Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) Admission 2026 includes UG, PG, and PhD admissions through 14 faculties. B.E. admission is based on GUJCET rank through ACPC Gujarat counselling, while MBA admission uses CMAT scores along with institute-level selection.
MSU offers B.E. courses through the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. For non-engineering courses, students must apply through the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) portal. The GCAS application fee is INR 300 for General/EWS students and INR 150 for SC/ST/PwD students. MSU entrance-based courses have an application processing fee of INR 300.
Admission Update: - B.E./B.Tech: Admission is through GUJCET merit and ACPC Gujarat counselling.
- MBA: Application is through msubaroda.ac.in.
- LLB (3-year and 5-year): Applications are accepted through the GCAS portal. The entrance exam is tentatively scheduled in September 2026.
- ACPC counselling uses separate seat matrices for Gujarat domicile students and candidates from other states.
- Gujarat reservation rules apply: SC 7%, ST 15%, OBC (SEBC) 27%, EWS 10%, and PwD 5% horizontal reservation.
- GCAS application fee is INR 300 for General/EWS and INR 150 for SC/ST/PwD.
- For MSU entrance-based courses, the application processing fee is INR 300.
MSU Baroda Admission Portal 2026: msubaroda.ac.in
Direct Admission at MSU Baroda: MSU Baroda does not provide management quota seats for B.E. or B.Pharm. Admission to all seats is done through centralised ACPC counselling using GUJCET merit rank.
MSU Baroda Admission Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| MSU Law Entrance Exam for 3-year LLB and 5-year BA LLB, tentative | September 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
MSU Baroda B.E. Admission 2026
For B.E. admission at MSU Baroda, students are selected through GUJCET rank and ACPC counselling. The Faculty of Technology and Engineering offers 12 specialisations, including Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Textile Engineering.
MSU Baroda B.E. Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Basis |
| B.E. (all 12 specialisations) | 10+2 with PCM, minimum 45% (40% for reserved category) | GUJCET rank via ACPC counselling |
| B.E. (Lateral Entry) | Diploma in a relevant branch, minimum 45% | GUJCET Diploma Merit |
MSU Baroda B.E. Selection Process
MSU Baroda fills B.E. seats only through GUJCET-based ACPC counselling. There is no GD, PI, or interview round for B.E. admission.
- Appear for GUJCET 2026, or JEE Main for All-India merit seats.
- Register on the ACPC Gujarat portal at acpc.gujarat.gov.in.
- Add course and institute choices and lock them before the deadline.
- Check the ACPC seat allotment result.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee and freeze the allotted seat, or choose the next counselling round for a better preference.
- Visit the MSU Baroda campus for document verification after the final allotment.
Note: CSE was among the most competitive branches in ACPC counselling.
How to Apply for B.E. at MSU Baroda?
- Go to gcas.gujgov.edu.in and complete GCAS registration.
- Enter personal details, academic details, and upload the required documents.
- Pay the GCAS registration fee: INR 300 for General and INR 150 for SC/ST/PwD.
- Use acpc.gujarat.gov.in for counselling registration and choice filling.
- Lock the preferred college and course choices.
- Freeze the allotted seat or take part in further counselling rounds for a higher preference.
MSU Baroda MBA Admission 2026
MSU Baroda offers MBA admission through CMAT scores. The Faculty of Management Studies runs the 2-year full-time MBA with specialisations in Marketing, Finance, HR, and Information Systems. The MBA intake mentioned is 80 seats.
MSU Baroda MBA Eligibility Criteria
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Entrance Exam |
| MBA (2 years, Full-Time) | Graduation in any discipline, minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST) | GCAS/CMAT |
MSU Baroda MBA Selection Process
- The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda admits MBA students through the GCAS/ACPC process using CMAT scores.
- Students need to submit the online application through the official MSU or GCAS admission portal and upload the CMAT scorecard.
- Shortlisted applicants attend Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds at the Faculty of Management Studies, Vadodara.
- Final selection is based on CMAT, GD, and PI performance taken together.
How to Apply for MBA at MSU Baroda?
- Take CMAT, which is conducted by NTA in January each year.
- Visit msubaroda.ac.in and complete the MSU MBA online application form.
- Upload the graduation marksheet, CMAT scorecard, and community certificate, if applicable.
MSU Baroda LLB Admission 2026
MSU Baroda offers a 5-year BA LLB after Class 12 and a 3-year LLB after graduation. Admission is through the MSU Law Entrance Examination, which is conducted through the GCAS portal. After the result, counselling is held in four rounds.
- Students must complete GCAS registration for LLB admission at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
- MSU uses an entrance test for admission to its LLB programmes.
- Counselling and admission confirmation take place after the entrance exam process.
MSU Baroda LLB Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection |
| BA LLB (5 years) | 10+2 from any recognised board, any stream | MSU Law Entrance Exam (offline) |
| LLB (3 years) | A graduation in any discipline from a recognised university | MSU Law Entrance Exam (offline) |
MSU Baroda LLB Selection Process
- Applicants first register for LLB admission through the GCAS portal.
- Eligible students then appear for the MSU Law Entrance Examination.
- Hall tickets are made available online before the exam.
- Merit lists and admission notices are uploaded on the official admission portal.
- Seat allotment and counselling are completed through the GCAS admission process.
MSU Baroda Scholarships
MSU Baroda students belonging to reserved categories and economically weaker sections can use several state and national scholarship schemes.
- Gujarat Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY): Students with family income below INR 6 lakh can receive up to INR 50,000 per year. The scheme covers tuition, hostel, and other costs for Gujarat-domicile students.
- SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship (Digital Gujarat): Gujarat SC (7%) and ST (15%) category students can get full fee coverage.
- OBC/SEBC Scholarship: SEBC (27%) students can apply with an income certificate.
- EWS Scholarship: Gujarat-domicile EWS (10%) students with income below INR 8 lakh per year are eligible.
- NSP Central Sector Scholarship: This merit scholarship is offered through the National Scholarship Portal to students placed in the top 20th percentile of their board exam.
MSU Baroda Admission FAQs
Ques. Which entrance exam is needed for B.E. admission at MSU Baroda?
Ans. GUJCET is the main entrance exam for Gujarat-domicile students seeking B.E. admission at MSU Baroda. Students from outside Gujarat may be considered through JEE Main merit under the All-India quota. Every applicant must join ACPC counselling at acpc.gujarat.gov.in.
Ques. Can students get B.E. admission at MSU Baroda through management quota?
Ans. No. MSU Baroda fills B.E. seats through ACPC counselling on the basis of GUJCET merit rank. The university does not offer management quota, NRI quota, or donation-based engineering admission.
Ques. Has MSU Baroda announced a fixed CMAT cutoff for MBA admission?
Ans. MSU Baroda has not released an official CMAT cutoff for MBA. Admission depends on CMAT score, GD performance, and PI performance. Graduation marks and the overall profile are also considered. MBA shortlisting is competitive because the intake is limited to 90 seats.
Ques. Are non-Gujarat students allowed to apply for MSU Baroda courses?
Ans. Yes. Students from other states can apply for B.E. through ACPC All-India quota seats. For MBA and LLB, there is no domicile restriction. Applications are submitted through the GCAS portal or directly at msubaroda.ac.in. However, students from outside Gujarat cannot claim Gujarat state government scholarships.
Ques. How does MSU Baroda select students for BA LLB?
Ans. MSU Baroda conducts its own law entrance examination for both the 5-year BA LLB and 3-year LLB courses. The offline exam has 200 MCQs and no negative marking. Results and counselling are handled through the GCAS portal.