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Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
50k seats vacant in Gujarat University colleges after three GCAS rounds
Ahmedabad: The centralized admission process through the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) saw only partial success, with only 12,942 students securing admission to colleges under the Gujarat University. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This leaves over 50,000 seats vacant in various arts, commerce and science colleges affiliated with the university, which offers more than 60,000 seats in total. Three admission rounds under GCAS have been completed so far. However, compared to the earlier system where universities handled their own admissions and most students were placed within three to four rounds, the current process lagged behind. Many students are yet to secure admission, despite registering for the process. Veer Narmad South Gujarat University admitted the highest number of students — 27,362. In contrast, Somnath University saw only 22 admissions. Other universities such as Saurashtra University (20,296), North Gujarat University (14,888) and Maharaja Sayajirao University (9,182) also filled a significant number of seats. Sources said most of the students who confirmed their admission scored over 75%, while those with lower marks are still waiting for offers from preferred colleges. Many students hope to secure better colleges in the next rounds and have not confirmed their admission yet. The fourth round is currently underway while the fifth round will begin after June 13. Students will also have the opportunity to change their college preferences during this phase. Professors have raised concerns about delays in the current GCAS process, stating that the procedure that once took a week now stretches over a month, causing stress and uncertainty among students. It remains unclear whether the upcoming rounds will resolve the issue of vacant seats.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
VNSGU students get 3 design patents
Surat: Students at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) have been granted three more patents for their designs. These come after guidance from VNSGU's incubation centre and its student startup and innovation policy (SSIP). Of the three patents, two have been granted to students of the interior design department, while one went to a student of the information and communication technology (ICT) department. The product designs that have received patents are a courtyard chair, a Moroccan light and s six-wheel chain rover. The courtyard chair was developed by third-year student Jaydeep Makwana under the guidance of Ankit Changawala, Ajay Mistry and R Nilkanth Burkhawala. "I made a chair which comes in parts and can be easily fitted together when you want to relax. You are easily dismantled when you do not want to use the chair and save space. You can store the parts in a small box," said Makwana. Shreya Faganiya, who completed her Bachelor of International Design degree recently, received a patent for the Moroccan light. She developed it under the guidance of Ankit Changawala and Snehal Patel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 기미 잡티, 시중 제품에 속지마세요 두아이연구원 Undo Faganiya said: "Normal Moroccan lights cast a big shadow on the walls, which is loud sometimes. Many times, this light throws a bold shape on the wall or tile. To avoid this, I used a partially opaque sheet inside the light, so the shadow has a calm and relaxing feel. I used brass all over to give it a luxury look. Users will also be able to easily change the bulb." The third patent was granted for the six-wheel chain rover to Komal Tomar, Rutika Sinha and Krisha Sheth under the guidance of Dr Hitesh Lad of the ICT department. Dr Lad told TOI: "Our device will identify the crop and cut the weeds out of it. The device is small and can be useful even if there is a small space between two rows of crops. It will save on labour costs. At present, we have used a camera in the device, but we will replace it with a sensor soon. We will also look for a product patent in the future."
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
VNSGU student wins patent for innovative ‘hanging light'
Surat: What began as a classroom assignment has now earned a Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) student a design patent. Prem Bardoliwala, a recent graduate in interior designing, has been granted a design patent by the Government of India for his innovative creation — the 'Hanging Light'. The idea was born not in a lab or studio, but during a trip to Rajasthan where he observed carpet weavers squinting under poor lighting. Bardoliwala, then a fifth-semester student, was struck by how the lack of proper lighting hindered the intricate work of traditional artisans. "They needed focused, flexible lighting, something they didn't have," he told TOI. At the same time, a classroom project had him surveying lighting setups in Surat's bustling Chauta Bazar, where he noticed how vendors creatively adjusted their lighting in cramped spaces. Combining insights from both worlds, he came up with what he calls a 'Hook Solution,' a versatile, movable light inspired by everyday clothes hangers. Bardoliwala filed the patent jointly with VNSGU and his mentors, professors Ankit Changawala and Snehal Patel, who guided him through the design process. The patented hanging light has a smart bulb, making it adaptable for various settings — from office desks and dining tables to labor-intensive workplaces where directed, adjustable lighting is crucial. "Different kinds of bulbs can be used depending on the requirement," Bardoliwala said, adding that the light's utility lies in its ability to deliver focused illumination wherever it's needed most. The Patent Office officially issued the Certificate of Registration of Design last week to the young innovator.
