Ganpat University (GUNI), Mehsana

Ganpat University (GUNI), established in 2005, is a prominent private multidisciplinary university located in Kherva, Gujarat. Founded by a group of industrialists, technocrats, and farmers under the leadership of Shri Ganpat Patel, the university operates as a philanthropic initiative with the mission of "Social Upliftment through Education." It is widely recognized for its Industry-Linked Education Model, having established numerous Centres of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with global giants like IBM, Bosch-Rexroth, and Stratasys. Establishment Year: 2005 Approved By / Recognized By: University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f), AICTE, PCI, INC, and COA. Affiliated To: Independent (State Private University) Type of Institution: Private (Not-for-Profit) Infrastructure & Facilities: Campus Size & Location: A massive 300-acre lush green campus at Ganpat Vidyanagar, Mehsana-Gandhinagar Highway. It is home to over 40,000 trees. Academic Blocks: High-tech facilities housing 11 academic faculties and 18 institutes/centers. Centres of Excellence: Includes India’s first Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) supported by Maruti Suzuki and the Govt. of Japan, an IBM Software Lab, and a 5G Test Bed. Library: The central library and constituent institute libraries house over 1.5 lakh books and extensive digital resources. Hostel Facilities: Fully residential campus with a staying capacity for 5,500 students, offering both AC and non-AC rooms. Sports & Other Facilities: A modern sports academy with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, turf pitches for cricket, a full-size football ground, and a squash court. Academic Highlights: Major Achievements: Accredited with NAAC A Grade; notified as a "Centre of Excellence" by the Govt. of Gujarat. Academic Reputation: Pioneer in introducing industry-ready courses such as M.Tech in VLSI with eInfochips and Maritime Studies. Unique Selling Points (USP): Strong focus on 1:1 industry-academia collaboration and a self-sustained residential township model.