Gujarat University

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name= Gujarat University
established = 23rd November 1949
type = Public
motto = , which means more work and intelligent work alone leads to efficiency and progress. It is a well-known Sanskrit language quotation from the Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta.
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vice_chancellor = Dr. Parimal H. Trivedi
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city = Ahmedabad
state = Gujarat
country = India
campus = Urban
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website = [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in www.gujratuniversity.org.in] The Gujarat University is the statewide institution affiliating many reputed colleges across the state of Gujarat, India. It has been given a B++ ranking by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is one of the best and most versatile higher education institutions in India. Also, it is one of the largest university systems in the subcontinent with over 224,000 students on its campus and at various affiliated colleges. It is particularly well known for its Medical, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Commerce and Management colleges. The university runs sectoral/specific program in Port Management, Nano Technology, Tissue Culture.

History

The Gujarat University was conceived in the nineteen twenties in the minds of public-spirited and learned men like Gandhiji, Sardar Patel, Acharya Anandshankar B. Dhruva, Dada Saheb Mavlankar, Kasturbhai Lalbhai and many others. However, the University could come into existence only after the achievement of independence. In 1949, the University was incorporated under the Gujarat University Act of the State Government ‘as a teaching and affiliating University.’ This was done as a measure of decentralisation and reorganization of University education in the then Province of Bombay. During the course of its life, the University has seen the establishment of more Universities which were carved out of the jurisdiction of the Gujarat University, viz., Sardar Patel University, Saurashtra University, Bhavnagar University, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, Navsari Agricultural University, Junagadh Agricultural University, Anand Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nirma University of Science & Technology, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University and Gujarat Technological University. Even then, the Gujarat University is the largest university in the state catering to the needs of higher education of more than 200,000 students scattered over more than 235 colleges, 15 recognised institutions and 24 approved institutions. There are more than 34 Post-Graduate University departments and 221 P.G. Centres. Gujarat University is an affiliating University at the under-graduate level, while it is a teaching one at the post-graduate level. Indeed, the responsibility for post-graduate instruction has been statutorily given to the University, and accordingly it has evolved a plan of co-ordinated instruction under the direct control and supervision of the University so as to ensure efficient and diversified instruction. An important feature of this University is the system of external examinations in the Faculties of Arts and Commerce, both and under-graduate and post-graduate levels. The external examinations were introduced with a view to enabling working students and the others who could not afford the high cost of university education to realize their dream. Gujarat University has developed phenomenally since its inception to be recognized as a premier University in the country today. It provides education in one of the widest range of disciplines to more than about 200,000 students.

Gujarat University's Campuse & Juridiction

Gujarat university's sparkling 260 acres main campus is located in Navrangpura area of Ahmedabad city. The Gujarat University campus is not bound at one location, rather it is spread across the entire city of Ahmedabad and its colleges and institutes are spread across districts of Ahmedabad, Kaira (excluding the limits of Vallabh Vidyanagar in Anand Taluka and the area with a radius of 5 miles from the office of Sardar Patel University), Panchmahals, Sabarkantha, Banaskantha (excluding Abu Road Taluka which forms part of the State of Rajasthan) and Vadodara (excluding the area comprising the city of Vadodara and territories within a radius of 10 miles from the office of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda). The university has more than 250 affiliated colleges and 15 recognized institutions.

Other facilities on Campus

* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSBI.asp State Bank of India, Gujarat University Branch]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebPostOffice.asp Gujarat University Post Office]

Following premises are under construction

* Convention Centre
* Gujarat University Post Office
* Gujarat University Central Consumer Co-operative Stores
* University Canteen

Gujarat University's Schools & Departments

The main campus at Ahmedabad consists of following schools and departments:

Academic Schools and Departments

* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSCommerce.asp Sheth Damodardas School of Commerce]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSCommerce.asp Department of Commerce]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSLanguages.asp University School of Languages]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDSanskrit.asp Department of Sanskrit]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDGujarati.asp Department of Gujarati]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDHindi.asp Department of Hindi]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDEnglish.asp Department of English]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDPrakrit.asp Department of Pali, Prakrit & Apabhransha]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDUrdu.asp Department of Persian & Urdu]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDLingusitics.asp Department of Linguistics]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSLaw.asp Sheth A. G. Charity Trust School of Law]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSLaw.asp Department of Law]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSPsychology.asp University School of Education, Philosophy & Psychology]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDEducation.asp Department of Education]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDPhilosophy.asp Department of Philosophy]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDPsychology.asp Department of Psychology]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSScience.asp University School of Science]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDChemistry.asp Department of Chemistry]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDBotany.asp Department of Botany]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDComputerScience.asp Department of Computer Science] at [http://www.rollwala.org Rollwala Computer Centre]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDEnvironmental.asp Department of Environment Science]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDLifeScience.asp Department of Life Science]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDGeography.asp Department of Geography]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDMathematics.asp Department of Mathematics]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDMicrobiology.asp Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDPhysics.asp Department of Physics, Electronics & Space Science]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDStatistics.asp Department of Statistics]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDZoology.asp Department of Zoology & Biomedical Technology]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSSSciences.asp University School of Social Science]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDEconomics.asp Department of Economics]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDHistory.asp Department of History]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDLabourWelfare.asp Department of Labour Welfare]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDPoliticalScience.asp Department of Political Science]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDSociology.asp Department of Sociology]
* [http://www.bkschool.in BK School of Business Management. It offers concentration in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources Management and Port Management]
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebBKSBM.asp Department of Management]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebKSSBM.asp K S School of Business Management]
** Department of Management
** Department of Computer Applications and Information Technology
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCDC.asp Center of Development Communication]
** Department of Development Communication
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebHKTraningCentre.asp H K Center for Professional Training]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDJ.asp Department of Communication, Journalism & Public Relations]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebIASTraningCentre.asp A D Shodhan I A S Training Center]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDLIS.asp Department of Library & Information Science]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDPE.asp Department of Physical Education]

