About Department

The department of Metallurgical engineering of M.S University, Baroda, which started in the year 1966, is the only department for this discipline in the state of Gujarat. It is located in central part of the state along the golden corridor of industries from Vapi to Mehsana. The first gas based sponge iron plant of India in private sector is located hardly 140 kilometers, while largest plant of India (0.15 MTPA) producing copper and precious metals in only 90 kilometers away. At the periphery of the city are located Indias one of the largest oil refineries, petrochemical plants and fertilizer industry. Many foundry and fabrication industries are also present in and around the city. Under this fortunate setting, the department continues its journey towards excellence and quest for quality in education and research.