2. ABOUT VEER NAMRAD SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITYshodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/42054/10/10_chapter2.pdfA semi-urban University located on the outskirts of the Surat city,

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2. ABOUT VEER NAMRAD SOUTH GUJARAT

UNIVERSITY

Introduction

The vision of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, as envisaged in the University Act,

is to contribute to the field of higher education in the region and enable its inclusive

development in all walks of life by making available trained personnel in various

branches of human knowledge, keeping in mind the larger goals of nation-building. The

University is committed to maintaining high standards in both undergraduate and

postgraduate teaching, promoting research and undertaking the requisite extension

activities that would reach out to every section of society.

In consonance with its motto, “Satyam Gnanam Anantham” (Truth and knowledge are

infinite), Veer Narmad South Gujarat University has endeavored to be an institution of

excellence in higher education since its existence, keeping in view the regional needs and

the emerging trends in the global scenario. The University, awarded B++

by the National

Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) in 2004 and Re-Accredited „B‟ with 2.82

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in 2010, was originally established under the

South Gujarat University Act, 1965 passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. It

became functional from the academic year of 1966 and was incorporated as a University

on 23 May, 1967. Recognized by the University Grants Commission in 1968, it was

renamed as Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in 2004 after the great Gujarat poet

Veer Narmad from Surat whose real name was Narmadshankar Lalshankar Dave. The

mandate of the University is to meet the developmental needs of the seven districts and

one Union Territory in the region and realize their potential in every walk of life ranging

from technology, business, industry and commerce to language, culture, and fine arts.

The basic objectives of the University as envisaged by the University Act are:

Undergraduate and Post-graduate teaching, maintaining their high standards, and

award of degrees to the candidates successful in their respective examinations.

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Promotion of research and extension activities relevant to the requirements of the

region in accordance with the interests of nation building.

The University‟s jurisdiction extends to the seven districts of Surat, Navasari, Valsad,

Narmada, Dangs, Bharuch and Tapi and the Union Territory of Daman. The University

has 78 Grant-in-aid Colleges, 146 Self-financed Colleges/institutions and 100 Post-

graduate Teaching Centers attached to affiliated colleges. There are 21 Post Graduate

Departments and Self Finance Programme on the University campus that offers various

courses with multiple specializations, besides M.Phil and Ph.D. There are 19 Self

Financed Programmes on the campus. The University offers 119 Graduate and 35 Post

Graduate Programmes in all, including self-financed programmes. Presently, the total

strength of faculty consists of 81 permanent teachers. The number of administrative staff

is 295. There are over one lakh students currently enrolled in various courses in the

University.

A semi-urban University located on the outskirts of the Surat city, the University has a

campus spread over 210 acres. In its 21 P.G. Departments and Self Finance Programmes,

over 3000 students study on the campus. The University has faculties of Arts, Commerce,

Science, Education, Management Studies, Rural Studies, Engineering and Technology,

Medicine, Law and new constituted Computer Science, Homoeopathy and Architecture.

In pursuance of its vision, the University offers an academic environment conducive for

the all-round development of its students. All the departments emphasize

interdisciplinary areas of study that can open up possibilities in new fields of research.

Several major and minor research projects are underway in various departments. All the

departments have their own computer laboratories and departmental libraries. The central

library with over 1.75 lakh books subscribe to over 236 national and international

journals and 36588 e-journals. Placement cells in departments such as Department of

Business and Industrial Management (DBIM), Computer Science, Economics, Human

Resource Development help students in securing employment in leading companies. An

extension of the State Government Employment Exchange also functions on the campus.

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The University campus houses 43 buildings that include 6 Boys‟ Hostels and 4 Girls‟

Hostels, besides a Gymnasium, a Health Centre, an Indoor Stadium and residential

quarters for its staff. With new facilities like Day Care Centre being added, the

infrastructure of the University is being continuously augmented to serve its students and

faculty effectively. The fitness centre, the basket ball court and playground with tracks

add to the sports facilities available to students on the campus. Departments like Business

and Industrial Management, Computer Science, Rural Studies, Research Methodology &

HRD, Chemistry, M.Sc. (I.T) and Mass Communication and Journalism have their own

independent buildings.

Quality sustenance and enhancement measures undertaken by the University during few

years:

The University has come out with three independent academic journals in the

areas of Management and Administration, Humanities and Social Sciences, and

Science and Technology.

Other academic enhancement measures like updating the syllabus of different

programmes; organizing workshops, seminars, conferences; faculty development

programmes have been strengthened during the last five years.

