of Nano Science and Advanced Materials – Under this department, B.Sc./M.Sc. (Applied Physics) course with specialization in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology commenced from June 2016.
• Department of Physical Education – This department offers Diploma in Yoga Education, M.P.Ed. & Ph.D course.
• Department of Sanskrit – The Department of Sanskrit was established in the year 1990. It offers Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A. courses.
• Department of Statistics – The Department of Statistics is established in the year 1984 and offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programs. Post –Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management (PGDHM) and M.Phil. 
• Department of Biochemistry – UGC approved self-finance department in Saurashtra University, Department of Biochemistry, established in 1999. 
• Department of Computer Science – The Department of Computer Science was established in the year 1996 and the approval of AICTE for MCA Programme followed by UGC approval lead us to launch by 1997. The Department started M.Sc. (I.T & C.A.) programme from year 2000. 
• Department of Electronics – The Department of Electronics established in 1987 by the University Grants Commission is offering four programmes: M.Sc. (Electronics), M.Sc. (ECI: Electronics, Computer and Instrumentation) which is a five year integrated course, PGDHTA (Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware Technology and Appllication) and Ph.D.(Electronics).
• Department of Hindi – This department offers M.A., M.Phil., M.Phil. Comparative Literature & Ph.D.
• Department of Human Rights & IHL – The Department of Human Rights began as an independent Center within the Department of Law in 1997 when there were only six universities in the whole country offering a course in Human Rights. It offers LL.M course specialization in Human Rights
• Department of Library & Information Science – The Department of Library & Information Science offers professional degree programs under the Faculty of Arts. Established in 1976, as a self finance unit, it started offering Bachelors degree in Library Science. 
• Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences – Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established in 2006. It imparts AICTE and PCI approved Integrated Master in Pharmacy Management (MPM), M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance, Herbal Drug Technology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Drug Regulatory Affairs and Ph.D. in Pharmacy.
• Department of Physics – The Department of Physics, established in 1979, offers the following courses: M.Sc., M.Phil., through 4 and 2 semesters Choice based credit System (CBCS), respectively, and Ph.D. in Physics. 
• Department of Social Work – The Department of Social Work started functioning on 1998.
• Smt. R. D Gardi Department of Business Management – With the approval of U.G.C. and the State Government, the department was established in 1996 as per the norms prescribed by All India Council of Technical Education (A.I.C.T.E.), New Delhi.
• Department of Chemistry – The Department of Chemistry was established in 1980. It offers four different specilization in chemistry with Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and inorganic Chemistry.
• Department of Economics – The Department of Economics was established in 1977 and offers M.A. prograame based on CBCS mode and M. Phil. & Ph.D. programmes based on the UGC Regulation 2016.
• Department of English – The Department of English & Comparative Literary Studies came to be established in the year 1990. It offers programmes like M. A., M. Phil. and Ph. D.
• Department of History – The department of history was established in 1969. At present there are 3 full-time faculties imparting guidance to post-graduate students, studying in M.A., M.Phil. and doctoral students pursuing their Ph.D.
• Department of Journalism – It offers M.Phil. (Journalism), M.J.M.C., PG Diploma in Mass Communication & Ph.D. Journalism.
• Department of Mathematics – Department of Mathematics was established in 1979. This department also offers Ph.D. in Mathematics. The department has produced 36 Ph.D. scholars and good number of M.Phil. scholars.
• Department of Philosophy – It offers Ph.D., M.Phil. & M.A. courses.
• Department of Psychology – The Department of Psychology was established in November 1989. The Department offers full-time M.A. (4 semesters), M.Phil. (2 Semesters) and Ph.D. programs. It has 2 highly qualified and competent full-time faculties and 2 contractual faculty besides having a visiting teacher.
• Department of Sociology – the department offers Ph.D., M.Phil. & M.A. courses in Sociology.

Saurashtra University Courses Offered

Saurashtra University offers various PG, Ph.D. and M.Phil. courses under 29 University teaching departments. Check out the list of courses offered in the University from the table given below.

