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GSFC University is established under the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009 through the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely GSFC Education Society as a CSR initiative of Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (GSFC Ltd.), six decades old industrial giant, to continue the tradition of serving the community in multiple ways. The vision behind establishing this University is societal development through relevant and cutting-edge knowledge in frontier areas of professional growth. GSFC University is recognized by the UGC under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956.
 
Our educational abode dwells on the philosophy of "Buddhi Gyanen Shudhayanti”. It means purification of mind and intellect through knowledge, which is vital to human life. It strengthens the path of success towards perfection. All the while being compassionate towards mankind and society at large. A huge Banyan Tree is a part of our logo. It symbolizes multiple roots of innovation that sprout towards sustainable growth. The rising Sun in the background of the Banyan Tree in the logo symbolizes a plethora of opportunities for accomplishment in life.
 
Augmenting cutting-edge skills is the core determination of GSFC University. To supplement and nourish these skills strong industrial support is a vital agent. Students at GSFC University receive a unique opportunity in the form of hands-on training through the Student Internship Program (SIP) besides the classroom learning that gears them for their career development in multiple ways. From a humble beginning in 2015 with 141 students and 2 programs, we have grown into a vibrant institution of over 3,300 students across 23 programs.
 
 
VISION

GSFC University envisions becoming a research-oriented and innovation-driven university that leads in emerging and futuristic domains. With a student-centric ethos and strong human values, it strives to nurture entrepreneurial, future-ready, employable, and socially responsible graduates with a global outlook. 

MISSION

Achieve academic excellence through student-centric, outcome-based, and globally aligned teaching-learning practices, fostering a culture of learning and happiness.

Prepare future-ready graduates through holistic development, industry-aligned skills, strong human values, and solution-oriented problem-solving mindset.

Advance research and innovation in emerging and futuristic domains addressing societal and industry needs.

Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship through enterprise-driven learning and startup ecosystems.

GLANCE

 Promoted by GSFC Ltd as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, the initiative was launched in 2010, with the formation through the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely GSFC Education Society.

 GSFC then applied to the State Government for Recognition of GSFC University under the Gujarat Private Universities Act 2009 through the notification dated 19 December 2014 effective from 18 December 2014. The Letter of Intent was granted in July 2014, and an architect was appointed to begin building the campus.

 The Academic activity of the University, commencing from the Academic Year 2015-16 with the establishment of its constitutions school i.e. School of Technology (SoT) at the Taining Institute located at Fertilizernagar through the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely GSFC Education Society CSR initiative of Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (GSFC Ltd.)

FOUNDATION

GSFC Education Society was established in 2010 as CSR program of GSFC. University aims at bringing fundamental changes in the way academic institutions are established and provide high-quality education. Read more...