Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Mottoसत्यम् ज्ञानम् अनन्तम् (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Truth, Knowledge, Infinity
TypeState University
Established1965
ChancellorGovernor of Gujarat
Vice-ChancellorDr. Kishorsinh N. Chavda [1]
Location, ,
21°09′12″N 72°47′00″E / 21.1534°N 72.7832°E / 21.1534; 72.7832
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission (India)
Websitevnsgu.ac.in

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University is a public university located in the city of Surat, Gujarat, India.[2] Previously known as South Gujarat University, it was renamed as Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) in 2004 in honour of the famous scholar and Gujarati poet Narmad.[3] Established in 1965, the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including non-traditional postgraduate departments such as public administration, rural studies, comparative literature, and aquatic biology.

  1. ^ "K N Chavda is new VC of VNSGU | Surat News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Veer Narmad South Gujarat University: A pioneer in rural studies based on Gandhian principles". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Kavi Narmad's house to regain glory". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2014.