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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
After 19 rounds, several seats in colleges still vacant
Ahmedabad: Despite completing 19 rounds of admissions through the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) portal, a large number of seats in govt university-affiliated colleges across the state remain vacant. This has prompted several universities—including Gujarat University—to demand the reopening of registration and an additional round of admissions. GCAS was introduced two years ago to centralise the admission process for undergraduate courses in arts, commerce, and science. Earlier, individual universities conducted their own admissions, typically concluding within three rounds—two online and one offline. College administrators now argue that the centralised system has proven inefficient. "Even students with 40–50% marks used to get admission somewhere under the old system. But now, despite multiple attempts and 19 rounds, many students still haven't secured a seat," said the principal of a leading Ahmedabad college. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In Gujarat University alone, thousands of seats remain unfilled. According to GCAS data, 45,945 seats have been allotted in affiliated colleges, but the university is yet to receive updated vacancy figures from several institutions. Many colleges have delayed uploading final admission data, further complicating the picture. With the 20th round currently underway, universities are growing increasingly frustrated. Several institutions have submitted formal appeals to the state government, urging that the GCAS portal be reopened for fresh registrations to fill the remaining seats. Gujarat University has officially backed this demand. The situation has sparked concern among students and parents, many of whom are unsure whether additional rounds will be held in time for the new academic session. College authorities warn that unless changes are made, hundreds of seats could go to waste even as students remain without admission.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
GU extends PhD application deadline as many fail to pay fees
Ahmedabad: The road to a PhD at Gujarat University appears paved with good intentions but delayed fee payments. While more than 3,000 aspiring scholars have registered for various doctoral programmes since applications opened on July 17, a notable number are yet to finalize their applications by paying the necessary fees. This significant drop-off prompted the university to extend the payment deadline to July 30, hoping to bridge the gap between interest and commitment. Recently, the university announced over 700 PhD seats and invited applications from interested candidates. Of the initial registrations, 3,099 applications were confirmed as valid, but only 2,348 candidates have completed the fee payment process. In comparison, 2,600 students registered for PhD admissions under GCAS last year, and around 1,800 appeared for the entrance exam. This year has seen greater interest in PhD programmes, but fee payment remains an issue. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Based on current registrations, a provisional merit list will be released on Aug 4. Applications found ineligible will be rejected, and those candidates will be allowed to raise objections on Aug 5. The final eligibility list will be published on Aug 6 at 2pm. Admit cards will be issued on Aug 7, and the PhD entrance test will be conducted on Aug 12, between noon and 2pm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Candidates with concerns or discrepancies regarding the exam can submit objections at the main centre (KS School) by 4pm on the same day. It is important to note that question papers will not be handed over to students. Candidates must return the question paper along with their OMR sheet. This follows ongoing concerns where students previously were not given access to the question papers after exam.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Common University Act: Direct transfer of faculty member to Gujarat University raises eyebrows
Ahmedabad: With the implementation of the Common University Act in Gujarat, the process of reassigning faculty members across various state universities, including Gujarat University (GU), has begun. Recently, a professor from Sardar Patel University (SPU) was directly transferred to the School of Commerce at GU to fill a vacant position. Sources indicate that more faculty members are now lobbying to secure transfers to preferred universities. The Common Act was introduced to bring uniformity across all state universities and includes provisions for staff and faculty transfers between institutions. Until now, these provisions were largely unimplemented. However, this recent transfer marks one of the first direct uses of the act. Insiders claim the transfer was made through a direct govt order, without following the usual procedure of inviting applications or mutual consent between institutions. Typically, such vacancies would be addressed by seeking formal requests or proposals for mutual transfers. However, no such process was followed in this case. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Former officials argue that while the act is meant to benefit genuinely deserving staff, those with strong govt influence are exploiting it to secure desirable positions. Although the act states that transfers require mutual agreement and govt approval, the state can bypass these steps and issue direct orders if it so desires. More such transfers are expected soon, as lobbying intensifies among professors aiming to shift to GU and other prominent institutions.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Centre organises national workshop on Jain Manuscriptology at Gujarat University
