Gujarat boasts a dynamic and rapidly expanding higher education landscape, with over 45 UGC-recognized universities spread across Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and Gandhinagar. The state is home to historic institutions like Gujarat University (Ahmedabad, est. 1949) and Sardar Patel University (Vallabh Vidyanagar), as well as premier technical and agricultural universities such as Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT, Surat), and Junagadh Agricultural University. In recent years, Gujarat has emerged as a hub for private and deemed universities, including Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Nirma University, and Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, offering high-quality programs in engineering, management, law, pharmacy, and design.
This page provides a verified, up-to-date directory of all universities in Gujarat, categorized by type: Central Universities (e.g., Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar), State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, and Private Universities established under the Gujarat Private Universities Act. Each listing includes location, year of establishment, official website, program offerings, and accreditation status from UGC, NAAC, AICTE, MCI, or ICAR—ensuring alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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