The Dharmsinh Desai University [DDU], instituted at Nadiad, is one of the most prospering universities of Gujarat. The University was set up by Shri Dharmsinh Dadubhai Desai in the year 1968. The University has been Ranked in the Band of 101-150 by NIRF(National Institutional Ranking Framework) in 2020. The beloved Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr. H. M.Desai, has also been awarded Padma Shri by the President of India. 

Today, DDU offers some of the world-class Graduate, Postgraduate, and as well as Doctoral courses in Technology, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Medical Science, and Mgmt. & Info. Science. Admission at DDU to all the courses are entrance-based. Applicants are required to check the eligibility for the desired course. 

DDU is also very popular for the campus placements of students by most of the prestigious organizations such as Amazon, Infosys, TCS, Reliance industries, ISRO, Tech-Mahindra, BYJU’s and many more. Every year scholarships are also distributed to needful students, based on merit, and merit cum means. The faculty at DDU has an experience of more than 52 years in education which has maintained the superiority of the University in past years.

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DDU Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1968 | Private
Location of Campus College Rd, Chalali, Nadiad, Gujarat
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance exam (GUJCET)
Courses Offered 35+ courses
Accredited by UGC, AICTE, NAAC ‘B++’, NBA, AIU
Scholarship Merit and Merit cum Means
Application Mode Online | Offline
Facilities Library, Hostels, Sports, Labs
Top Recruiters  Amul, Tata Consultancy Services, Alembic, Apollo Tyres,
Official Website www.ddu.ac.in

DDU Ranking 

DDU has been Ranked in the Band of 101-150 by NIRF(National Institutional Ranking Framework) in 2020. The beloved Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr. H. M.Desai, has also been awarded Padma Shri by the President of India.

DDU Courses Offered 

DDU offers several graduate, post-graduate, diploma and doctoral courses among 5 different streams. All other details of the course and, their eligibility are given underneath in the table:-

Course Details
B.Tech Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 passed
Subjects Offered: Computer, Civil, Chemical, Information & Technology, Electronics & communication, Mechanical and, Instrumentation, and Control Engineering.
MBBS Duration: 4 Year and 6 month
Eligibility: 10+2 Passed from a recognized board
B.Pharm Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB with a minimum of 50% marks
MBA Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduate from a recognized university
MCA Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed graduation
M.Tech Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduate from a recognized university Subject offered: Mechanical
P.hD Duration: 3 to 6 years
Eligibility: Post graduation with a minimum of 55% from any recognized university
Research Areas: Engineering, Pharmacy, Applied Science 

DDU Cutoff 2024

DDU University Cutoff 2024 is out based on JEE-Main/GUJCET scores. The table given below shows Round 1 opening and closing ranks.

Academic Program Name Quota Round 1 Opening Rank Round 1 Closing Rank
Chemical Engineering GUJCET-Based 419 4444
Chemical Engineering JEE - Based 900933 900933
Computer Engineering GUJCET-Based 106 282
Computer Engineering JEE-Based 900006 900006
Electronics & Communication Engineering GUJCET-Based 268 1639
Information Technology GUJCET-Based 355 1010
Instrumentation & Control Engineering GUJCET-Based 2709 7982
Instrumentation & Control Engineering JEE-Based 900379 900379

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DDU Admission Process

For Admission to various courses offered by the Dharmsinh Desai University [DDU], the guidelines of the university are to be followed. Process of admission to different courses is enlisted below:-

For admission into the B.Tech courses, candidates will have to appear for GUJCET. Once qualified, candidates will be called up for the counseling process, conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC). Allotment of seats will be completely based on the GUJCET score and branch choice made by the candidate.

For admission into M.Tech courses, candidates will have to appear for the GATE exam or, Gujarat Common Entrance Exam (GUJCET). Students are selected based on the score obtained in the following exams.

For admission to various management courses such as M.B.A and M.C.A. students need to appear for CMAT (Common Management Admission Test). Based on the score of the students in the exam, the merit list of selected students is prepared. Students can fill the application form available on the University website.

