Indrashil University is a state private university located in Rajpur, near Kadi, in the Mahesana district of Gujarat, India. It is recognised as a private university established under an Act of the Gujarat State Legislature, and offers programmes primarily in engineering, science, management, and allied disciplines.
Key facts
| Name | Indrashil University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Rajpur (Kadi), Mahesana district, Gujarat, India |
| Country | India |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Gujarat |
Overview
Indrashil University functions as a private university within the framework of higher education regulation in Gujarat. As a state private university, it derives its legal authority from a dedicated state enactment and is empowered to award its own degrees in approved disciplines. The university is situated in the industrial and educational corridor north of Ahmedabad, in proximity to Kadi and Mahesana, an area that hosts several other institutions of higher learning in Gujarat.
Background
The institution traces its origins to earlier educational and research initiatives associated with the Indrashil group in Gujarat, which had interests spanning pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and education. The conversion of these academic activities into a full-fledged university brought together teaching, training, and research under a single private university structure governed by the State of Gujarat.
Academics
The university typically organises its academic activities through schools or faculties covering areas such as:
- Engineering and technology
- Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
- Sciences
- Management and commerce
Programmes are offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, subject to applicable approvals from regulatory bodies in India.
Location and campus
The campus is located on the Kadi–Kalol road in Mahesana district, within the broader Ahmedabad–Mahesana belt of north Gujarat. The region is well connected by road and rail to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, the major urban centres of the state.
Significance
As one of several private universities in Gujarat, Indrashil University contributes to the expansion of higher education capacity in the state, particularly in technical and professional fields. Its presence in Mahesana district adds to the cluster of academic institutions outside the metropolitan centres of Ahmedabad and Vadodara.
Related topics
- Mahesana district
- Kadi
- Education in Gujarat
- List of universities in India
- Private universities in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
References
- Wikidata entity: Q60749215