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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, also known as MSU is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in India. Established in 1949, MSU is recognized by UGC and has been accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by the NAAC. The university has also been ranked 101 under the overall category in NIRF Rankings 2023. MSU is a public university that has a sprawling campus that houses numerous schools and departments and caters to more than 23,000 students from across the globe.
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) offers a plethora of UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in various faculties that include Engineering & Technology, Science, Arts, Commerce, Fine Arts, Law, Family & Community Services, Education & Psychology, Pharmacy, Journalism, Social Work, Management Studies, & Performing Arts. Candidates can apply for admission to the university online by accessing their official website.
Admissions to UG Engineering and Pharmacy courses are based on GUJCET scores. MSU also accepts JEE Main scores for BE/B.Tech programs. For PG courses such as MBA, MTech, MPharm and MS, scores obtained in national exams: CMAT, CAT, GATE, GPAT, NEET PG, etc. are considered during admissions. Admissions to several UG, Diploma, PG, and PG Diploma courses are also based on entrance tests, personal interviews, counseling rounds, or based on Merit obtained in the previous qualifying examination. Admissions to PhD programs are done through the entrance exam and interview conducted by the institute.
MSU holds an outstanding Placement record, major public-sector companies recruit eligible students from this institution. They are offered average salary packages ranging from 5 LPA to 16 LPA. Around 73% graduates find placement through Jobs Mela organized at MSU every year.
MSU offers a wide range of UG, PG, Diploma, PG-Diploma and doctoral courses. These courses are conducted by faculties: Arts; Science; Commerce; Technology & Engineering; Social Science etc. There are numerous add-on courses that can be opted depending on the interest of students. Course fees vary depending on the stream opted by credential seekers but are affordable compared to other similar universities. The eligibility criteria, selection process and fees for some popular courses of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is given below:
| Course Name | Details | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have qualified 10+2 in relevant subject from Science stream with minimum 50%. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Based on Academic Merits | INR 102,040 {1st year} |
| BE/BTech | Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have qualified 10+2 in relevant subjects from Science stream with minimum 40%. Duration: 4 years Selection Criteria: Based on GUJCET/JEE Main scores | INR 7,640/- {1st year} |
| BPharm | Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have qualified 10+2 in relevant subjects from Science stream with minimum 40%. Duration: 4 years Selection Criteria: Based on GUJCET scores | INR 2,100 {1st year} |
| BA | Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have qualified 10+2 in relevant subjects with a minimum 40%. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Based on Academic Merits | INR 7,740 {1st year} |
| B.Com. | Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have qualified 10+2 with minimum 45%. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Based on Academic Merits | INR 7,720 {1st year} |
| BBA | Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have qualified 10+2 with minimum 40%. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Based on Academic Merits | INR 27,420 {1st year} |
| BCA {Hon.} | Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed 10+2 from the General or Science stream with English as one of the subjects. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Based on Academic Merits | INR 54,920 {1st year} |
| B.Ed | Eligibility Criteria: Candidates with at least fifty percent marks either in the Bachelor’s Degree and/or in the Master’s Degree in Science/Social Science/Humanities/Commerce or Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55 % marks Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Based on Entrance exam conducted by MSU | INR 7,600 {1st year} |
| MBA | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in any discipline. Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Based on CMAT/CAT scores. | INR 14,500 {1st year} |
| MCA | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in relevant discipline. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Based on Entrance exam conducted by MSU | INR 14,000 {1st year} |
| M.Sc | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in relevant discipline. Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Based on Entrance exam conducted by MSU | INR 9, 720 {1st year} |
| ME/MTech | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in relevant discipline. Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Based on GATE scores. | INR 9,300 {1st year} |
| M.Pharm | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in relevant discipline. Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Based on GPAT scores | INR 1,500 {1st year} |
| MS | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in relevant discipline. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Based on NEET PG scores | INR 90,000 {1st year} |
MSU provides both merit-based and entrance exam based admission. For admissions to UG (Undergraduate) courses, the cutoff depends on the course opted for and the category of the candidate (general/OBC/SC/ST). For some courses like B.A, and B.Sc, there is no entrance exam but candidates are required to meet specific eligibility criteria along with fulfilling minimum qualifying marks in their 10+2 exams to be selected for that particular course. The selection for other UG Engineering and Pharma courses is based on scores obtained in GUJCET entrance examinations followed by a counseling process. However, JEE Main scores are also accepted for admission to BE/BTech Programs at MSU.
