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!!"#!$ %! $&%'(("(("&!%&#))*"# !%! $&$&) ' %&+%'$*",-. / 0 Gujarat University Crest The Crest of the Gujarat University symbolically represents both the cultural heritage of Gujarat and the characteristics and aspirations of her people. The most prominent symbols are the dancing peacock and the sculptural architect resting on two pillars and a lamp suspended from its Centre. The dancing peacock, besides, representing its rider, Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning in Indian Mythology, Symbolizes Gujarat’s love for arts and her dignified aesthetic taste. The architect represents the most characteristics feature of Gujarat’s sculpture and is eloquent of her rich heritage; while the two pillars symbolize the solid foundation on which the heritage rests. The lamp suspended from the Centre of the architect is a symbol of learning that dispels the darkness of ignorance and enlightens everything that it encompasses. The lightning at the top of the rectangle and the atomic circles below it symbolize at once the flash of genius and scientific progress and proclaim the avowed ambition of the University to build and maintain a balanced outlook towards Arts and Sciences as indeed towards the life in general. The motto -W W [ is a well - known quotation from the BhagwadGeeta and enjoins on the teachers and the students of the University work, more work and intelligent work, for that alone leads to efficiency and progress. 1 Gujarat University Song 11 CONTENT Page Sr. No. Titles No. A. University at a Glance iv B. Executive Summary vii C. Profile of the University 1-31 D. Criteria-wise Inputs Criteria - I : Curricular Aspects 32-41 Criteria - II : Teaching - Learning and Evaluation 42-57 Criteria - III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 58-78 Criteria - IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 79-92 Criteria - V : Students Support and Progression 93-102 Criteria - VI : Governance & Leadership 103-118 Criteria - VII : Innovative Practices 119-123 E. Evaluative Reports of the Departments 124-446 F. Declaration by the Vice-Chancellor 447 iii A. University at a Glance Established in 1949 under the Gujarat University Act, the Gujarat University is largest and oldest university of the Gujarat state. The idea of setting up the university conceived in 1940s and the seed of inceptions was laid down by Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel under the chairmanship of Mr. G. B. Mavlankar in consultation with Mr. Kasaturbhai Lalbhai and Acharya Anand Shankar Dhruv. Gujarat University is affiliating university, having more than 350 affiliated colleges, 35 post graduate departments and more than 50affiliated post graduate centres with diversified courses in faculties of 1.Arts, 2.Commerce 3.Science, 4.Education, 5.Law, 6.Medical and 7.Dental. The university spans over eight districts like Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Anand, Vadodara, Panchamahal, Dahod,Mahisagar and two union territories. Therefore, it covers a significant geographical area of the state and 10 provides expressions to the educational aspiration of about 2 Crore Urban, Rural and Tribal communities of the region. Starting with the only university in the region during the erstwhile Bombay Province, at present almost all 10universities of the statehave evolved from Gujarat University. The glory of university is reflected in some of the eminent alumni like Dr.VikramSarabhai, Shri NarendraModi (Prime Minister, India), Dr.K.Kasturirangan (Former Chairman, ISRO), Dr.Ila Bhatt (SEVA), Justice Ahmedi (Former Chief Justice of India),Mr. Pankaj Patel (CEO, Zydus Cadila), Mr.Kharekwala (Wockhardt), Dr.Ravindra Dave (Former Chairman, UNESCO) and many others. As the paradigm shift in social political and economic policies took place from the early nineties, university has maintained pace withthe changes by introducing number of programmes in emerging inter-intra disciplinary areas with promising employment opportunities which geared the evolving needs of the society at large. Some of these programmes are: Animation, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Technology, Biotechnology, Climate Change Impacts Management, Clinical Research, Food Science and Nutrition, Forensic Science, Human Genetics,Infrastructure Management Services, Information Technology, Mobile Applications& DevelopmentalManagement, Maritime Management, Creative Science, Financial Services, Performing Arts, Networking and Communication, Web Technology, Communication & Journalism, PGDIFA, PGDFMI, PGDPM, PGDCSA, PGDACCP, PGDCR, etc. The academic capability and potential of the university is recognized by the globally reputed research organizationslike PRL, ISRO, Plasma Research Institute, Entrepreneur Development Institute engaged in extended research activities of the university. The university has organized more than 200 seminar/symposium/workshop/conference/training course/conference/congress, etc. in collaboration with the state or central funding agencies. The university has a state of art Convention Centre with three exhibition halls to cater the needs of social/academic/industrialorganizations to organize academic and industrial summits and conventions. 