The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSUB), Vadodara has its roots in Baroda College established in 1881 by Baroda State. The present MSUB was established in 1949 by the last Maharaja of the erstwhile Baroda State, Pratap Singh Gaekwad of Baroda (1908–1968) respecting the wishes of his grandfather, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1863–1939). The mission of the institution is embedded in morality, and values alongside academic excellence to help students of all genders to think global and act locally to be provided through high-quality education.

MSUB has 567 teaching staff and 548 non-teaching faculty who are always ready to help the students. Additionally, guest lecturers are invited to the MSUB to impart further insights to the students. 

MSUB offers the following courses at the undergraduate level - 3 years degree in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Honors) in Arabic, Archaeology and Ancient History, Economics, English, German, French, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Linguistics, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology, Sindhi and Defense and National Security Studies (HPP); 2 years degree in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Urdu; 3 years degree in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Clinical Psychology; 3 years degree in Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Honors) in Geography, Botany, Botany, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology; 3 years degree in Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science (HPP), Family and Community Sciences in Clothing and Textiles, Family and Community Sciences in Fashion Designing, Family and Community Sciences in Food Science and Quality Control, Family and Community Sciences in Food Science and Public Health Nutrition, Family and Community Sciences in Dietetics, Family and Community Sciences in Extension and Communication, Family and Community Sciences in Human Development and Family Studies, Family and Community Sciences in Hospitality Management, Chemistry and Microbiology; 3 years degree in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honors) in Accounting and Financial Management, Accounting and Financial Management (HPP), Banking and insurance, Banking and insurance (Higher payment), Cooperative Management And Rural Studies and Cooperative Management And Rural Studies (Higher payment); 3 years degree in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting and Financial Management and Accounting & Financial Management(HPP); 3 years degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); 3 years degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (HPP); 4 years degree in Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Textile Processing, Civil-Irrigation Water Management and Textile Technology; 5 years degree in Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.); 4 years degree Bachelor of Visual Arts (B.V.A.) in Applied Arts, Art History, Painting and Sculpture; 3 years degree in Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Kathak, Instrumental Music (Sitar), Music (Vocal), Indian Classical Music (Tabla), Dramatics, Bharatnatyam and Violin; 5 years degree in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.A. LL.B.) (Honors); 3 years degree in Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC); 5.5 years degree in MBBS; 4 years degree in Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) Physiotherapy; 4 years degree in Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) Nursing; 4 years degree in Bachelor Of Pharmacy (B.Pharm); 3 years dual degree in Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work (BSW and MSW); 3 years degree in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.); 3 years degree in Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) and 3 years degree in Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) (Honors) (HPP).

The admission process of MSUB is based upon the merit of scores obtained by the candidates in their 10+2 board examinations from a recognized Board or Council in India. For certain courses which require further screening, students need to appear for examinations like NEET/NATA, etc. and the entrance test conducted by the MSUB.

MSUB offers scholarships to students with an annual family income of less than ₹ 3.5 LPA. The Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW) is a flagship initiative of the University providing financial assistance to economically weaker students studying at MSUB.

The students of MSUB are provided with good placement opportunities from organizations like Infosys, ABB, Panasonic, Mahindra, Indian Oil, TATA and many more.

MSUB has a WiFi-enabled campus with smart classrooms and fully furnished labs for each department. The traditional library of MSUB is home to 8,68,304 books and 280 print journals while the digital library provides 40,000 online journals, 10 Kindle E-Book Readers, National Digital library among other services. The 12 hostels for male students and 4 hostels for female students are well equipped with the necessary amenities.

The campus provides infrastructures for sports like football, cricket, tennis, basketball, and volleyball as well as one swimming pool, one indoor and one outdoor gymnasium and a running track. There are also provisions for indoor games like chess, carrom, table tennis, etc. There are 8 auditoriums, 6 seminar halls and a Moot Court as well. The cafeteria provides the students with healthy and nutritious food. The medical emergencies of the students are attended to by the medical team present on campus.