Vallabh Vidyanagar, named after the late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel -- the 'Iron Man of India' -- has over the last fifty years been developed into a well-known seat of learning. The educational township, established in 1946, today provides pre-primary
p, established in 1946, today provides pre-primary to postgraduate education. The presence of Sardar Patel University, here has boosted the pace of progress of educational activities. On this campus, more than thirty thousand students pursue academic programmes in many different disciplines. Several gardens, tree-lined avenues, a huge playground in the heart of the township, and a rural environment enliven academic activities on the campus.
Shri Gordhanbhai Hathibhai Patel, an eminent philanthropist of Gujarat, made a generous donation of Rupees Three Crores for the new college. In honour of this magnanimous gesture, the college has been named G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology, popularly known as GCET. GCET is managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), a registered charitable trust established in 1945. Since its inception the trust has been striving for the upliftment of rural society through education.
In keeping with today’s needs, computing facilities with more than 1000 desktop computers with latest configuration and an Internet connection through 52 Mbps shared radio link have been provided for use of students and staff of college. A centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 550 and a lecture theater with capacity of 150 add to the ambiance of the college. This college was affiliated to Sardar Patel University from the year 1996 to 2008. later on from the year 2008, Institute is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University. New admission form year 2020 will be done under the Charutar Vidyamandal University.
"We, at GCET, will continuously strive to become and remain leaders amongst technical education institutions in India through constant improvement in teaching learning process, continuous interaction with industry through consultancy, combined development project and providing an intellectual environment conducive to life long learning."
"To produce engineering graduates who are globally competitive, live by set of core values, are able to accept any professional challenge thrown at them, and remain responsive to the needs of India and the humanity. "
"To foster a stimulating learning environment, develop excellence amongst students, faculty and staff in every activity GCET carries out and thereby aim to become one of the best premier technical institutes of the country."
Education is said to be the transmission of knowledge, culture and civilization. Since more than seven decades of its establishment by visionaries Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikhabhai Saheb and inspiration by shri Sardar Vallabhbhai patel, Vallabh Vidyanagar of today seems like fulfilment of Tagor's vision of new India: "The inner spirit of India is calling us to establish, in this land, great centre, where all her intellectual forces will gather for the purpose of creation, and all her resources of knowledge and thought, Eastern and Western, will unite in perfect harmony."
GCET always remains at forefront in minimizing the gap between industry and academia looking at the need of "Industry Ready" manpower by the companies. Our curriculum and practices are consistently reviewed to ensure that we follow the most updated best practices at par with the premier institutes and addressing the future needs of our students.We aim to empower our students in such a manner that they act as representatives of a meaningful and value-based society. Our pedagogy which is holistic and comprehensive complements this. We have a team of fabulous faculty members who display boundless energies and intense commitment.
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