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Awards
(i) 9TH ASSOCHAM HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT 2016, 17th February 2016
Gujarat Technological University (GTU) received an award of “Best University Support for Students”, which was given by Prof. (Dr.) Ram
Shankar Katheria, Hon’ble Minister of State for HRD (Higher Education) at the event of 9th Higher Education Summit & National Excellence
Awards 2016 in New Delhi organized by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). Team comprising of Shri J C
Lilani, I/c Registrar,Mr. Amit Patel, Assistant Professor (IPR)and Mr. Kaushik Akiwatkar, Project Officer (Entrepreneurship) received the
award at the ceremony on behalf of GTU. The ASSOCHAM awards in education are given under seven categories, which encompasses higher
education awards, B-school awards, science and technology awards, K-12 awards, vocational and skills training, service providers and
excellence in sports.
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(ii)3rd edition of India Skills Report 2016 in association with CII, LinkedIn and PeopleStrong
On 26th November 2015, Gujarat Technological University was awarded for the Best contributor award towards building “India Skills Report
2016”. The Award was been felicitated during “India Skills report 2016” at CII 4th National Skills Summit at The Taj Palace, New Delhi. Our
Deputy Director Mrs Pina Bhatt with Assistant Professor Mr Margam Suthar received the award in presence of Union Minister Rajiv Pratap
Rudy.
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(iii) 5th Digital Learning World Education Summit Awards, August 21st -22nd , 2015
On August 22nd 2015, GTU was awarded Best Higher Education Institute under Government Sector Initiative for “Entrepreneurship and
Student Startup Support System”. The summit was organized by Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies and Elets Technomedia
Pvt. Ltd. The organizations such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC), Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGET), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of
India and National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) participated in previous World Education
Summit at highest level. Honorable Vice-Chancellor Dr. Akshai Aggarwal , received the award in presence of Shri Manish Sisodiya, Deputy Chief
Minister of Delhi.
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(iv)4th Digital Learning World Education Summit Awards, August 7-8, 2014
On August 7th 2014, GTU was awarded Best Higher Education Institute in Public-Private Partnership at Hotel Eros, New Delhi India. The event
was organized by Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd. It was Co- Organized by by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO), All India Confederation for Women’s Empowerment through Education (AICWETE) and The National Commission for Minority
Educational Institutions (NCMEI). World Education Summit was graced by the present of eminent dignitaries such as Chief Guest Dr. Najma A
Heptulla, Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Government of IndiaMr. R P Sisodia, Joint Secretary, Higher Education, Ministry of Human
Resource Development (MHRD), Mr Praveen Prakash, Joint Secretary, Technology Enabled Learning and Mission Director, NMEICT, MHRD, S S
Jena, Chairman, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Vishaka Nanayakkara, Ministry Of Higher Education Government of Sri Lanka, Unni
Krishnan Koroth, CEO, Foradian Technologies, Dr. Sandhya Chintala, Vice President, NASSCOM, Dr S S Mantha, Chairman, AICTE, Mr. Dilip
Chenoy, CEO and Managing Director, National Skill Development Corporation.
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(v)ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Awards , February 19 , 2014
On February 19 2014, GTU was awarded Best Higher Education Institute/ University of the Year at Hotel Shangri-La, Janpath, New Delhi
Organized by ASSOCHAM India. The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), India's premier apex chamber covers
a membership of over 4 lakh companies and professionals across the country. It was established in 1920 by promoter chambers, representing all
regions of India. The jury this year – had on board a panel of pre-eminent personalities across significant domains of the social set-up, who,
brilliantly adept as they are, shall apply their expertise and adroit wisdom to arrive at the most reasoned and deserved of judgments.
ASSOCHAM assured that the entire process of evaluation and assessment would be conducted by the esteemed jury with highest tenets of
transparency and accountability. Incharge Registrar Dr. G P Vadodaria, OSD Mrs Almas Juneja and Ms. Roma Thakur received the award in
presence of Padma Vibhushan Dr. Karan Singh Ji - Chief Guest , Shri D S Rawat Secretary General, ASSOCHAM and S S Chawla Senior Director &
Head Education Department ASSOCHAM.
