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Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU]

Pratapgunj,, India • 3900024.0(729)
VerifiedEstd. 1949UGC
Founded
1949

About Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU]

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. Check MSU Admission 2024

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. Read more: MSU Baroda Reviews

MSU Baroda Merit List 2024 (Released)

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MSU Baroda Courses and Fees 2024

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}

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MSU Baroda Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

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

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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.

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MSU Baroda Placements 

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.

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Life at MSU Baroda

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! 

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MSU Baroda Alumni 

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

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MSU Baroda Rankings 2024

Ranking Body Year Rank
NIRF (Overall) 2023 101
NIRF (Pharmacy) 2023 30
NIRF (Engineering) 2023 151

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MSU Baroda Scholarships 2024

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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MSU Baroda Departments 

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MSU Baroda FAQs

Ques. What is the placement record of MSU Baroda?

Ans. MSU Baroda has a good placement record and many students are placed in reputed companies through the university's placement cell. The university also organizes various career fairs, workshops and training programs to prepare students for their future careers

Ques. What courses are offered at MSU Baroda?

Ans. MSU Baroda provides courses at levels like Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral across various disciplines like Arts, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Technology & Engineering etc

Ques. Are there any international collaborations of MSU Baroda?

Ans.Yes; MSU Baroda has several international collaborations with universities from countries such as the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Japan and USA for student exchange programs and faculty visits for research activity. Other than this institution also have IT collaboration with Hewlett-Packard iCIL Ltd. and Oracle India Pvt Ltd. 

Ques. Is there any entrance exam to get admission in MSU Baroda?

Ans.As per requirement different kinds of entrance tests conducted by MSU such as GPAT for MPharm course, UGAT for Integrated BBA-MBA course, MEET for PG level engineering courses etc are mandatory to get admission into undergraduate or postgraduate programs at MSU Vadodara campus or at its affiliated colleges throughout the state.

Ques. What is the campus area and location of MSU Baroda?

Ans. The campus of MSU is spread over an area of about 305 acres and is located in the city of Baroda.

Ques. What facilities are available at MSU Baroda?

Ans. Apart from excellent academic facilities such as library and hostel facility, the university offers sports activities such as cricket n football , swimming pool , Medical & Security staff round the clock . Moreover it has an Anti-Ragging cell which ensures zero tolerance towards ragging .

Ques. Is there any degree program offered through distance learning at MSU Baroda ? 

Ans.Yes; There is a separate centre for distance learning which offers a wide array of UG/PG/Certificate/Diploma programs through distance mode .The centre offers complete study materials along with 24x7 helpline student enquiry system along with access to online tutorials . Furthermore it has an expert counsellor with whom one can consult while making choices related to their career choice .

Ques. Does MSU Baroda offer PhD programmes? 

Ans.Yes, MSU Baroda offers doctoral level programmes such as PhD in various centralised departments (like food technology or Environmental microbiology ) as well as approved research centres(Under Faculty Of Law Or Faculty Of Commerce ) spread across its disciplines called integrated campuses located throughout Gujarat state .

Ques.How many faculty members work in MSU Baroda?

Ans. Currently over 800 full time faculty members work dedicatedly across 30+ departments on a full time basis . Many faculty members usually visit from abroad as its partner universities for carrying out collaborative research projects thereby providing quality teaching to students from around the world .

Ques.Are co-curricular activities organized by MSU Baroda? 

Ans.Other than imparting knowledge about respective field its faculties also organize several co curricular activities like NSS Unit which looks after social responsibility projects conducted by students such emergency medical aid camps and health awareness workshops run through Red Ribbon Clubs /Blood Banks while Drama club provides extra curricular classes apart from regular recreational events conducted

Ques. How are the faculties at MSU Baroda?

Ans. The institute has a strong team of faculties and teaching staffs in every department who are well qualified and experienced to teach the students

Ques. What are the pros of studying at MSU Baroda?

Ans. The university has a wide variety of courses in various departments and has good faculties to deliver quality education. The university has a good infrastructure, excellent facilities and a good placement record too.

Ques. What is the cost of the application fee at MSU Baroda?

Ans. For the regular programs, the fee is INR 300 for UG and INR 400 for PG. In the case of higher payment programs, the fee is INR 600 for UG and INR 700 for PG

Ques. How are the accommodation facilities at MSU Baroda?

Ans. All the scholars residing within the hostels are given minimum facilities sort of a bed, a cabinet, a table, and a chair within the room individually. All the hostels are equipped with an automatic gas-fired predicament boilers facility, which provides predicament during the winter season. Hostels also are equipped with a dining hall, a standard hall, a Mike system facility, etc.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for doing B.Tech & B.Arch in MSU Baroda?

Ans. Admissions to the B.Tech are based on the GUJCET exam whereas; admissions to B.Arch are based on NATA scores.
Courses & Fees

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₹8,560
Highest Fee
₹61,030
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Computer ApplicationsLawManagement
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Year: 2024
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Start: 15 Mar 2025
Last Date: 02 Apr 2025
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Ranking
Rank: #204
Agency: India Today
Category: Management
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General
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
1st Year Fee
₹61,030
Total Fee
₹1,83,090
Cutoff
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Start: 01 May 2025
Last Date: 31 May 2025
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Ranking
Rank: #204
Agency: India Today
Category: Management
Accepted Exams
CMAT2025
25 Jan 25
Gujarat ACPC2025

Admission Process

Admission to Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

Gujarat ACPCCMATGUJCET
Placements & Recruiters

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU] Placement Details

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU] in Vadodara, Gujarat, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

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Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 12 recruiters
  • Amazon
  • Cognizant
  • L &T Technology Services
  • Reliance Industries Limited [RIL]
  • Accenture
  • Microsoft
  • Siemens
  • TCS
  • ABB Limited
  • CEAT
  • Larsen & Toubro Limited
  • Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Campus Facilities

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU] Facilities

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU] in Vadodara, Gujarat, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Total Facilities
10
Academic Support
3
Student Life
6
  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
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    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Gym
    Campus Life

    Gym

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Security
    Facility

    Security

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Srivastava

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Asha Mishra

Teaching Assistant, Department of Library & Information Science

Qualification: BLIS MLIS

Dr. Anita Gyanendra Shukla

Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.

Prof. Devarshi Gajjar

Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology

Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D

Dr (Mrs) Debjani Chakraborty

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry

Qualification: M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry), Ph.D.

Dr (Mrs)Padmaja Sudhakar Pamidimukkala

Professor, Department of Chemistry

Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D

Dr Amar Ballabh

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

Qualification: M.Sc, Ph.D

Contact Information

Pratapgunj,<br> India

Pincode: 390002

0265-2795555

2789485

9426040959

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