Top 3 BCA Colleges in Gujarat, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parul University | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.55) | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| 2 | Gujarat University | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.3) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| 3 | Marwadi University | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.31) | Rajkot, Gujarat |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Gujarat has 6 rated BCA colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Parul University
Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.55, valid until 19 Feb 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 92% of the colleges it was compared with. On official disclosures it scores higher than 81% of them. It is a private university.
Good fit if you want a BCA from a college with an A++ NAAC grade, based in Vadodara.
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2. Gujarat University
Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 5 Feb 2030. It was ranked 94 in NIRF 2024 in the overall category. On official disclosures it scores higher than 94% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a government university.
Good fit if you prefer a government university in Ahmedabad that appears in the NIRF overall ranking.
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3. Marwadi University
Marwadi University in Rajkot, Gujarat, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.31, valid until 8 Nov 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 76% of the colleges it was compared with. On official disclosures it scores higher than 81% of them. It is a private university.
Good fit if you want a BCA from an A+ NAAC graded university in Rajkot.
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How the top three compare
Parul University holds NAAC grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.55, while Gujarat University and Marwadi University hold A+ with 3.3 and 3.31. Gujarat University is the only one of the three with a NIRF 2024 rank, 94 in the overall category. Gujarat University is a government institution, and the other two are private. They are based in Vadodara, Ahmedabad and Rajkot respectively.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list to build a shortlist, then check each college against your own entrance rank, category and budget. Before applying, confirm the latest official closing ranks and the college's approvals from the official sources. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you narrow the shortlist. Ratings reflect official data reviewed in October 2026.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top BCA college in Gujarat?
Parul University in Vadodara ranks first among the 3 BCA colleges on this list, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3 on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0. Gujarat University follows at 4.2 and Marwadi University at 3.8.
What is the NAAC grade of Parul University?
NAAC graded Parul University A++ with a CGPA of 3.55. The accreditation is valid until 19 Feb 2028. This grade is one of the official facts behind its first position on the Think Grads list of BCA colleges in Gujarat.
Is Gujarat University ranked by NIRF?
Yes. Gujarat University in Ahmedabad was ranked 94 in the NIRF 2024 overall category. NAAC also graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 5 Feb 2030. It stands second on the Think Grads list of BCA colleges in Gujarat.
Which BCA college in Gujarat is government-run?
Gujarat University in Ahmedabad is a government university and holds position 2 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. The other two colleges on the list, Parul University and Marwadi University, are private universities.
Where is Marwadi University and what is its NAAC grade?
Marwadi University is in Rajkot, Gujarat. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.31, valid until 8 Nov 2028. It is at position 3 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8.
How does Think Grads rank BCA colleges?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only, comparing each college with every college in India offering BCA.
Can a college pay to be ranked higher?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on Think Grads lists. Positions come from official data such as NAAC accreditation and approvals, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
How many BCA colleges in Gujarat are rated by Think Grads?
There are 6 rated BCA colleges in Gujarat, and this article lists the top 3 of them. The list was reviewed in October 2026 and is checked again every month.