How many universities in Gujarat ? Gujarat Government & Public Universities 2026: District-Wise List

Gujarat Government and Public Universities: District-Wise List for 2026

Gujarat has a broad network of public and state universities covering general education, agriculture, technology, law, medicine, teacher education, Sanskrit, sports and other specialist fields. This guide groups 30 universities by their main campus district to help students and families find institutions across the state.

How to read this list: “State public university” is a classification used in higher-education records. It does not mean every institution has the same governing law or administrative structure. Gujarat’s Public Universities Act, 2023 schedules 11 universities; other institutions have their own establishing laws or statutes. Central universities and Institutes of National Importance are outside this list.

Ahmedabad district

• “Kaushalya” The Skill University
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
• Gujarat Technological University
• Gujarat University
• Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences
• Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM)

Anand district

• Anand Agricultural University
• Sardar Patel University

Banaskantha district

• Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University

Bhavnagar district

• Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University

Gandhinagar district

• Children’s University
• Gujarat Biotechnology University
• Gujarat National Law University
• Indian Institute of Teacher Education
• Kamdhenu University

Gir Somnath district

• Shree Somnath Sanskrit University

Jamnagar district

• Gujarat Ayurved University

Junagadh district

• Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University
• Junagadh Agricultural University

Kachchh district

• Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University

Kheda district

• Dharmsinh Desai University

Narmada district

• Birsa Munda Tribal University

Navsari district

• Navsari Agricultural University

Panchmahal district

• Gujarat Natural Farming Science University
• Shri Govind Guru University

Patan district

• Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University

Rajkot district

• Saurashtra University

Surat district

• Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Vadodara district

• Swarnim Gujarat Sports University
• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Choosing a university

Before applying, check the university’s official website for current courses, campus details, admission dates, fees and eligibility. Students should also verify the institution’s current status and relevant programme recognition through official university and higher-education records.

Sources: AISHE Higher Education Institution Directory; Gujarat Knowledge Consortium AISHE information; Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023 schedule. Gujarat Natural Farming Science University’s current name followed a 2023 state amendment; see the Gujarat amendment document.

Directory compiled for 2026. University names, classifications and programmes may change; confirm details with official sources before applying.