Bhaikaka University (BU)

The Charutar Arogya Mandal was formed in 1972 as a non-profit Trust and a Society to work in the area of health care and education. The Founder Chairman, Dr H M Patel – the former Finance and Home Minister, an astute academician and a Philanthropis inister, an astute academician and a Philanthropist, led the Institution with a legacy that still prevails - “ Solace for the Suffering”. The dictum is very much the beginning and the conclusion of all endeavors we take up, driving our efforts in healthcare, education, research and community health. The Trust’s main objective, as enshrined in its Constitution, is to make healthcare facilities accessible and affordable to the people of Gujarat. In 2019, the Government of Gujarat conferred upon the status of a Private University and the BHAIKAKA UNIVERSITY commenced under the State Private University Act 2009. Charutar Arogya Mandal now acts as the supporting body to the University. The University is named after an illustrious and accomplished academician, Shri Bhailalbhai Patel, fondly known as Bhaikaka was instrumental in setting up Vallabh Vidyanagar, the education hub of the rural Charutar region – the central belt from Ahmedabad to Baroda in the state – to be precise. Bhaikaka University will be the most preferred destination for transformative educators, and also students who will become change leaders to make a significant impact in the society. - Provide the students with contextual and experiential learning so that they become professionals who will be critical thinkers, innovators, and insightful decision-makers - Develop organizational culture of collaboration and engage transformative learner-sensitive educators to promote excellence in education, research and services - Support collaborative, problem-solving interdisciplinary research influencing national policies and programmes - Offer accessible, rational, and affordable comprehensive healthcare services to diverse communities for wider societal support To provide and prepare resources for modern and professional Health Care to the community equitably.