AURO University

AURO University – Overview

Name: AURO University (formerly AURO University of Hospitality & Management)
Established: 2011 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act
Location: Earthspace, Hazira Road, Surat – 394510, Gujarat 
Recognition: UGC-recognized (Sections 2(f) & 22), AIU, AICTE, BCI; notable for its hospitality, design, IT, law, business, journalism and liberal arts programs

Schools & Programs

Seven Schools: Business; Law; Hospitality; IT; Design; Journalism & Mass Communication; Liberal Arts & Human Sciences 

UG Programs: B.Sc (HM, IT), BBA, BBA‑LLB, BA‑LLB, B.Des, BCA and others; entrance via UGAT, NCHM‑JEE, CLAT/LSAT, AET or merit 

PG Programs: MBA, M.Des, M.Sc, LLM, MCA – admission based on CAT/MAT/CMAT/CLAT or university-level tests

Diplomas & Integrated Degrees: B.Des+PG Diploma, BBA+PG Diploma, BJMC+MJMC, etc.

Doctoral & Research Programs

PhD across seven schools, including interdisciplinary: Business, Law, Hospitality, IT, Design, Journalism, Liberal Arts  

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Master’s with ≥55% (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Differently Abled); entrance test (APET) and research proposal presentation  

PhD Fees: Typically ₹100,000/year (varies by discipline); interdisciplinary and science tracks may go up to ₹300,000 total

Admission Process & Eligibility

General Criteria: Minimum 50% in qualifying exams

UG Admissions:

UGAT/NCHM‑JEE for B.Sc & BHM; CLAT/LSAT for law-integrated; AET for design; merit for general programs 

PG Admissions:

CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/XAT for MBA; CLAT/LSAT/DCET for LLM/Design; merit/UET for others 

PhD Admissions:

UGC‑NET/GATE/CSIR/JRF accepted; or AURO’s own Entrance Test (APET) + research proposal + interview  

Application Steps:

Register online (via AURO website)

Choose course & upload documents

Take entrance test (if required)

Shortlisting & interview (for PG/PhD)

Pay fees + document verification → Enrollment 

Academic Cycle:

Admissions begin in March–April, classes start mid-July to August 

All programs are full-time (no part-time)  

Facilities:

Wi-Fi smart campus, hostels (with female-only), security, library, labs, gym, sports complex 

Key Highlights

Holistic education with strong industry linkages and global collaborations (50+) 

Career development & placement support with company ties like Deloitte, EY, TCS, IBM, Amazon 

Merit/sports/need-based scholarships, with up to 100% tuition waiver options

Vibrant campus life, practical exposure, strong focus on research  

Contact & Location