2009FOUNDATION
Parul University, Vadodara established under the Gujarat Private Universities Act.
About UsGoa's First State
Goa's First State
Private University.
Established 2025.
Built on 3 Decades of Excellence at Parul University, Vadodara.
Our Direction
Vision and Mission.
Vision
To build a globally connected and industry-aligned State's First Private University in Goa where students from anywhere in the world can shape the careers and lives they choose.
Mission
We deliver NEP 2020-aligned programmes across eight faculties, supported by hands-on labs, real industry exposure on Goa's coast, international pathways across 7 countries, and the 30 years'+ ecosystem of Parul University, Vadodara.
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Where a 3-Decade-Old
Legacy Meets
India's Coastal Paradise!
Though Parul University Goa opened its doors in 2025 as the State's First Private University, inaugurated by Honourable Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, its legacy began over three decades ago in Vadodara, Gujarat. Built on the singular belief that every student deserves the best chance at life, Parul University has shaped the futures of thousands through government-funded research, national startups, and top-tier placements at global giants like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Goldman Sachs. Now, India's Most Award-Winning University brings this world-class educational ecosystem to the coastal paradise of Goa.
Why Goa
We chose Goa because
no classroom can teach
what Goa can.
Goa is a global tourism hub, a creative economy, a place where Indian and international cultures have been meeting for centuries. It hosts some of the country's most significant industry installations, festivals, and policy events. It attracts talent, ideas, and investment from across the world.
For a university committed to real-world education, this is not just a beautiful setting. It is an academic advantage. Goa is the classroom that never closes.
Our Philosophy
What Shapes Everything We Do
The Lighthouse
Guidance
Every student moves forward with clarity and direction. Our faculty do not disappear after lectures or placements; they walk alongside you.
The Oyster and Pearl
Discovery
Curiosity is built into everything here. Through internships, global exposure, industry immersions, & interdisciplinary learning, students do not just learn what exists. They discover what is possible.
Waves of Learning
Continuity
Education at PU Goa does not end when you graduate. What you build here - the discipline, the relationships, the ability to think and adapt - travels with you for the rest of your life.
Who We Are
The Goan Chapter Of
Excellence
Parul University Goa is a not-for-profit institution, committed to academic excellence, real-world readiness, and lifelong growth. We are built for students who want more than a certificate or degree; we make career stories that shape futures.
Our state-of-the-art campus is a perfect amalgamation of innovation & functional thinking, located near the coast of South Goa. The location was chosen with a vision to place our Engineering students in India's energy sector. It puts our Hotel Management students at the doorstep of Goa's world-class hospitality industry. More importantly, it immerses every student in a living, breathing ecosystem that no textbook could ever replicate.
Legacy in Numbers
Excellence That Needs No Introduction!
Figures from Parul University, Gujarat.
Highest Package - Batch of 2025 - 26
₹60LPA*
Awarded to two B.Tech. CSE students (Batch of 2027) in a single recruitment cycle. It's the benchmark the PU ecosystem is producing today.
Highest Package - Batch of 2025 - 26
₹60LPA*
Awarded to two B.Tech. CSE students (Batch of 2027) in a single recruitment cycle. It's the benchmark the PU ecosystem is producing today.
Recruiting companies*
Across the Parul University ecosystem, every year.
- 3x ASSOCHAM
Award - Best University in Placements for 3 Consecutive Years
- 58Cr+
- Govt. Research Grant
- 120+
- Partnerships with Foreign Universities
- 254
- Startups incubated
- 800+
- Students in global programmes
- 315
- Funded research projects
Legacy of
Parul University, Vadodara
Our Leadership
The People Leading PU Goa
Leadership - Parul Education Foundation
The visionaries behind the not-for-profit organisation that runs PU Goa.
Dr. Devanshu Patel
President, Parul Education Foundation
A visionary education leader guiding the growth of the Parul Education Foundation and President of Parul University. He is the driving force behind Parul University's National and Global Expansion.