The University has revised rules relating to the registration of candidates for the

research programmes leading to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree. Presentation of research

proposal for Ph.D. programme is mandatory before registration and open defense

of Ph.D. thesis is also mandatory. This was introduced in 2006-07 academic years

and since then all research students are undergoing the process of getting their

proposal scrutinized before being allowed to register. This has been provided as a

guideline by the U.G.C. in its recent reforms to all universities in India.

To encourage lecturers joining the University to undertake research, a scheme

called “Seed Money for Research” has been adopted from the year 2005-06.

Additional Infrastructural facilities have been created in terms of Buildings,

extension of existing buildings, new hostels for boys and girls, better sports

facilities like modern Gymnasium, transport etc by the University.

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The University has created better internet connectivity with increased speed.

Other infrastructures created by the University through public donations are Shri

Bapalal Vaidya Botanical Research Centre, Kanjibhai Desai Bhavan, J. P. Dawer

Institute of Information Science & Technology and G.H. Bhakta Management

Academy.

The Jain Tera Panth disciples have established a section in the library viz.

“Acharya Mahapragya Corner” having a good collection of volumes on non-

violence and spiritual values.

“Dakshinayan”, a fortnightly newsletter, provides information about the

University‟s activities to the students and the general public.

A Prayer hall is being planned on the campus with the help of donation from Shri

Bhulabhai Vanmalidas Patel.

Sport Academy, first of its kind in the state, and Cricket Stadium are being

developed on the University campus through the support of stakeholders.

Academy for Interior Designing and Fine Arts is being developed on the

University campus through the support of stakeholders.

following facilities have been added for the benefit of the student community:

o Pariksha Bhavan

o Day care and basic facilities for women centre.

o Environmental & Pharmaceutics Chemistry Department

o Full-fledged gymnasium.

o More number of hostels for Boys and Girls.

o Better Internet connectivity with increased number of nodes and

o Bandwidth.

o Utility centre with Bank (with ATM), restaurants, stationery shops,

o photo copy centre

The U.G.C. has awarded SAP to Department of Chemistry.

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Forty Three (48) affiliated colleges have been accredited by NAAC. During the

last evaluation only two colleges had been accredited.

As part of the ongoing administrative reorganization, all the administrative

departments/sections have been computerized.

The U.G.C. has awarded a “Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive

Policies” and “Women‟s Study Center” during XIth

Five Year Plan. Recently

U.G.C. has extended the period of grant also for the XIIth

plan.

To expedite the process of changing over to Semester System, the University has

decided to change all its P.G. programmes to Semester System (both regular and

external) from 2010-11 academic years. Further, all PG programmes in the PG

Departments of the University will introduce Choice Based Credit System

(CBCS) from 2010-11.

The University has also launched a SMS service to provide speedy

communication to different stakeholders, particularly the students and the faculty

members who are with various affiliated colleges of the University.

A week long mega NSS camp was organized on the University Campus during

2009 in which about 2500 students from affiliated colleges participated. As part

of the camp many public lectures were organized in areas of personality

development, public and community health, yoga and value education by eminent

speakers.

The University is committed to the ideal of excellence of the highest order, as evidenced

by its constant revision of existing syllabi and continuous addition of new courses. It

aims at optimal use of all its resources in creating a knowledge society, where rigorous

scholarship and high ethical standards are blended to meet the challenges of the 21st

century India.

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District wise affiliated colleges with V.N.S.G.U

Details of District wise affiliated colleges with V.N.S.G.U. are given in following table.

One can see from following table that district wise total affiliated colleges with

V.N.S.G.U. are 230. In that 79 colleges are Grant in Aid colleges and 151 colleges are

Self-Financed colleges.

Table 2-1: District wise affiliated colleges with V.N.S.G.U

District Affiliation Total

Grant in Aid Self-Financed

Bharuch 12 17 29

Daman [U.T.] 02 01 03

Narmada 05 02 07

Navasari 12 19 31

Surat 27 80 107

Tapi 07 03 10

The Dangs [Ahwa] 01 00 01

Valsad 11 24 35

Outside University

Area

02 05 07

Total 79 151 230

Source: Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

Affiliated colleges with V.N.S.G.U. in Bharuch district are 29 colleges. Out of these 29

colleges, 41.38% colleges are Grant in Aid colleges and 58.62% colleges are Self-

Financed colleges. In Daman district 03 colleges are affiliated with V.N.S.G.U. having

66.67% colleges are Grant in Aid colleges and 33.33% college is Self-Financed College.

