Gujrat is fast becoming one of the major destinations in India for higher education. With the introduction of policies to promote research and innovation in the higher education and technical education sector, the state is restructuring the teaching-learning process to make the most of the existing opportunities. Along with its flagship institutes like IIM Ahmedabad, IRMA, and CEPT, the state houses many young and dynamic institutions that attract students from all over the country and abroad. In this issue, we have identified 10 Must-Watch Colleges and Universities in Gujrat that are making huge strides in the Indian higher education sector and helping the state become a knowledge hub.
Ahmedabad University
Location: Ahmedabad
Website: www.ahduni.edu.in
Year of Establishment: 2009
About the College:
Established by the Ahmedabad Education Society, Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit research university that offers students a liberal education focused on interdisciplinary learning and research thinking.
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Location: Gandhinagar
Website: www.daiict.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 2001
About the College:
Named after the founder of Reliance Group late Dhirubhai Ambani, the institute is designed with an aim to instill environmental consciousness along with academic knowledge among students.
Indus University
Location: Ahmedabad
Website: www.indusuni.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 2001
About the College:
The student-friendly campus of Indus is spread across 16 acres. Away from the crowded city of Ahmedabad, the tranquil and serene environment of Indus enables the learners to study in a calm and knowledge-driven environment.
Institute of Rural Management Anand
Location: Anand
Website: www.irma.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 1979
About the College:
IRMA is focused on creating management professionals who can bring about sustainable, ecologically-friendly and equitable growth by applying their management acumen at the grassroots level and influencing the public policy narrative at the national and global levels.
Karnavati University
Location: Uvarsad
Website: www.karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
Year of Establishment: 2017
About the College:
KU is a dynamic and growing university defined by its close connections to the professional community and a commitment to outstanding student education.
Marwadi University
Location: Rajkot
Website: www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 2016
About the College:
Marwadi University is promoted by Marwadi Shares and Finance Limited (MSFL) a major stock broking company in India & Chandarana Intermediaries Brokers Pvt. Ltd. (CIBPL), a leading firm dealing in technical and arbitrage trading in Indian Stock Markets.
MICA
Location: Ahmedabad
Website: www.mica.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 1991
About the College:
MICA is the only residential institute in the Asia-Pacific region, dedicated to creating leadership in Strategic Marketing and Communication. MICA, an autonomous, non-profit institution, offers a wide range of academic programmes including four residential programmes.
Navrachana University
Location: Vadodara
Website: www.nuv.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 2009
About the College:
Backed by 55+ years of excellence in education, Navrachana University has developed holistic curriculums wherein the emphasis is not just on gathering knowledge but on ‘informed application in the real world’.
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Location: Gandhinagar
Website: www.pdpu.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 2007
About the College:
PDEU offers multiple courses ranging from engineering, arts and management along with maximum exposure and opportunities to its students through various national and International exchange programs with Best Universities worldwide.
Parul University
Location: Vadodara
Website: www.paruluniversity.ac.in
Year of Establishment: 1993
About the College:
Offering a range of over 450 uniquely structured programs, designed to suit the career prospects of every student aspirant, Parul University has grown into one of India’s leading academic Institutions.