Following Academic Departments are under construction

* Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology
* Department of Defence Studies
* Department of Home Science
* Department of Geology

Administrative Departments

* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebAdminOffice.asp Gujarat University Administrative Office]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebRCC.asp Rollwala Computer Centre]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebPress.asp Gujarat University Press]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebWorkShop.asp Gujarat University Workshop]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebPublication.asp Department of Publication]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebGuestHouse.asp Gujarat University Guest House]

tudent Welfare Departments

* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/Weblib.asp Gujarat University Library]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in Gujarat University] Students Online Helpline
** [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/NWD/NewsEvents/4300_Online%20Public%20Access%20Catalogue%20of%20Gujarat%20University%20Library.asp Online Public Access Catalogue of Gujarat University Library]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebReadingCentre.asp Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Reading Centre]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebHealthCentre.asp Gujarat University Health Centre]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebWDC.asp Women’s Development Cell]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebJRCanadianCentre.asp James Reaney Canadian Study Centre]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebEmploymentBureau.asp Gujarat University Employment Bureau]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebYW.asp Department of Youth Welfare]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebBoyHos.asp Gujarat University Hostel - Boys)]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebLadHos.asp Gujarat University Hostel - Girls)]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebSportsComplex.asp Sports Complex]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCanteen.asp Canteen]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebInternetAC.asp Internet Access Centre]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebDRBRChair.asp Dr B R Ambedkar Chair]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/webCoOpSoc.asp Gujarat University Central Consumer Co-operative Stores Ltd]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebJSS.asp Jan Shikshan Sansthan]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebOATheatre.asp Open Air Theatre]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebNRS.asp NRS Hall]

[http://www.ugc.ac.in University Grants Commission of India's] Centers at Gujarat University

* [http://www.ascgujarat.org Academic Staff College]
* [http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Information and Library Network Centre ( INFLIBNET )]
* [http://www.emmrcamd.org Educational Multimedia Research Centre ( EM2RC )]

Courses

* [http://gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCoursesDoctorate.asp Doctorate Courses]
* [http://gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCoursesPG.asp Post Graduate Courses]
* [http://gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCoursesBachelor.asp Under Graduate Courses]
* [http://gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCoursesDiploma.asp Diploma Courses]
* [http://gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCoursesCertificate.asp Certificate Courses]
* [http://gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebCoursesPreparatory.asp Preparatory Courses]
* [http://gujaratuniversity.org.in/web/WebStudyAbroadProgramme.asp Study Abroad Programme]

Gujarat University's Famous Affiliated Colleges

* [http://www.gacc.in/ Gujarat College]
* [http://www.ldceahd.org L.D. College of Engineering]
* [http://www.mgscience.ac.in M.G. Science Institute]
* [http://www.aes-ahmedabad.ac.in/LMCP/index.html L.M. College of Pharmacy]
* [http://www.hacollege.com H.A. College of Commerce]
* [http://www.hlcollege.edu H.L. College of Commerce]
* [http://www.stxavierscollege.net/ St. Xavier's College of Arts & Science]
* [http://www.ldarts.org L.D. Arts College]
* [http://www.nhlmmcgym.com Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College]
* [http://www.bjmcaa.com/history.asp B.J. Medical College]
* [http://www.collegeoffiretechnology.com/index.htm College of Fire Technology]
* [http://www.somlalit.org/slibm/index.html Som-Lalit Institute of Business Management]
* [http://www.aespgibm.ac.in/default.htm AES Post Graduate Institute of Business Management]
* [http://www.aes-ahmedabad.ac.in/AGTC/agtc.htm A. G. Teachers College]
* [http://www.kbiper.org K.B. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research]
* [http://www.svitvasad.ac.in/ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology]
* [http://www.kksjmaninagarsciencecollege.org K. K. Shah Jarodwala Maninagar Science College]
* [http://www.bitcampus.org.in/ Babariya Institute of Technology]
* [http://www.sirlashah.org/ Sir L. A. Shah Law College]
* [http://www.imnanavati.org/ I.M. Nanavati Law College]
* [http://www.jgeducationalcampus.net/jgperformingarts.html JG College of Performing Arts]
* [http://www.bariacolle.org/ Y. S. Arts & K. S. Shah Commerce College]
* [http://www.gpahmedabad.org/ Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad]

