Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Overview

Located in the city of Vadodara, Maharaja Sayajirao University is a public university. In 1881, the university was established as a college, and it was granted university status in 1949. This university is named in honor of the former ruler of Baroda State, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. MSU Baroda holds a grade of "A" from the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). AIU, i.e., the Association of Indian Universities, is also affiliated with the University. The university started B.Arch courses from the year of 1952 but has had an outstanding reputation for imparting architectural education since 1890. 

Courses Offered

Maharaja Sayajirao University offers a range of courses to its students. This university offers architecture courses alongside co-curricular activities. The university also promotes startup cultures, club events, trips, seminars, and workshops.

Course Highlights

● Infrastructure, facilities, and equipment are all available at MSU. There are well-maintained classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and hostels. The campus has WiFi with a fast Internet connection. It has very clean classrooms.

● There is a high level of training and dedication to their profession among the professors. Both the faculty and the education are of quite high quality. Maharaja Sayajirao University labs are well-equipped with high-quality, well-maintained equipment.

● For every semester of their course, students are required to participate in practical training as well as a variety of practical exposure. 

● By applying foundational principles of architecture, the latest design aesthetics, and sustainability trends.

● Teachers students to create a thoughtful mind and encourage other values ​​by providing support and encouragement. 

Application Process

The architecture courses at MSU Baroda have a common application process just like any other college. Applications can be submitted online via the University's admissions portal. MSU Baroda charges a 200 rupee application fee. The following steps can be followed for the complete application process at MSU Baroda: 

● Online applications for admission to the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda are filled out on the University's official website.

● Applicants must select a course ie B. Arch and specialization options.

● All fields must be completed with relevant information. 

● After filling out the application form with all the required information, they must pay the application fee for the course. All three payment methods for the application fee are acceptable: credit card, debit card, and net banking.

● After successfully paying the application fee, they should submit the form online.

Result and Cut off

MSU admits BE students based on the GUJCET. Results of the exam are strictly based on merit. Therefore, each branch has different cutoff marks. M.Arch admissions are solely based on the GATE score. In some cases, the relevant department conducts a personal interview round after the written test. A combined score from the CMAT and earlier qualifying exams is used to determine MBA admissions.

Placement

All matters regarding recruitment and training of students are handled by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Vadodara's career and counseling cell. The university permits the teachers to take a hold of the consultancy work under the existing rules. MSUB Vadodara's career and counseling cell help students find optimal career opportunities and organize placement drives as a part of its mission. As a result, several companies have recruited students from the university. 

Campus Facilities

The university provides accommodation for boys. Students have access to all basic facilities. There are furnished rooms in the hostels. Students are provided with beds, cupboards, tables, chairs, hot water boilers, etc. Girls are provided with residential facilities. In the hostels, basic services such as security, electricity, water supply, and internet are available. The university provides a gymnasium with modern equipment. In addition, the library has a large collection of books, reference books, printed and online journals, magazines, and theses and dissertations. A total of 10 Kindle devices are available. Several sports facilities are available at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Vadodara for its students. The facilities include fields and grounds for various games, such as cricket, kho-kho, hockey, football, etc. In addition, students, faculty, and staff are eligible for a discount on meals at the university cafeteria.

Various activities and functions are held in the university auditorium by students and faculty. Advanced audio and visual equipment has been installed in the CC Mehta Auditorium. In addition, the campus has a health center. Students and staff of the University can get all the medical care they need here. Its medical officers and nurses have been trained since it was founded in 1964. The university infrastructure is modern and up-to-date where ragging is strictly prohibited. On the other hand, the architectural department is located in the heart of the campus. It has studios, workshops, a computer lab, and a separate library for the architectural students. With assistance from the UGC, Maharaja Sayajirao University's Computer Center was established in 1980. It has a set of computers with modern software and hardware to keep up with the advancements in technology. In addition, there are many departmental laboratories available to students at the university. Students in these laboratories gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience. In addition, the university provides a guesthouse for faculty members and guests.

Alumni Network

Several notable alumni of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda are today renowned architects. According to the Gujarat University Ranking, Maharaja Sayajirao University is among the best in Gujarat. There is no doubt that its alumni are the best in Gujarat. Notable alumni of this University have steered India's growth for many years. In different fields, they have made renowned, significant contributions. Notable alumni are Karan Grover, Pratyush Shankar, Yashwant Mishri, and so on.