In Narmada district 07 colleges are affiliated with V.N.S.G.U. 71.42% colleges are Grant

in Aid colleges and 28.57% colleges are Self-Financed College. 31 colleges are affiliated

with V.N.S.G.U. in Navasari district it shows that 38.71% colleges are Grant in Aid and

61.29% colleges are Self-Financed. In Surat district 107 colleges are affiliated with

V.N.S.G.U. 25.23% colleges are Grant in Aid colleges and 74.77% colleges are Self-

Financed colleges. In Tapi district 10.70% colleges are grant-in-aid & 30% colleges are

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self financed. The Dangs (Ahwa) district has 01 affiliated college with V.N.S.G.U. which

is Grant in Aid College. Affiliated colleges with V.N.S.G.U. in Valsad district are 35

colleges. Out of these 35 colleges, 31.43% colleges are Grant in Aid colleges and 68.57%

colleges are Self-Financed colleges. Outside jurisdiction areas of university 28.58%

colleges are grant-in-aid & 71.42% colleges are self-financed.

Figure 2-1: Number of Colleges affiliated with V.N.S.G.U. [2010-11]

Figure 2-2: Percentage of Self-Financed and Grant in Aid Colleges affiliated to

V.N.S.G.U. [2010-11]

122 5 12

277 1

112

79

171 2

19

80

3 0

245

151

Number of Colleges affiliated with VNSGU [2010-11]

Grant in Aid Self-Financed

Grant in Aid34%

Self-Financed66%

Percentag of Self-Financed and Grant in Aid Colleges afficiated to V.N.S.G.U. [2010-11]

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Out of total 230 colleges about 34% colleges are grant-in-aid and about 66% colleges are

self-financed. This indicates in V.N.S.G.U. proportion self-finance colleges are greater

compared to proportion of grant-in-aid colleges. University charges affiliation fees from

the self-financed colleges. It means that as number of self-financed colleges‟ increases,

income from affiliation fees also increases. University‟s financial position improves and

it makes possible for the university to spent more money for improving infrastructure and

quality of service provided to students.

Gender wise Enrolment in Colleges of V.N.S.G.U. [1966-67 to 2009-10]

Following table gives details of gender wise enrollment of students in various affiliated

colleges in Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat during 1966-67 to 2009-10.

Table 2-2: Gender wise Enrolment of Students in Colleges of Veer Narmad South

Gujarat University, Surat [1966-67 to 2009-10]

Year Total No. of

Boys

Total No. of

Girls

Total No. of

Students

Percentages

Boys Girls

1966-67 N.A. N.A. 11738 N.A. N.A.

1967-68 10150 3218 13368 75.93 24.07

1968-69 12187 3771 15958 76.37 23.63

1969-70 13795 4123 17918 76.99 23.01

1970-71 13070 4035 17105 76.41 23.59

1971-72 14980 5103 20083 74.59 25.41

1972-73 14960 5423 20383 73.39 26.61

1973-74 17208 6188 23396 73.55 26.45

1974-75 22646 7934 30580 74.05 25.95

1975-76 19604 7220 27154 73.08 26.92

1976-77 21080 8328 29408 71.68 28.32

1977-78 16320 6934 23254 70.18 29.82

1978-79 14338 6322 20660 69.40 30.60

1979-80 13311 6263 19574 68.00 32.00

1980-81 13974 6891 20865 66.97 33.03

1981-82 16450 8485 24935 65.97 34.03

1982-83 16040 9474 25514 62.87 37.13

1983-84 16959 10028 26984 62.84 37.16

1984-85 17956 11162 29118 61.67 38.33

1985-86 19802 12219 32021 61.84 38.16

1986-87 17749 12289 30038 59.09 40.91

1987-88 17132 11489 28621 59.86 40.14

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1988-89 20650 15182 35852 57.63 42.37

1989-90 21424 18444 39868 53.74 46.26

1990-91 25044 19964 45008 55.64 44.36

1991-92 31737 22263 54000 58.77 41.23

2004-05 34137 37605 72142 47.58 52.42

2005-06 33794 35421 69215 48.82 51.18

2006-07 39247 40039 79286 49.50 50.50

2007-08 47885 46141 94026 50.93 49.07

2008-09 47486 46190 93676 50.69 49.31

2009-10 41737 36268 78005 53.51 46.49

Source: Annual Report, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat (Various Reports)

In 1966-67 Total number of students was 11738. In 1967-68 Total number of students

was 13368 in which total number of boys was 10150 and total number of girls was 3218.

The proportion of boys in total number of student was about 76% and proportion of girls

in total number of students was about 24%. In year 2009-10 total number of students

enrolled in colleges of V.N.S.G.U. were 78005. Out of which 41737 were boys and

36268 were girls. In 2009-10 the proportion of boys in total number of student was about

54% and proportion of girls in total number of students was about 46%. This indicates

that over a period of time proportion of girls students enrolled in affiliated colleges of the

V.N.S.G.U. is increased from about 24% in 1967-68 to about 46% (almost double) in

2009-10. The gender gap in enrollment at affiliated colleges was about 52% in 1967-68

which reduced to about 7% in 2009-10.