In a landmark initiative highlighting India's civilisational depth and inclusive cultural policy, Ministry of Minority Affairs organised a National Workshop on the significance of Jain Manuscriptology at Gujarat University. Held under the aegis of varsity's Department for Validation of Indic Knowledge through Advanced Research and funded by the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), the workshop brought together distinguished scholars, Jain monks, academicians, and officials to explore and celebrate the profound intellectual and spiritual legacy embedded in Jain manuscripts. This is part of a larger vision under the PMJVK to uplift and empower all six notified minority communities — Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains — by supporting academic research and heritage conservation. A similar initiative is already underway in collaboration with Mumbai University to preserve the Avesta and Pahlavi languages of the Parsi Zoroastrian tradition, further underscoring the government's inclusive and pan-Indian approach. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, who was the chief guest of the event, shared the government's unwavering commitment to the preservation, revival, and dissemination of traditional knowledge systems and minority heritage languages. 'Honours our past' 'The Government of India is proud to support initiatives that bring to light the vast and diverse intellectual traditions of our minority communities. Preserving these traditions not only honours our past but also strengthens the foundation for a culturally enriched future,' said Deputy Secretary of the ministry, Sravan Kumar. The officials said that the workshop serves as a testament to the government's strategic push to integrate ancient wisdom into contemporary educational and cultural frameworks, ensuring that traditional knowledge systems are not only conserved but also made accessible and relevant for future generations. The Ministry in a communique stated that institutions like Gujarat University are playing a vital role in collaborating are creating new academic pathways that bridge tradition and modernity, fostering pride, preservation, and progress among India's diverse communities.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hope my research contributes to theatre academia: Abhinay on completing PhD
Abhinay Banker Abhinay Banker , who has impressed audiences in popular plays like Welcome Zindagi and films like Reva, has also mentored students in theatre. And recently, he completed his PhD in Theatre Arts (Drama). His thesis was on Redefining the Psychophysical Dynamics of Acting: An Actor's Perspective. The Bhram actor shares, 'I never wanted to become a professor, but everything happened on its own. I am grateful to my research guide, Dr Pranav Joshipura, for supporting me in becoming the first student to complete PhD in Theatre Arts from Gujarat University .' Excerpts: 'I realised that a detailed research can help others too' I was an average student in school and college. In 2009, I did my bachelor's in Performing Arts (Theatre) and earned a gold medal. If you love doing something, you must go deep to understand and learn it. So, I attended a lot of acting workshops while working as an actor in theatre and films. One such workshop, Adishakti Theatre in 2016, showed me Indian forms and techniques of art that were beyond Stanislavski method of acting and other American theatre techniques. I used those techniques in my performances and found great results. I realised that if it has helped me, a detailed research and guide can help others too. A decade after my bachelor's, I did my master's and started my PhD in 2022. So, before my research, the theme was already in practice, I just had to explore it more to make it reach the right people. 'I tried to explore different acting methods' Every theatre practitioner has learnt about Stanislavski's acting method, where actors draw on their own experiences and emotions to create characters. For the longest time, we have been doing the same, but we keep on doing thousands of shows of plays, so for how long can we keep reliving the same emotion? It also led to adverse scenarios where actors couldn't step out of their reel self. With that thought in mind, I have highlighted the importance of getting in and getting out of the emotions with breathing techniques, where the emotions aren't lost in your performance, but actors can snap out of it easily. I tried to explore different acting methods than the ones we were usually told about. 'Breathing techniques helped me in successfully getting out of complex characters' Before I researched and learnt about breathing techniques, I subconsciously had some habit or trait of the characters I played for a long time in different plays. But after learning the technique, I have played two of the most complex characters of my career in my upcoming films- Kadaknath and Manch. I adapted the technique and have been able to get out of those characters successfully without getting impacted by their grey and dark characteristics. Abhinay adds, "I didn't complete my PhD with the aim of becoming a professor. It was an in-depth research meant for using in my acting and performances, and for actors who want to try this approach, since it is now scientifically proven. A lot of colleges offering bachelor's and master's degrees in Theatre still have old techniques and forms in their courses, which need to be updated. I hope my research can contribute to theatre academia. As suggested by seniors in the field, I'm also planning to publish it as a book (in English and Gujarati) soon." On doing grey characters more, Abhinay shares, "I am offered a lot of grey characters because people think I am a serious actor. However, I would love to explore comedy and even unconventional romantic characters."
