About Faculty of Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
MSU Baroda’s Faculty of Arts in Vadodara, which grew out of Baroda College (1881), runs BA, BA Honours, MA and PhD across eighteen departments.
The Faculty of Arts of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda grew out of Baroda College, founded in 1881, which became the Faculty of Arts when the university was formed in 1949. It has eighteen departments covering archaeology and ancient history, economics, history, political science, philosophy, sociology, linguistics, library science and languages such as English, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Russian, Sanskrit, Sindhi and Persian, Arabic and Urdu. Students can take a BA or BA (Honours), an MA in many subjects, library and information science degrees, diplomas, certificate courses and PhD research. Admissions run through the MSU online portal.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Applications for BA, MA and other programmes are made through the MSU Baroda online admission portal during the admission window. Seats are filled on merit as per programme eligibility. PhD admission follows the university's PhD notices.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Vadodara
School of Information and Communication Technology, GSFC University
School of Chemical and Industrial Sciences, GSFC University
School of Life Sciences, GSFC University
School of Management and Entrepreneurship, GSFC University
School of Liberal Studies and Education, Navrachana University
School of Environmental Design and Architecture, Navrachana University
Frequently asked questions
How many departments does the MSU Baroda Faculty of Arts have?
Eighteen, including Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, English and several Indian and foreign languages.
What is the history of the Faculty of Arts?
It grew out of Baroda College, founded in 1881, and became the Faculty of Arts in 1949.
Does the faculty offer library science?
Yes. It lists Bachelor and Master of Library and Information Science programmes.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Arts - MSU Baroda · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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