Introduction

Being established in the year of 1968 originally as an affiliated college namely Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology (DDIT), ours was granted autonomy first in Gujarat in 1991, & then in the year of 2000 it earned a status of Deemed University by Govt. of India, in recognition of its commendable standards in Academia. In April 2005, the Government of Gujarat declared this Institution as a State University. This University offers manifold undergraduate & postgraduate courses in Engineering & Management; besides providing a scope for doctoral studies. The university also conducts the bachelor level degree courses in Dental Science, Pharmacy & Commerce.

Here, the entire academic process is certified for the registration of ISO 9001:2000. It is noteworthy that its Faculty of Technology is the only grant-in-aid institution in the state to receive World Bank Assistance of Rs.25 crores. In recent the NBA-AICTE has granted the Accreditation to the B.E. courses of the University. A five year joint B.E.+M.S. programme has been

Started with the University of IOWA, USA. As per an another MoU with KHS Germany; the final semester engineering students undertake their four months long Industry Project at Germany.

Besides formal education, the University also conducts the continuing education programmes not simply for the professionals but also for the under-privileged sections of society. Every year a month long programme on Computer Awareness is conducted for rural women of this region. It is appreciable that the University organises the blood donation camp in every semester, & the highest numbers of blood bottles are contributed by our students to the Red Cross Society in the region.

The R&D centre of the University has developed a Portrait Building System which is successfully used at every District Police Head Quarters in the Country to arrest criminals. It was first field tested in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case by National Crime Record Bureau. Currently also a centre for research in Nano Sciences & Surface Engineering is established.

Here the teaching & examination work are governed as per the preplanned annual calendar; & hence it becomes possible to hold the convocation programme on 9th May every year just after fifteen days to the final semester exam.

All the technology students undertake the full time Industry based project training in their final semester of the course which enables them for employment through campus interview even before course completion.

The syllabus is reviewed & updated as per the latest trends in the field. Yoga-Meditation & Self Development are taught as integral part of the curriculum. The academic environment at the University is totally free from ragging & drugs, even tobacco in any form is also banned.

This is not only a place of education but also a place for developing personal character & strong bonds of value; & hence responsible citizens of the nation.

MANAGEMENT

Established in the year of 1968 as Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology (DDIT) is now a State University under the name of Dharmsinh Desai University with effect from 12th April 2005 vide the Dharmsinh Desai Act, 2005 through a notification no. GH/SH/3/APB-2003-1610-S dated 11 April 2005 published by the Department of Education, Government of Gujarat

Late Shri Dharmsinh Dadubhai Desai
(Founder Trustee and Former Member of Parliament)

Dr. N. D. Desai (President of University)

Dr. H. M. Desai (Vice Chancellor)

Infrastructure

Playground

There is a playground at the University Campus for Cricket, Football, Volleyball and Basketball. We also have a separate sports room for Badminton, Table-Tennis etc. This sports room is well equipped with the latest gym equipments. The University provides instruments for all types of games.

Canteen

Canteen at the University Campus has all facilities like pure drinking water, fan, lights, etc. Canteen has an individual parking facilities. Various types of snacks (South Indian, Chinese dishes), Lunch (Fixed Thali - Gujarati & Punjabi), Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Fast Food etc. are served at the reasonable rate.

Garden

There are small gardens for each department; also there is one center lawn known as "ROSE GARDEN". Different kind of roses and other varieties of plants are here for natural beauty.

Library

Library at university comprise 17,000 books and 80 Journals, arranged distinguishing various branch. It is adorned by LAN and all computer facility. Pure & cold drinking Water, Photocopying x facilities, News paper and other knowledge based books, magazines, etc. are available here.

Other Facilities

Other Facilities at D. D. University includes Multimedia Hall for First Year Students' Lectures, Seminar Hall for Presentation, Conference Room for Policy Making and Meeting, Placement Cell, Parking Facilities etc.