The most conspicuous development is that the strength of students has increased

phenomenally, more so in past decades. Besides, the number of female students increased

more in comparison to male students which are reflected in increased proportion of

female students. It indicates that gender discrimination infect have declined, parents do

not prefer to send their daughters outside the city / district all increased standard of living

enabling parents to spend equally among their children. University also made conscious

effort to attend girls‟ students by providing them hostel accommodation. In recent past

three girls hostel are constructed and expenditure is also contemplated. This reduction in

gender gap in enrollment can be seen from following figure.

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Figure 2-3: Gender wise Enrollment of Students in Colleges of V.N.S.G.U. (1967-

2010)

Faculty wise Number of Students in Colleges V.N.S.G.U. [1967-68 to 2009-10]

Comparison of students according to faculty gives indication about the preference of the

students. Faculty wise Total Number of Students in Colleges of Veer Narmad South

Gujarat University, Surat during 1967-68 to 2009-10 is given in following table.

In Year 1967-68 Arts faculty students were 33.51%, science faculty students were

41.81%, Commerce faculty students were 13.38%, Education faculty students were

0.82%, Law faculty students were 1.66%, Medical faculty students were 1.84%,

Engineering students were 4.53%, Agriculture faculty students were 2.45%. In Year

1990-91 Arts faculty students were 44.83%, science faculty students were 10.73%,

Commerce faculty students were 34.42%, Education faculty students were 0.95%, Law

faculty students were 5.70%, Medical faculty students were 1.09%, Engineering students

were 2.29%.In Year 2004-05 Arts faculty students were 48.32%, science faculty students

0.00

10.00

20.00

30.00

40.00

50.00

60.00

70.00

80.00

90.00

Gender wise Enrolment of Students in Colleges of VNSGU (1967-2010)

Boys (%) Gilrs (%)

percentage

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were 8.18%, Commerce faculty students were 35.58%, Education faculty students were


Engineering students were 0.76%. Rural Studies faculty students were 0.66%. In Year




were 1.20%. Rural Studies faculty students were 1.14%. In Year 2006-07 Arts faculty

students were 42.72%, science faculty students were 8.24%, Commerce faculty students

were 36.06%, Education faculty students were 2.00%, Law faculty students were 3.33%,

Medical faculty students were 0.94%, Engineering students were 6.06%. Rural Studies

faculty students were 0.64%.

In Year 2007-08 Arts faculty students were 39.56%, science faculty students were 8.58%,



were 8.21%, Rural Studies faculty students were 1.11%.




were 7.47%. Rural Studies faculty students were 0.81%, Management faculty students

were 1.15%. In Year 2009-10 Arts faculty students were 30.49%, science faculty students

were 14.12%, Commerce faculty students were 37.20%, Education faculty students were


Engineering students were 8.18%. Rural Studies faculty students were 0.56%,

Management faculty students were 0.43%.

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Table 2-3: Faculty wise Total Number of Students in Colleges of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat [1967-

68 to 2009-10]

Faculty wise Total Number of Students in Colleges of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat [1967-68 to 2009-10]

Faculty

1967-68 1990-91 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Total No.

of

students

%

Total

No. of

students

%

Total

No. of

students

%

Total

No. of

students

%

Total

No. of

students

%

Total

No. of

students

%

Total

No. of

studen

ts

%

Total

No. of

students

%

Arts 4479 33.51 20175 44.83 34666 48.32 33832 48.88 33746 42.72 34447 39.56 35094 33.81 25871 30.49

Science 5589 41.81 4828 10.73 5865 8.18 5575 8.05 6510 8.24 7472 8.58 15093 14.54 11981 14.12

Commerce 1789 13.38 15492 34.42 25526 35.58 23611 34.11 28483 36.06 30215 34.70 35849 34.54 31564 37.20

Education 110 0.82 427 0.95 519 0.72 647 0.93 1576 2.00 1914 2.20 2963 2.85 2892 3.41

Law 222 1.66 2567 5.70 3775 5.26 3551 5.13 2633 3.33 2930 3.36 3071 2.96 3932 4.63

Medical 246 1.84 490 1.09 376 0.52 376 0.54 740 0.94 1981 2.28 1955 1.88 821 0.97

Engineering 606 4.53 1029 2.29 545 0.76 831 1.20 4790 6.06 7148 8.21 7749 7.47 6941 8.18

Agriculture 327 2.45 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Rural Studies NA NA NA NA 470 0.66 792 1.14 508 0.64 966 1.11 838 0.81 472 0.56

Management NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1189 1.15 368 0.43

Total 13368 100.0 45008 100.0 71742 100.0 69215 100.0 78986 100.0 87073 100.0 103801 100.0 84842 100.0


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Percentage of Students in Arts, Science & Commerce Faculty in V.N.S.G.University,

Surat [1967-68 to 2009-10]

Percentage of Students in Arts, Science & Commerce Faculty in V.N.S.G.University,

Surat, during 1967-68 to 2009-10 is given in following table.

