About Saurashtra University
Saurashtra University in Rajkot is a Gujarat state university set up in 1967 with 29 campus departments covering sciences, humanities, commerce, law and pharmacy.
Saurashtra University was formed on 23 May 1967 under Gujarat Act No. 39 of 1965, after a regional demand to separate from Gujarat University. Its campus in Rajkot has 29 academic departments, from chemistry, physics and computer science to law, journalism, education and business management. Campus courses include B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D in pharmaceutical sciences, MCA, LL.M. and M.Sc programmes, along with PhD research. Nursing courses for 2026-27 are filled through GCAS, the Gujarat common admission portal. The university also lists affiliated colleges across the Saurashtra region.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Laws | Full-time | 2 yrs | 30 | — | — |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | 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, Entrance test
UG and many PG seats are filled through the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) portal. PG admission notices appear on the university PG admission page. PhD applications are made on the university PhD portal.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI Education Regulations; institution must be PCI-approved for the degree to count for registration
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCB); Must have studied: English; At least 45% marks in Class 12; minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Where these courses lead
Pharmacist
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Research Scientist
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Marketing Manager
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Nurse
Nurses care for patients, give medicines, monitor health and support doctors. In India nurses train through Indian Nursing Council approved programmes and…
Professor
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Software Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Business Analyst
Business analysts study how an organisation works and recommend better processes, products or systems, often using data. They act as a bridge…
Other colleges in Rajkot
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University
Frequently asked questions
When was Saurashtra University established?
On 23 May 1967 under Gujarat Act No. 39 of 1965.
How are admissions done?
Through GCAS for many courses, the PG admissions page and a separate PhD portal.
How many departments are on campus?
29 academic departments.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Saurashtra University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - Saurashtra University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Academic Departments · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Computer Science · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Law · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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