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Year of establishment2009
OwnershipPublic/Government
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UGC Approvedyes
AIU MemberShipyes
Institute of national importanceno
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Q:   Which Medical fields offer the best work-life balance?
A: 

Some medical field which offe best work and life balance are shown below -

  • Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

  • Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

  • Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

  • Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

  • Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Q:   What is the Scope of Humanities and Social Science courses?
A: 

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Q:   Is there any job scope after doing BJMC course?
A: 

A career in media industry requires commitment, dedication and sacrifice of personal time for the sake of staying on front or top, particularly in news industry. A journalist may have to work day in and day out to get breaking news. Similarly, media professionals who are in entertainment or film making need to work with passion which may come at the cost of their personal life. However, in a nutshell, Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication degree is enough for a person to fetch a job of any interest in the media field.

Few of the areas s/he can choose from, include:

  1. TV channels
  2. Circulation and Public Relations
  3. Central Information Service
  4. Legal Affairs Department
  5. Journals
  6. AIR - All India Radio
  7. News Agencies
  8. Press Information Bureau
  9. Advertising agencies
  10. Broadcasting companies.

Hopefully, the above information will help you make an informed decision. 

Q:   Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?
A: 

No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities.

Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam.  

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Children's University Fee and Eligibility

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M.A.(4 courses)
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Q:   Can I get admission at Children's University with 60% in Class 12?
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Children's University offers course at PG and doctoral levels. Aspirants need to pass a minimum of graduation to apply for PG courses whereas PG degree is required for PhD programmes. Hence, only qualifying Class 12 will not get admission in the university. CRU has not specified the minimum eligibility criteria. However, 60% is a decent score and aspirants with this score in graduation or PG degree can get admission provided they also fulfil the selection requirements.

Q:   Is entrance exam required for admission at Children's University?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission in PG courses does not require entrance exam score for admission. Children's University offers admission to PG courses based on the merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. Admission to PhD programme is entrance-based. Aspirants must pass UGC-NET, UGC CSIR NET, NET-JRF or GSET for PhD admission. The university also conducts CRU PET for candidates without any entrance exam score.

Q:   What is the fees for M.Sc at Children's University?
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The total tuition fee for Children's University MSc course is INR 8,100. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirant need to pay the course fee at the admission to confirm their seat in the university. The fee varies for girls and boys.

Q:   What is the eligibility for admission to various courses at Children's University?
A: 

Children's University specifies eligibility criteria for each course. Candidates need to fulfil the requirements to apply for admission. Below is course-wise eligibility criteria for CRU:

CourseCommon Eligibility
MAGraduation
MScBSc FN / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / BSc Home Science / BA Home Science / BRS Home Science
MSWAny Graduate
PhDMaster's degree in relevant subjects with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/ SEBC-NCL/ Differently-Abled/ EWS candidates of Gujarat)
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Children's University Application Process

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Q:   Can I get direct admission at Children's University?
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Children's University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. Candidates must first register on GCAS portal for the preferred course. The selection to PG courses is based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. Admission to PhD course is based on university or national-level entrance exams. The university also evaluates the applications of the candidates to offer them seat in the preferred course. 

Q:   How can I get a seat in M.A at Children's University?
A: 

Children's University offers seats to MA programme based on the merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants must pass a minimum of graduation to apply for the MA course. Once selected, candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

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CU Gujarat FAQs

Q:   Which Medical fields offer the best work-life balance?
A: 

Some medical field which offe best work and life balance are shown below -

  • Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

  • Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

  • Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

  • Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

  • Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Q:   What is the Scope of Humanities and Social Science courses?
A: 

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Q:   Is there any job scope after doing BJMC course?
A: 

A career in media industry requires commitment, dedication and sacrifice of personal time for the sake of staying on front or top, particularly in news industry. A journalist may have to work day in and day out to get breaking news. Similarly, media professionals who are in entertainment or film making need to work with passion which may come at the cost of their personal life. However, in a nutshell, Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication degree is enough for a person to fetch a job of any interest in the media field.

