Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

What Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda does

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) is a public state university established in 1949 under the Bombay State University Act, tracing its legacy to Baroda College founded in 1881. Operated by the Government of Gujarat with the Governor as Chancellor and Prof. Bhalchandra Bhanage as Vice-Chancellor, MSU delivers higher education across 14 faculties covering arts, science, commerce, medicine, technology and engineering, law, fine arts, performing arts, pharmacy, journalism, management studies, and family and community sciences, supplemented by constituent colleges (Polytechnic, M.K. Amin, Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidhyalaya) and specialized institutes (MRID for design, IFT for fashion, ILG for leadership). The university also operates research centres including the Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, Genome Research Center, and TIFAC Core NDDS.

MSU serves more than 47,000 students with 1,200+ faculty and 1,500+ administrative staff at its Vadodara main campus, including 1,100+ PhD scholars whose enrollment grew 50% following the introduction of biannual admissions. The university is the only state university in Gujarat with residential, unitary character and English as the sole medium of instruction. Its technology stack includes MSUB Webmail, the Student Life Cycle Portal (MSUIS), ePraman Patra, Moodle for e-learning, and online proctored examinations through the MKCL digital platform. Recent research outputs include a pending patent on a Smart Curcumin Drug Delivery System using nanomicelles for tumor-targeted chemotherapy, funded by ANRF, and a discovery of bioluminescent bacteria from Ratnagiri seawater samples.

Revenue comes from tuition fees (Rs 50,500 to Rs 2.07 lakh depending on program and category), Government of Gujarat grants, CSR contributions (Rs 60 lakh from Archroma, Rs 40 lakh from Sun Pharma), and innovation grants (Rs 39.24 lakh under SSIP 2.0). The student startup initiative has supported 19 proof-of-concept projects and 17 IPR filings. New launches for 2026-27 include MSc Advanced Computing, Integrated MSc Data Science, certificate courses in Sugam and Hindustani classical music, and new sociology modules. MSU pursues student recruitment through the Gujarat Common Admission Services portal, university-level entrance tests, and direct merit-based admissions, while seeking international collaborations through MoUs with IIT-Bombay (PAIR programme) and French institutions.

Name

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Legal name

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Website

https://msubaroda.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is a public state university in Vadodara, Gujarat, serving over 47,000 students across 14 faculties and specialized institutes, offering undergraduate through doctoral programmes, professional courses, and research with industry and international partnerships.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Doctoral research programs
• Professional medical education
• Design and arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees across various undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs including BCom, BSc, MSc, PhD, and professional courses. Fee structures vary by program with regular seats and special category seats having different rates.
2. BCA Programme Fees: Fees set at Rs 50,500 for regular seats and Rs 1.21 lakh for special category seats with intake capacity of 240 seats including 40 supernumerary seats
3. Advanced Computing and Data Science Fees: MSc in Advanced Computing (20 seats) and integrated MSc in Data Science (60 seats) with annual fees of Rs 1.26 lakh for regular students and Rs 2.07 lakh for special-category and foreign students
4. Student Startup and Innovation Funding: Disbursement of Rs 39.24 lakh under Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) 2.0 to support student-led innovation and intellectual property initiatives, covering proof-of-concept projects and IPR filings
5. CSR Project Funding: CSR projects worth nearly Rs 60 lakh for textile chemistry department funded by Archroma International (India) Pvt Ltd through Shree Manav Utthan Trust
6. CSR Laboratory Upgradation: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd upgraded MSc laboratory through CSR initiative worth Rs 40 lakh featuring modular furniture, upgraded utilities, and enhanced safety features

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is a comprehensive residential public university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional certificate programs across 14 faculties spanning Arts, Science, Commerce, Medicine, Technology and Engineering, Law, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Journalism, and Management Studies. It conducts funded research, supports student startups through SSIP 2.0, and delivers education through constituent colleges, specialized institutes, and digital platforms including Moodle, online proctored examinations, and MSUIS. The university awards degrees, diplomas, and certificates in over a hundred programs and has 47,000+ students and 1,100+ PhD scholars.

