18th October, 1920. It has been deemed university since 1963
Academics
Languages and Literature
Since the inception of Gujarat Vidyapith, the Gujarati department has been active in the teaching of Gujarati language and literature and engaged in the research programmes. Through well-designed undergraduate, postgraduate and research programme, the department has been at the forefront of imparting quality education to the students. The department boasts of its association with the leading luminaries of tkhe country such as Archarya Krupalani, Pandit Sukhlal, Kakasaheb Kalelkar, Nagindas Parikh, Ramnarayan Pathak, Umashankar Joshi and Sundaram among others.
The department has been headed by some of the best known scholars in the field of Gujarati literature and criticism. Prominent names include Prof. mohanbhai patel (writer and critic), Prof. Kanubhai Jani (folklorist, poet, and critic), Prof. Chandrakant Sheth (poet and critic), Prof. Usha Upadhyay (feminist writer and scholar) among others. Currently, the department is head by Prof. Sanjay Makwana who is also a poet and critic. An abiding feature of all these different kinds of scholars and writers is their unflinching commitment to Gandhian thoughts and action which has made the department a center for reading literature through Gandhian lens.
Vision
- To promote Gujarati Language and Literature
- To promote Indian culture through literature
- To promote Inter-Disciplinary Studies
- To explore innovative research
Mission
- To embrace the dynamic changes and recent developments and incorporate into the curricular aspects of the department.
- To offer interdisciplinary courses in various kinds to impart skills that helps the students in their career.
- To offer courses in the basic areas of Gujarati literature as well as other courses that enables self-employment, self-reliance and innovation.
- To prepare skilled, sensitive, and knowledgeable citizens.
UG Programme
Intake: 57 (Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per the Govt. of India rules)
Eligibility: 10 + 2 Pass
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semester), B.A. with Certificate - 1 year, B.A. with Diploma - 2 year, B.A. with Degree - 3 year, B.A. with Honourse - 4 year, B.A. with Honours with Research - 4 year, N.B. - a student has to undertake a 4 Credit internship during the summer vacation after the First Year.
Course Credit: 04
Total Credit: 160+4
PG Programme
Intake: 57 (Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per the Govt. of India rules)
Eligibility: Graduation and Above
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semester), Postgraduate Diploma - 1, Postgraduate Degree - 2
Course Credit: 04
Total Credit: 80
Research Program (Ph.D.)
The research programme of the department covers all areas of Gujarati language and literature, but special focus has always remained Gandhian thoughts in literary texts. Following the Gandhian creed, the department also focuses on literatures from the margins such as Dalit literature, Tribal literature, and Women's literature and others.
Intake: As per the number of vacant seats available with the research supervisors in the department
Eligibility: Post-graduation in Gujarati language and literature OR 4 Year UG (Honours With research) in Gujarati
Duration: As per. Ph.D. Rules 2022 of Gujarat Vidyapith
Course Credit: 04
Total Credit: 12
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr. Anil Rathod | UDC |
| 02 | Suresh Raval | MTS |
Faculty
- Awarded by Sahitya Academy Delhi - 3
- Awarded by Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan, Lucknow - 1
- Many awards by state academies and institutes.
Students
- UGC JRF - 15
- UGC NET - 115
- G-SLET - 15
- GPSC for professorship - 7
- Alumni students
- Awarded by Sahitya Academy Delhi - 2
- Many awards by state academies and institutes
