Saurashtra University

Saurashtra University at Rajkot is one of the leading universities in Gujarat. It is spread over 410 acres of land. The jurisdiction of Saurashtra University includes Amreli, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Rajkot and Surendra Nagar districts. The University has several colleges affiliated to it imparting Undergraduate and Postgraduate education. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council, NAAC, accredited the university with four stars in 2002.

 

The university offers Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph D and M Phil courses in its faculties in accordance with Industry Institution Interaction Cell (IIIC). The prospectus is designed exploring the possibilities of cooperation between Iidustry and the University. The University, having contributed to various areas of teaching, research and extension aims to strive for sustained academic excellence at the national and international levels. Admissions are given to meritorious candidates. A mission to develop and enhance the quality of excellence in the people of the region has been started through the academic and research programs. Earn While You Learn scheme has been launched for financially backward students.

A well equipped Central Library, Career Counseling and Development Center, Center for Women’s Studies, Bank, Post Office, Canteen, Playground, Gymnasium, Botanical Garden, Adult Education Center, hostels for boys and girls, Guest house, garden for Ayurvedic medicinal plants, Radio station for Gyanvani are the key facilities of the university. Sports, NCC, NSS, cultural and academic events are occasionally held at the university. Career Counseling Cell has been set up to help the students.

 

Saurashtra University was established in 1967 in Rajkot city of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat State, India. It has availed of the erudition and academic experience of various distinguished educationists, beginning with the late Professor Dolarrai Mankad, the founder Vice Chancellor of the University.