The earlier agricultural university of 1956 was turned into a multi-faculty university in 1964 and named University of Udaipur. In 1984 it was renamed Mohanlal Sukhadia University in memory of politician Mohanlal Sukhadia.
The agricultural university of 1956 was transformed into a multi-disciplinary university in 1964 and became known as University of Udaipur. In 1984, it was renamed Mohanlal Sukhadia University to honor politician Mohanlal Sukhadia.