Central University of Gujarat: Course, Ranking, Admission, Fees, Scholarship, Review

Q: Where is the CUG currently located?

The Central University of Gujaratis located in Sector 29, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030.

The Central University of Gujarat is established by an Act of Parliament of India, No. 25 of 2009 called Central Universities Act (2009). Currently, the university has 11 Schools with 22 Centres along with one independent Centre and 66 programs of studies. CUG has been ranked 60th in India and 2nd top most University in Gujarat according to NIRF 2016 rankings and as per the latest NIRF 2020 Rankings of the Universities all over India, Central University is among the top 50.

The university offers 2 UG courses, 18 PG courses, and 12 doctoral courses. Admission to these courses is done by online applications. The candidates are selected on the basis of the Common Entrance Test (CUET) scores.

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Central University of Gujarat Admissions

2.1 How to Apply?

Central University of Gujarat Scholarship
Central University of Gujarat Facilities
Central University of Gujarat Faculty
Central University of Gujarat FAQs

Central University of Gujarat Merit List 2024 (Expected)

Course	First Merit List	Second Merit List	Third Merit List
M.A. in Chinese - [Master of Arts in Chinese]	Check here	Check here	-
M.A. in Comparative Literature - [Master of Arts in Comparative Literature	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in Defence and Strategic Studies - [Master of Arts in Defence and Strategic Studies]	Check here	Check here
M.A. in Economics - [Master of Arts in Economics]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in English - [Master of Arts in English]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in German - [Master of Arts in German]	Check here	Check here	-
M.A. in Gujarati - [Master of Arts in Gujarati]	Check here	Check here	-
M.A. in Hindi - [Master of Arts in Hindi]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in Hindu Studies - [Master of Arts in Hindu Studies]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in Political Science - [Master of Arts in Political Science]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in Politics and International Relations - [Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in Social Work - [Master of Arts in Social Work]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.A. in Sociology - [Master of Arts in Sociology]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.Ed. - [Master of Education]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences - [Master of Science in Chemical Sciences]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences - [Master of Science in Environmental Sciences]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry - [Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.Sc. in Life Sciences - [Master of Science in Life Sciences]	Check here	Check here	Check here
M.Sc. in Nanoscience - [Master of Science in Nanoscience]	Check here	Check here	-
Master of Library and Information Science	Check here	Check here	-

Central University of Gujarat Courses

The University offers a plethora of courses to its students at all levels i.e., Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research & Ph.D. There are 11 schools under the mentorship of CUG like the School of Chemical Science, School of Economics, School of International Studies, etc. in 22 different centers and 1 independent center.

There is a total no. of 66 programs of studies offered by the University. The School of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies offers a diverse range of courses in Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, German and English languages making the student population rich and diverse in culture and language.

Here are the details of some of the major courses offered by CUG:

Course	Details
B.A. (Hons)	Specializations: German and Chinese Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST & OBC Candidates) Selection Criteria: Entrance exam (CUET UG) Intake: 33 each Read More
M.A.	Specializations: Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Politics and International Relations, Hindi, Gujarati, English, Chinese, German Studies, and Defence and Strategic Studies. Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Candidate must be a Graduate in any discipline. For German - B.A. in German OR Graduation in any Discipline + Advanced Diploma/ B2.2 level with 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC, ST & OBC candidates). Selection Criteria: Entrance exam (CUET PG) Intake: 33 each Read More
M.Sc	Specializations: Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, and Nanotechnology Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Science Selection Criteria: Entrance exam (CUET PG) Intake: 33 each Read More
M.Phil.	Specialization: Economics, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, International Politics, Security Studies, Diaspora Studies, Comparative Literature, Hindi, and English. Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Master’s Degree in any discipline with 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled candidates. Selection Criteria: 70% Entrance exam (CUET PG) & 30% Interview/Viva Intake: 33 each Read More
M.Phil + Ph.D	Specializations: Diaspora Studies, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, International Politics, Hindi, Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies, Life Science, and Environment and Sustainable Development Duration: 5 Years Eligibility: Candidate must have a Master’s Degree in any discipline with 55% Marks (5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled candidates Selection Criteria: 70% Entrance exam (CUET PG) & 30% Interview/Viva Intake: 7 Read More
Ph.D	Specializations: Education, Society And Development, and Chemical Sciences Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Candidate must have a Master’s Degree in any discipline with 55% Marks (5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled candidates Selection Criteria: 70% Research Entrance Test & 30% Interview/Viva Intake: 78 (Total) Read More

Central University of Gujarat Admissions

Admission into the University subjected to pass the entrance exam as CUG has decided that CUET will be mandatory for all the candidates and there will be no exemption to UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holder.

