18th October, 1920. It has been deemed university since 1963
Academics
Social Science
Social anthropology in Gujarat was started only in Gujarat Vidyapith. The college started from 1947 had sociology and social work subjects as main subjects along with other social sciences. But there was no subject specialization then. Its aim was solely to prepare social workers for the villages, with essential subjects in the curriculum and the importance of training relevant to Gandhian thought and life. Secondly, the students develop an understanding of rural life and the questions related to it. For this purpose an investigation essay of 100 marks should be prepared by the student through direct field work. Thus, exploratory and report writing preparation was given place. The graduate level course ran from 1947 to 1965.
Post graduate course started from 1965. Since 1978 M. Phil. and Ph.D. course started. Due to effective and consistent teaching programmes, the department is attracting large number of students in all its three programmes. The faculty of the department is very active in teaching, research and extension work. The department has successfully guided students of M.Phil and Ph.D. The department has successfully organized several international and national conferences. In which well-known Indian social scientists and scholars participated. Faculty members are engaged in research projects and have brought out several research publications.
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