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(vi)Dainik Bhaskar National Educational leadership Award, October 2013
On 23rd October 2013, Dainik Bhaskar Group conferred Dr Akshai Aggarwal with the award for outstanding contribution to education at
glittering ceremony at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai. The award was in recognition of leadership, development, management and Industry
Interface of Business School. These are very prestigious awards and are well researched and chosen by an independent jury and a panel of
professionals who believe in nurturing Talent and in recognizing the best of the best. Dainik Bhaskar National Education Awards has recognized
institutions that are innovative modern & industry related in their curriculum in Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Engineering
& Technology, etc.
(vii)CCI Technology Education Excellence Awards 2013
On 18th May 2013, GTU was awarded as Best University in internationalization of its Faculty and Students under Government University
category. GTU has made unmatched progress in this area by setting up Indo-German and Indo-Canadian Study Centres, various International
Experience Programs, a number of foreign faculty advising GTU students in their research along with making special presentation during
Research Week and specially designed workshops and GCSR project under MBA program. The event was organized jointly with Communication
Multimedia Applications Infrastructure (CMAI) Association of India which is an association with 48,500 members and 54 MOU partners across
the globe. ASSOCHAM, a National Chamber of Commerce and Industries also supported the event. The Jury was constituted by CMAI to
transparently adjudge the entries on their merit.
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(viii)CMAI’s ICT World Communication Award 2013
On 7th May 2013, GTU won CMAI’s 7th NTA ICT World Communication Award 2013 for being Pioneer in ICT Education at FICCI Auditorium, New
Delhi, India. The Award presented by Dr. Hamadoun I. Toure, Secretary General, ITU Prof. Tim Unwin, Secretary General, CTO Hon’ble Mr. Kapil
Sibal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Communications & IT Prof. S S Mantha, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
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(ix)World Education Award 2013 for GTU’s project on Active Learning- 2013
On 23rd April 2013, GTU won the World Education Awards 2013 in Higher Education for: eCampus Initiative for its project “Active Learning” at
Le Méridien New Delhi, India. The event was organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd. It
was Co- Organized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), National Council of Educational Research and
Training (NCERT), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and partnered by National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and National Institute
of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT). Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Registrar Dr. Gitesh Joshi and the Project
Coordinator Ms. Roma Thakur received the award at New Delhi, India on 23rd of April 2013.
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(x)ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India ) National Excellence Award 2013 for Best Government
University for Promoting Industry-Academic Interface, delivered by Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju, the Union HRD Minister-2013
On 9th April 2013, GTU won ASSOCHAM National Education Excellence Awards 2013 for Best Government University for Promoting of IndustryAcademic Interface Award. ASSOCHAM is the oldest leading APEX CHAMBER set up in 1920, catering directly and indirectly to over 3,50,000
members from all over the country with 300 regional Chambers associated with it. The distinguished jury were :
Shri Surendra Singh, Former Cabinet Secretary, Government of India
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Prof Sukhdev Thorat. Former Chairman UGC
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Shri Bhartendra Singh Baswan, Former Education Secretary, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.
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Shri M. N. Krishnamani, President, Supreme Court Bar Association
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Ms. Ritu Ben, Fashion Designer & Philanthropist
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Dr. Harbeen Arora, Member Secretary, ASSOCHAM Awards Jury; President, ASSOCHAM Ladies League
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Registrar Dr. Gitesh Joshi and Mr Hiranmay Mahanta were present to receive the award at New
Delhi, India on 9th of April 2013.
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(xi)DNA & Star Group Award for the Best Education in Business Studies -2013
On 17th February 2013, DNA & Stars of the Industry Group Presented Innovative B-School Awards at Taj Lands End, Bandra , Mumbai to Gujarat
Technological University for Outstanding Contribution to Education. The Innovative B-School Awards recognized Innovation as a key competence
which helps Business Schools gain a competitive edge. Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, was present to receive the award.
