Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by Mahatma Gandhi on
18th October, 1920. It has been deemed university since 1963

Academics

Social Science

Ever since its beginning in 1920, Gujarat Vidyapith has remained committed to the study of philosophy, history and culture. Teaching and research in Indian languages had been included in the curriculum. At that time these subjects were taught in Gujarat Research Centre. It was re-named as Gujarat Archaeology Centre form 22nd December, 1920. Devoted Scholars such as, Munishree Jinavijayaji, Maulavi Abuzafar Nadvi, Harinarayana Acharya, Kakasaheb Kalelker, Ramchandra Aathavale, Bechardas Doshi, Rasiklal Parikh etc. devoted their attention in building up this Department. A tri-monthly Journal Puratattva - rchaeology was also published by this Department.

Since 1970, the Department continued constantly flourishing, having facilities in studies and research at M.A. and Ph.D. level as well as at M.Phil. level at a later stage in 1978. The Department has also started post M.A., Diploma course in Archival Studies in 1982.

From 1984 it has also introduced full-fledged M.Phil. course in Archival Science. The Archival Department of Gujarat State sends its representatives for in-service training since 1983. Department of History and Culture achieved DSA under the SAP of UGC for two terms as under:

  • First phase: 1992-1997
  • Second phase: 1997-2002

The major thrust areas for the DSA were as under:

  • Archeological Studies
  • History of freedom struggle
  • Archival Science

UG Programme

Intake: 30 (Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per the Govt. of India rules)

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Total Credit: 120

PG Programme

Intake: 30 (Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per the Govt. of India rules)

Eligibility: Graduation and Above

Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Total Credit: 80

Research Program (Ph.D.)

Intake: As per the number of vacant seats available with the research supervisors in the department.

Eligibility: Post-graduation

Duration: As per. Ph.D. Rules 2022 of Gujarat Vidyapith

Dr. Kanaiyalal R. Nayak
Dr. Kanaiyalal R. Nayak (Dean, Head & Professor)
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Dr. Munjal Bhimdadakar
Dr. Munjal Bhimdadakar (Professor)
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Dr. Rajendra R. Joshi
Dr. Rajendra R. Joshi (Professor)
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Dr. Zenamabibi Amumiya Kadari
Dr. Zenamabibi Amumiya Kadari (Associate Professor)
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Dr. Vikram Singh Amarawat
Dr. Vikram Singh Amarawat (Assistant Professor)
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Dr. Motibhai H. Devu
Dr. Motibhai H. Devu (Assistant Professor)
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Sr. No.NameDesignation
01Mr. Rakesh GohelLDC
02Nilesh BhagoraMTS
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