In year 1967-68 Arts faculty students were 33.50%, science faculty students were

41.80%, Commerce faculty students were 13.38% & total students were 88.68 %. In year


Commerce faculty students were 34.42% & total students were 89.98 %. In year 2004-05

Arts faculty students were 48.32%, science faculty students were 8.17%, Commerce

faculty students were 35.58% & total students were 92.07 %. In year 2005-06 Arts

faculty students were 48.87%, science faculty students were 8.05%, Commerce faculty

students were 34.11% & total students were 91.03 %. In year 2006-07 Arts faculty

students were 42.56%, science faculty students were 8.21%, Commerce faculty students

were 35.92% & total students were 88.69 %. In year 2007-08 Arts faculty students were

39.65%, science faculty students were 8.60%, Commerce faculty students were 34.78%

& total students were 83.03 %. In year 2008-09 Arts faculty students were 33.81%,

science faculty students were 14.54%, Commerce faculty students were 34.54% & total

students were 82.89 %. In year 2009-10 Arts faculty students were 30.49%, science

faculty students were 14.12%, Commerce faculty students were 37.20% & total students

were 81.82 %.

Table 2-4: Percentage of Students in Arts, Science & Commerce Faculty in

V.N.S.G.University, Surat [1967-68 to 2009-10]

Faculty

1967-

68

1991-

91

2004-

05

2005-

06

2006-

07

2007-

08

2008-

09

2009-

10

Arts 33.50 44.83 48.32 48.87 42.56 39.65 33.81 30.49

Science 41.80 10.73 8.17 8.05 8.21 8.60 14.54 14.12

Commerce 13.38 34.42 35.58 34.11 35.92 34.78 34.54 37.20

Total 88.68 89.98 92.07 91.03 86.69 83.03 82.89 81.82


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Figure 2-4: Percentage of Students in Arts, Science & Commerce Faculty in

V.N.S.G.University, Surat [1967-68 to 2009-10]

From about figure it can be seen that the proportion of Arts faculty was 33.50% in 1967-

68 which reduces to 30.49% in 2009-10 where as the proportion of Commerce faculty

was 13.38 % in 1967-68 which increased to 37.20 % in 2009-10. The proportion of

Science faculty was significantly reduced from 41.80% in 1967-68 to 8.60% in 2007-08

but afterwards there is increased in its proportion up to 14.12% in 2009-10. More than

80% in total enrollment is dominated by Arts, Science and Commerce faculties in

V.N.S.G.U. The major shift is observed in the students preference is from Science faculty

to Commerce faculty during 1967-68 to 2009-10. The proportion of students in Arts

faculty has remained more or less stable. In Arts faculty most of the courses are offered

in grant in aid colleges and P. G. Departments. Fees charged for the courses in Arts

faculty are nominal. Hence, from lower income strata all those who have strong

preference for some courses joint Arts faculty. Those who do not get admission

1967-68 1991-91 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Arts 33.50 44.83 48.32 48.87 42.56 39.65 33.81 30.49

Science 41.80 10.73 8.17 8.05 8.21 8.60 14.54 14.12

Commerce 13.38 34.42 35.58 34.11 35.92 34.78 34.54 37.20

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Percentage of Students in Arts, Science & Commerce Faculty in V.N.S.G.University, Surat [ 1967-68 to 2009-2010 ]

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elsewhere also take admission in Arts faculty. Decline in proportion of students in

Science faculty is conspicuous. Surat is a commercial city and one of the fasted growing

regions in India. The demand for courses in Commerce faculty is obvious. Students from

higher income strata prefer Commerce faculty when they failed to get admission in

medicine or engineering.

Number of Colleges affiliated to V.N.S.G.U.

Faculty wise total number of Colleges affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat

University, Surat, during 2005-06 to 2009-11 along with self-finance and grant in aid is

given in following table.

