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Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) is a private deemed-to-be university in Changa, Anand district, Gujarat. It was established in 2009, growing from the Charotar Institute of Technology (founded 2000). CHARUSAT is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It holds a NAAC A+ grade accreditation.
As per NIRF 2022, CHARUSAT falls in the 151-200 band in the University Rankings.
The university is spread across a 72-acre campus at Changa (Anand district, Gujarat), about 50 kilometres from Ahmedabad. Over 8,000 students are enrolled, supported by 1,700 faculty and staff. The campus includes constituent institutes covering engineering, pharmacy, health sciences, and management.
- CHARUSAT offers programmes across engineering, pharmacy, health sciences, management, computing, and science:
- Engineering (B.Tech): CSE, AI and ML, Computer Engineering, IT, ECE, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical. Also offered: M.Tech (Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Advanced Manufacturing)
- Pharmacy: B.Pharm (4 years), M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy Practice)
- Health Sciences: BPT (Physiotherapy), B.Sc Nursing, B.Optom (Optometry), GNM, B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology, B.Sc OT and Anaesthesia Technology, B.Sc Medical Technology. Also offered: MPT (5 specialisations), M.Sc Nursing (5 specialisations)
- Management: BBA (general, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship), BBA Hons., MBA, BCA, MCA
- Science: B.Sc (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, IT, Microbiology), M.Sc (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, IT, Management and Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Medical disciplines)
- Arts: BA and BA Hons. (English), MA (English)
- PG Diplomas: Data Science, PGDEM, Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Medical Lab Technology
The total B.Tech fee (CSE, IT, AI-ML, ECE, Computer Engineering) is INR 6,88,000 for four years under the general quota. B.Pharm total fee is INR 10,80,000 for four years. MBA fee is INR 3,26,000 for two years.
CHARUSAT recorded 1,205 placement offers from over 110 companies in the 2022-23 placement season. The highest package was INR 23 LPA and the average package was INR 4.2 LPA. Top recruiters include Adani Group, Capgemini, TCS Digital, Thomson Reuters, Samsung, and Torrent Power.
CHARUSAT Admission Dates 2026
Admissions at CHARUSAT for the 2026-27 academic session are governed by GUJCET 2026 and JEE Main 2026 for B.Tech, and by programme-specific entrance tests for pharmacy, health sciences, and management. Gujarat ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) manages B.Tech, B.Pharm, and allied health admissions through central counselling.
| Event | Status / Details |
|---|---|
| GUJCET 2026 (B.Tech and B.Pharm) | Conducted. ACPC counselling in progress |
| JEE Main 2026 (B.Tech) | Conducted. ACPC merit-list process in progress |
| NEET-UG 2026 (B.Sc Nursing, BPT) | Conducted. State counselling in progress |
| MBA Admission (2026-28 batch) | In progress via CHARUSAT direct admission |
| MCA, M.Tech Admissions | Merit-based. Applications via CHARUSAT portal |
| M.Pharm (GPAT-based) | GPAT 2026 conducted. Admissions in progress |
The table below shows the entrance exams accepted across programme families at CHARUSAT for the 2026-27 session.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches) | GUJCET, JEE Main | Gujarat ACPC counselling or CHARUSAT direct |
| B.Pharm | GUJCET, NEET | Gujarat ACPC Pharmacy counselling |
| BPT and B.Sc Nursing | NEET-UG or GUJCET | State health sciences counselling |
| B.Optom and B.Sc Allied Health | GUJCET or direct merit | ACPC or CHARUSAT portal |
| BBA, BCA | Direct merit or CUET-UG | CHARUSAT portal |
| MBA | CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA or CHARUSAT entrance | CHARUSAT direct admission |
| MCA | NIMCET or direct merit | CHARUSAT portal |
| M.Tech | GATE preferred, merit otherwise | CHARUSAT portal |
| M.Pharm | GPAT | CHARUSAT portal |
| MPT and M.Sc Nursing | Direct merit or state counselling | CHARUSAT portal |
CHARUSAT Courses and Fees
CHARUSAT’s programme portfolio spans eight engineering branches, six M.Pharm specialisations, five MPT specialisations, five M.Sc Nursing specialisations, and a range of allied health and management programmes. The fee table below covers total fees for the full programme duration under the general quota.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE, AI and ML, CE, ECE, IT) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, GUJCET or JEE Main | INR 6,88,000 |
| B.Tech (Civil, Electrical) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, GUJCET or JEE Main | INR 4,40,000 |
| B.Tech (Mechanical) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, GUJCET or JEE Main | INR 5,40,000 |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCM or PCB, GUJCET or NEET | INR 10,80,000 |
| BPT (Physiotherapy) | 4.5 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET or GUJCET | INR 7,20,000 |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | 10+2 PCB, NEET-UG | INR 8,00,000 |
| GNM | 3.5 years | 10+2 with Science | INR 3,90,000 |
| B.Optom | 4 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 2,88,000 |
| B.Sc (Medical Imaging Technology, OT and Anaesthesia Tech) | 3 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 2,60,000 |
| BBA (general, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship) | 3 years | 10+2 pass | INR 3,60,000 |
| BCA | 3 years | 10+2 with Maths | INR 2,40,000 |
| B.Sc (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology) | 3 years | 10+2 PCB | INR 2,40,000 |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation, CAT or MAT or CMAT | INR 3,26,000 |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation with Maths | INR 2,80,000 |
| M.Tech (Civil, Mech, CS, Advanced Mfg.) | 2 years | B.Tech, GATE preferred | INR 2,50,000 |
| M.Pharm (6 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Pharm, GPAT | INR 4,40,000 |
| MPT (5 specialisations) | 2 years | BPT, 6 months internship | INR 5,00,000 |
| M.Sc Nursing (5 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Sc Nursing, 2 years experience | INR 3,40,000 |
| M.Sc (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, IT) | 2 years | Relevant B.Sc | INR 2,00,000 |
CHARUSAT’s constituent Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT) is the flagship engineering institute. The Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy and the Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study and Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences (ARIBAS) are well-regarded within Gujarat’s private university ecosystem.
