Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad (GASC)

The college restarted in 1879 managed by the Gujarat College Committee, functioning under the leadership of Sheth Ranchhodlal Chhotalal as Hon. Secretary. During 1884 to 1887, Government took over the administration of the college by appointing distr administration of the college by appointing district staff. The management was handed over to Society for Promotion of Higher Education in Gujarat in 1887 and was again taken over by the State Government in 1912. The institute is presently managed by the Commissioner of Higher Education under the State Department of Education. Initially the college was functioning in a High School building and was shifted to function in a bungalow on Mirzapur Road (presently the place is ‘Shanti Sadan’ of Sheth Ambalal Sarabhai) till 1897. First ever college building (Presently the Main Building) was made in the year 1897, which followed more buildings appearing on the land using the generous flow of donations by Sir Chinubhai Madhavalal, Bert, ICE. The engineering skills for constructing the buildings was extended by Rav Bahadur Himmatlal Dhirajram Bhachech, President, Ahmedabad Municipality. The next buildings that came up were M. R. Science Institute inaugurated by Lord George Sydenham Clarke (1912), New Science Building (1948), Tutorial Building (1965), and Science Workshop (1965). The college started with its first ever affiliation from Mumbai University granted in March 1879 for First Year, an 1`d in 1884 up to Final B.A. degree course. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad granted its first ever affiliation to Gujarat College in 1948. Permanent affiliation granted by Gujarat University in the subjects Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (15-JUN-1961), and Microbiology and Electronics (15-JUN-1982). Affiliation for the Commerce faculty was granted by Gujarat University in 1981-‘82. Law college was separated from the Gujarat College in 1928. Bifurcation of Gujarat Commerce College took place through Dept. of Education GR No. PRCh-1191-306-75-91-Kh dated 11-JUN-1993 The college conducted pre-medical classes in 1971-72. The college supported to cope-up the unprecedented demand by conducting Higher Secondary (Std XII) unit for Science stream in Jun 1988 and continued till the adequate number of schools started (Jun 1993) The college is recognized under section 2 (f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act 1956 and is entitled to receive grants from Governments and its funding agencies including the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The college is proud of our student Shahid Veer Vinod Kinariwala born on 20-SEP-1924. Veer Kinariwala braced the martyrdom on 10-AUG-1942 inside the college campus and became the first student martyr of India over 'Quit India Movement'. Proud memorial erected inside the campus, speaks about the brave son of the institute. Lok Nayak Shri Jayprakash Narayan inaugurated the memorial in 1947. The road facing the memorial site named as "Shahid Veer Kinariwala Marg' reminds every one of the stoty of great sacrifice by the young man. The crest approved by the Government is in red and gold which form the college colors. The shield is one of the oldest and plainest types. There is crown in the chief which is one of the honorable ordinaries in heraldry. Under the gold chevron which is a simple decoration there is the head of a sambur distinctive of Gujarat. The motto is “Swift to Learn” The present form of the crest is the result of much labor and a long drown out correspondence. The shield which serves as the background is one of the oldest and simplest in heraldry. The crest is done in prominent colors, red and gold which are the proper college colors. Crown in the gold chief at the top of the shield indicates that the college is a Government institution. The crown symbolizing colonial rule was replaced post- independence, by a lighted lamp that signifies knowledge. The chevron in the gold is an ancient heraldic decoration and stands here for the imposing front of the main college building with its gabled roof. It may well be appreciated with the rising glory of the college. The sambur whose head is inscribed under chevron is distinctive of Gujarat and is known for its speed and agility. It is therefore, in keeping with the motto of the College, ‘Swift to Learn’. The crest bears the seal of Government approval. The institute started in 1860 and was known as Gujarat Provintial College to teach subjects of Mathematics, Philosophy, Fine-arts and Law in association with the Govt. High School. ...view more