

Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot
Also known as Marwadi University, MU
- Fees / year
- ₹55,000 - ₹1.75L
- Courses
- 81+
- NIRF University
- 101–150
- Established
- 2016
About Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot
Marwadi University (MU) is a state private university in Rajkot, Gujarat, established on 9 May 2016 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act No. 9 of 2016 and recognised under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. It is promoted by the Marwadi Chandarana Group, a stock-broking and financial-services group. The Government of Gujarat gave the university Centre of Excellence status in 2022.
Campus
The campus is on the Rajkot-Morbi Road at Gauridad, Rajkot 360003; the 2026 prospectus describes it as a 50-acre campus with on-campus hostels, an on-campus outpatient (OPD) facility and sports grounds. The prospectus says more than 25% of students come from outside Gujarat and that 1,700+ international students from 54 countries study at the university.
Accreditation and rankings
NAAC accredited Marwadi University at grade A+ with a CGPA of 3.31 on a four-point scale. The certificate is dated 9 November 2023, is marked first cycle and is valid up to 8 November 2028. In NIRF 2025 the university is in the 101-150 band of the University list, the 201-300 band of the Engineering list and the 102-125 band of the Pharmacy list. The prospectus lists UGC, AICTE, Bar Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapy and Gujarat Nursing Council among its recognitions.
Faculties and programmes
The 2026-27 fee PDF lists 81 full-time programmes in the Faculties of Engineering and Technology (19 B.Tech branches, five M.Tech programmes and six diploma programmes), Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Science, Management Studies, Computer Applications, Law and Arts. Online programmes are run separately through the Centre for Distance and Online Education.
Placements
The 2026 prospectus reports that more than 500 companies visited the campus in 2024-25 and gives an average package of 5.25 LPA on the same page; the placements page shows a highest package of 34.5 LPA. Neither page states the graduating batch for the package figures.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2016
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, NAAC, BCI, PCI, INC
- NIRF 2025
- 101–150 University, 101–150 Pharmacy, 201–300 Engineering
- Programmes
- 81Engineering, Management, Medical, Science
- UG fees
- ₹55,000 – ₹1.75L a year
- PG fees
- ₹62,500 – ₹1.71L a year
- Also known as
- Marwadi University, MU
- Website
- marwadiuniversity.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- 101–150PharmacyRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 101–150UniversityRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 201–300EngineeringRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and Fees
81 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 19 | ₹1,15,000 – ₹1,75,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 8 | ₹60,000 – ₹1,25,000 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 7 | ₹70,000 – ₹1,43,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 6 | ₹84,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
| Diploma in Engineering | Diploma | 6 | ₹70,000 – ₹90,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 5 | ₹1,33,000 – ₹1,71,000 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 5 | ₹90,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹55,000 – ₹58,000 |
Admission 2027
Marwadi University admits to B.Tech, B.Pharm, diploma and other professional courses through ACPC counselling of the Government of Gujarat; other programmes admit on Class 12 or degree marks through the online application, and some PG courses ask for CMAT or GATE scores. The 2027 dates are not published (checked 16 October 2026).
- B.Tech, diploma, B.Pharm, M.Tech, M.Pharm, MBA, MCA: the university runs an ACPC Help Centre in Rajkot and says admission follows the ACPC norms of the Government of Gujarat. The help-centre page lists the GUJCET marksheet among the documents, and the home-page FAQ lists the JEE score card and ACPC registration slip. The page says the ACPC authority had not released the official dates for the counselling process.
- Other undergraduate programmes: eligibility is Class 12 (or a bachelor's degree for PG); the admission page says the university assesses academic performance together with co-curricular and leadership involvement.
- Postgraduate: primarily merit-based; some PG courses require national entrance scores (CMAT, GATE) followed by counselling. The pages do not say which courses.
- Ph.D.: postgraduate degree plus an entrance exam and interview.
- Own test: none named on the admission, scholarship, ACPC or prospectus pages.
Application steps on the admission page: register or log in, complete the application, upload documents and pay the fee. The 2026 cycle's counselling dates are not on the pages read.
