GCAS – Saurashtra University
Saurashtra University is a renowned public state university located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established under the Gujarat Act No. 39 of 1965, the university formally came into existence on 23 May 1967. It is named after the historical region of Saurashtra and currently serves five districts: Amreli, Jamnagar, Morbi, Rajkot, and Surendranagar through its main campus and 238 affiliated colleges.
Governance and Leadership
Saurashtra University functions under an efficient governance structure:
- Chancellor: Shri Acharya Devvrat (Governor of Gujarat)
- Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Utpal S. Joshi
- Pro Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Vijaybhai Deshani
- Registrar (Acting): Dr. Ramesh G. Parmar
- Controller of Examinations: Dr. Manish K. Shah
Accreditations and Rankings
Saurashtra University has a strong reputation for quality and accountability:
- First state university in Gujarat to earn an ‘A’ Grade NAAC Accreditation (Cycle III, CGPA 3.07)
- Pioneer in NAAC accreditation since 2001 (4 Star – 2002; B Grade – 2009)
- Targeting top 50 in NIRF Rankings with continuous research infrastructure upgrades
Campus and Infrastructure
The university is located in an urban setting in Rajkot (PIN 360005), occupying 363 acres of land. It houses:
- 29 Postgraduate Departments on campus
- 238 Affiliated Colleges across its five jurisdictional districts
Facilities include:
- Central Library: Over 2.16 lakh printed volumes, 4,600+ e-journals, INFLIBNET access
- Research Centre: National Facility for Drug Discovery (NFDD), a Centre of Excellence (CoE) since 2014
- Sports Complex: Sardar Patel Sports Complex with gymnasium and multipurpose courts
- ICT Infrastructure: Campus-wide Wi-Fi, e-Governance portals, support for e-PG Pathshala and SWAYAM
Academic Programs
Saurashtra University offers programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels:
- UG: BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, BPharm, BLIS, BEd (offered via affiliated colleges)
- PG: MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, MEd, MSW, MJMC (on campus and via colleges)
- Doctoral: PhD in all major disciplines (on-campus research departments)
- Diploma/Certificate: PG Diplomas, Diplomas, Certificate Courses (on campus and distance mode)
For a detailed list of programs by department, refer to the respective departmental pages.
Admissions and Online Services
Admission Cycles: Annual, based on merit or entrance tests like OET, PET, CMAT for MBA.Application Mode: Offline submission through downloadable forms from the official university website.UG/PG Registrations: Via the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) portal.
Key online services include:
- ERP Portals: Exam form submission, hall tickets, and results
- NAD System: Digital Degree Certificates
- Learning Platforms: SWAYAM, e-PG Pathshala, internal LMS
Governance and Quality Assurance
Saurashtra University ensures academic integrity through its governance bodies:
- Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): Established in 2004; full-time coordinator appointed in 2012
- Executive Council and Board of Management: Led by the Vice-Chancellor, includes academic and administrative representatives
Contact Information
Official Website: saurashtrauniversity.eduGCAS Admissions Portal: gcas.gujgov.edu.in
Registrar: registrar@sauuni.ac.in | Phone: (0281) 2576347Vice-Chancellor Office: vc@sauuni.ac.in | Phone: (0281) 2577633Controller of Examinations: ce@sauuni.ac.in | Phone: (0281) 2576511