Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (formerly known as Baroda College) [MSU Baroda] established in 1949 is a State University, currently having 201-300 position in NIRF Ranking 2025 and 851-900 score out of 987 in QS Asia 2025. MSU Baroda is approved by UGC, BCI and PCI, and is accredited by NAAC-A+. Admission in MSU Baroda is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Formerly known as Baroda College, the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda came into existence in 1949 to provide education and training to students in various disciplines. This university is approved by UGC, recognised by BCI & PCI, and it is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade.
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The vision of MSUB is to provide education and knowledge to every section of society and to create an academic environment that generates the desire among the students to investigate and question every doubt. It focuses on graduating individuals who are progressive, cooperative, and ready for their future roles. |
The mission of MSUB is to promote a higher standard of teaching, learning, research, and training among young minds to provide overall growth in students. The university also aims to create a sustainable learning environment for the students that enables them to act locally and think globally. Additionally, it also wants to create a healthy link between the university and the society. |
The university provides PG, UG, PG Diploma, Ph.D, Certificate, and Diploma courses to students in various disciplines, and these courses are run under multiple faculties, namely:
Candidates interested in pursuing their higher academic education can apply here for admissions. The university provides admissions to both national and international students. To apply for admission, the candidate needs to visit the main internet page of MSUB. For any details or information related to the same, the candidate can contact the university’s officials directly.
The university has a scholarship program offered by the Directorate of Student’s Welfare (DSW) to provide financial aid and support to meritorious students who are economically disadvantaged. Students with 55% marks in their previous examination and a family annual income up to Rs. 3.5 lakhs are eligible to take advantage of the scholarship. Before receiving the scholarship amount, the eligible students will also have to go through a personal interview.
*For more information related to scholarships, the students can contact the university.
| Institute Name | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara |
| Formerly Known As | Baroda College, Vadodara |
| Estd. Year | 1949 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC, BCI, PCI |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A+ |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Chancellor | Rajmata Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad |
| Address | Pratapgunj, Vadodara - 390002, Gujarat, India |
| Contact Number | 0265-2795555 |
| Official Website | https://msubaroda.ac.in/ |
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| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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51-100 out of 100 | 2025 (State Public University) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Universities) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2023 (Universities) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 90 out of 200 | 2021 (Universities) | |
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34 out of 75 | 2025 (State Public Universities) |
| 13 out of 13 | 2024 (Government Law Institutes) | |
| 13 out of 13 | 2022 (Government Law Institutes) | |
| 34 out of 75 | 2021 (State Public Universities) | |
| 9 out of 9 | 2020 (Government Law Institutes) | |
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851-900 out of 987 | 2025 (Asia) |
| 701-750 out of 760 | 2023 (Asia) | |
| 601-650 out of 687 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 551-600 out of 650 | 2021 (Asia) | |
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501+ out of 829 | 2022 (Asia) |
| 401+ out of 551 | 2021 (Asia) | |
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55 out of 100 | 2025 (Government B-Schools) |
The university understands the importance of placement in a student’s life and therefore it provides excellent placement services. Professional training and guidance are provided to the students throughout their academic years so that the students can crack the interview easily. The university also maintains healthy and professional relations with the recruiting companies and invites them for on-campus placement sessions.
Companies that visit MSUB for the purpose of placement are HDFC Bank, Indian Oil, ICICI Bank, Mahindra, Adani, Infosys, Panasonic, Sun Pharma, Tata Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Union Bank of India, Voltas, Zydus Cadila, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries Limited, Gujarat State Electricity Limited, etc.
Located at Pratapgunj, Vadodara, the university has one main campus and six satellite campuses that are built in an area of 275 acres of land. The infrastructure of the university is world-class and modern, and it is prepared in a way that fulfills all the major learning and teaching needs. The campus of the university is a safe place for students as the university has formed a range of cells and centres like the Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Women’s Grievance & Counselling Cell, MARG Counselling Centre, etc. The campus of the university is ragging-free and student-friendly. The university also established an All India Central Services Training Centre to train and guide aspirants for UPSC, IAS, or any other competitive examination. Apart from this, the classrooms of the university are smart, and spacious, have comfortable seating arrangements, a botanical garden built in an area of 2.5 acres, well-built halls & theatres, well furnished & modern auditoriums, and various other services and amenities like:
