Gujarat University is the largest and the first University of Gujarat State incorporated under the Gujarat University Act in 1949. The University started its operation with 21 affiliated colleges and 3 recognized institutions. Today, the University has 252 affiliated colleges, 15 recognized institutions, 23 approved institutions, 34 PG departments, 237 PG centres and 7 Post-graduate University Schools. The University has pioneered in developing curriculum and courses in emerging areas since its inception.