Charotar University of Science & Technology

What Charotar University of Science & Technology does

Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) is a private, trust-owned university located in Changa, Anand district, Gujarat, India, operating under Gujarat State Act No. 8 of 2009 and approved by the University Grants Commission under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. The university was conceived by the non-profit Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal, which established the Education Campus at Changa in 2000 with a single engineering institute and 240 students. CHARUSAT was formally accorded university status on July 7, 2009, and has since grown into a multi-institution platform encompassing 9 constituent institutes (CSPIT, DEPSTAR, RPCP, CMPICA, I2IM, PDPIAS, MTIN, ARIP, BDIAS, CLASS) organized under 6 faculties, supplemented by the Dr. K. C. Patel Research and Development Centre (KRADLE), the CHARUSAT Space Research and Technology Center (CSRTC), and the Charusat Startup and Innovation Centre (CSIC). It offers more than 72 academic programs spanning engineering, pharmacy, computer applications, management, applied sciences, nursing, physiotherapy, allied healthcare, and humanities at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

The university serves approximately 7,500-11,000 students with a faculty and staff complement of 550+, supported by ₹125 Crores in cumulative capital outlay. Its core technology infrastructure centers on the KRADLE Sophisticated Instruments Facility, which provides access to materials characterization equipment including Scanning Electron Microscope, X-ray Diffractometer, Thin Film Deposition systems, Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, FTIR Spectrometer, and High Energy Ball Mill, with research thrust areas in magnetic fluids, solar cells, bioremediation, and advanced materials. The institution holds NAAC A+ accreditation, QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness certification, and SCIMAGO Q2 Innovation Ranking, and is ranked among the Top 3 universities in Gujarat by GSIRF.

CHARUSAT's revenue model is dominated by recurring tuition fees from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs (UGC-approved pricing, with disclosed program-level fees ranging from ₹30,000/year for BLIS to ₹60,000/year for Ph.D. programs, with engineering and pharmacy programs priced materially higher). Secondary revenue streams include sponsored research from government agencies (SERB-DST, ICMR, CSIR, GUJCOST, Department of Biotechnology, DRDO, BARC, Ministry of Science & Technology), industry-partnered consultancy, charges for external usage of KRADLE's sophisticated instruments, and a growing online education vertical delivered through charusat.online. The institution distributes educational services via on-campus delivery at Changa and a self-serve online channel, while marketing through its official website, alumni portal, placement cell, and digital media presence. Corporate relationships with TCS, Samsung, Adani, ICICI, Motorola Solutions, and the Indian Navy function as a placement flywheel rather than a revenue concentration point.

Name

Charotar University of Science & Technology

Legal name

Charotar University of Science and Technology

Website

https://charusat.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CHARUSAT is a private, trust-owned Indian university in Gujarat operating 9 institutes offering 72+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, pharmacy, management, sciences, healthcare, and humanities to approximately 7,500-11,000 students, with revenue from tuition supplemented by sponsored research grants.

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering education programs
• Pharmacy and healthcare education
• Research and development services
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Anand

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs: Revenue from tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, pharmacy, sciences, management, and humanities disciplines
2. Sponsored Research: Funded research projects from government agencies including SERB-DST, ICMR, CSIR, GUJCOST, and industry partners with funding amounts ranging from Rs. 3.75 Lacs to Rs. 285.66 Lacs
3. Instrument Usage Facility: Charges for external users accessing sophisticated research instruments at KRADLE facility

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels2 records

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Core offering

CHARUSAT is a private university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across 9 constituent institutes spanning engineering, pharmacy, computer applications, management, applied sciences, nursing, physiotherapy, allied healthcare, and humanities. The university also conducts sponsored research projects and provides access to sophisticated research instrumentation through its KRADLE research center.

Product overview

CHARUSAT operates as a multi-institute private university offering a comprehensive portfolio of 72+ academic programs across 9 constituent institutes spanning engineering, pharmacy, computer applications, management, applied sciences, nursing, physiotherapy, and humanities disciplines. The university's product ecosystem includes core educational institutes (CSPIT, DEPSTAR, RPCP, CMPICA, I2IM, PDPIAS, MTIN, ARIP, BDIAS, CLASS) providing undergraduate to doctoral programs, supplemented by specialized research centers (KRADLE for R&D, CSRTC for space research) and incubation facilities (CSIC for startups). The architecture follows a platform-plus-centers model where each institute functions as a semi-autonomous academic unit under the unified university brand, with shared research infrastructure and administrative services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KRADLE: Dr. K. C. Patel Research and Development Centre - CHARUSAT's research institute undertaking socially relevant research in emerging areas of Science and Technology.