For admission in Pharmaceutical Science courses students need to qualify the GUJCET exam. Only qualified students; will be registered for counseling and other documentation processes.

Students willing admission to the MBBS course need to appear for the NEET exam. Their selection is purely based on their obtained NEET score. 

How to Apply? 

  • Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for the respective program. 
  • He/she can approach the University with approved form. 
  • All the documents must be checked and verified. 
  • Admission will be provided after documents and fee verification. 

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DDU Placements

Healthy Placement Records of the previously passed out students is one of the main reasons that students prefer DDU over others. The University is known for its standard and quality of education that is provided to the students. Around 80% of the students get placed in the top multinational companies.

There are a large number of recruiters for each department of students. Some of the best-known recruiters of the university are as follows:-

Amazon, Infosys, Reliance Industries, Zeus Learning, Hitachi Hirel, Zensar, Infibeam, Cybage, Infostretch, openXL, streebo, Synoverge, PCS, UOP Honeywell, Cadence, DCM Shri Ram and, Adani power for technology-related students.

Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, ICICI Prudential, Asia Motor Works, Amul, Tata Consultancy Services, Alembic, Apollo Tyres, Business Standard, HDFC Mutual Fund, GSFC, Tata Chemicals, ICICI Securities, SRK Export, SNL Finance, Balaji Wafers, Dena Bank, and, Allahabad Bank for management & information science-related students.

Many of our Postgraduates are also employed in the most reputed Pharmaceutical organizations in Gujarat.

The Highest Package of the University was 18 LPA and the lowest was 3.5 LPA. And the average package every year is around 4.5 LPA. A large number of students got an internship in the Nirma Company also.

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DDU Scholarships

Every year 4 students are awarded Rs. 25,000 based on Merit and merit cum means basis at DDU. If the students fulfill the basic requirements, the students keep on receiving the scholarship up to 4 years. 

“DDU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund” has been established under which any individual or organization willing to help the financially backward students can come forward. Till now, many of the ex-students of the have come forward for “Vidya Dan”. If anyone willing to help can draw a DD in favor of DDU Alumni Association.

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DDU Facilities

DDU is Fully-fledged with all the basic required amenities. Some of the best facilities provided by the university are mentioned below:-

  • Environment – The environment of the University is made to develop the students in all fields. Not only studies but also a large number of co-curricular activities are also conducted in the university throughout the year. This ensures the all-round development of the students.
  • Teaching faculty – The teaching faculty is highly-educated and experienced due to which they make the learning experience better for students. Student commitment is guaranteed through meetings, courses, and workshops.
  • Library – The well-developed library along with the web gives access to a lot of e-journals, books. Additionally all the latest books and journals are present offline which is around more than 57,000+ books that can be accessed by the faculty and students anytime.
  • Hostel – The hostel facility is provided by the university to both boys and girls with all basic amenities. But since seats are limited students are selected accordingly.
  • Sports - Sports activities are conducted every year for the involvement of students in sports activities also. All sports grounds are maintained and are equipped with all necessities.
  • Laboratories – All the Labs are kept up and are refreshed with the new up and coming machines. An enormous number of explores and practices are done everywhere throughout the year for making it simpler for the understudies to comprehend. These practicals make the classes all the more intriguing and exciting.

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FAQs

Ques. Is the scholarship given to all students at DDU?

Ans. No, the scholarship is given only to the selected students on merit and merit cum means basis every year at DDU. Students are awarded Rs 25,000 every year and up to a maximum of 4 years.

Ques. Which courses does the DDU offer?

Ans. DDU offers various undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level courses and is famous for B.Tech, MBBS and MBA courses.

Ques. How many seats does DDU offer in BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)?

Ans. DDU offers around 100 seats in BDS.

Ques. How is the campus life at DDU?

Ans. The grounds life at DDU is very normal regarding co-curricular exercises which are extremely restricted because most understudies are centered around concentrates here. There is one yearly fest sorted out on the grounds. Numerous clubs have come up and are fascinating if you are prepared to put your time in it. The educators are strong and the grounds are sheltered and can deal with crisis circumstances.