During 2005-06 in V.N.S.G.U. total numbers of Arts colleges were 07. Total numbers of

Science (including Pharmacy, computer application, Bio-tech, medical, Technology)

colleges were 46. Out of that 15.22% were Grant-in –aid & 84.78% colleges were self-

finance. Total numbers of Commerce colleges were 31.Out of that 25.80% was Grant-in

–aid & 74.19% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of Arts & Science colleges

were 3. Total numbers of Arts, Science & Commerce colleges were 2. Total numbers of

Arts & Commerce colleges were 25. Out of that 96% was Grant-in –aid & 4% colleges

were self-finance. Total numbers of Science & Commerce colleges were 1. Total

numbers of Education (include Phy.Edu.) Colleges were 18. Out of that 44.44% was

Grant-in –aid & 55.56% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of Law colleges were

5. Total numbers of B.R.S. colleges were 5. Total numbers of Medical (include

Physiotherapy, Nursing) Colleges were 9. Out of that 11.11% was Grant-in –aid &

88.89% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of engineering colleges were 8. Out of

that 37.05% was Grant-in –aid & 62.05% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of

Recognized Institution were 3. Total numbers of Approved Institutions were 2. Total

numbers of Management colleges were 5. Total numbers of colleges were 170. Out of

those 46.47% were grant-in-aid & 53.53% colleges were self-financed.

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During 2006-07 in V.N.S.G.U. Total numbers of Arts colleges were 06. Total numbers of


colleges were 45.Out of that 17.78% were Grant-in –aid & 82.22% colleges were self-

finance. Total numbers of Commerce colleges were 32. Out of that 25% was Grant-in –

aid & 75% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of Arts & Science colleges were 3.

Total numbers of Arts, Science & Commerce colleges were 2. Total numbers of Arts &

Commerce colleges were 26. Out of that 96.15% was Grant-in –aid & 3.85% colleges



Grant-in –aid & 54.54% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of Law colleges w ere


Physiotherapy, Nursing) Colleges were 8. Out of that 12.05% was Grant-in –aid & 87.5%

colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of engineering colleges were 8. Out of that

37.05% was Grant-in –aid & 62.05% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of

Recognized Institution were 2. Total numbers of Approved Institutions were 3.Total

numbers of Management colleges were 5. All Management colleges were self-finance.

Total numbers of colleges were 173. Out of those 47.39 % were grant-in-aid & 52.60%

colleges were self-financed.

During 2007-08 in V.N.S.G.U. Total numbers of Arts colleges were 07. Total numbers of



finance. Total numbers of Commerce colleges were 36. Out of that 22.22% was Grant-in



Arts & Commerce colleges were 29. Out of that 86.21% was Grant-in –aid & 13.79%

colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of Science & Commerce colleges were 1. Total




Physiotherapy, Nursing) Colleges were 8. Out of that 12.5% was Grant-in –aid & 87.5%

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colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of engineering colleges were 8. Out of that

37.05% was Grant-in –aid & 62.05% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of

Diploma in financial management colleges were 1. Total numbers of colleges were 181.

Out of those 43.09% were grant-in-aid & 56.90% colleges were self-financed.

During 2008-09 in V.N.S.G.U. Total numbers of Arts colleges were 08. Out of those 87.5

% colleges were Grant-in-aid & Self finance colleges were 12.5%. Total numbers of

Science ( including Pharmacy, computer application, Bio-tech, medical, Technology)

colleges were 54.Out of that 14.81% were Grant-in –aid & 85.18% colleges were self-

finance. Total numbers of Commerce colleges were 42. Out of that 19.05% was Grant-in



Arts & Commerce colleges were 29. Out of that 86.20% was Grant-in –aid & 13.79%

colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of Science & Commerce colleges were 1. Total







Diploma in financial management colleges were 2. Total numbers of Diploma in

international business (MBA) colleges were 1. Total numbers of Social Work colleges

were 1. Total numbers of colleges were 207. Out of those 37.68% were grant-in-aid &

62.32% colleges were self-financed.

During 2009-10 in V.N.S.G.U. Total numbers of Arts colleges were 08. Out of those 87.5

% colleges were Grant-in-aid & Self finance colleges were 12.5%. Total numbers of



finance. Total numbers of Commerce colleges were 50. Out of that 16% was Grant-in –

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aid & 84% colleges were self-finance. Total numbers of Arts & Science colleges were 3.

Total numbers of Arts, Science & Commerce colleges were 2. Total numbers of Arts &

Commerce colleges were 29. Out of that 86.20% was Grant-in –aid &13.79% colleges








Diploma in financial management colleges were 2. Total numbers of Diploma in

international business (MBA) colleges were 1. Total numbers of Social Work colleges

were 1. Total numbers of arts & Architecture College were 1. Total numbers of Colleges

were227. Out of those 34.80% were grant-in-aid & 65.20% colleges were self-financed.

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Table 2-5: Total Number of Colleges affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat Table

Total Number of Colleges affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

Colleges

2005-06(Uni.) 2006-07(Uni.) 2007-08(Uni.) 2008-09(Uni.) 2009-10(Uni.)

