Government of Gujarat awards Parul University ‘Centre of Excellence' status for academic excellence
CoE status by the Government of Gujarat, a highly distinguished mark of excellence which positions the University amongst the most elite and notable institutions in the state. The Centre of Excellence status is a government of Gujarat initiative designed to provide a high status recognition to institutions in the state that have displayed significant strides in offering
, innovation, research, and adherence to meet the global standards of education.
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Parul University has been an emerging destination for education that has made notable strides in excellence across Gujarat and India, through its academic efforts in industry alignment, placements, research & innovation grants, and global collaborations, among others. This status will provide significant advantages to both the students and faculty of the University, as it will enhance the reputation and credibility of the institution, create avenues for industry and government collaborations leading to real-world projects and internships, and ensure improved placement prospects among others.
As part of the evaluation process, the University underwent a significant assessment through an expert committee on the aspects of infrastructure and facilities, student base, quality in academics, research, faculty base, governance, innovation, among others.
Upon satisfying the conditions of this assessment, Parul University has been designated as a Center of Excellence, a unique step in recognition of the University's efforts in offering the highest standards of quality in education.
Additionally, the status also provides the University with significant autonomy in administrative aspects, leading to more flexibility and an enhanced ability to attain global standards.
The status will also create greater research & innovation opportunities from private organisations and government bodies, promote
and advanced learning, boost innovation and start-ups, and increase avenues for global collaborations.
'Being awarded the Center of Excellence status is indeed a remarkable milestone for Parul University, as this State Government awarded status positions the University among the top institutions of the state. This mark of excellence also reaffirms our commitment towards offering the highest standards of quality throughout all our academic endeavors, and it will further allow us to reinforce this practice across all our academic, research, innovation, placement efforts, as we strive to achieve global standards in education,' said the University's Vice President, Dr Geetika Patel.
Parul University continues to make notable strides across all aspects of education, and this newly awarded status will further enhance its legacy of excellence in education.
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