Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University

Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University was established way back in 1978 by the state of Gujarat and the total area of the campus is 269 acres, spread over 3 location. The University in committed to the cause of a dynamic equilibrium within the society and environment value added education, while keeping the principles of Excellence, Efficiency and Equity in its frame. By identifying social requirement, the University shall generate an environment to provide career solutions through compatible academic programme contributing towards. Bhavnagar is traditionally known for its cultural heritage in the western India with its last princely ruler Shri Krishnakumarsinhji who was the first to donate his princely state to the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation received his initial college education in Shamaldas College during 1888, which is today run by Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University. The mission of the college is to evolve and execute educational & developmental programmers, training programmes, faculty enrichment programmes, social awareness programmes, knowledge acquisition, development, preservation, dissemination and extension of the frontiers of knowledge in the interest of ‘Community at large’. The university has taken a leadership role in promoting new ideas, the spirit of integration of the world, and cultivation of intellect and culture.

Bhavnagar University on the life and teachings of Gujarat. In addition to working towards the promotion of various languages and spreading education among educationally backward classes and communities were the other commitments. In consonance with these expectations, the University in its eventful history of  more than three decades has taken long strides in spreading the message of the Bhavnagar and promoting education in such fields as Science, Arts, Management, Environment, Planning and Architecture. To fulfill its commitment, the tuitions fee charged from the students of the departments of Bhavnagar University has been waived. Within few years this University is declared University with Potential for Excellence and it is one among highest for any University by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and Academic Staff College of the University. We are continuously adding to the infrastructure to promote various sports activities on the campus. We are aware of our rich cultural heritage which is getting in to oblivion at a fast pace. A heritage village is being constructed for a show case of our rich cultural heritage in on an large acre piece of land. The credit of success goes to the students, faculty and administration of this university who have worked untired for a better india and civilized society.

Established : 1978