Vadodara: A controversy has erupted after a student from MS University of Baroda’s Faculty of Arts performed to the Hindi song Dhak Dhak Karne Laga at an event organised by the ABVP. The video of the dance performance was widely shared by the Congress and its student wing, NSUI, which termed the performance “abhadra” (indecent) and against “sanskar”. The student has now come forward on social media to present her side, stating that the video was circulated without her consent and turne...Read More

Vadodara: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) has announced a major student-centric policy shift ahead of the new academic session, significantly increasing preference for local applicants in its largest faculty. The university’s Faculty of Commerce will now reserve 95 per cent of its seats for students from Vadodara, a move expected to benefit thousands of local aspirants seeking admission. The revised policy comes in the wake of strong opposition from student groups last year...Read More

Vadodara: Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) witnessed major disruption on Tuesday as examinations of nearly 1,500 Science Faculty students were cancelled due to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s visit to the campus. University authorities also instructed students from several faculties to vacate the premises after noon, triggering criticism that protocol was taking precedence over academics. According to students, the exams were called off at the last minute while important assessments were ...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a continuation of the vision articulated by the Prime Minister of India during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka. The Holy Relics, presently enshrined at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, will travel to Colombo for a public exposition from 4 to 10 February 2026, with their return schedu...Read More

Vadodara: In yet another controversy at Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in the city, a video showing two students allegedly kissing during an exam has gone viral. Though the authenticity of the clip is yet to be verified by the authorities, it is believed to be from the Arts Faculty. This incident has once again tarnished the sanctity of the educational institution. As soon as the video spread, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a strong protest before the Dean ...Read More

Vadodara: The row over the appointment of former M S University (MSU) vice-chancellor Vijaykumar Srivastava has deepened after Bundelkhand University in Jhansi reportedly confirmed that his PhD certificate is fake. Professor Satish Pathak from MSU’s Faculty of Education on Wednesday submitted representations to the state education department’s principal secretary and the MSU registrar, demanding immediate legal and disciplinary action. Pathak said he had sought verification of the PhD certif...Read More

Vadodara: After remaining vacant for nearly nine months, the post of Vice-Chancellor of M S University of Baroda (MSU) has been filled with the appointment of eminent chemistry scholar Professor Bhalchandra M. Bhanage. The position fell vacant in January after the resignation of V. K. Shrivastava. Prof. Bhanage, 59, currently Senior Professor of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry at Mumbai’s Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT, formerly UDCT), will take charge from in-charge V-C Prof. Dh...Read More

Vadodara: The threat of a porcupine on the MS University campus is growing, as it has now killed a second dog within two months. In January, a dog gave birth to four puppies behind the University Experimental School building, but the porcupine decapitated them, leaving their headless bodies behind. Now, another dog has been killed near the university’s Microbiology Department, once again with its head missing. Students and faculty members are alarmed by the porcupine's presence and plan to s...Read More