(xii)AIMS International Innovative University Award- 2013
The Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) International was established to unify Indian management scholars to foster excellence
in education and research, to advance knowledge, and to support practices in all business and related disciplines. Looking to the multi-faceted
activities and innovative contributions of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) in improving the technical and management education in the
State of Gujarat, the Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS) International awarded GTU for the AIMS International Innovative
University Award. Honorable Vice- Chancellor Dr Akshai Aggarwal received the Award at the second day of Tenth AIMS International
conference on Management held at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore on 7th January 2013.
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(xiii)Digital Learning WES – 2011 Award
On April 14, 2011, GTU won the best jury Award under in category of Best Interface between Academia – Industry at the World Education
Summit 2011, New Delhi for its GTU Innovation Council project. The event was organized by IGNOU in association with the Centre for
Science Development and Media Studies (CSDMS) and Elets Technomedia. The Co-organizers were AICTE, Department of Information
Technology, Ministry of Communication & IT, Government of India, National e-Governance Plan and others. Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr.
Akshai Aggarwal, I/c Registrar Dr G P Vadodaria and Mr Hiranmay Mahanta, OSD’s Mr Ashish Desai and Mr U N Nanavati were present
to receive the award.
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(xiv)GESIA Award – 2011
A Special Recognition Award (Educational Institute) was given to Gujarat Technological University by Gujarat Electronics and Software
Industries Association. I/c Registrar Dr G P Vadodaria and OSD Mr U N Nanavati were present to receive the award on 9th May 2011 at
Royal Jonquil, Cambay Grand, Ahmedabad.
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(xv) Sherdil Gujarat Award -2011
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad was awarded for outstanding work in the area of blood donation in a state level function
organized by Indian Red Cross Society. GTU received the award from HE Dr Kamalaji , Governor of Gujarat, Honorable Chief Minister Shri
Narendra Modi & Honorable Health Minister Shri Jay Narayan Vyas.
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(xvi)Thalassemia Awareness & Testing Program Award -2011
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad was awarded for outstanding work in the area of Thalassemia Awareness & Testing in a
state level function organized by Indian Red Cross Society. GTU received the award at the hands of Her Excellency Dr Kamalaji, Governor
of Gujarat.
(xvii)Thalassemia Awareness & Testing Program Award -2010
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad was awarded for outstanding work in the area of Thalassemia Awareness & Testing in a
state level function organized by Indian Red Cross Society. GTU received the award at the hands of Smt. Maduben Nayak, President, IRCS,
Gujarat state.
(xviii)ICT Enabled University Award E-India 2009
Gujarat Technological University has been awarded the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Enabled University of the year
award by the Jury in the E - India 2009 award ceremony held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad on 26th August,
2009. The event was organized by the Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies CSDMS and co-organized by Ministry of
Communication and IT, Government of India as well as National E governance plan. The event was sponsored by companies like IBM,
SIEMENS, Microsoft, Infosys Etc. Awards were given in several Categories like e-Agriculture, e- Gov, Digital Learning, e- Health
etc. Gujarat Technological University has been awarded as ICT enabled University in the Digital Learning Category. The ICT enabled
University of the year Award seeks to acknowledge and highlight the achievements of a University in bringing new and innovative
endeavors for the benefit of the Higher Education community.
(xix)Manthan Award South Asia – 2009
Gujarat Technological University has been awarded this for its project - Gujarat Common Entrance Exam (GCET -2009). This was the first
time in India that any State level (Government) Entrance Exam had conducted an online entrance test. The entire project used cutting –
edge technology and offered innovative solutions to address online application, online exam delivery and instantaneous declaration of
printed score card and online counselling through online allocation of college seats for admission. GCET 2009 is conducted by GTU for
admissions to Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Masters of Computer Application Gujarat (MCA) courses in all institutions
throughout Gujarat. About 25,000 students appear in the entrance test at 25 locations in Gujarat. A student can take the test a second
time, if he/ she wants, with the best of the two scores being considered for admission. Registrar Dr N N Bhuptani, COE Dr G P Vadodaria
OSD’s Mr Ashish Desai and Mr U N Nanavati were present to receive the award at New Delhi on December 19,2009.
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It is noteworthy that within five years of start of operations in August 2008, and just within six years, the University has bagged these
awards.
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