L D Arts College, Ahmedabad (LDAC)

The college was set up in 1937, over a decade before Independence, with a view to inculcate the spirit of Indian culture and academics in students at a time when receiving a British education was stressed upon. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel along with Gan ssed upon. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel along with Ganesh Mavlankar and Kasturbhai Lalbhai played a key role in setting up L D Arts as one of the first grant-in-aid colleges in the city. L. D. Arts manages one of the greenest campuses. Founded by Sheth Shri KasturbhaiLalbhai and named after his father Lalbhai Dalpatbhai, the College has been rendering yeoman service for almost six decades. L. D. Arts College is managed by the Ahmedabad Education Society that boasts of 20 institutes of excellence in Ahmedabad. The College was started during the dark days of foreign rule to instill a spirit of nationalism and humanism among the youth and help them attain a combination of character and academic excellence. Even in the changed academic milieu of today, the institution continues to be guided by the traditions and goals of the founding fathers. Till date, the college is considered the biggest in the city. It offers 10 major and four subsidiary subjects to undergraduates. It offers seven postgraduate subjects. Besides this, the college also houses the largest IGNOU center in the city. “From the very start, the college has been a center where education, culture, discipline and safety go together. This has been our motto. With a 70:30 ratio of female to male students, the college has been a first choice for girls” says D. rMahipatsinh Chavda, Principal of L D Arts College. What make the college stand out further are courses with professional orientation. Of the four subsidiary subjects offered by the college, two are in Advertisement & Health Management and Office Management. No other college in the city offers such subjects. L D Arts College is also among the few Arts colleges in the city which hold campus interviews. But it’s not all work and no play. For the college lays stress on extra curricular activities and sports like kho-kho and wrestling. Infrastructure is also in place for basketball, volleyball, cricket, tennis and badminton. The college also has a good alumni base with an alumni association holding regular meets. To be a leading institution of academic excellence, fostering holistic development and nurturing future leaders. At L D Arts College, we are committed to providing a transformative educational experience rooted in the core values of transparency, participatory approach and growth. Our core mission is to nurture the holistic development of our students, and to achieve this, we have set specific goals that reflect the philosophy of the Ahmedabad Education Society, emphasizing transparency, a participatory approach, and growth. L. D. Arts College has well-defined policies for monitoring and assessing progress in various domains. Under the guidance of the Principal, numerous committees have been formed, These committees ensure that our institution operates efficiently and effectively. Together, we shoulder the responsibility of implementing our mission and vision, guided by the principles of transparency, a participatory approach, and a commitment to growth. This vision and mission statement encapsulates L D Arts College's commitment to providing a well-rounded education while aligning with the core values and philosophy of the Ahmedabad Education Society. ...view more