Dr. Subhash University is located in Junagadh, Gujarat. It’s a private university that grew out of the Dr. Subhash group of institutions — a set of colleges that had been running in the city for years before being brought together under a single university structure under the Gujarat Private Universities Act.
For students in Saurashtra, the name was already familiar long before the university came into existence. The nursing and technical colleges under the same management had been admitting students for a long time, and much of that faculty and infrastructure carried over. What changed was the scope: a university can offer its own degrees, run research programmes, and expand into new faculties without going through an affiliating body each time.
Junagadh itself works well as a student city. It’s smaller and considerably cheaper than Ahmedabad or Rajkot, well connected by road and rail, and close enough to Rajkot and Porbandar for weekend travel. Living costs are modest, which matters when you’re funding a four-year degree.
This page covers the courses, eligibility, admission steps and documents. Fees, seat intake and approvals change from year to year, so confirm everything on the official university website before you apply.
Highlights at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| University name | Dr. Subhash University |
| Location | Junagadh, Gujarat |
| Type | Private university |
| Established under | Gujarat Private Universities Act |
| Recognition | UGC recognised |
| Course approvals | AICTE, INC, PCI, NCTE and other councils, depending on the programme |
| Course levels | Diploma, UG, PG, PhD |
| Main streams | Nursing, Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Computer Applications, Science, Commerce, Arts, Physiotherapy, Education |
| Admission basis | Merit on qualifying exam, or entrance/counselling where the course requires it |
| Medium of instruction | English, with some programmes offered in Gujarati |
| Campus | Single campus with academic blocks, labs, library, hostels |
Council approvals apply to specific programmes, not to the university as a whole. Check the approval status for the exact course you want.
About the University
The institutions under this management started out as standalone colleges — nursing first, then technical and professional courses. Over time the group built up enough departments and infrastructure to apply for university status, which the Gujarat government granted under the state’s private universities legislation.
That history shows in the course mix. Health sciences, particularly nursing, remain the strongest area. The technical and management faculties are growing. Arts, commerce and science programmes serve the local demand from Junagadh district and the surrounding talukas.
The campus is on the outskirts of the city. It’s not sprawling, but it’s self-contained — academic buildings, laboratories, a library, hostels and sports space in one place. Students generally describe it as quiet and workable rather than flashy.
Courses Offered
The programme list varies by academic year. These are the areas the university generally operates in.
Nursing and Health Sciences
- B.Sc Nursing
- Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
- M.Sc Nursing in selected specialities
- GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)
- ANM
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Paramedical and allied health diplomas
Pharmacy
Engineering and Technology
- B.Tech / BE in Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and other branches
- Diploma in Engineering
- Lateral entry into the second year of degree engineering, after a diploma
- M.Tech in selected specialisations
Computer Applications and IT
Management and Commerce
Science
- B.Sc in subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Biotechnology
- M.Sc in selected subjects
Arts and Humanities
- BA in various subjects
- MA in selected subjects
Education
- B.Ed
- Other teacher education programmes, subject to NCTE approval
Research
- PhD across disciplines where the university has approved research centres
Not every programme runs every year, and some have small intakes. Download the current prospectus rather than relying on an older list.
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements depend on the course. Here’s the general picture.
B.Sc Nursing
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Usually 45% to 50% aggregate, with relaxation for reserved categories
- Minimum age 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year
- Medical fitness certificate
- Admission subject to Indian Nursing Council and Gujarat Nursing Council norms
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
- GNM qualification with registration as an RN and RM
- Work experience, where the course requires it
GNM / ANM
- Class 12 pass, science preferred for GNM
- Age and other criteria as per INC norms
BPT
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- Minimum 45% to 50% aggregate
B.Pharm
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics
- Around 45% to 50% aggregate
- Lateral entry to the second year possible after D.Pharm
B.Tech / Diploma Engineering
- For degree engineering: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with the minimum percentage prescribed
- For diploma: Class 10 pass
- Lateral entry after a recognised engineering diploma
- Admission through the Gujarat ACPC process where the seat falls under state counselling
BBA / BCA / B.Com / B.Sc / BA
- Class 12 pass in a relevant stream
- Around 45% to 50% aggregate, varying by course
MBA / MCA
- Graduation in any discipline with at least 50%
- Entrance score where required, or university-level selection
- MCA may require Mathematics at Class 12 or graduation level
M.Sc / M.Com / MA
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with the prescribed minimum marks
B.Ed
- Graduation or post-graduation with at least 50%
- Admission generally through the Gujarat centralised B.Ed admission process
PhD
- Master’s degree with 55% or equivalent
- Entrance test and interview conducted by the university, or exemption with a valid NET/JRF/SET score
These are the usual benchmarks. The university revises them, and regulatory councils sometimes change their norms during the year.