Campus Gallery
(10)Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Tech fee at Marwadi University?
The 2026-27 fee PDF prints fees per semester: Rs 77,500 for Computer Engineering, CSE and its AI, AI and DS, AI and ML and Cyber Security branches and ICT (Rs 1,55,000 a year), Rs 87,500 for the two PBL branches (Rs 1,75,000), Rs 60,000 for ECE (Rs 1,20,000), Rs 62,500 for ECE (AI and ML), ECE (VLSI Design) and Bioinformatics, and Rs 57,500 for Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical (Rs 1,15,000).
What are the BBA, BCA, MBA, B.Pharm, law and M.Tech fees at Marwadi University?
Fees per semester in the 2026-27 fee PDF: BBA Rs 42,000 for the first three years, BCA Rs 42,500, B.Com Rs 30,000, MBA Rs 66,500, MCA Rs 65,000, B.Pharm Rs 70,000, B.Physiotherapy Rs 62,500, BA LLB (Hons) and BCom LLB (Hons) Rs 75,000, M.Tech Rs 45,000. Multiply by two for a year. The PDF does not say what each fee includes.
What is the hostel fee at Marwadi University?
For 2026-27 the annual hostel fee on campus runs from Rs 96,000 (8-bed non-AC, Hostels A, B, C) to Rs 2,05,000 (2-bed AC, Hostel D); the off-campus hostels listed cost Rs 1,05,000 to Rs 1,50,000. Fees include vegetarian dining and laundry; the security deposit is Rs 15,000 on campus and Rs 10,000 off campus.
How does admission work at Marwadi University, and is there an entrance test?
Professional courses (B.Tech, diploma, B.Pharm, M.Tech, M.Pharm, MBA, MCA) follow ACPC counselling of the Government of Gujarat, which uses the GUJCET marksheet and JEE score card. Other undergraduate programmes admit on Class 12 or degree marks, and some PG courses ask for CMAT or GATE. The university names no entrance test of its own; the ACPC dates were not published on 16 October 2026.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of Marwadi University?
NAAC accredited Marwadi University at grade A+ with a CGPA of 3.31; the certificate dated 9 November 2023 is valid up to 8 November 2028. In NIRF 2025 it is in the 101-150 band (University), 201-300 band (Engineering) and 102-125 band (Pharmacy).
How are placements at Marwadi University?
The 2026 prospectus says more than 500 companies visited in 2024-25 and gives an average package of 5.25 LPA on that page, without naming the batch for the average. The placements page shows a highest package of 34.5 LPA and says 1000+ students bagged a package of 5 LPA or more, also without a batch year.
Is Marwadi University a private or a deemed university?
Marwadi University is a state private university in Rajkot, established on 9 May 2016 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act No. 9 of 2016 and recognised under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. It is not a deemed university.
Does Marwadi University give scholarships or fee waivers?
Yes. The sports quota reserves 2% of seats in each course with tuition waivers from 10% (state participants) to 100% (international medalists), wards of defence personnel get 25% of tuition fees (1 seat in each course), and the university lists GATE/GPAT scholarships and government schemes such as MYSY and the Chief Minister Scholarship.
Where is Marwadi University?
Marwadi University is on the Rajkot-Morbi Road at Gauridad, Rajkot, Gujarat 360003. The 2026 prospectus describes a 50-acre campus, 31 km from the airport, 10 km from the bus station and 8 km from the railway station.
What is the admission process at Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot?
Marwadi University admits to B.Tech, B.Pharm, diploma and other professional courses through ACPC counselling of the Government of Gujarat; other programmes admit on Class 12 or degree marks through the online application, and some PG courses ask for CMAT or GATE scores. The 2027 dates are not published (checked 16 October 2026).
Which courses does Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot offer?
Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot offers 81 programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Master of Technology, Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration.
Which entrance exams does Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot is through JEE Main and GUJCET.
Which bodies approve or accredit Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot?
Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE, NAAC, BCI, PCI and INC.
What other names is Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot known by?
Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot is also known as Marwadi University and MU.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for Marwadi University (MU), Rajkot on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 16 October 2026.


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