How to Apply?

The admission into Central University of Gujarat can only be done via the entrance exam Common University Entrance Test (CUET) available at https: cuet.samarth.ac.in
The aspiring candidate needs to register himself on the CUET website for appearing in the entrance exam.
Applicants are required to fill in a form with all the details regarding the program applied for, choice of University (up to 3), personal information, education, and qualification details and scanned photograph along with a signature.
The applicant needs to select the exam center online as the examination will be held online only.
An application fee of INR 800 (UG & PG) or INR 1000 (RP) needs to be paid online through net-banking/ UPI/ debit-credit card for completing the registration process (INR 350 and INR 450 respectively for SC/ ST applicants and Nil for PWD).
A confirmation SMS will be received by the candidate and the official website will announce the date of examination.
After the merit list is released by CUET, the selected candidates are required to visit the University with prescribed documents for counseling which will be paid.
The final list of selected students will be announced by the University based on the counseling and the applicant will be called upon for the admission and verification of documents.

The Central University of Gujarat strictly follows the UGC, MHRD guidelines, and Government of India policies regarding reservations in admissions and can be amended from time to time by the authorities. A travel concession for SC/ ST and PWD candidates will be provided for interviews for admissions to various programs by the University.

Central University of Gujarat Scholarship

The University offers Non-NET fellowship to its students which are governed by the relevant provisions of UGC and amendments therein from time-to-time. It is provided to the M.Phil/ Ph.D. students for 18 months and 4 years respectively. Students are awarded INR 5000 per month with a contingency of INR 10000 per annum for Science subjects and INR 8000 per annum for Humanities and Social Science subjects. The post-metric scholarship is also available for the Scheduled Tribe students at the University.

Central University of Gujarat Facilities

Hostel: As the campus is in transit to be shifted to the new campus on Vadodara, there are limited seats available for the hostel. The facility is available for both girls and boys as CUG has hired buildings in the Gandhinagar area to be served as the purpose of Hostels for the students enrolled. Also, no separate rooms are available for foreign students and the same will be allotted based on availability.
Library: The Central Library of the University is fully-equipped with the requirements of students and the faculty members as there are 3000+ printed books and 8000+ e-journals available. The Library has KOHA software and computerized library facilities too. As the University is Wi-Fi enabled the students can utilize the facility inside the Library equipped with over 23 Pentium workstations.
Other Facilities: Games and sports, cultural activities, canteen, transport facility, health facility.

Central University of Gujarat Faculty

Being a part of the vast program bundle that the Central University of Gujarat offers, the faculty in the University is well qualified and experienced in the area of teaching. Including all the 11 Schools here is a summary of teachers holding a Doctorate degree:

Teachers: 101
Ph.D. Holders: 84

Central University of Gujarat FAQs

Ques. When will the CUG be shifted to the Vadodara facility?

Ans. The building is still in progress and as soon as the construction is completed, the CUG will be shifted to the new 100-acre premises.

Ques. What is the Earn While You Learn Scheme of CUG?

Ans. The EWYL is a unique scheme provided by CUG to the students at PG or UG level who do not receive fellowships. The main objective of the scheme is to support the students from economically weaker sections of society and are assigned the duties in University Cyber Library after classroom hours.

Ques. How is the Conference Facility of the CUG?

Ans. CUG has well-equipped facilities for conferences, workshops, and seminars with seating capacity ranging from 45 to 170 persons.

Ques. Where is the CUG currently located?

Ans. The Central University of Gujarat is located in Sector 29, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382030.

Ques. What are the fees and intake capacity of the course M.Phil Economics at CUG?

Ans. The fee for the M.Phil course offered at CUG is INR 12,175 per annum and intake is 08 students.

Top Courses	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Eligibility	Application Dates
M.Sc (Life Science) +5 More M.Sc Courses	-	₹15,250	Graduation	-	19 Apr - 02 May 2024
Ph.D (Education) +12 More Ph.D Courses	₹11,717	₹35,150	Post Graduation	-	-
MA (Defence And Strategic Studies) +16 More MA Courses	-	₹11,650	Graduation	-	19 Apr - 02 May 2024
BA (Chinese Language) +1 More BA Courses	₹3,425	₹10,275	10+2	-	27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
PG Diploma	-	₹7,850	Graduation	-	-

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