CHARUSAT Admission Process
CHARUSAT is a private deemed university in Gujarat. B.Tech, B.Pharm, and allied health admissions are managed jointly by CHARUSAT and the Gujarat ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) through centrally coordinated counselling processes.
B.Tech Admissions
B.Tech admission at CHARUSAT is through Gujarat’s central engineering admissions process alongside direct management quota.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics with minimum 45% (40% for reserved categories)
- Entrance: GUJCET 2026 or JEE Main 2026 (merit-based)
- Gujarat ACPC allocates seats through multiple counselling rounds. Management quota seats are filled directly by CHARUSAT
- B.Tech is offered across eight branches: CSE, AI and ML, Computer Engineering, IT, ECE, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
Pharmacy Admissions
B.Pharm admissions follow the Gujarat ACPC Pharmacy process, while M.Pharm admissions use GPAT.
- B.Pharm: 10+2 with PCM or PCB, minimum 45%, GUJCET or NEET qualifying score
- M.Pharm: B.Pharm with minimum 55%, GPAT score. Six specialisations offered: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy Practice
Health Sciences Admissions
BPT, B.Sc Nursing, and allied health admissions are based on NEET-UG or GUJCET, depending on programme.
- B.Sc Nursing: 10+2 PCB with 45%, NEET-UG qualifying, state nursing counselling
- BPT: 10+2 PCB with 45%, NEET-UG or GUJCET
- B.Optom: 10+2 PCB with 45%, GUJCET or direct merit
- GNM: 10+2 with Science and English, merit-based admission
- B.Sc Allied Health Sciences (MIT, OT Tech, Medical Tech): 10+2 PCB, GUJCET or merit
Management and Computing Admissions
MBA, BBA, BCA, and MCA admissions are directly managed by CHARUSAT.
- MBA: Any graduation with 50%, valid CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, or ATMA score, followed by GD-PI at CHARUSAT
- BBA and BBA Hons.: 10+2 pass, CUET-UG or direct merit
- BCA: 10+2 with Mathematics
- MCA: Graduation with Mathematics, NIMCET or merit
- M.Tech: B.Tech or BE in relevant engineering, GATE score preferred
CHARUSAT Placements
CHARUSAT’s placement activity is coordinated by a central Placement Cell and individual institute-level placement teams under CSPIT, ARIBAS, and the pharmacy and health sciences institutes. The 2022-23 placement season saw 1,205 offers from over 110 companies, with a highest package of INR 23 LPA and an average package of INR 4.2 LPA.
The 2021-22 season recorded a highest package of INR 32 LPA and an average of INR 4.5 LPA, with 1,190 hires from 2,329 graduating students.
| Metric | 2022-23 | 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offers | 1,205 | 1,190 |
| Companies Visited | 110+ | Not reported |
| Highest Package | INR 23 LPA | INR 32 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 4.2 LPA | INR 4.5 LPA |
Top recruiters for CHARUSAT include Adani Group, Capgemini, TCS Digital, Thomson Reuters, Samsung, eInfochips, Crest Data Systems, Volansys Technologies, Torrent Power, Berger Paints, and Meditab. Technology sector companies account for the largest share of engineering placements, while pharmaceutical companies recruit from the B.Pharm and M.Pharm programmes.
CHARUSAT Rankings
CHARUSAT holds a NAAC A+ accreditation and participates in NIRF. As per NIRF 2022, CHARUSAT was ranked in the 151-200 band among Indian universities. The university’s pharmacy and engineering disciplines drive its NIRF participation across multiple categories.
| Ranking / Accreditation Body | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 151-200 band (2022) |
| NAAC | Accreditation | A+ Grade |
CHARUSAT Campus and Infrastructure
CHARUSAT’s campus is at Changa, Anand district, a small town in Gujarat’s Charotar region. The 72-acre campus houses multiple constituent institutes: Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT) for engineering, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP), ARIBAS for biotechnology, Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Technology for management and allied sciences, and the Institute of Nursing Education.