GR SF Total GR SF Total GR SF Total GR SF Total GR SF Total

Arts 7 0 7 6 0 6 7 0 7 7 1 8 7 1 8

Science (Incl. Pharmacy,

Computer Appl., Biotech,

Med. Tech.) 7 39 46 8 37 45 8 40 48 8 46 54 7 56 63

Commerce 8 23 31 8 24 32 8 28 36 8 34 42 8 42 50

Arts & Science 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 0 3

Arts, Science & Commerce 2 - 2 2 - 2 2 - 2 2 - 2 2 0 2

Arts & Commerce 24 1 25 25 1 26 25 4 29 25 4 29 25 4 29

Science & Commerce 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1

Education (Incl. Phys. Edu.) 8 10 18 10 12 22 10 18 28 10 27 37 10 27 37

Law 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 5

B. R. S. 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 5

Medical (Incl.

Physiotherapy, Nursing) 1 8 9 1 7 8 1 7 8 1 8 9 3 8 11

Engineering 3 5 8 3 5 8 3 5 8 3 5 8 3 5 8

Recognized Institution 3 0 3 2 0 2 - - - - - - - - -

Approved Institution 2 0 2 3 0 3 - - - - - - - - -

Management 0 5 5 5 5 - - - - - 0 - - -

Dip. in Financial Mgnt - - - - - - - 1 1 - 2 2 - 2 2

Dip. in International

Business [M.B.A.] - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 - 1 1

Social Work - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 - 1 1

Art & Architecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1

Total 79 91 170 82 91 173 78 103 181 78 129 207 79 148 227


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Enrollment of Post-Graduate Students in V.N.S.G.U. [2000-2010]

Gender and Category-wise Enrollment of Post-Graduate Students in Veer Narmad South

Gujarat University, Surat during 2000 to 2010 is given in following table.

Table 2-6: Gender and Category-wise Enrollment of Post-Graduate Students in

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University [2000-2010]

Post-Graduate Students

Year Boys Girls

Total SC ST SEBC GEN Total SC ST SEBC GEN Total

2010 248 1190 1139 1665 4242 542 2179 2443 3059 8223 12465

2009 256 1160 1226 1730 4372 426 2028 2222 2806 7482 11854

2008 316 1050 1258 1943 4567 377 1537 1827 2491 6232 10799

2007 315 1106 1208 1997 4626 394 1357 1780 2157 5688 10314

2006 305 996 1109 1958 4368 350 1315 1684 1937 5286 9654

2005 255 908 1061 1673 3897 333 1233 1420 1786 4772 8669

2004 234 903 922 1607 3666 322 1103 1145 1922 4492 8158

2003 195 921 660 1201 2977 254 1238 1082 1581 4155 7132

2002 203 924 680 1436 3243 260 1126 956 1603 3945 7188

2001 219 469 844 1594 3126 267 573 1031 1948 3819 6945

2000 230 493 888 1676 3287 249 534 960 1814 3557 6844

Source: Post Graduate Section, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

Total number of post graduate students enrolled in the year 2000 was 6844. Out of total

number of students 48.02% were boys and 51.97% were girls. Out of total number of

boys, 6.99% boys were from SC category, 14.99% boys were from ST category, 27.01%

boys were from SEBC category, and 50.98 boys were from GEN category. Out of total

number of girls, 7.00% girls were from SC category, 15.01% girls were from ST

category, 26.99% girls were from SEBC category, and 50.99% girls were from GEN

category.


number of students 45.01% were boys and 54.99% were girls Out of total number of


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boys were from SEBC category, and 50.99% boys were from GEN category. Out of total



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number of students 42.29% were boys and 57.70%m were girls. Out of total number of




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category.

Increase in number of post graduate students in P.G. Centre causes additional burden to

the University. The University does not get any grant for running P.G. Centers.

University incur deficit.

Enrollment of M.Phil. Students in V.N.S.G.U. [2000-2009]

A University's contribution to knowledge is reflected in the enrollment in research degree

like M.Phil and Ph.D. Gender and Category-wise Enrollment of M.Phil. Students in Veer

Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat during 2000 to 2010 is given in following table.

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Table 2-7: Gender and Category-wise Enrollment of M.Phil. Students in Veer

Narmad South Gujarat University [2000-2009]

M. Phil. Students

Year Boys Girls


2010 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

2009 15 32 41 204 292 15 31 50 72 168 460

2008 13 39 42 56 150 17 39 58 83 197 347

2007 8 27 40 37 112 12 25 38 57 132 347

2006 10 19 26 46 101 4 23 20 44 91 192

2005 10 25 21 30 86 4 21 15 32 72 158

2004 4 18 9 17 48 7 15 9 22 53 101

2003 2 15 7 18 42 2 16 8 31 57 99

2002 5 22 9 33 69 6 21 9 30 66 135

2001 6 21 9 16 52 5 16 17 31 69 121

2000 1 6 10 21 38 1 8 10 24 43 81


Total number of M.Phil. Students enrolled in the year 2000 were 81. Out of total number

of students 46.91% were boys and 53.08% were girls. Out of total number of boys, 2.63%

boy was from SC category, 15.79% boys were from ST category, 26.31% boys were from

SEBC category, and 55.26% boys were from GEN category. Out of total number of girls,

2.32% girl was from SC category, 18.60% girls were from ST category, 23.25% girls

were from SEBC category, and 55.81% girls were from GEN category.

