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Dr Pruthul Desai assumes charge as Gujarat University's 19th VC, aims for A++ rating
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:32 PM
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Dr Pruthul Desai took oath as the 19th Vice‑Chancellor of Gujarat University, pledging to raise its NAAC rating from A+ to A++.
Dr Pruthul Desai has been appointed the 19th Vice‑Chancellor of Gujarat University, assuming office in a ceremony held in Ahmedabad. The historic institution, one of the oldest in Gujarat, welcomed the new leadership with optimism.
In his inaugural address, Dr Desai highlighted the university’s current NAAC accreditation of A+ and set an ambitious target to secure an A++ rating in the next assessment cycle. He described this upgrade as essential for enhancing the university’s academic stature.
To achieve the A++ goal, the VC outlined a multi‑pronged strategy that includes boosting research output, modernising campus infrastructure, and expanding faculty development programmes. He also stressed the importance of forging stronger ties with industry and peer institutions to improve overall quality.
The appointment comes at a time when Gujarat University is seeking to broaden enrolment and update curricula in line with state education policies, making the VC’s roadmap a pivotal step toward national competitiveness.
In his inaugural address, Dr Desai highlighted the university’s current NAAC accreditation of A+ and set an ambitious target to secure an A++ rating in the next assessment cycle. He described this upgrade as essential for enhancing the university’s academic stature.
To achieve the A++ goal, the VC outlined a multi‑pronged strategy that includes boosting research output, modernising campus infrastructure, and expanding faculty development programmes. He also stressed the importance of forging stronger ties with industry and peer institutions to improve overall quality.
The appointment comes at a time when Gujarat University is seeking to broaden enrolment and update curricula in line with state education policies, making the VC’s roadmap a pivotal step toward national competitiveness.