0 There are about 40ongoing major and minor research projectsfunded by UGC, DBT, DST, CSIR, SAC/ISRO, MoES, MHRD, GUJCOST, GSBTM, central and stategovernment etc. in various teaching departments amounting to a total budget about Rs.700 lacs. Three Departments are facilitated under DST-FIST programme and one department is recognized as a Centre for Excellence for research by Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), Gandhinagar. Jan Shikshan Sansthan established before 35 years ago, provides extension social and entrepreneurship activities at community level. The Health Centre provides basic Medicare where professional specialists are invited on consultation basis. The university has introduced an innovative programmeforNRI and foreign students as Study Abroad Programme (SAP) to facilitate international collaborative education. Rollwala Computer Centre has emerged with novel self-designed programme for confidential and smooth functioning of examination related work. Timely declaration of the results and prompt awarding of mark sheet is carried out. To address the grievances of the students, Student Information Centre is established.Women’s Development Cell and Anti-Raging Cell are also constituted as per UGC guidelines. The lush greencampus of the university considered asthe lungsof the city- Ahmedabad in the middle of the concrete establishments. The university faced several academic as well as administrative challenges during this journey but has been able to maintain standards of higher education and also has a perspective plan for institutional development as envisaged in the vision and mission statement of the university. Dr. M. N. Patel The Vice Chancellor Gujarat University Ahmedabad-380009, India 01 B. Executive Summary Strengths: • The oldest and largest university with sincere efforts to gear up research and developmental activities maintaining the conventional stride and focused to academic excellence • Catering the education and extension services to all sections of the urban, rural & tribal areas • More than 3,00,000 registeredregular students and about 40,000 external students are pursuing their studies • More than 350 colleges, 62 post graduate courses, 21 recognized research centres/institutes are affiliated. • Four departments are facilitated under DST-FIST and DRS-SAP • Online admission processfor of UG Commerce&UG Science Programmes • Online declaration of results • Three tire academic administration for easement of functioning • Close, secured, ecofriendly and tobacco free campus • Broad band high speed intranet and internet connectivity for all the buildings/classrooms/faculty rooms/laboratories/seminar halls/auditorium • Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC) -one of the pioneer centres of the country • Academic Staff College ranked very high amongst the other colleges • CBCS implemented to all UG and PG programs • State of the art Central Library and INFLIBNET centre • Sports complex with play grounds, gymnasium and various courts for indoor and outdoor games • Student supporting amenities on campus • Linkages with globally reputed institutes like SAC/ISRO, PRL, IPR, BISAG, GEER foundation etc… • Curriculums are at par with UGC guidelines • Teaching and non-teaching staff selections are done as per UGC and state government criteria • ASARand PBAS based assessments implemented for teachers and staff 011 • SC-ST cell, WDC, students grievances cell, information centre, employment bureau, anti-raging committees are constituted as per the UGC/state government guidelines • Academic calendar for UG and PG programmes with more than 180 teaching days is strictly observed • Examination schedule is also followed as per academic calendar and results for all university examinations are declared in time Weaknesses: • Vacant teaching and non-teaching positions • Students teacher ratio • Infrastructure to meet global requirements • Inter and intra disciplinary research activities Opportunities: • Establishment of virtual classrooms • Enrollment of more students to meet the suggested GER by RUSA • Multidisciplinary research laboratories/institutes • High impact research • Strengthen existing infrastructure to create competitive environment • Paper less administration • Establishment of new chairs as per UGC guidelines Challenges: • To meet required students teacher ratio • Gearing up and simplification of the administrative processes