The Cutoff Scores of PG admissions are mostly dependent on scores obtained in the relevant entrance exam such as CMAT, CAT, GATE, GPAT, etc. The cutoffs also vary depending upon the Institute & Department of study at MSU Baroda and may also depend upon various factors (like reservation category, availability of seats).
The expected BE cutoff score based on GUJCET rank for general category candidates is tabulated below:
| BE Courses | GUJCET Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 900097 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 900985 |
| Chemical Engineering | 901190 |
| Civil Engineering | 901672 |
| Electrical Engineering | 900503 |
| Textile Engineering | 913298 |
| Electronics Engineering | 900484 |
| Metallurgical and Material Science | 910836 |
| Textile Technology | 906260 |
| Textile Processing Engineering | 903042 |
MSU Baroda offers admission to UG courses in Engineering and Pharmacy based on GUJCET exam scores. They also accept JEE Main scores for Engineering programs. For admission to PG courses such as MBA, MTech, MPharm and MS, scores obtained in national/state level exams CMAT, CAT, GATE, GPAT, NEET PG, etc. are considered. Admissions to several UG, Diploma, PG, and PG Diploma courses are also based on Entrance Tests, Personal Interviews, counseling rounds, or based on Merit obtained in the previous qualifying examination. Admissions to PhD programs are done through the entrance exam and interview conducted by the institute.
Placement record at MSU is outstanding with major public-sector companies being among the top recruiters of the institution. Average salary packages range from 5 LPA up to 16 LPA. Along With good packages the graduates are also offered other employee benefits. Nearly 73% of the graduating students are placed through direct placement drives held periodically across different schools & faculties within premises. The placement statistics for 2022 is given below:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2022 |
|---|---|
| Number of students placed | 1100+ |
| Number of Offers Made | 1500 offers |
| Number of PPOs Offered | 100 |
| Highest Salary | INR 51 LPA |
| Average Salary | INR 6.4 LPA |
| Median Salary | INR 6.2 LPA |
| Major domains | IT & software, consulting, finance and banking, analytics, FMCG and marketing etc. |
| Top recruiters | Wipro Technologies Ltd., Microsoft L&T Infotech Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., KPMG India Pvt Ltd., Deloitte India Services Pvt Ltd., IBM India Pvt Ltd., Samsung R&D Institute India Bangalore etc. |
The campus life consists of a plethora of activities like sports events – both inter-college tournaments & internal competitions where diverse offerings included traditional games chess, boxing ,throwball , basketball ,badminton, volleyball ,table tennis etc besides ritual extravaganzas celebrated throughout academic calendar such as annual convocation day. MSU has a vibrant campus culture that keeps students engaged, active and motivated.
The university offers a range of events and activities, including cultural festivals, sports tournaments, theater shows, art installations and more. Students can join various student-led organizations that promote friendship and camaraderie among those living in the MSU Baroda campus. Diversity celebration cum fest poster competitions photography workshops film festivals outdoor learning adventure camps cultural educational conference lecture series stretch including exhibitions alumni meets youth leadership camps meritorious awards auctions galore ensuring ample entertainment keeping multiple minds engaged!
| Name | Designation | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Priyank Bhavsar | Technical Architect | Wipro |
| Chhaya Shah | CEO | Silicon Cyber Security Solutions Pvt Ltd |
| Varun Modi | VP Engineering | Flipkart |
| Dhana Patani | Senior Manager Human Resources | TATA Motors |
| Prabhuji Desai | Partner – Health Informatics & Analytics Practice | Deloitte Consulting LLP |
| Rajan Sampatwala | Vice President Software Architecture & Engg. | SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd |
| Alankar Bhatti | Chief Strategy Officer | Myvalue365 Technologies Pvt Ltd |
| Jyoti Soni | Head Of Department Of Business Analytics | Axis Bank |
| Poonam Iyer | Director Of HR & Compliance Management | Tata International Ltd |
| Ashish Jani | Senior Manager – IT & Data Analytics | IndusInd Bank Ltd |
| Ranking Body | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF (Overall) | 2023 | 101 |
| NIRF (Pharmacy) | 2023 | 30 |
| NIRF (Engineering) | 2023 | 151 |
Name of the scholarship: Maharaja Sayajirao University Merit Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: Undergraduate students who have secured a minimum of 80% marks in their Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent are eligible for the scholarship. Graduate students who have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their Bachelor’s degree are eligible for the scholarship.
How to avail: Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the official website of the university. They will need to submit all necessary documents, including proof of marks and income certificate of the parents/guardians. The selection of students for the scholarship will be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination and the availability of funds.
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