Name of the Department	Courses Offered
Department of Bio Sciences	M.Sc. Botany M.Sc. Zoology M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Phil. in Botany M.Phil. Zoology M.Phil. in Microbiology Ph.D. in Microbiology Ph.D Zoology Ph.D Botany
Department of Commerce	M.Com. (Master of Commerce) M.Phil (Master of Philosophy) Commerce Ph.D.
Department of Education	Master of Education M.Phil Ph.D
Department of Gujarati	M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D.
Department of Home Science	M.Sc. Foods & Nutrition M.Sc. General Home Science Ph.D.
Department of Law	Ph.D. PG Diploma in Banking Law PG Diploma in Legal Process Outsourcing PG Diploma in Forensic Science PG Diploma in Export Import Laws LL.M.
Department of Nano Science and Advanced Materials	B.sc / M.Sc. Applied Physics
Department of Physical Education	Diploma in Yoga Education M.P.Ed. Ph.D
Department of Sanskrit	Ph.D. M.Phil. M.A.
Department of Statistics	Ph.D. P.G.D.H.M. M.Phil. M.Sc.
Department of Biochemistry	M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Phil. Biochemistry
Department of Computer Science	MCA M.Sc. IT & CA Ph.D. in Computer Science
Department of Electronics	M.Sc. (Electronics. Computer and Instrumentation) M.Sc. (Electronics) Ph.D. PGDHTA
Department of Hindi	M.A. M.Phil. M.Phil. Comparative Literature Ph.D.
Department of Human Rights & IHL	Ph.D. LL.M.
Department of Library & Information Science	B.Lib.I.Sc. M.Lib.I.Sc. Ph.D.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Pharm. D. Master of Pharma Management M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance M.Pharm in Pharmacology M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics M.Pharm in Drug Regulatory M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy PG Diploma in Clinical Research Certificate course in Dialysis Technique Ph.D.
Department of Physics	Ph.D. M.Phil. M.Sc.
Department of Social Work	Ph.D. M.Phil M.S.W.
Smt. R. D Gardi Department of Business Management	MBA M.Phil. Ph.D. MBA (B&F) PGDBA
Department of Chemistry	M.sc Chemistry PGDSAIT Ph.D. Chemistry
Department of Economics	M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D.
Department of English	M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D.
Department of History	M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D.
Department of Journalism	M.Phil. (Journalism) M.J.M.C. PG Diploma in Mass Communication Ph.D. Journalism
Department of Mathematics	Ph.D M.Phil. M.Sc.
Department of Philosophy	Ph.D. M.Phil. M.A.
Department of Psychology	Ph.D. M.Phil. M.A.
Department of Sociology	Ph.D. M.Phil. M.A.

Saurashtra University Affiliated Colleges

There are a total of 238 colleges affiliated by the University. The list of these affiliated colleges is given below.

• Maharaja Shree Bhagavtsihaji Utility Trust Fund, Gondal and Gondal Nagarpalika – Gondal , M. B. Arts & Commerce College
• Municipal Mahila Arts, Commerce & Home Science College
• Gondal Nagarpalika Sanchalit, Smt. S. S. Ajmera Municipal Law College
• Shree Leauva Patel Kanya Kelavani Mandal Gondal Sanchalit, Smt. Ujiben Lavjibahi Dhaduk Mahila College
• Shri Rangat Grup of Porbandar Sanchalit, Sahajanad College of I.T. and Management
• Shree Vidhyamandal , D. G. Shikshan Mahavidhyalay
• Government Arts and Commerce College
• Government Arts College
• Samrpan Education Trust Sanchalit, Samrpan College
• Government Arts and Commerce College
• Smt. Motiben Jadavji Malani Education Trust Sanchalit, Mahila College
• Thakorshree Mulvaji Arts College
• Government Arts and Commerce College
• Government Arts and Commerce College
• Shree Mahakaleshwar Education and Charitable Trust Sanchalit, Shree Atmiya Law College

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Saurashtra University Facilities

The University offers various facilities for the students. These facilities are given below.

• Boys Hostels
• Girls Hostels
• Women Fitness
• Central Library
• Health Centre
• Computer Centre
• Swami Vivekananda Indoor Stadium

Saurashtra University Contact Details

Name: Saurashtra University

Location: Rajkot, Gujarat, India – 360005

Phone No.: (0281)-2578501/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/12

Fax: (0281)-2586983

E-mail: [email protected]

Official Website: www.saurashtrauniversity.edu

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