Recognized Institute of Gujarat University

* [http://www.cancerindia.org Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute]
* [http://www.bjmcaa.com/history.asp Institute of Medical Post-graduate Studies & Research, B.J. Medical College]
*Maharshi Academy of Vedic Science
* [http://www.nioh.org National Institute of Occupational Health]
* [http://www.prl.ernet.in Physical Research Laboratory]
* [http://www.spiesr.ac.in Sardar Patel Institute of Economics & Social Research]
*Sheth B. J. Institute of Learning & Research
*Shri K. L. Swadhyaya Mandir
* [http://www.ldindology.org Shri L. D. Bharatiya Sanskruti Vidya Mandir, L. D. Institute of Indology]
* [http://www.sac.gov.in Space Application Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation]
* [http://www.ipr.res.in Institute for Plasma Research]
*M-Dent Institute & Research Foundation Trust
*B. M. Institute of Mental Health
* [http://www.perdcentre.com/ B. V. Patel Pharmaceutical & Research Centre]
* [http://www.divyajivan.org/ Sri Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh]
* [http://www.kanoriacorp.com/hospital.htm Kanoria Hospital & Research Centre]
* [http://www.bisag.gujarat.gov.in/ Bhaskaracharya Institute For Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG)]
*Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
* [http://www.icecd.org/ International Centrer for Enterpreneurship & Carrer Development]
*All India Institute of Diabetes and Research

Other Reputed Research and Educational Institution Around Main Campus

* [http://www.atira-rnd-tex.org Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA)]
* [http://spipa.gujarat.gov.in/index_eng.htm Sardar Patel Institute Of Public Administration]
* [http://www.cercindia.org Consumer Education & Research Centre]
* [http://www.amaindia.org Ahmedabad Management Association]
* [http://www.mgliahd.org/index.htm Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute]
* [http://www.ediindia.org Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)]
* [http://www.cept.ac.in CEPT University formally Center for Environmental Planning and Technology]
* [http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/ Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad]
* [http://www.iiar.res.in Indian Institute of Advanced Research]
* [http://www.irma.ac.in Institute of Rural Management (IRMA)]
* [http://www.nid.edu National Institute of Design (NID)]
* [http://www.mica-india.net Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad]
* [http://www.daiict.ac.in Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT)]
*National Institute of Fashion Technology, [http://www.gandhinagar.niftindia.com Gandhinagar]
* [http://www.baou.org Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University]
* [http://www.gnlu.ac.in Gujarat National Law University]
* [http://www.gujaratvidyapith.org Gujarat Vidyapith]
* [http://nirmauni.ac.in Nirma University of Science & Technology]
* [http://www.ddu.ac.in Dharmsinh Desai University]
* [http://www.spuvvn.edu Sardar Patel University]
* [http://www.aau.in Anand Agricultural University]
* [http://www.pdpu.ac.in Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University]
* [http://www.amaindia.org/index.html Ahmedabad Management Association]
* [http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKey
]
* [http://www.perdcentre.com/niper-a.htm NIPER, Ahmedabad]
* [http://www.scity.org/ Science City]
* [http://www.isr.gujarat.gov.in/ The Institute of Seismological Research (ISR)]
* [http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=229177 Gujarat Technical University]
* [http://www.dipac.edu.in/ Darpana Institute for Performance, Arts and Cultural Studies]

New Institute Proposed to Come-up Around Main Campus

* [http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/ET_Cetera/Govt_plans_to_set_up_8_IITs__7_IIMs/rssarticleshow/2908439.cms Indian Institute of Technology]
*Indian Institute of Information Technology
* [http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/ET_Cetera/Govt_plans_to_set_up_8_IITs__7_IIMs/rssarticleshow/2908439.cms University promoted by Government of India (unnamed central university, in conceptualization stage)]
* [http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/ET_Cetera/Govt_plans_to_set_up_8_IITs__7_IIMs/rssarticleshow/2908439.cms University promoted by Government of India (unnamed world class university, in conceptualization stage)]
* [http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=bedu&bKey
]
* [http://www.business-standard.com/general/storypage_test.php?autono=315789 University promoted by Reliance Industries (unnamed)]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Ahmedabad/AES_eyeing_varsity_status/articleshow/2690959.cms University promoted by Adani Group (unnamed)]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2690959,prtpage-1.cms University promoted by Ahmadabad Education Society (unnamed)]
* [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080329/images/29zzclassbig.jpgList of new approved central institute to be established during XI plan]

See also

* List of educational institutions of Gujarat

Famous alumni

* Deepak Pandya, Neuroanatomist
* Narendra Modi, Leading Indian Politician
* Pankaj Patel, CEO Cadila - LMCP
* Sudhir Mehta, CEO Torrent - BKS
* Geet Shethi, Billiard, BKS
* Haren Pandya, Ex Home Minister, LDCE

External links

* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in Official web site]
* [http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in Gujarat University] Helpline