Sarala Birla University

Sarala Birla University, Ranchi 

Established: 2017 under Sarala Birla University Act

Type: Private UGC-recognized university located in Birla Knowledge City, Ara, near Ranchi, Jharkhand 

Campus: Urban, spread over 100+ acres with Wi‑Fi, hostels, labs, sports, cafeteria, and library

Courses & Eligibility

Undergraduate (UG) & Diploma

Postgraduate (PG)

M.Tech (CSE) – 2 yrs; Grad + GATE

MBA, MCA, M.Sc (Yoga) – 2 yrs; graduation ≥50%, merit/entrance (MAT, CUET) 

M.A, M.Com (Hons) – 2 yrs; graduation ≥50% 

Doctoral Programs (PhD)

Fields: Engineering, Commerce & Management, Humanities

Duration: 3–4 years

Eligibility: Postgraduate ≥55% (50% reserved), entrance + interview (SBU PhD test) 

Admission Process

Apply online via official portal

Upload documents & pay fee (~₹1,000)

Entrance test for Engineering (JEE/CUET/B.Tech), PhD, merit for most UG/PG

Shortlist → document verification → fee payment  

Reviews & Feedback

Student Praise: Green, digital campus with practical learning (labs, industrial visits) 

Mixed Feedback: Some Reddit users claim limited student life, strict rules, frequent exams:

Summary

Offers broad UG/PG/PhD programs with flexible entrance routes

UGC-approved, campus-friendly facilities

Competitive PhD programs with entrance/interview

Fee structure ranges moderately high

Generally well-received infrastructure, though student, life feedback varies