Saurashtra University

Saurashtra University in Rajkot, established in 1967, is the affiliating state university for the Saurashtra peninsula — the degree behind a very large share of the colleges spread across this western Gujarat region. Its Rajkot campus houses postgraduate departments across the arts, sciences and commerce, with humanities subjects such as English, economics and history long established, all at government-scale fees; it holds UGC recognition and an A grade from NAAC. Rajkot is Saurashtra's commercial centre — a fast-growing, affordable city with a strong small-industry and trading economy, well connected across Gujarat. For most applicants the university matters as the recognised name standing behind their local college; for postgraduates, the campus departments offer inexpensive advanced study close to home. It suits students of the region who want a legitimate, affordable state degree without relocating to Ahmedabad.