Gujarat Vidyapith

Gujarat Vidyapith is a deemed university in Ahmedabad, India, spread across three campuses with more than 18 departments offering 60 academic programs. The grounds include lecture halls, dormitories, and a central library with extensive holdings.

Mahatma Gandhi founded the institution on October 18, 1920, as an independent alternative to the British education system. It played a role in the independence movement and later gained recognition as a deemed university.

The Sanskrit name translates to seat of learning, reflecting Gandhi's vision of education as a tool for social renewal. Students maintain a simple daily routine grounded in values of truthfulness and nonviolent action.

The main library provides access to more than 593,000 books and manuscripts for research and study. Visitors should note that this is an active teaching campus with limited public access outside academic hours.

The auditorium uses earth cooling without mechanical air conditioning, creating a natural room temperature for events. The swimming pool is also open to residents from surrounding neighborhoods.

Location: Ahmedabad

Inception: October 18, 1920

Founders: Mahatma Gandhi

Website: http://gujaratvidyapith.org

GPS coordinates: 23.04455,72.56737

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24