Product overview

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) is a comprehensive public university in Vadodara, Gujarat, established in 1949. The university operates 14 faculties including Arts, Science, Commerce, Medicine, Technology & Engineering, Law, Fine Arts, Family & Community Sciences, Social Work, Performing Arts, Management Studies, Journalism & Communication, Pharmacy, and Education & Psychology. Key institutes include the Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad Institute of Design (MRID) offering design degrees, the Institute of Fashion Technology (IFT) providing fashion education, and specialized research institutes in cell biology, climate change, and policy research. The university has recently launched new academic programmes including MSc in Advanced Computing and Integrated MSc in Data Science for 2026-27. MSU also offers certificate courses through its Faculty of Performing Arts and supports student innovation through its SSIP 2.0 initiative. With over 47,000 students and 1,100+ PhD scholars, the university provides education from certificate to doctoral levels across its residential campus.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSc in Advanced Computing
• Integrated MSc in Data Science
• Sugam Music Certificate Course
• Hindustani Classical Vocal Music Certificate Course
• BCom (Honours) Programme Undergraduate commerce degree with composite merit admission (75% Class 12 marks, 25% entrance test for 2026-27); 6,793 seats; mandatory 75% attendance policy starting 2026-27.
• MBBS Programme (Baroda Medical College) Medical education and clinical training for MBBS students at Baroda Medical College with support from Mahavir Foundation for economically weaker students.
• PhD Programmes Doctoral programmes across disciplines with biannual admissions, mandatory Research and Publication Ethics coursework under UGC PhD Regulations 2022; 308 scholars admitted in 2025-26 (nearly 50% jump from 215 in 2024-25).
• Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) University initiative disbursing Rs 39.24 lakh to support 19 student-led proof-of-concept projects and 17 IPR filings for innovation and entrepreneurship.
• BCA Programme Bachelor of Computer Applications with 240 seats including 40 supernumerary; annual fees Rs 50,500 for regular seats and Rs 1.21 lakh for special category seats.
• P.G. Diploma in Fashion Retailing and Merchandising One-year postgraduate diploma with 30 seats intake capacity and Rs 700 online registration fees; offered through the Institute of Fashion Technology.
• Fashion Communication Programme Four-year undergraduate programme in fashion communication with multiple entry and exit options under NEP 2020; offered through Institute of Fashion Technology.
• Sociology Honours and Masters Programmes BA and MA Sociology programs including new modules on Modi Tattva, Sociology of Bharat, Hindu Sociology, and Sociology of Patriotism; four-credit papers; over 900 applications received after module announcement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% increase in PhD enrollment (308 in 2025-26 vs 215 in 2024-25)
• +6 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Gujarat Tourism DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2026Researchers from Department of Family and Community Resource Management launched heritage walks initiative in Rajpipla covering three palaces with self-guided booklets and bilingual interpretive materials, and 30-hour training programme for Vadodara homestay owners.
• Mahavir FoundationminorOthers · 14 April 2026Foundation providing support for medical education of economically weaker students including medical student from vegetable seller family.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdcoreOthers · 17 February 2026CSR initiative upgraded MSc Applied Chemistry laboratory with Rs 40 lakh in-kind contribution. Facility features modular furniture, upgraded utilities, improved drainage systems, and enhanced safety features for advanced chemical experimentation.
• Gangaramaya Temple, ColomboflagshipOthers · 2 February 2026Devnimori Buddha relics from MSU sent to Sri Lanka for public exposition from February 4-10, marking first time since 1963 discovery that relics travel outside university. Cultural diplomacy initiative highlighted by PM Modi during Sri Lanka visit.
• Mahabodhi SocietyminorOthers · 2 February 2026Buddhist monks from Mahabodhi Society participated in flagging off ceremony for Buddha relics procession to Sri Lanka.
• Archroma International (India) Pvt LtdcoreOthers · 23 January 2026Two CSR projects worth nearly Rs 60 lakh approved for textile chemistry department. Includes establishing Sustainable Centre for textile chemistry and acquiring sustainable laboratory equipment to enhance capabilities and promote environmentally responsible practices.
• Shree Manav Utthan TrustminorOthers · 23 January 2026Implementing CSR projects for textile chemistry department funded by Archroma International.
• French Embassy in IndiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026French delegation from embassy, Consulate General in Mumbai, and Campus France Ahmedabad visited MSU. Discussions on expanding academic collaboration, joint research initiatives, institutional partnerships, academic mobility, and cotutelle doctoral programmes.
• Consulate General of France in MumbaiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Part of French delegation strengthening Indo-French higher education ties. Delegates toured Faculty of Technology and Engineering and Faculty of Science, inspecting laboratories and research facilities.
• Campus France AhmedabadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 January 2026Campus France coordinated visit to promote French higher education ecosystem opportunities for MSU students and researchers, including joint doctoral supervision programmes.
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025MoU signed for PAIR programme of Anusandhan National Research Foundation. IIT-Bombay serves as central hub and MSU as one of seven spokes nationwide. Collaboration aims to strengthen academic research and promote high-impact scholarly output.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Mumbai: Large public state university in Maharashtra offering comprehensive UG/PG/doctoral programs across arts, science, commerce, law, and technology. Closely comparable to MSU as a legacy public university serving regional populations with English-medium instruction.
• Sardar Patel University: Public university in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, offering UG/PG programs across multiple disciplines. Direct regional peer in Gujarat competing for similar student demographics, though smaller in scale than MSU.
• Gujarat University: Primary public university in Gujarat, headquartered in Ahmedabad. Most direct regional peer to MSU in terms of faculty breadth, student scale, and public-mandate overlap; competes for the same Gujarati student pool.
• Osmania University: Large public state university in Hyderabad with multi-faculty structure and significant student enrollment. Comparable legacy institution (founded 1918) with similar scale and breadth across UG, PG, and doctoral programs.
• Savitribai Phule Pune University: Public state university in Maharashtra with broad multi-faculty structure (arts, science, commerce, engineering, management). Comparable scale and public-university model serving western India's higher-education market.

Broad incumbents

• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): Premier public research university with strong doctoral and research focus. While focused on social sciences/humanities at scale, it shares MSU's emphasis on research output, doctoral programs, and public-university governance.
• University of Delhi: India's flagship central public university with massive student base and national brand. Larger scale and broader recognition than MSU but operates a similar public-university, multi-faculty teaching-and-research model.
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Premier central university with residential, multi-faculty structure covering arts, science, commerce, medicine, engineering, and performing arts. Comparable to MSU in unitary residential character and comprehensive program mix, though larger and more nationally recognized.

Regional players

• MS University (Saurashtra University): Public state university in Rajkot, Gujarat. Comparable multi-faculty public-university model serving a different region of Gujarat; competes for students who might otherwise consider MSU.

Emerging players

• Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT): Private university in Gujarat offering programs in science, technology, and management. Represents the rising private competition that MSU must contend with in Gujarat for STEM students willing to pay higher tuition for newer infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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