Admission Process: Step by Step
The route depends on whether your course sits under state counselling or direct university admission.
For courses under Gujarat state counselling — degree engineering, diploma engineering, pharmacy, B.Ed and some others
- Register with the relevant admission committee, usually ACPC for technical and pharmacy courses.
- Complete document verification at a designated help centre.
- Fill in your college and course choices in order of preference.
- Wait for seat allotment based on merit and your choices.
- Confirm the seat by paying the token or admission fee within the deadline.
- Report to the university with your original documents.
For nursing courses
- Check the admission notification on the university website.
- Submit the application form with the required fee.
- Appear for counselling or merit-based selection as notified, following INC and state nursing council requirements.
- Submit documents for verification, including the medical fitness certificate.
- Pay the fee and complete admission formalities.
For management, computer applications, science, commerce and arts programmes
- Fill in the application form online or at the admission office.
- Submit your qualifying exam marksheet and other documents.
- Appear for a personal interaction or entrance test if the university schedules one.
- Check the merit list when it’s published.
- Complete verification and pay the fee to confirm your seat.
For PhD
- Apply when the research admission notification is released.
- Appear for the entrance test, unless exempt through NET, JRF or SET.
- Attend the interview and present your research area or proposal.
- Get allotted a supervisor and complete registration.
Documents Required
Keep originals and at least two sets of photocopies ready. Scanned copies should be clear and within the file size the portal allows.
Academic
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate, which also serves as date of birth proof
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Graduation marksheets and degree certificate, for PG applicants
- Diploma marksheets and certificate, for lateral entry candidates
- School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate, if you’re coming from another board or university
Entrance and counselling
- Entrance exam scorecard, where applicable — JEE Main, GUJCET, CMAT or other
- ACPC registration and allotment letter, for state counselling seats
- Counselling fee receipt
Identity and category
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photographs, usually six to eight
- Caste or category certificate, if claiming reservation
- Non-creamy layer certificate for OBC/SEBC candidates, valid for the current year
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Domicile or residence certificate
- Income certificate, if applying for a scholarship or fee concession
Other
- Medical fitness certificate, mandatory for nursing and physiotherapy courses
- Character certificate from the previous institution
- Gap certificate or affidavit, if there’s a break in your studies
- Anti-ragging undertaking signed by the student and a parent
- Nursing council registration, for Post Basic B.Sc and M.Sc Nursing applicants
Scan everything and keep a backup on your phone and in cloud storage. Counselling deadlines are short and you may need a document at an hour’s notice.
Fee Structure
Fees differ considerably across faculties. Nursing, pharmacy and engineering programmes cost more than arts, commerce and general science degrees. Hostel and mess charges are separate.
For courses admitted through state counselling, the fee is often governed by the Gujarat Fee Regulatory Committee rather than set freely by the university. That’s worth knowing before anyone quotes you a different figure.
Ask the admission office specifically about:
- Annual tuition fee for your exact course
- Hostel and mess charges per year
- One-time admission, registration and caution deposit
- Examination and university development fees
- Uniform, lab coat and equipment costs for nursing and health science courses
- Whether instalment payment is permitted
Get the fee structure in writing. Verbal assurances are worth nothing when the second-year bill arrives.
Scholarships and Financial Support
Students here typically access support through:
- Gujarat government post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, SEBC and EWS students
- Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY) for eligible Gujarat students
- National Scholarship Portal central schemes
- Digital Gujarat scholarship portal applications
- University merit concessions, where offered
- Education loans, for which the university provides the fee structure and bonafide certificate
Application windows for government scholarships close firmly. Miss the date and you usually wait a full academic year.
Campus and Facilities
- Laboratories — subject labs for nursing, pharmacy, engineering, computer applications and science programmes
- Nursing skills lab — mannequins and simulation setups for practical training
- Library — subject-wise book sections, reference material and digital resources
- Hostels — separate accommodation for boys and girls, with mess facilities
- Computer centre — labs with internet access for IT and computer application students
- Clinical tie-ups — hospital attachments for nursing and physiotherapy students’ practical postings
- Sports — grounds and indoor facilities
- Seminar hall and auditorium — for guest lectures, workshops and events
- Transport — bus service on routes within Junagadh and nearby areas
- Wi-Fi — across academic areas
For nursing and physiotherapy students, the question worth asking during a campus visit is where clinical postings happen and how many hours of hands-on exposure you actually get. That varies between institutions far more than brochures suggest.
