Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University Bhuj

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Overview

Founded in 2003, Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large town of Bhuj (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gujarat. Officially accredited/recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) is a large (enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KSKVKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

History

Colleges in the Kutch district were regulated under the Gujarat University till 2003. However, following the development drive post 2001 Gujarat earthquake, the government of Gujarat decided to provide a separate university for the region of Kachchh. The Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University Act was published in the government Gazette in March 2003.

The foundation stone for the building was laid on 24 September 2004. The construction work for the administrative blocks, four faculty blocks, library, computer building, guest house, hostels was estimated at 35 crores (funded by Gujarat State). The Kachchh University started its administrative and academic activity at the new developing campus in 2007.

The university started with 10 colleges in 2004, having 44 colleges with more than 20,000 students and nearly 250 teachers working in the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Law, Technology including Engineering and Pharmacy.

Departments

Department of Chemistry
Department of Earth & Environment Science
Department of Computer Science
Department of Archeology
Department of English
Department of Education
Department of Gujarati
Department of Sanskrit
Department of Commerce & Management
Department of Economics
Department of Social Work
Department of Public Administration

Affiliated colleges and institutes

Shri Ramji Ravjii Lalan College
Sheth Shoorji Vallabhadas Arts and Commerce College
Tolani College of Arts and Science
GMDC sponsored – MV and MP Ramani Arts College and RK Khetani Commerce College
Dada Dukhayal College of Education
Dr. H. R. Gajwani College of Education
Tolani Institute of Commerce
Shri J B Thacker Commerce College
SRK Institute of Social Sciences
SRK Institute of Management and Computer Education
Smt. H B Palan College of Arts and Commerce
Baba Naharsingh Indraprastha Maha Vidyalaya
Baba Naharsingh Indraprastha Maha Vidyalaya
SMT. V D Thakker College of Education
M. D. College Of Education
Shri Narayan Computer College
S. D. Shethia College of Education
Shri Z. N. Patel Che. Trust Sanchalit M.S.W. PG Centre
Tolani Commerce College
Sanskar Institute of Management & Information Technology
Seth R.D. Education Trust Sanchalit Keniya and Ankarvala & Smt. C H Shah Arts & Commerce College, Mundra
Veerayatan Institute of Computer Application and Business Administration
University Study Center for External Studies
AnkarR Education Society Sanchalit College of PGDHRM
D. N. V. International Education Academy
B.M.C.B. College of Nursing

About the University

Education is the basic requirement for the development of any region. The Govt. of Gujarat has taken a commendable decision to provide a separate University for the region of Kachchh to fulfill the demand of the people of Kachchh. The Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University Act was published in the Govt. Gazette in March 2003.

All the ten colleges of Kachchh district previously affiliated to the Gujarat University, with the Notification No : GH/SH/5/KUG-2104-1648-Kh of Gujarat State affiliated to Kachchh University on 22-June-2004.

The eminent leader Shyamji Krishna Verma of Mandvi, Kachchh motivated the independence movement from outside India, whose name is being given to this University and now the University is known as “The Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University”.

The University recognized under UGC 2(f) by the notification No : F:9-11/2003/CPP-1 Dated : 3-2-2004.

The foundation stone was laid by Hon’ble Chief Minister Gujarat State for starting the construction work of Kachchh University Campus on Dt. 24/9/2004. The Construction work for the administrative blocks, four faculty blocks, Library, Computer Building, Guest House, Boys & Girls Hostel, with the budget estimates 35 crores funded by Gujarat State is going on the campus. The Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University has started its administrative and academic activity at new developing campus from academic the year 2007-08.

University started with 10 colleges in 2004 having 28 colleges with more than 15000 students and nearly 200 teachers working in the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Science, Education , Law, Technology including Engineering and Pharmacy. The University is providing higher education as par with any other university of the state and India.

The University is organizing the youth culture and sports activities to encourage the students and providing them a platform, more than 500 students participated in the Inter University Culture and sports activities organized by AIU ( Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi). In the year 2005-06 the student of the affiliated college secured second position in the “Collage Painting” of the youth festival in the west zone inter university tournament.

Similarly, a student of affiliated college secured third position in “Mimicry” event in the youth festival in the west zone inter university tournament in the year 2007-08.

“Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.”

“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.”

Post Graduate Programmes

Sr.No	Name of Course
1.	Master of Science (Chemistry)
2.	Master of Science (Environment Science)
3.	Master of Science (Geology)
4.	Master of Science (IT)
5.	Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)