Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Global University (KPGU), located on the Krishna Education Campus, Mumbai-NH-8, Varnama, Vadodara (Gujarat), is a private university established with a global outlook and a strong emphasis on professional education, research and innovation. The KPGU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved for its professional programmes by bodies such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Global University (KPGU) is built around the vision of becoming a “University of Global Eminence”, with the mission to produce global citizens with value-led education, innovative research and industry-ready skills. The campus is equipped with modern infrastructure, smart classrooms, research labs and a growing network of industry/academic partnerships.
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year at KPGU are open for Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes across a wide range of disciplines. Selection is based on a combination of university entrance tests, state/national examinations, followed by counselling as applicable.
Programme
Typical Entrance Exam(s)
B.Tech / Engineering
JEE Main / GUJCET
Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
GUJCET / State counselling
MBA / Management
XAT / CMAT / AMET / University Entrance
M.Tech / ME
GATE / University Entrance
Ph.D.
University Research Entrance / relevant national exams
Undergraduate (UG) Programmes
Postgraduate (PG) Programmes
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programmes
Programme Type
Fee Range
UG Engineering (Entire duration)
~ 4.0-5.0 lakh for full course (approx)
UG Arts/Science/Commerce
From ~ 0.90 lakh first year for some stream
PG Programmes
~ 1.4-2.7 lakh first year typical
While being a comparatively new university (established circa 2021), Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Global University (KPGU) has already built multiple recognitions:
Indicative Cut-Off / Minimum Criteria
B.Tech (CSE / IT)
JEE Main / GUJCET percentile rank (varies) – preference to merit + state quota
B.Pharm / Pharmacy
GUJCET rank & 10+2 science stream with required aggregate
MBA
XAT / CMAT / University Entrance + Graduation minimum 50%
M.Tech / Ph.D.
GATE / Research Entrance + relevant prior degree
KPGU offers a variety of scholarship and studentship schemes to reward academic merit, achievers and support deserving students.
Key categories include:
The dedicated Training & Placement Cell at KPGU connects students with internships, live projects and industry drives.
Top Recruiters: Companies from engineering, IT, pharmaceutical and services sectors are reported to visit.
Campus Facilities: KPGU’s campus at Krishna Education Campus, Varnama (Vadodara) spans modern infrastructure designed for student learning, research and comfortable living.
Q1. Is KPGU recognised by UGC?
Ans. Yes — Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Global University is recognised by the UGC and has relevant programme approvals.
Q2. What are the flagship programmes at KPGU?
Ans. Flagship areas include B.Tech in Engineering, B.Pharm and allied health sciences (Physiotherapy, Nursing), as well as management programmes.
Q3. How are placements at KPGU?
Ans. The university reports active placement support, though being relatively new, full data for every programme is still developing. Early highest packages reported around ?9 LPA.
Q4. Does KPGU provide scholarships?
Ans. Yes — there are merit-based, entrance-exam based and category-based scholarships available to eligible students.
Q5. What makes KPGU unique?
Ans. Its global-orientation (“Global University” brand), modern infrastructure, integrated innovation/start-up centres, and its location in Gujarat’s growing industrial hub of Vadodara provide an attractive combination for students seeking professionally-oriented higher education.
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