Mohanlal Sukhadia University

What Mohanlal Sukhadia University does

Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU) is a state public university established by an Act of the Rajasthan Government in 1962 (originally as Udaipur University, renamed in 1982) and headquartered in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It serves more than 180,000 students across nine faculties — Science, Commerce, Management, Humanities, Social Science, Education, Law, Engineering & Technology, and Architecture — through 38 departments, with a faculty of 182 members and a network of affiliated colleges extending its reach across Southern Rajasthan. Academic offerings span undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, postgraduate diploma, diploma, and certificate programs in disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Pharmacy, and Engineering, alongside specialized certificates in areas such as Digital Marketing, Foreign Languages, and GST. The university holds NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation, NIRF 2025 placements (51-100 band in State Public Universities, Rank 64 in Pharmacy), and statutory recognitions from UGC (Sections 12(B) and 2(F)), AICTE, BCI, PCI, and NCTE.

MLSU's technology backbone is a conventional ICT stack: a campus-wide network supported by 1 GBPS bandwidth through NKN, 500+ km of fiber optics and UTP cabling, 130 switches, and 100+ access points, with open-source tool promotion (DrillBit OS, Firefox). The SUMS Portal and an online admission system handle examinations, results, and applications digitally. Revenue is generated through two streams — student tuition and academic fees across programs, and state government funding as a public institution — with fee structures published on the university website and varying by program. Go-to-market is centralized admissions via online portals and public notice, supported by a marketing mix of the official website, media/news coverage, and helpline services. The university does not pursue commercial revenue models, equity funding, or M&A activity, consistent with its public-mandate operating model.

Name

Mohanlal Sukhadia University

Legal name

Mohanlal Sukhadia University

Website

https://mlsu.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mohanlal Sukhadia University is a NAAC 'A' Grade state university in Udaipur, Rajasthan, serving over 180,000 students across nine faculties and 38 departments with undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs in Southern Rajasthan.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate academic programs
• Doctoral research programs
• Professional diploma courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Udaipur

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs. Fee structure is published on the university website for different courses.
2. Government Funding: State University receiving government funding for higher education in Southern Rajasthan, operating as a public institution established by Act in 1962.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mohanlal Sukhadia University is a state public university offering higher education programs — undergraduate (BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, BPharma, BTech, LLB), postgraduate (MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, MTech, LLM, PhD), diploma, and certificate courses — across 9 faculties and 38 departments, delivered through its main campus in Udaipur and affiliated colleges. It also provides digital student services via the SUMS portal and an online admission system.

Product overview

Mohanlal Sukhadia University is a NAAC 'A' Grade state university offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate levels through 9 faculties and 38 departments. The university provides digital platforms including the SUMS Portal for student academic management and examination services, and an Online Admission System for prospective students. The academic offerings span diverse disciplines including Sciences, Commerce, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Education, Engineering, and Architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate (UG) Academic Programs Undergraduate degree programs including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Computer Application, Bachelor of Pharmacy, and Bachelor of Architecture, designed for students from Southern Rajasthan.
• Postgraduate (PG) Academic Programs Postgraduate degree programs including Master of Arts in various disciplines, Master of Science in multiple specializations, Master of Business Administration, Master of Commerce, Master of Education, Master of Laws, and Master of Social Work, aimed at advanced learners.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program Doctoral research programs across multiple disciplines offered by the university's various departments for research scholars pursuing advanced academic work.
• Postgraduate Diploma Programs Postgraduate diploma programs including Cyber Laws, Journalism, Labour Law, Public Health Entomology, Taxation, and Yog Education, targeted at graduates seeking specialized credentials.
• Diploma Programs Diploma programs in Digital Marketing, Fashion Design, Library and Information Science, and Textile & Fashion Designing, for students seeking applied skills and vocational credentials.
• Certificate Programs Certificate courses in Digital Marketing, English, French, German, Mushroom Cultivation, Organic Farming, Yoga, Women and Legal Rights, and GST, designed for short-term skill development.
• SUMS MLSU Student Portal Student portal system for examination forms, results, time tables, and academic management accessible to enrolled students via the SUMS platform.
• Online Admission System Online admission portal for prospective students to apply to the university's academic programs, used for centralized admission processing across UG, PG, diploma, and certificate courses.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UGC (University Grants Commission)coreOthersRegulatory oversight and recognition body for Indian universities. MLSU operates under UGC guidelines and is recognized under Sections 12(B) and 2(F) of the UGC Act.
• National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)coreOthersQuality assurance body that accredited MLSU with 'A' Grade in Cycle 3 assessment.
• NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)coreOthersRanking framework under MHRD that ranked MLSU in State Public Universities category (Rank-band 51-100) and Pharmacy category (Rank 64) in 2025.
• NKN (National Knowledge Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational high-speed network backbone providing 1 GBPS bandwidth connectivity to the university campus infrastructure.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jai Narain Vyas University: Jodhpur-based state public university in Rajasthan offering UG/PG/PhD programs across multiple faculties under state funding. Comparable in scale, governance, and regional mandate to MLSU.
• University of Rajasthan: Headline state public university in Rajasthan with comparable multi-faculty structure, large student base, and similar government funding model. Most directly comparable peer given shared state ecosystem and overlapping affiliated colleges network.
• Barkatullah University: Bhopal-based state public university with comparable UG/PG/PhD offerings and affiliated colleges footprint. Similar NIRF rank-band positioning and state-university funding model.
• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda: Established Gujarat state university with multi-faculty structure, large student base, and similar comprehensive academic offerings. Comparable heritage and state-university operating model.
• Vikram University: Ujjain-based state public university with similar multi-faculty offerings, affiliated colleges model, and state-government funding structure. Comparable heritage (established 1957) and regional scope.
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University: Aurangabad-based state public university in Maharashtra offering comprehensive multi-faculty programs with affiliated colleges. Comparable scale, regional mandate, and NAAC accreditation tier.
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya: Indore-based state public university in Madhya Pradesh with multi-faculty structure, large affiliated colleges network, and similar NAAC accreditation profile. Closely comparable in scope and operating model.
• Gujarat University: Ahmedabad-based state public university with comparable scale, multi-faculty structure, and affiliated colleges network. Similar public funding model and regulatory standing.

Broad incumbents

• Savitribai Phule Pune University: One of India's largest state public universities with broader national standing, higher NIRF rankings, and more extensive research footprint. Larger and more established peer with overlapping academic portfolio.
• Osmania University: Hyderabad-based large state public university with comparable comprehensive offerings and massive student base, but with stronger national brand and higher research output. Acts as an aspirational benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzTQ6t6nD9g6c7tXZVJ5GQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/mohanlalsukhadiauniversityudaipur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mohanlal-sukhadia-university

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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