Few of the areas s/he can choose from, include:

  1. TV channels
  2. Circulation and Public Relations
  3. Central Information Service
  4. Legal Affairs Department
  5. Journals
  6. AIR - All India Radio
  7. News Agencies
  8. Press Information Bureau
  9. Advertising agencies
  10. Broadcasting companies.

Hopefully, the above information will help you make an informed decision. 

Q:   Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?
A: 

No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities.

Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam.  

Q:   What are the various courses offered at Children's University?
A: 

Children's University offers 10 courses at PG and doctoral levels. The university offers courses in Arts, Science, Social Work etc. Aspirants need to pass a minimum of graduation to apply for PG courses. Admission to PG courses is merit-based. The university considers entrance exam scores for PhD courses.

Q:   What is the eligibility for PhD at Children's University?
A: 

Candidates need to pass a master's degree in relevant subjects with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/ SEBC-NCL/ Differently-Abled/ EWS candidates of Gujarat) to apply for Children's University PhD programme. Besides, aspirants with UGC-NET, UGC CSIR-NET, GSET, etc. for admission. Aspirants can also appear for CRU PET conducted by the university. 

Q:   What is the seat intake for various courses at Children's University?
A: 

Children's University intake varies course-wise. Candidates are offered seat in the university based on their merit or entrance exam scores. Below are course-wise intake for CRU:

CourseSeat Intake
MA65
MSc35
MSW35

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   What is the seat intake for MSW at Children's University?
A: 

Children's University has a total intake of 35 seats in MSW programme. Candidates are offered seat in MSW based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. A minimum of graduation is required for the MSW course. Once selected, aspirants need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q:   Is MSW available at Children's University?
A: 

Yes, Children's University offers a two-year MSW course spread across four semesters. The university offers MSW at the PG level. Aspirants who have completed graduation are eligible to apply for the MSW programme. Admission to MSW is merit-based.

Q:   What is the eligibility for M.Sc at Children's University?
A: 

Candidates need to pass BSc FN / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / BSc Home Science / BAH ome Science / BRS Home Science to apply for Children's University MSc programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. The selection to MSc programme is based on merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam.

Q:   How can I get a seat in M.A at Children's University?
A: 

Children's University offers seats to MA programme based on the merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants must pass a minimum of graduation to apply for the MA course. Once selected, candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q:   How much is the fee for M.A at Children's University?
A: 

The total tuition fee for Children's University MA ranges between INR 7,200 and INR 7,400. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university. There is a relaxation in the fee of girl candidates.

Q:   How much is the application fee for PhD at Children's University?
A: 

Candidates need to pay an application fee to apply for PhD entrance test at Children's University. Aspirants need to pay INR 1,000 as application fee for PhD. Aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment mode. Candidates must keep the fee receipt with them for future reference.

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Answered 11 months ago

Children's University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat offers a variety of courses in areas such as education, social sciences, science, and IT. Some of the top courses include: 

M.A. in Child Psychology: A two-year postgraduate course with a tuition fee of INR 7,200 

M.Sc. in Foods and Nutrition: A two-year p

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Ashish Chourasia

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

For M.Sc admission at Children's University, ensure that you concentrate in the foundation area relating to the field of study of Children's University such as development, education or psychology. The university's M.Sc. programs occasionally demand some integration of theoretical and practical know

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Kunal Lalwani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a year ago

Unfortunately, the admission to the Children's University may depend on the programme the child or the number of children applying for the school. In general, for the undergraduates programme such B.A, B.Sc, B.Ed or the related programs admission requirements requires the candidate to have a certain

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Kunal Lalwani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a year ago

Children's University, mainly committed to education and research in areas of interest to children, has comparatively good records in placements for certain courses. For the course like B.Ed., M.ED. placements are in schools, colleges or NGO undertaking social service for children. The university do

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Kunal Lalwani

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Answered a year ago

Hello,

Children's University is a state owned research University located at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was founded by Narendra Modi (then Chief Minister of Gujarat) under Children's University Act, 2009 with the aim to conduct research in areas of overall development of children. The University is UGC

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