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Saurashtra
University was established on 23rd May 1967 under the strong
leadership and vision of its first Vice Chancellor Mr. DolarRai
Mankad with the mission to provide an educational facelift
to the economically downtrodden region of Saurashtra.
In
more than three decades of its performance the University
and the region have come a long way. It covers 7 major districts
of Saurashtra region. It provides one of the most modern and
sophisticated infrastructures in the region for higher studies,
with all major Departments having their own buildings and
other facilities. At present, Saurashtra University has 154
affiliated colleges and 2 recognized institutions functioning
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The University campus situated on
the posh University Road locality in Rajkot is spread across
approximately 500 acres of lush green land with almost all
Departments connected with road. The University has 27 PG
Departments. It has 3 modern PG hostels accommodating 225
students along with a huge central library. Almost all Departments
have their own customized library. It has a common senate
hall, a canteen, a medical check up center, staff quarters
and an employment information and guidance bureau. The year
2002 has been an important year in the history of the university.
This year the NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL,
awarded a 4 STAR status to the University, which has proved
to be a feather added in the cap. With a lot of upcoming infrastructure
projects like an International standard sports complex and
strategic tie-ups with foreign Universities, Saurashtra University
is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing and most potential
university in the Gujarat Region.
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