Shree M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot

As one of the oldest colleges in the region, Shree Manibhai Virani and Smt. Navalben Virani Science College has attained eminence above every seat of learning, and won the praises of the academicians, patrons, philanthropists, bureaucrats, elected re patrons, philanthropists, bureaucrats, elected representatives of the state and men of wisdom from different beliefs by virtue of its antiquity, curriculum, doctrine and privileges. Till 1960, the available academic facilities in the Saurashtra region were sparse which persuaded Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj, Rajkot with righteous endeavors to inaugurate Shree Manibhai Virani and Smt Navalben Virani Science College in June 1968 by offering Chemistry as a principal subject at UG level under the aegis and endowment of Virani Family. To start with, since 1968 the college is affiliated to Saurashtra University. To be a premier Institution of Science, Technology and Human values, aiming at the holistic sustainable development of youth, society and mother earth, leading to excellence. To create, acquire and disseminate knowledge, fostering skills and global competence among the students, through the intellectual facilitators, teachers and mentors, the “Gurus”. To provide holistic science education through well structured relevant programmes, learner centric approaches, pedagogic innovations, along with the adoption of modern technologies and strategies. To provide dedicated qualified and competent faculty, state-of-art infrastructure and other support facilities to facilitate better learning and research activities. To motivate teachers and students to develop research culture and undertake scientific investigation to realize their scientific creativity, contributing to sustainable development as a means of better life and living. To create, acquire and disseminate knowledge, fostering skills and global competence among the students, through the intellectual facilitators, teachers and mentors, the “Gurus”. To provide holistic science education through well structured relevant programmes, learner centric approaches, pedagogic innovations, along with the adoption of modern technologies and strategies. To provide dedicated qualified and competent faculty, state-of-art infrastructure and other support facilities to facilitate better learning and research activities. To motivate teachers and students to develop research culture and undertake scientific investigation to realize their scientific creativity, contributing to sustainable development as a means of better life and living. To inculcate lived values, culture, morality and spirituality in the heart of youths to foster universal brotherhood, patriotism, righteous living and selfless service through the practice of “ATMIYATA” and “Gurukul”. To protect and promote Indian culture, heritage, and respect Indian Constitution and global charter of human rights and environmental protection. To make youth self reliant and productive through proper employment or entrepreneurship, ultimately in the service of society and humanity. To establish linkages and collaborations for the betterment of the educational process and objectives. To promote strategies and activities towards the overall personality development of youth, through defined student support and welfare systems. To facilitate cultural, sports and community development activities involving all stakeholders, as a means of institutional social responsibility. To aim at innovations and adopt best practices to move towards excellence. Realization of the dream of education for one and all. Meaningful, purposeful scientific, technological and value based education for holistic development of youth leading to the creation of world class scientists and human resource with humane quality and global competencies. Creative and positive academic ambience amidst the state of art physical infrastructure, learning resources, support facilities and services, supported by qualified and competent human resource. Realization of the vision on critical thinking, creativity, living in harmony with existence leading to the development of self and society through lifelong learning. Blending education with spirituality to move hand in hand towards universal brotherhood, peace and happiness of all, as a harbinger of socio-economic change. Promotion of sincerity, regularity, discipline and duty as well as all aspects of redefined spirituality – righteous way of life, values, ethics and self less service, towards eternal bliss “Sat-Chit-Ananda”. Developing an affectionate Atmiya, to transform everyone Atmiya, through Gurukul practice of “Atmiyata” – a process of simple living, high thinking and enjoyment in service and sacrifice. ...view more