MKBU Important Admission Dates

Gujarat's Admission Committee for Professional Under Graduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC) has published the following BDS counselling schedule for 2026-27. These are state counselling dates; applicants must check the participating college and their eligibility for each round.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Check the official Gujarat medical and dental admission portal for reporting instructions and the official NEET UG counselling schedule for the state round dates.

Expected Admission Windows for 2027-28

The following windows are expectations for planning the next cycle, rather than confirmed application deadlines.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BDS and BHMS seat allotment for the next cycle is expected to depend on NEET UG 2027 and Gujarat counselling.

MKBU Courses and Fees

MKBU's main-campus departments and affiliated colleges together teach more than 200 programmes. Total course charges extend from INR 2,250 for BRS to INR 14,10,000 for MDS. Its government fee levels make it one of Saurashtra's more affordable state university options.

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Bhavnagar's coastal setting supports the university's M.Sc Marine Science specialisation. Other M.Sc choices include Bioinformatics, Electronics, and Industrial Chemistry. These subjects also serve the pharmaceutical and chemical industries operating across Saurashtra.

MKBU Admission Process

The admission route changes with the course. Most undergraduate and postgraduate Arts, Science, and Commerce programmes use CUET or academic merit. Medical and dental courses depend on NEET, while MBA selection accepts management entrance scores, including CAT and CMAT. Research applicants qualify through UGC NET or a university entrance test. All undergraduate applications and most postgraduate applications go through the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) or MKBU's official admission interface.

Undergraduate Arts, Science, and Commerce

A recognised board's Class 12 qualification is necessary. The minimum aggregate is 45%, reduced to 40% for SC, ST, and OBC applicants. Selection can use Class 12 merit through GCAS or CUET UG scores. Applicants follow these steps:

• Register for CUET UG and take the examination when applying through that route.
• Complete the GCAS application during the relevant admission window, generally June to August.
• Check MKBU's portal for the published merit list.
• Visit the allotted college for document checks and pay the required fee.

MBA Selection

Graduates from any discipline can apply with an aggregate of at least 50%. MKBU accepts valid CAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, and CMAT scores. The entrance score determines the shortlist. Shortlisted applicants then attend a group discussion and a personal interview on the university campus.

BDS and BHMS Admissions

Seats in affiliated BDS and BHMS colleges are filled through NEET UG and Gujarat counselling. Applicants must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 and hold a valid NEET UG score. The required aggregate is 50% for the General category, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC and ST. State quota seats are allotted through the Gujarat counselling process.

MA, M.Sc, M.Com, and MCA Admissions

A relevant undergraduate qualification with at least 50% aggregate is needed for postgraduate admission. Shortlisting uses CUET PG results or MKBU's entrance examination. For MCA, applicants specifically need BCA or B.Sc with Mathematics or Statistics as a core subject.

Ph.D. Admissions

Research applicants need a postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject with at least 55% aggregate. A valid UGC NET or CSIR NET score allows applicants to proceed directly to the research interview. Applicants without these scores must pass MKBU's entrance test. More than 25 research disciplines admit scholars through two cycles each year.

MKBU Placements

Campus recruitment support comes from MKBU's training and placement cell, mainly for technical and management students. BCA, MBA, and B.Sc IT account for much of this activity. Many students completing BA, pure-science B.Sc, and M.Sc instead continue their studies or prepare for GPSC, UPSC, and banking recruitment examinations.

Among candidates actively placed in 2024, the reported average salary was INR 3.6 LPA, meaning INR 3.6 lakh per year. The highest reported offer for that season was INR 9 LPA. IT services and banking contributed most of the recruiter participation.

Recruiters confirmed to have joined MKBU placement drives include ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and regional IT service companies. Graduates of affiliated BHMS and BDS colleges generally enter clinical practice or government service after their degrees.

MKBU Campus and Infrastructure

Bhavnagar is a port city on Gujarat's Gulf of Khambhat. Within the city, MKBU's 269-acre main campus brings together 17 academic departments, student hostels, an auditorium, a computer centre, and the central library. The central location makes daily travel practical for much of Bhavnagar's commuting student population.

Shamaldas Arts College dates to 1885 and remains part of MKBU's affiliated college network. Mahatma Gandhi studied there in 1888 before leaving for London to study law. Another feature linked to the university's setting is its postgraduate Marine Science department. The M.Sc Marine Science course is an uncommon option among Gujarat's state universities.

Books, journals, and digital materials form the library's collection. Students also have grounds for cricket, football, and athletics. Local and regional students identify the university's low fees and city-centre location as practical benefits.

Comparison with Saurashtra University and HNGU

Students considering public universities in Gujarat often compare MKBU with Saurashtra University in Rajkot and Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU) in Patan. Each is a UGC-recognised state affiliating university. Their undergraduate and postgraduate choices are broadly similar, as are their government fee levels.

Established before MKBU, Saurashtra University serves a larger urban student population and recruiter network in Rajkot. MKBU draws its distinct character from Marine Science and Rural Studies, its affiliated dental and homeopathy colleges, and Bhavnagar's coastal and pharmaceutical industries. For students seeking a nearby public university in Mehsana, Banaskantha, or Patan district, HNGU is a preferred local choice.