Total number of M.Phil. Students enrolled in the year 2001 were 121. Out of total






category.

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Total number of M.Phil. students enrolled in the year 2002 were 135. Out of total number


boys were from SC category, 31.88% boys were from ST category, 13.04% boys were

from SEBC category, and 47.82% boys were from GEN category. Out of total number of

girls, 9.09% girls were from SC category, 31.81% girls were from ST category, 13.63%

girls were from SEBC category, and 45.45% girls were from GEN category.














of students 54.43% were boys and 45.57% were girls. Out of total number of boys,

11.63% boys were from SC category, 29.07% boys were from ST category, 24.42% boys

were from SEBC category, and 34.88% boys were from GEN category. Out of total



category.

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Enrollment of Ph.D. Students in V.N.S.G.U. [2000-2009]

Gender and Category-wise Enrollment of Ph.D. Students in Veer Narmad South Gujarat

University, Surat during 2000 to 2010 is given in following table.

Table: Gender and Category-wise Enrollment of Ph.D. Students in Veer Narmad

South Gujarat University [2001-2010]

Ph. D. Students

Year Boys Girls


2010 8 6 12 45 71 4 7 6 34 51 122

2009 9 3 28 68 108 4 5 9 52 70 178

2008 7 9 11 42 69 2 4 2 24 32 101

2007 4 7 8 23 42 2 1 5 21 29 71

2006 0 1 2 10 13 0 0 1 2 3 16

2005 4 4 19 58 85 1 0 1 30 32 117

2004 5 0 11 63 79 1 3 1 21 26 105

2003 5 1 13 61 80 1 1 4 34 40 120

2002 2 5 10 56 73 1 0 6 20 27 100

2001 1 6 13 31 51 0 0 4 23 27 78

2000 NA NA NA NA 42 NA NA NA NA 19 61


Total number of Ph.D. students enrolled in the year 2000 was 61. Out of total number of

students 68.85% were boys and 31.15% were girls.


students 65.38% were boys and 34.61% were girls. Out of total number of boys, 1.96%

boy was from SC category, 11.76% boys were from ST category, 25.49% boys were from

SEBC category, and 60.78% boys were from GEN category. Out of total number of girls

14.81% girls were from SEBC category, and 85.18% girls were from GEN category.



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girls, 3.70% girl was from SC category, 22.22% girls were from SEBC category, and

74.07% girls were from GEN category.



boys were from SC category, 1.25% boy was from ST category, 16.25% boys were from

SEBC category, and 76.25% boys were from GEN category. Out of total number of girls,

2.50% girl was from SC category, 2.50% girl was from ST category, 10.00% girls were

from SEBC category, and 85% girls were from GEN category.





girls, 3.84% girl was from SC category, 11.54% girls were from ST category, 3.84% girl

was from SEBC category, and 80.77% girls were from GEN category.





girls, 3.12% girl was from SC category, 0.00% girls were from ST category, 3.12% girl

was from SEBC category, and 93.75% girls were from GEN category.



boy was from ST category, 15.38% boys were from SEBC category, and 76.92% boys

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were from GEN category. Out of total number of girls, 33.33% girl was from SEBC

category, and 66.67% girls were from GEN category.





girls, 6.89% girls were from SC category, 3.45% girl was from ST category, 17.24% girls

were from SEBC category, and 72.41% girls were from GEN category.














students 71 were boys and 51 were girls. Out of total number of boys, 11.27% boys were

from SC category, 8.45% boys were from ST category, 16.90% boys were from SEBC

category, and 63.38% boys were from GEN category. Out of total number of girls, 7.84%

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girls were from SC category, 13.72% girls were from ST category, 11.76% girls were

from SEBC category, and 66.67% girls were from GEN category.

University has made significant progress in adding total number of students, affiliated

colleges, courses and faculties. It has also improved infrastructure and added new

buildings on the campus. The University also experienced ups and downs but now it is on

high growth trajectory. Funds also flow from society in terms of donation.

Documents

2. ABOUT VEER NAMRAD SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITYshodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/42054/10/10_chapter2.pdfA semi-urban University located on the outskirts of the Surat city,