Dharmsinh Desai University
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About Dharmsinh Desai University
Dharmsinh Desai University is a government university in Kheda, Gujarat. It is approved by AICTE and UGC.
It offers 18 programs, including B.Tech (7), M.Tech (6), BCA, MCA, Diploma in Engineering. Together these have 828 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A (CGPA 3.15), valid until Dec 2028.
Dharmsinh Desai University is a government-owned state university located on College Road in Nadiad, Kheda district, Gujarat. It holds a NAAC accreditation at grade A, valid until 2028-12-14, and is recognised by the UGC and approved by AICTE. It offers engineering, computer applications and management programmes.
The university has 11 programmes in its record, and its engineering offering includes B.Tech. with a duration of 48 months and M.Tech. with a duration of 24 months. Undergraduate engineering branches include Chemical Engineering with 120 seats, Computer Engineering with 120 seats, Electronics and Communications Engineering with 120 seats, Information Technology with 120 seats, and Civil Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with 60 seats each. At the postgraduate level, you will find a Master of Business Administration with 60 seats and a MCA with 60 seats.
For admission to the Bachelor of Computer Applications, the candidate must have passed the HSC Examination (12th Std.) from the Gujarat HSCE Board, or the Senior School Certificate Examination (12th Std.) from the CBSE or ICSE Board, from a school situated in Gujarat state1. For B.Tech., the first-year tuition fee for the general category in 2023-24 was Rs 1,66,950 (self-financed)2. For M.Tech., the first-year tuition fee for the general category in 2023-24 was Rs 55,1253. Check the university's current fee notice before applying, as fees can change each year.
On recognition, the NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 3.15, valid from 2023-12-15 to 2028-12-14. The UGC lists the university as a state university with Section 2(f) and Section 12B status. AICTE lists it as a State Private University for 2025.
The campus spreads over 42 acres4. The library is fully computerized with SOUL 3.0 library automation software, has a seating capacity of 324, and holds 49148 books and 220 journals5678. It also offers online resources such as the IEEE All Society Periodicals Package and the Directory of Open Access Journals910. You can reach the university on +91 268 252050211.
Courses offered
Courses and fees
Dharmsinh Desai University offers courses at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. At undergraduate level you will find B.Tech. (48 months) and Bachelor of Computer Applications, with full-time engineering branches including Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electronics And Communications, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Control and Mechanical Engineering. A full-time diploma in Chemical Engineering has 60 seats.
At postgraduate level, the university offers M.Tech. (24 months), Master of Computer Application (MCA), MCA with 60 seats, and a 24-month Master of Business Administration with 60 seats. M.Tech. specialisations include Chemical Engineering with 6 seats, Civil (Structural Engineering) with 12 seats, Computer Engineering with 12 seats, Electronics and Communications Engineering with 6 seats, Geotechnical Engineering with 6 seats and Mechanical Engineering with 6 seats. A Ph.D. in Management is also listed.
On fees, the first-year B.Tech. tuition for the general category for the 2023-24 admission year is Rs 1,66,950 for self-financed seats1. The quoted amount for grant-in-aid seats is Rs 2,7502. For M.Tech., first-year general category tuition for 2023-24 is Rs 55,125 on self-financed seats3. Check the university's current fee notice before applying, since fees can change each year.
Admission
For the Bachelor of Computer Applications, you must have passed the HSC examination (12th Std.) from the Gujarat HSCE Board, or the Senior School Certificate Examination (12th Std.) from the CBSE or ICSE Board, from a school situated in Gujarat state1.
The university offers engineering, computer applications and management programmes with defined seat numbers, for example 120 seats each in Computer Engineering and Information Technology at the B.Tech. level and 60 seats in MBA. Since seats are limited, it helps to apply early and keep your documents ready.
For questions about the admission process, you can contact the university on +91 268 25205022. The BCA department can be reached at hod.bca@ddu.ac.in3. Always confirm eligibility, dates and fees on the official university notice before applying.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Dharmsinh Desai University are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Gujarat usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Dharmsinh Desai University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Dharmsinh Desai University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid from 15 December 2023 to 14 December 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A (3.15) | Dec 2023 – Dec 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Dharmsinh Desai University is approved by AICTE and UGC, and its approval status is shown as valid. AICTE lists it as a State Private University for 2025. It is recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) and Section 12B.
It holds NAAC accreditation with grade A and a CGPA of 3.15, valid from 15 December 2023 to 14 December 2028. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
You can verify these yourself. Search for the university in the approved institutions list on the AICTE website, check the state universities list and the fake universities list on the UGC website, and look up the accreditation status and validity on the NAAC website. Do these checks before paying any fee.
Contact and location
- Address
- Dharmsinh Desai University College Road, Nadiad,Nadiad,Kheda,Gujarat,387001
- PIN code
- 387001
- District
- Kheda
- State
- Gujarat
- Official website
- ddu.ac.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AICTE ID
- 1-44638383804
- AISHE code
- U-0129
- UGC ID
- 232
How to reach
Campus and hostel
The university campus in Nadiad spreads over 42 acres1. A central library supports study on campus and is fully computerized with SOUL 3.0 library automation software2.
The library covers 994.88 sq. mt. (10709 sq. ft.) and has seating for 324 readers34. Its collection includes 49148 books, 6468 bound journal volumes and 220 journals in total567. Online resources include the IEEE All Society Periodicals Package (ASPP) and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)89.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dharmsinh Desai University located?
It is located on College Road in Nadiad, Kheda district, Gujarat, with the pincode 387001.
Is Dharmsinh Desai University a government or private university?
It is recorded as a government university in Gujarat. AICTE lists it under the category State Private University for 2025.
Is the university approved by AICTE and UGC?
Yes. Its approval status is valid, and it is approved by AICTE and UGC. It is also recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act.
What is the NAAC grade of the university?
It holds NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.15, valid from 15 December 2023 to 14 December 2028.
Is it on the UGC fake universities list?
No. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can double-check on the UGC website.
Which engineering branches are offered at undergraduate level?
B.Tech. branches include Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electronics And Communications, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Control and Mechanical Engineering. The B.Tech. runs for 48 months.
How many seats are there in Computer Engineering at B.Tech. level?
The university lists 120 undergraduate seats in Computer Engineering and 120 in Information Technology.
What is the B.Tech. tuition fee?
What is the M.Tech. tuition fee?
First-year general category M.Tech. tuition for the 2023-24 admission year is Rs 55,125 on self-financed seats1.
What is the eligibility for the BCA programme?
You must have passed the 12th standard from the Gujarat HSCE Board, or from CBSE or ICSE from a school situated in Gujarat state1.