Dr. Parul Patel
Director, Parul Education Foundation
Co-founder and Director of Parul Education Foundation, She is a strong advocate for student-centric, not-for-profit higher education and the inspiration behind the institution's name.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Provost, Registrar, Controller of Examinations and CFO.
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Lalit Lata Jha
Provost
PH.D. IN PHARMACY
Renowned academician and pharmacy expert. Spearheads Parul University as a hub of excellence in health sciences and allied disciplines.
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Dhaval Nimavat
Registrar
CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATION
He brings 17+ years of academic and administrative expertise. His major focus is on IoT, cloud security, and mobile technologies with 29+ globally published research papers.
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Ganesh S. Chavan
Chief Finance and Accounts Officer
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
An academic strategist with 17+ years in teaching, industry, and consultancy. He has authored 45+ research papers along with books and patents in digital finance.
Faculty Deans
Six deans leading our faculties.
DEAN
Dr. Anuradha Pillai
Faculty of Engineering, IT & CS
Ph.D. Computer Engineering • 21+ yrs • 48 papers
DEAN
Dr. Kshitiz Sharma
Faculty of Management Studies
PhD. Management • 23+ yrs • 44 papers
DEAN
Dr. Anupam Kumar
Applied & Health Sciences
PhD. Biotechnology • 15+ yrs • 50+ papers
DEAN
Dr. Lalit Lata Jha
Faculty of Pharmacy
PhD. Pharmacy • 23+ yrs • 41 papers
DEAN
Dr. Aseem Yadav
Faculty of Physiotherapy
PhD. Physiotherapy • 14+ yrs • 81 papers
DEAN
Dr. Jeyalakshmi K.
Faculty of Nursing
PhD. Community Health Nursing • 18+ yrs
DEAN
Dr. Prashant Sharma
Faculty of Hotel Management
Extensive Experience in Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Governance and Recognition
The Holistic Framework Behind PU Goa!
GOVERNANCE
What kind of university is PU Goa?
Parul University Goa is a State Private University, established under the Goa Private Universities Act 2020 and approved by the Government of Goa in 2025.
RECOGNITION
Who recognises it?
The University Grants Commission (UGC), with faculty-specific approvals from AICTE (Engineering, Management), PCI (Pharmacy), INC (Nursing) and other relevant statutory bodies.
COLLABORATION
How is PU Goa connected to Parul University, Vadodara?
PU Goa is an independent State Private University. It shares Parul University Vadodara's faculty standards, industry network, global partnerships and twenty-year ecosystem, but operates under Goa state legislation.
FOUNDATION
Who runs it?
PU Goa is run by Parul Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation directed by Dr. Devanshu Patel and Dr. Parul Patel.
Journey
From Vadodara To Goa,
Milestones That Thrive Our Story!
30+ Years of building India's most recognised private university ecosystem and bringing it to Goa's coast.
Admissions Open 2026
Want to see it for yourself?
Book a campus visit and meet our team in person.
Questions Parents Ask
Straight answers before you ask.
No, clearing a competitive exam is not required for admission. However, applicants for B.Sc. Nursing and BPT programs must appear for the PU Goa Entrance Exam as part of the admission process.
Fees vary by programme. Merit scholarships, sports scholarships, and need based assistance are available, the admissions team shares the full fee structure and eligibility on enquiry. Students applying from outside Goa are eligible for merit based scholarships, subject to the percentage secured in their qualifying examination and the applicable scholarship criteria.
Separate girls' hostel blocks operate with 24×7 security, biometric access, in house wardens, and CCTV Monitored common areas, alongside on-campus medical support.
Students in good academic standing can apply for Pathway Programmes, Semester Exchanges, and Global Internships with partnered universities across the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, and Germany.
PU Goa is Goa's First State Private University, drawing on three decades of teaching, research, and placement experience from Parul University in Gujarat while operating as its own campus on the Goan coast.