Gujarat University
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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).
, 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
, Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
, Ganpat University
, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Pandit Dindayal Petroleum University, Ahmedabad University ICFAI University and Navrachana University. Even then, the Gujarat University is the largest university in the state catering to the educational needs 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 coordinated 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 sparkling 260 acres (1.1 km²) 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 (8 km) 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 (16.1 km) from the office of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
). The university has more than 250 affiliated colleges and 15 recognized institutions.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It has been given a B++ ranking by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council is an organization that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. It is an autonomous body funded by University Grants Commission of Government of India headquartered in Bangalore.-History:NAAC was established in 1994 in...
(NAAC).
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, and Kasturbhai Lalbhai. The University was set up after independence for India. 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 UniversitySardar Patel University
#Shri Bhailalbhai D. Patel #Shri Babubhai Jashbhai Patel#Dr. Maganbhai D. Patel#Shri Ishvarbhai J. Patel#Shri Rameshbhai S. Mehta#Dr. Ramanbhai D. Patel#Dr. Ranchhodbhai M. Patel#Dr. Krishnalal N. Shah#Dr. Kantibhai C. Patel...
, Saurashtra University
Saurashtra University
The Saurashtra University is one of the significant universities in Gujarat state in India. This university was established on 23 May 1967 in Rajkot city, the administrative headquarters of Rajkot district. Presently, 272 colleges in Amreli, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Rajkot and Surendranagar...
, Bhavnagar University
Bhavnagar University
-Introduction:Bhavnagar University is located in Bhavnagar city in the western province of Gujarat, India. Bhavnagar city was established by Bhavsinhji 1st in 1723.Its a city where Rashtrpita Mahatma Gandhi once studied in its Sameldas Arts College in 1888...
, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University is a public university located in the city of Surat, Gujarat, India. It was previously known as South Gujarat University. The renaming of the university occurred during the calendar year 2004. This name is in honour of the famous scholar and poet of Gujarat,...
, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari Agricultural University is an agricultural university at Navsari in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was part of Gujarat Agricultural University until May 2004.-Colleges:*Faculty of Agriculture*Faculty of Horticulture & Forestry...
, Junagadh Agricultural University
Junagadh Agricultural University
Junagadh Agricultural University is an agricultural university at Junagadh in the Indian state of Gujarat. Junagadh Agricultural University offers education in agriculture and allied sciences, i.e., agriculture, agricultural engineering and fisheries. The teaching in the university consists of four...
, Anand Agricultural University
Anand Agricultural University
Anand Agricultural University is located in the western Indian state of Gujarat between the cities of Vadodara and Ahmedabad. This was formerly the Anand Campus of Gujarat Agricultural University, which is now independent. It has three constituent colleges, for agriculture, veterinary science and...
, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, also known as Gujrat Agricultural University or GAU, is one of the prestigious State Agricultural Universities in India which was the headquarters of erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University...
, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nirma University of Science & Technology
Nirma University of Science & Technology
Nirma University of Science and Technology popularly known as NU is an autonomous university located in Ahmedabad, India. It functions under the aegis of Nirma Education and Research Foundation .-History:...
, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University is a public university in Patan, Gujrat, India. The geographical jurisdiction of the North Gujarat University encompasses four districts: Mehsana, Patan, Banaskantha and Sabarkantha.-History:...
and Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
The Gujarat Technological University, more commonly referred to as GTU, is a statewide institution affiliating many esteemed engineering, pharmacy, and management colleges and varsities across the western Indian state of Gujarat...
, Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology , is a technological institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It is named after the Gujarati entrepreneur and Reliance group founder Dhirubhai Ambani...
, Ganpat University
Ganpat University
Ganpat University is located in Kherva, Mehsana, Gujarat, India. Managed by Mehsana District Education Foundation, Ganpat University is conceived as the educational township to house and nurture all sorts of institutions offering value added professional, internationally competitive and recognized...
, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Pandit Dindayal Petroleum University, Ahmedabad University ICFAI University and Navrachana University. Even then, the Gujarat University is the largest university in the state catering to the educational needs 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 coordinated 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 Campus & Jurisdiction
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
city. The Gujarat University campus is not bound at one location, rather it is spread across the entire city of Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in 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 (8 km) 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 (16.1 km) from the office of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, commonly referred as M. S. University , is a university in the city of Vadodara, in Gujarat state, India...
). The university has more than 250 affiliated colleges and 15 recognized institutions.
Famous alumni
- Mallika SarabhaiMallika SarabhaiMallika Sarabhai is an activist and Indian Classical Dancer from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Daughter of Classical Dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai and renowned Space Scientist Vikram Sarabhai, Mallika is an accomplished Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer.-Early life:Mallika Sarabhai was born in...
, Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam Dancer - Ashis NandyAshis NandyAshis Nandy is an Indian political psychologist, a social theorist, and a contemporary cultural and political critic. A trained sociologist and clinical psychologist, his body of work covers a variety of topics, including public conscience, mass violence, and dialogues of civilizations.He was...
, Political psychologistPolitical psychologyPolitical psychology is an interdisciplinary academic field dedicated to understanding political science, politicians and political behavior. Psychological theories of behavior including; belief, motivation, conflict, perception, cognition, information processing, learning strategies, socialization...
and social theorist - Deepak PandyaDeepak PandyaDeepak Pandya is a neuroanatomist who is best known for his contributions to the understanding of cortical and subcortical brain connectivity in the macaque using tract-tracing methods. He was born at Julasan, Mehsana District Gujarat in India. He was orphaned, but completed his I.S. in 1953 from...
, Neuroanatomist - Lael Anson Best, associate professor of medicine at Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyTechnion - Israel Institute of TechnologyThe Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a research-intensive institute of technology in Haifa, Israel. Originally called the Technikum, it was founded in 1912...
. - Narendra ModiNarendra ModiNarendra Damodardas Modi is the current Chief Minister of the Indian state of Gujarat.He was born in a middle class family in Vadnagar; and is a member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since childhood, as also an active politician since early in life. He holds a masters degree in political...
, Chief Minister of Gujarat - Pankaj PatelPankaj PatelPankaj Ramanbhai Patel is the current Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Healthcare, the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India. Patel was tied for 26th place on Forbes Magazine's first annual list of the 40 richest Indians with an estimated net worth of $510 million...
, CEO Cadila - LMCP - Sudhir Mehta, CEO Torrent - BKS
- Geet SethiGeet SethiGeet Siriram Sethi of India is a professional player of English billiards who dominated the sport throughout much of the 1990s, and a notable amateur snooker player. He is a six-time winner of the professional-level and a three-time winner of the amateur World Championships, and holder of two...
, Billiard, BKS - Haren PandyaHaren PandyaHaren Pandya was the Home Minister of the Gujarat State in India. He was murdered in 2003 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, when he was sitting in his car after a morning walk in the Law Garden area in ahmedabad.-Political career:...
, Ex Home Minister, LDCE - Gautam AdaniGautam AdaniGautam Adani , is an Indian businessman. He is the chairman of the Adani Group, a leading trading and export company of India. In March, 2011 Forbes magazine announced that Adani is the 6th richest person in India with a personal wealth of US $10 billion...
, Chairman, Adani GroupAdani GroupThe Adani Group is a Gujarat based Indian conglomerate with the industrialist Gautam Adani as its CMD and promoter. The core business of the group is Commodities Trading, edible oil Manufacturing, Mundra port operations and distribution of Natural Gas. Adani group has more than 50 companies under... - Dr Amiya Kumar, Dermatologist
- Harin PathakHarin PathakHarin Pathak is a member of the fourteenth Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Ahmedabad constituency of Gujarat and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.-External links:* * * fk...
, MPMember of ParliamentA Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
from Ahmedabad EastAhmedabad East (Lok Sabha constituency)Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha constituency Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha constituency Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha constituency ) is one of the 26 Lok Sabha constituencies in Gujarat state in western India...