Infrastructure includes dedicated engineering and science laboratories, a pharmacy research facility, physiotherapy and nursing simulation labs, an optometry clinic, computer centres, a central library, a sports complex, and hostels. The Girls Hostel charges INR 77,000 to 87,000 per year inclusive of accommodation and meals. Boys hostel facilities are also available on campus.
The university has an active research ecosystem. CHARUSAT submitted data to NIRF’s Innovation ranking in 2025. Research activity is concentrated in pharmacy, biotechnology, and engineering, with several funded projects and industry collaborations with Gujarat-based pharmaceutical and industrial companies including the Adani and Torrent groups.
CHARUSAT vs Nirma University vs Parul University
Aspirants in Gujarat considering private university education in engineering, pharmacy, or health sciences commonly compare CHARUSAT with Nirma University and Parul University. All three are private deemed universities in Gujarat offering multi-discipline programmes, with significant B.Tech, pharmacy, and management programmes.
| Parameter | CHARUSAT | Nirma University | Parul University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Changa, Anand district | Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad | Limda, Vadodara district |
| Established | 2009 | 2003 | 2015 |
| Type | Private deemed university | Private deemed university | Private deemed university |
| NAAC Grade | A+ | A+ | A+ |
| B.Tech Fees (general) | INR 4.40 to 6.88 Lakhs (4 yrs) | INR 7 to 10 Lakhs (indicative, 4 yrs) | INR 4 to 7 Lakhs (indicative, 4 yrs) |
| Pharmacy | Strong (B.Pharm, 6 M.Pharm specialisations) | Limited (B.Pharm only) | Moderate |
| Health Sciences | Extensive (Nursing, Physiotherapy, OT Tech) | Limited | Extensive (Medical, Nursing, Allied) |
| Engineering Strength | Moderate (ACPC counselling, 8 branches) | High (strong industry connections in Ahmedabad) | Broad (many branches) |
Nirma University is located in Ahmedabad and has stronger brand recall for engineering and law within Gujarat, along with deeper industry ties in the Ahmedabad region. Parul University in Vadodara has the broadest programme range among the three, including a medical college. CHARUSAT’s strength lies in pharmacy, biotechnology, and health sciences within the Anand-Kheda belt of central Gujarat.
CHARUSAT FAQs
Ques. Is CHARUSAT a good university for engineering?
Ans. CHARUSAT is a NAAC A+ accredited private deemed university in Gujarat with a dedicated engineering institute (CSPIT). It participates in Gujarat’s ACPC counselling process for B.Tech admissions. The university recorded 1,205 placement offers in the 2022-23 placement season, with an average package of INR 4.2 LPA and a highest of INR 23 LPA. It is a credible option for engineering aspirants in Gujarat, particularly for CSE, ECE, and IT branches.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at CHARUSAT?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at CHARUSAT for four years under the general quota is INR 6,88,000 for CSE, Computer Engineering, AI and ML, ECE, and IT branches. B.Tech Civil and Electrical Engineering total fee is INR 4,40,000. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering fee is INR 5,40,000. Management quota fees are slightly lower at INR 5,92,000 for the CS branches.
Ques. What is the NAAC grade of CHARUSAT?
Ans. CHARUSAT holds a NAAC A+ grade accreditation, awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It is also UGC and AICTE recognised. As per NIRF 2022, CHARUSAT was ranked in the 151-200 band among Indian universities.
Ques. Does CHARUSAT have a pharmacy programme?
Ans. Yes, CHARUSAT offers B.Pharm (4 years, total fee INR 10,80,000) and M.Pharm in six specialisations: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacy Practice (2 years, INR 4,40,000 each). Pharmacy programmes are offered through the Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP).
Ques. Is hostel available at CHARUSAT?
Ans. Yes, CHARUSAT has residential hostel facilities on its 72-acre Changa campus for both boys and girls. Girls hostel fees range from INR 77,000 to 87,000 per year, inclusive of accommodation and meals. Boys hostel facilities are also available on campus. Hostel allocation is subject to seat availability at the time of admission.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Tech at CHARUSAT?
Ans. B.Tech admissions at CHARUSAT are based on GUJCET 2026 or JEE Main 2026 scores, processed through the Gujarat ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) counselling. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Management quota seats are filled directly by CHARUSAT for candidates not covered through ACPC.
Ques. What are the top companies that recruit from CHARUSAT?
Ans. Top recruiters at CHARUSAT include Adani Group, Capgemini, TCS Digital, Thomson Reuters, Samsung, eInfochips, Crest Data Systems, Volansys Technologies, Torrent Power, and Berger Paints. The highest package in the 2022-23 placement season was INR 23 LPA. Technology companies account for most engineering placements, while pharmaceutical and biotech companies recruit from the pharmacy and life sciences programmes.
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Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) in Anand offers admissions through management quota. Interested candidates should fill out the management quota application form available on the CHARUSAT official website. The fee structure for Management Quota seats is approximately the same as that for seats allocated through the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC).
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Is placement available?
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