FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Where is GSFC University located? GSFC University is located in lush green campus of Fertilizernagar, Vadodara (Pin: 391 750). This allows easy access to University students and faculties to GSFC’s 22 plants situated in less than one KM radius. Also, it helps in keeping bond between University and industry alive. It enables in exposing students to work place environment frequently and to make them industry ready. 2. What is the status of GSFC University? GSFC University has been established as a Private University under Gujarat Private Universities Act 2009, as amended by Second amendment 2014 and notified on December 19, 2014 by the Govt. of Gujarat. Click here GSFC University is authorized to award degrees, diplomas or grant certificates as per relevant sections of Gujarat Private University Act 2009 & first statute approved by Govt. of Gujarat. Click here GSFC University being a private University incorporated under the State Act as mentioned above, is covered under section 2(f) of UGC Act as University. Section 22 of University Grants Commission Act 1956, also authorizes this University to grant degrees as it is established by a State Act. UGC has listed GSFC University on its website as a Private University. The Graduates passing out from the GSFC University can apply for UPSC posts of Govt. of India (refer FAQ section, Q. 35; www.upsc.gov.com); CAT (refer CAT Eligibility section, cdn.digialm.com); GATE, Govt. of Gujarat posts and any other Private or Public sector undertakings. 3. Accreditations of the University? NAAC Accreditation has been made mandatory by Govt. of Gujarat and will certainly approach NAAC on becoming eligible for applying for accreditation. As per the NAAC requirement, the University can apply for Accreditation after passing out of first batch with all relevant documents. 4. What is the fee structure? The University’s engineering programs fee is regulated by FRC of Gujarat, who have already conducted inspection and fixed the fees, which can be seen on ACPC web site. The fee structure for other non- regulated programs is updated on University web site regularly based on Board of Management approvals. 5. Dates for filling admission forms for both category (Pan India & ACPC)? ACPC website www.jacpcldce.ac.in will provide to you the dates for their admissions process. For PAN India, please check our website and watch for updates. 6. How to apply for admission as there is no highlight in ACPC book? ACPC has registered as under NEW institutes on their website and you need to check on their website to ascertain the admission process. We have provided the link to their site on our Admissions → Undergraduate on our website. The PDF document provides the Institution Code. You can also check for the Institution Code in our Regulation of Admission and Payment of Fee document under Admissions → Undergraduate. 7. Is Hostel facility available? Yes, a fully developed, safe and secured hostel facility with mess is available within the GSFC Fertilizernagar Township for girls and boys. Both the hostel facilities are Wi-Fi enabled and well furnished with entertainment, food and other facilities. 8. Admissions through JEE Main? Please check the GSFC University website for admissions in PAN India quota( JEE Quota ). ACPC regulates the admissions for their quota within the state of Gujarat. Please check their website www.jacpcldce.ac.in for details. 9. What are the programs being offered by the GSFC University? STUDENT TUTION PROGRAMME DURATION FEES PER INTAKE SEMESTER IN RS. B.Tech Chemical 4 60 52,500 B.Tech Mechanical 4 60 52,500 B.Tech Computer Science & Eng 4 60 52,500 4 60 52,500 B.Tech Fire & Safety,Health,Enviornment 3 60 30,000 B.Sc Chemistry 3 60 30,000 B.Sc Biotechnology BBA ( HR / Finance / Marketing ) 3 60 30,000 M.Sc ( Chemistry / Biotechnology ) 2 50 35,000 Diploma in Fire and Safety 1 60 30,000 Certificate course in Fireman & Firewoman 6 Months 60 35,000 10. Are the B.Tech programs of the GSFC University approved by the AICTE? GSFC University has been setup under Gujarat State private Universities act 2009. AICTE approval is not required for a University to run a course in technical education as has been held by the Honorable Supreme Court judgment in the case of BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY & ANR vs. ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION & ORS. (For viewing the full judgment. Click here 11. What is the refund policy for cancellation of admission to various programs? GSFC University’s refund policy is designed on the basis of circular GH/SH/14/2015/PVS dated 8th May 2015 by Education Department, Sachivalaya, and Gandhinagar. In case of any admission cancelled before the commencement of classes, students will be refunded fees after deducting Rs.1000/- towards administrative cost. Any admission cancelled after the commencement of classes shall not be entitled for refund of fees. Fees will be refunded in case the University has exercised the waiting list to fill the particular seat. The decision of the management of the GSFC University shall be final in all cases of fee refund. 12. What are the documents required at the time of application and admission? Mark-sheet of H.S.C. or equivalent examination School leaving certificate / Transference certificate from school last attended Score card of JEE / UGAT examination as applicable for course selected Certificate of belonging to SC / ST / SEBC with non-creamy layer Migration certificate from previous institution for such students who are already admitted in other colleges and universities Proof of residential address (one of the following): o Election ID Card, o Aadhar Card o Ration Card o Passport 13. What is the medium of instruction and examination in the GSFC University? Medium of instruction and examination at the GSFC University is in English. The students desiring to enhance their English communication skills will be provided additional inputs through arrangement of Bridge courses. 14. What is the system of students’ evaluation at the GSFC University? The GSFC University follows a semester system with 10 point grading system as per UGC guidelines wherein each semester will have Semester Grade Points Aggregate SGPA on the basis of credit and points earned in each course and CGPA on cumulative performance throughout the academic tenure from all the courses. Grading in a course is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester which involves mid-semester test, quiz, assignments, projects, practical evaluation and end-semester examination. 15. What are the facilities available at the campus? The advanced facilities for playing badminton, cricket, basketball, volleyball, swimming, chess, carom, Golf, Jim etc. are available at the campus. Besides, the students will have the opportunity to be trained by recognized coaches and national and international players of the game through the GSFC Ltd.’s sports department on nominal chargeable basis. 16. Are medical facilities available on the campus? Yes, the GSFC Ltd.’s Medical Centre with qualified Doctors and facilities serves the students and staff for medical assistance and emergencies. 17. What are the other facilities available for students at the campus? The following facilities are available on the campus for students: Library and learning center Computer laboratory Class rooms with projection facility Wi-Fi enabled campus Cafeteria Air conditioned auditorium Stationery, utilities and reprographic center Guitar – GSFC University Incubation, Innovation, Technology & applied Research Centre (GUIITAR) is a cross-disciplinary applied research & innovation center. 18. I'm interested faculty job in your University, what are the criteria and how to apply? All information regarding job opportunities along with eligibility criteria for the respective post are posted in the web portal of the University as and when such opportunities are available at the University. Interested person looking for faculty and other position in the University may visit the University web portal from time to time. 19. What are the transport facilities to reach the University? The University campus can be reached by public transport from Vadodara city. All the buses going to Dashrath village can be used for this purpose. The University also runs buses on limited routes on chargeable basis as per University timing. The Information regarding the same can be had from the Administrative office. .