Products and services

• Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT) Engineering institute offering B.Tech, M.Tech, PG Diploma (PGDEAMT), and Ph.D. programs in technology disciplines for students seeking technical higher education.
• Devang Patel Institute of Advance Technology and Research (DEPSTAR) Engineering institute offering B.Tech programs, focused on technology education and research for undergraduate students.
• Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP) Pharmacy institute offering B.Pharm., M.Pharm., and Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences for students pursuing pharmaceutical education.
• Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications (CMPICA) Computer applications institute offering BCA, B.Sc (IT), MCA, M.Sc (IT), and Ph.D. programs for students pursuing IT and computer application education.
• Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM) Management institute offering BBA, MBA, and Ph.D. programs for students pursuing business and management education.
• P. D. Patel Institute of Applied Sciences (PDPIAS) Applied sciences institute offering B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs in basic and applied sciences for science students.
• Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing (MTIN) Nursing institute offering GNM, B.Sc., Post Basic Nursing, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs in nursing education for nursing students.
• Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy (ARIP) Physiotherapy institute offering BPT, MPT, and Ph.D. programs in physiotherapy for students pursuing physiotherapy education.
• Bapubhai Desaibhai Patel Institute of Allied and Healthcare Sciences (BDIAS) Allied healthcare sciences institute offering B.Opto., B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs for students pursuing allied healthcare education.
• Charotar Institute of Languages, Arts and Social Studies (CLASS) Humanities institute offering BA in English, BLIS, MA in English, MLIS, and Ph.D. programs for students pursuing liberal arts and humanities education.
• Dr. K. C. Patel Research and Development Centre (KRADLE) Dedicated research center focused on emerging areas of science and technology including magnetic fluids, solar cells, bioremediation, sensors, and energy storage materials, undertaking socially relevant research and offering sophisticated instrumentation services.
• CHARUSAT Space Research and Technology Center (CSRTC) Space research and technology center under CHARUSAT's initiatives for aerospace and related research activities.
• Charusat Startup and Innovation Centre (CSIC) Startup incubation and innovation center supporting entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem at the university.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7500+ students served across 72+ programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU exchange for collaborative R&D in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Participated in Industry Meet and Start-up Conclave 2026 with 239 delegates including industry professionals, startups, farmers, and academia.
• International and National Research Centers/Institutes/UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRADLE collaborates with international and national research centers, institutes, and universities for joint research initiatives and knowledge dissemination
• ISROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration in space research and technology development
• University of ExetercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration for research and student exchange
• University of Prince Edward IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for collaborative education and research
• AICTEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory and accreditation partnership for technical education standards
• Bhabha Atomic Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in nuclear and atomic research areas
• Department of BiotechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment collaboration for biotechnology research initiatives
• Ministry of Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partnership for science and technology research funding
• Defence Research and Development OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in defense-related research and development
• UGC-DAE ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Grants Commission and Department of Atomic Energy consortium for scientific research
• Modern College of Business and Science, Muscat, OmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration with hybrid mode conference participation in February 2026

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Christ University: Private deemed university with strong humanities, management, sciences, engineering, and law programs. Comparable to CHARUSAT on multi-disciplinary private university positioning, NAAC-accredited quality, and UGC degree-granting status.
• KIIT University: Private deemed university offering engineering, medical, law, management, and humanities programs with strong research and placement infrastructure. Comparable to CHARUSAT on multi-faculty private university model, UGC recognition, and research center operations.
• Amity University: Large multi-campus private university covering engineering, management, law, biotechnology, design, and liberal arts. Comparable to CHARUSAT as a UGC-approved, multi-disciplinary private university with a wide range of UG/PG/PhD programs and corporate placement focus.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private Indian research university with multi-campus engineering, science, pharmacy, and management programs, plus strong industry placement outcomes. Comparable to CHARUSAT on the multi-disciplinary, private, placement-driven model, though at a substantially larger national-brand scale.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Private deemed university with engineering, medical, management, and science faculties across multiple campuses in India. Comparable to CHARUSAT on multi-disciplinary, institute-led, UGC-approved private university structure with strong recruiter engagement.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large private university with engineering, management, pharmacy, agriculture, and humanities faculties, plus significant international student enrollment. Comparable to CHARUSAT as a multi-faculty, UGC-approved private university with diverse program portfolio and recruiter-driven admissions.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private deemed university offering engineering, management, law, sciences, and humanities with strong corporate recruiter networks and research centers. Closely comparable to CHARUSAT's institute-based, placement-oriented, multi-disciplinary private model.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Private, multi-disciplinary deemed university offering UG/PG/PhD programs across engineering, pharmacy, management, life sciences, and humanities. Directly comparable to CHARUSAT as a private, NAAC-accredited, multi-faculty research university with sponsored research and corporate placement networks.

Regional players

• Nirma University: Gujarat-based private deemed university offering engineering, management, pharmacy, law, and science programs. Closely comparable to CHARUSAT on Gujarat regional positioning, multi-disciplinary structure, and NAAC-accredited private university model, making it the most direct regional competitor.
• Parul University: Gujarat-based private university with a wide portfolio across engineering, pharmacy, medical, management, and humanities. Comparable to CHARUSAT on Gujarat regional positioning, multi-disciplinary private university model, and direct competition for the same student pool in the state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thecharusat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/class-charusat-2012ba398
• Instagraminstagram.com/class.charusat?igsh=OHJubjV5aWJkOGZk
• Xx.com/charusat

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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