INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2 6 / 0 1 / 2 0 2 1 * Institute Vision and Mission * About Institute * Departments of the institute Mechanical Electrical Civil Applied Mechanics Humanities & Science Automobile Plastic Instrumentation & Control Electronics &Communication GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC Computer Information Technology AHMEDABAD Bio-medical * Activities at Institute Training & Placement Cell Library SSIP NCC/ Scout Guide “Education is the best friend. NSS Finishing School An educated person is respected CDTP/ SPPWD Women cell everywhere.” RUSA - Chanakya RHYTHM XITIJ Youth Festival From the Principal’s Desk….. “A nation is advanced in proportion to education and intelligence spread among the masses….” Swami Vivekananda “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself”… John Dewey Government Polytechnic – Ahmedabad (GPA), established in 1954, is one of the pioneer institutes in Diplo- ma Technical Education in the state of Gujarat. The institute offers 3 year diploma courses in 10 different branches under Commissionerate of Technical Education (CTE) and is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU). The institute is located in the heart of the World Heritage city of Ahmedabad and has been for years, the first choice among students for their admission. In the current scenario, industrial development has improved our standard of life and our livelihood. The predominant reason for this attainment can be attributed to such educational institutions like ours, which have raised the quality of professionals. However, the industrial setup being dynamic, has high expectations from educa- tional organizations when it comes to knowledge, skill and its application for problem solving with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility among students. Whereas our society also has great expectations of its own like role of educational institutions to further the knowledge of the community and to encourage and develop scholarship and learning. Our institute has highly qualified, self-motivated and knowledgeable faculty members in each department. It has developed an inherent culture of achieving excellence in academics and innovation with one of the highest number of Proof of Concepts (PoCs) under Gujarat Govt’s Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) among Government Polytechnic institutes of the state. Thus, our students, over the years, have consistently excelled both in academics as well as research even at diploma level. As the head of my institute, I am proud to say that our institute’s professionals have consistently lived up to such expectations of both industry and society, since its inception and will continue to do so in future too. I extend my best wishes to all staff members and students of GPA for their endeavour to achieve global standards of education. I express my sincere gratitude to all our stakeholders for their continued support, cooperation and active involvement to make GPA a citadel of Technical Learning. I express my sincere gratitude to Excellent Campus Chronicle team for their sincere effort. Bhaskar J. Iyer GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, AHMEDABAD Vision: To be a leading technical institute that provides transformative education to learners for achieving competency as per the needs of industry and society, thus contributing to nation building. Mission: To provide a conducive learning environment to nurture learners. To act as a catalyst for achieving academic excellence by bringing stake holders on same platform. To be committed towards continuous improvement and enrichment of learners by a holistic approach to education so as to enable them to be successful individuals and responsible citizens of India. History of Institute: Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad was established in the year 1954 and has been a pioneer among all state government polytechnic institutes offering diplomas in Technical Education, in Gujarat state. Initially the Institute was started with three Diploma Programs in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering with a total intake capacity of 165 seats. Today the Institute is recognized as one of the oldest and premier polytechnic in Gujarat State and as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Engineering. Over the years, there has been dynamic progress at G.P. Ahmedabad in all academic and parallel improvement in facilities and infrastructure to keep it at par with best institution. The Institute is on the way of excellence and growing with time. Ideals on which such institutions are built, evolve and change with national aspirations and prevailing trends with an objective of imparting quality Technical Education in various fields of engineering and technology and G.P.Ahmedabad is one of such Institutions. The institute offers ten different diploma programmes under Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Gujarat State and funded by the State Government. G.P.Ahmedabad is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) since year 2008. The institute is located right in the heart of Ahmedabad city and has been for many years, the first choice among students for their admission. Five branches Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Plastic Engineering and Electrical Engineering were accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in the year of 2007 for the period of three years. 1 The Education Department, Gujarat State has designed the work profiles for faculties and staff members, which help them to contribute to the education system. Technical & Higher Education in the State of Gujarat has witnessed manifold growth in the last decade. Better infrastructural facilities and well qualified faculties are committed to deliver the best as per the expectations of the society and the industries. Directorate of Technical Education Directorate of Technical Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat is working under the Education Department, Gandhinagar. To produce Engineers with sound technical knowledge, impart quality education and profound human values, Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) is taking all possible steps to streamline the governance of technical Institutions like Engineering Colleges, Pharmacy Colleges, Engineering Polytechnics in Gujarat State. Major part of the financial powers rest with the DTE. Financial power to utilize the funds obtained through state and centre sponsored schemes rests with the Principal. The utilization of these funds has to be in accordance with the norms as specified by the government from time to time. Purchase of equipment and consumables is made through GeM (Government E-Market). All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was set up in November 1945 as a national-level apex advisory body to conduct a survey on the facilities available for technical education and to promote development in the country in a coordinated and integrated manner. To ensure the same, as stipulated in the National Policy of Education (1986), AICTE was vested with: Statutory authority for planning, formulation, and maintenance of norms & standards Quality assurance through accreditation Funding in priority areas, monitoring, and evaluation Maintaining parity of certification & awards The management of technical education in the country Promotion of Quality in Technical Education. Planning and Coordinated Development of Technical Education System. 2 The purview of AICTE (the Council) covers programmes of technical education including training and research in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Town Planning, Management, Pharmacy, Applied Arts and Crafts, Hotel Management and Catering Technology etc. at different levels. Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad is approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) since inception of AICTE. Details of current Extension of Approval for Year 2020-21(EOA 2020-21) for various courses are as below: Sr Course Intake Approved No for 2020-21 1 Automobile Engineering 180 2 Biomedical Engineering 60 3 Civil Engineering 120 4 Computer Engineering 180 5 Electrical Engineering 120 6 Electronics and Communication Engineering 150 7 Information and Technology 120 8 Instrumentation and Control Engineering 120 9 Mechanical Engineering 120 10 Plastic Engineering (Sandwich Pattern) 60 *SPPWD seats in ALL COURSES 25 TOTAL INTAKE 1255 Gujarat Technological University is a premier academic and research institution which has driven new ways of thinking since its 2007 founding, established by the Government of Gujarat vide Gujarat Act No. 20 of 2007. Today, GTU is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to its campus, keeping GTU at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world. GTU is a State University with 486 affiliated colleges in its fold operating across the state of Gujarat. The University caters to the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Management, Pharmacy and Computer Science. The University has about 4, 00,000 students enrolled in a large number of Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate programs along with the robust Doctoral Program. GTU has emerged as an International Innovative University in its pursuit of bringing innovation and internationalization in professional education. Within a really short span it has achieved several national accolades for its endeavour in bringing excellence in professional education. GTU is pioneer in introducing some innovative learning methodology like “Active Learning”, a classroom created online. The GTU Innovation Council is the most active and 3 applauded for its work