Central University of Gujarat was established in 2009, by the Central Universities Act. CUG was ranked among the top 50 Universities all over India as per the NIRF 2020 Rankings. Presently the university has 11 Schools with 22 Centers along with one independent Centre and the college provides 66 programs of studies.

The university offers various UG, PG courses, and doctoral courses. Admission to these courses is done by online applications. For most of the courses, the candidates are selected through the Common Entrance Test (CUET). 

Central University of Gujarat Key Points

  • The university is listed among the top 60 universities in India.
  • The university offers many kinds of scholarships to deserving students.
  • The Central University in Gujarat has been NAAC accredited with a "B" grade
  • The university offers various courses to its students at all levels i.e., Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research & Ph.D.
  • CUG has 11 schools under the mentorship of CUG including the School of Chemical Science, School of Economics, School of International Studies, etc. at 22 centers and one independent center.
  • The university has a hi-tech infrastructure, the latest facilities, and highly qualified faculty members educating students.

Central University of Gujarat Rankings

  • The Central University of Gujarat has been listed among the top 50 universities in India - NIRF Ranking
  • Also it is 44th among all the Universities in the country- as per latest 2020 rank.
  • It is 2nd top University in Gujarat - NIRF 2016 rankings.
  • According to NIRF 2017, the university is ranked among the top 150 universities in the country.

Central University of Gujarat Courses and Fees

The university offers various UG/PG level programs. The details regarding the courses are discussed below:

Courses Program Details Selection Criteria
B. A (Hons.) Specialization : German and Chinese Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST & OBC Candidates) Duration: 3 years Total Fees: 15,225 Eligibility: The selection will be based on 10+2th class marks and performance in CUET.. CUET Entrance exam scorecard
MSc Specialization : Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, and Nanotechnology Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Science Duration: 2 years Total Fees:10,150 Eligibility: The selection will be based on CUET marks The selection will be based on CUET marks
MA Specialization: Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Politics and International Relations Eligibility: Candidate must be a graduate in any discipline. For German - B.A. in German OR Graduation in any Discipline plus Advanced Diploma/ B2.2 level with 50% marks Duration: 2 years Total Fees:10,150 The selection will be made on CUET entrance exam.
M.Phil Specialization: Economics, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, International Politics, Security Studies, Diaspora Studies, Comparative Literature, Hindi, and English. Eligibility: Master’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation is given to SC/ ST/ OBC candidates). Duration: 2 years Total Fees:11,575 The selection will be based on 70% Entrance exam (CUET) and 30% Interview/Viva

Central University of Gujarat Admission

The students applying for different courses have to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The admission details of courses provided by CUG are discussed below: The admission into CUG can be made via the entrance exam Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUET) available at https://www.CUETexam.in/

  • Candidates need to visit the official website and tap on the admission option
  • Now mention all the details and select the exam center online as the examination will be held online only.
  • Click on the register icon.
  • Candidates will get confirmation via SMS and the date of examination will also be announced.
  • Pay the application fee

Note: The candidates have to pay an application fee worth INR 800 (UG & PG) or INR 1000 (RP) online through net banking/ UPI/ debit-credit card for completing the registration process. The fees are INR 350 and INR 450 respectively for SC/ ST applicants and Nil for PWD).

Documents Required

The list of documents needed while pursuing a course at the university includes:

  • Mark the list of H.Sc / 10+2 or its equivalent.
  • Conduct Certificate from the institution last studied.
  • TC from the institution last studied.
  • Proof of Date of Birth.
  • Community Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate(if necessary)
  • Certificate of extracurricular activities.
  • Passport size photos

Central University of Gujarat Cutoff

Information regarding the cutoffs is mentioned below:

Courses General SC ST OBC NCL NCC Defence Service Personal EWS JK Sports Quota PwD Kashmiri Migrants
MA Sociology 196 105 105 141 165 54 107 109 - - -
M.Sc Nanotechnology 135 92 - 94 113 73 81 - 85 - -
MA Hindi 184 52 100 88 121 121 75 41 161 - -
MA Social Work 185 109 105 162 162 143 125 164 100 60 -
M.Lib.I.Sc 220 129 165 178 164 151 198 95 159 150 -
MA Gender Studies 230 145 178 174 195 151 220 95 - - -
M.Sc Environmental Science 177 130 141 150 163 152 150 110 110 - -
M.Sc Industrial Chemistry 215 126 96 187 178 173 189 149 138 55 -
M.Sc Life Science 208 163 155 186 205 173 182 150 162 51 97
M.Sc Chemical Sciences 224 157 101 194 209 194 210 151 145 55 -
BA (Chinese Language) 218 181 178 190 162 205 195 153 139 134 -
BA (Hons.) German 228 190 178 202 219 205 193 95 139 134 -
BA + MA Social Management 224 181 168 207 219 205 215 153 188 65 -
M.Ed 215 153 85 187 183 205 199 135 102 90 -
MA English 241 170 191 210 222 210 148 83 180 - -
MA Economics 270 184 173 217 266 217 170 156 179 103 -
MA Political Science 262 209 160 224 218 220 132 177 177 55 -
MA Defence and Strategic Studies 250 171 178 203 199 235 220 249 196 - -
MA International Relations and Political Science 257 181 178 209 218 245 210 137 189 55 -
MA Gujarati 72 42 - 69 - - - - - - -
MA German 74 - - 57 - - - - - - -
MA Chinese 85 78 70 50 - - - - - - -
MA Gandhian Studies 217 129 117 - - - - - - - -

Central University of Gujarat Placements

CUG offers good and rewarding job opportunities to hardworking students. The university's placement cell takes care of the placements. 

  • The median salary for UG students and PG students was Rs. 4,20,000 and Rs. 4,70,000 respectively.
  • Top recruiters are TCS, HCL Technologies, Oracle and many others.

Central University of Gujarat Scholarship

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

Central University of Gujarat FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for pursuing M. Phil Course?

Ans. Candidates planning to pursue an M. Phil course must have a Master’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% Marks. The candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories get 5% relaxation.

Ques. How many courses are offered by CUG?

Ans. The university offers 2 UG programs, 18 PG courses, and 12 doctoral courses. A

Ques. What is the procedure to apply at the university?

Ans. Admissions to the Central University of Gujarat can be done through the entrance exam Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) available at the official website - https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. To apply, candidates have to register themselves on the CUET website and give the entrance exam.

Ques. What all specializations are there under the MA course?

Ans. MA is offered under various different specializations including Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Politics and International Relations, Hindi, Gujarati, English, Chinese, German Studies, and Defence and Strategic Studies.

Ques. Does the Central University of Gujarat have a library?

Ans. Yes, the Central Library of the university is a fully-equipped library having more than 3000 printed books and 8000+ e-journals.

Ques. What are the minimum eligibility criteria for admission into Ph. D programs?

Ans. The candidates applying for this course must have a Master’s Degree in any discipline with 55% Marks (5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer)