The Central University of Gujarat was established in 2007 by the Parliament of India through the Central Universities Act (2009). The Central University of Gujarat is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Central University of Gujarat is commonly known as CUG and accredited by NAAC with a grade of ‘B++’.
The Central University of Gujarat houses 11 schools namely the School of Chemical Sciences (SCS), School of Applied Material Sciences (SAMS), School of Education, School of Environment and Sustainable Development (SESD), School of International Studies (SIS), School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS), School of Library and Information Sciences (SLS), School of Life Sciences (SLS), School of Nano Sciences (SNS), School of National Security Studies (SNSS) and School of Social Sciences (SSS). The Central University of Gujarat offers BA Hons, M.Ed, MA, M.Lib..Sc, and many other courses are offered.
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The admissions to Central University of Gujarat is based on the scores of CUET entrance exam. As per the official website of the Central University of Gujarat, the motto of the university is to provide a global platform for knowledge and employability to CUG students along with society and industry interface. The Central University of Gujarat was ranked overall 60th in India and 2nd among all the universities in Gujarat in NIRF 2016 Rankings. According to NIRF 2017 Rankings, the university ranked among the top 150 universities in the country. The university has two independent centres. There are nineteen centres within these 11 schools covering multidisciplinary subjects. The Central University of Gujarat is functioning from temporary premises at present in sectors 29 and 30 of Gandhinagar, the university has been allocated 100 acres of land near Vadodara by the Government of Gujarat.
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Central University of Gujarat Location
The university is located in Sector-29 Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The nearest railway station is Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station located at a distance of 28.3 km that will take 44 minutes to reach the university. Students can take a bus from Apparel Park Bus Stop located 30.5 km away. The nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport located at a distance of 26.7 km. Students can take a cab or a bus to reach the Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.
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MA English
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration relevant stream or equivalent under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
MA Chinese
The candidate should have passed in B.A. in Chinese with at least 45% (General) and 40% (SC/ST/OBC) from any recognized university.
MA German Studies
The candidate should have passed in B.A. in German OR Graduation in any Discipline + Advanced Diploma / B2.2 level with 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC, ST & OBC candidates) from any recognized university.
MA Political Science
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration relevant stream or equivalent under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
MA Economics
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration relevant stream or equivalent under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
MA Sociology
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration relevant stream or equivalent under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
MA Social Work
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration relevant stream or equivalent under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
MA Politics and International Relations
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration relevant stream or equivalent under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
MA Hindi
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration relevant stream or equivalent under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.
M.Sc Industrial Chemistry
The candidate should have passed in B.Sc. with industrial Chemistry/B.Sc. with chemistry as one of the subject/B.Scs. in Chemistry (Hons.) from any recognized university.
Central University of Gujarat, Sector-29, Gandhinagar-382030, Gujarat, India
Phone: 079-23260092 , 079- 23977402
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.cug.ac.in/