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Academic Council

Academic Council

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat
List of the Academic Council Members as per Section 18 of the Gujarat Public Universities Act 2023
(From 09-12-2024 to 08-06-2027)
Sr.No. Name of Members
The Vice Chancellor - Chairperson, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat as per Section 18 (4)(a)
1 Dr. Kishorsinh Natvarsinh Chavda
Vice - Chancellor,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
Udhna Magdalla Road, Surat - 395 007.
vc@vnsgu.ac.in
The Registrar – Member Secretary, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat as per Section 18 (4) (b)
2 Dr. Rameshdan Chandidan Gadhvi
The Registrar,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
Udhna Magdalla Road, Surat - 395 007.
registrar@vnsgu.ac.in
Deans of Faculties and Associate Deans (if any), Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat as per Section 18(4)(c)
3 Dr. Jayantibhai Sureshbhai Chaudhari
Dean, Faculty of Arts,
Principal,
Shree Morarji Desai Arts & Commerce College, Ballukaka Sankul Virpor,
At. & Po.Buhari, Ta - Valod, Dist:-Tapi-394630.
 jayantchaudhari69@gmail.com
 9426775377
4 Dr. Anandkumar Yashodhar Bhatt
Dean, Faculty of Education,
Principal,
Smt. Parvatiben Naranjibhai Patel College of Education, Umarakh,
Taluko : Bardoli-Mota Road, Bardoli. Dist : Surat- 394345
 an_bhatt@hotmail.com
 9426774469
5 Dr. Bhavinkumar Ramanlal Naik
Dean, Faculty of Science,
Principal,
The Patidar Gin Science College,
Bardoli - 394601.
 prin.brnaik@gmail.com
 9825372274
6 Dr. Vimal Anantray Pandya
I/c Dean, Faculty of Law,
Assistant Professor,
Mahamandleswar Shri Krishnanandji Law College,At. & Post Baruch,
College Campus, Old N.H. No.8, Bharuch-392002.
 vimalpandya013@gmail.com
 9824220841
7 Dr. Shaileshkumar Manubhai Patel
Dean, Faculty of Medicine,
Professor & Head,
Government Medical College,
Majura Gate, Surat – 395001.
 biochemistrygmcs@gmail.com
 9664555812
8 Dr. Ajaykumar Kanaiyalal Desai
Dean, Faculty of Homeopathy,
Professor & Head,
C.N. Kothari Homeopathic Medical College & Research Centre
Vilasini K. Desai ArogaySankul,
Near Vanchetna, Kakrapar By Pass Road, Tadkuva, Vyara,
Dist. Tapi-394650.
 ajaydesai_67@yahoo.co.in
 9099964878
9 Dr. Vijaykumar Anantray Joshi
Dean, Faculty of Commerce,
Principal,
Mahamandaleshwar Shri Krishnanandji College of Commerce,
Old National Highway No. 8,
Behind Railway Station,
Bharuch-392001.
 vijaybhai_joshi@yahoo.com
 9825965805
10 Dr. Dineshkumar Pratapbhai Chaudhari
Dean, Faculty of Rural Studies,
Principal,
Nootan Gram vidhyapith, At & Po: Thava -393130,
Ta: Netrang, Dist. Bharuch.
 dineshngv@gmail.com
 9725619948
11 Dr. Snehalkumar Hasmukhbhai Mistry
Dean, Faculty of Management,
Principal,
Vidyabharti Trust College of Business, Computer-Science & Research,
Vidyabharti Campus, At. & Po. Umrakh,
Ta.Bardoli, Dist.: Surat-394345
 drsnehalmistry@gmail.com
 9426184093, 9512477001
12 Dr. Apurva Arunkumar Desai
I/c Dean, Faculty of Computer Science,
Professor & Head,
Department of Computer Science,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road,
Surat - 395007.
 aadesai@vnsgu.ac.in
 9824194314
13 Dr. Rajesh Devendra Mehta
I/c Dean, Faculty of Architecture,
Principal,
Shri G. C. Patel Institute of Architecture,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
Surat - 395007.
 arrdmehta@gmail.com, rdmehta@vnsgu.ac.in
 9327468291
Associate Dean of Faculties
14 Dr. Dilip Lakhmanbhai Varsani
Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts,
Principal,
J.B. DharukawalaMahila Arts College,
Opp. Spinning Mill, Varachha Road,
Surat - 395006
 dilipvarsani70@gmail.com
 9825989068
15 VACANT
Associate Dean, Faculty of Science
16 Dr. Mahendrasinh Dolatsinh Chauhan
Associate Dean, Faculty of Medicine,
Principal,
Shree Bhartimaiya College of Optometry & Physiotherapy
Shri BhartimaiyaVidhyaSankul, Behaind Big Bazar,
Vesu Road, Surat - 395007.
 dr.mahendrasinhchauhan@gmail.com
 9825111809
The Controller of Examination, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat as per Section 18(4)(d)
17 Shri Arvindkumar Vaghjibhai Dhaduk
The Controller of Examination,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
Udhna Magdalla Road, Surat - 395 007.
coe@vnsgu.ac.in, avdhaduk@vnsgu.ac.in
 9427111802
The Finance and Accounts Officer, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat as per Section 18(4)(e)
18 Dr. Mital Upadhyay
I/C Finance and Account officer,
Account & Finance Section,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat-395007
 cao@vnsgu.ac.in
 9723433975
  The Vice-Chancellor shall nominate the following members, as per the recommendations of a special committee appointed by him on seniority basis and also on the basis of additional criteria as may be prescribed by the Statutes:-
Eight Principals of conducted, autonomous or affiliated/constituent colleges which are accredited B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) or National Board of Accreditation (NBA), as the case may be, out of whom one shall be woman and one shall be a person belonging Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-Notified Tribes (VimuktaJatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Class, by rotation, on seniority basis as per Section 18(4)(f)(i)
19 VACANT
20 VACANT
21 VACANT
22 VACANT
23 VACANT
24 VACANT
25 VACANT
26 VACANT
  Two university professors, out of whom one shall be a person belonging Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-Notified Tribes (VimuktaJatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Class, by rotation, on seniority basis as per Section 18(4)(f)(ii)
27 VACANT
28 VACANT
  One head of a recognised institution, by rotation, on seniority basis as per Section 18(4)(f)(iii)
29 VACANT
  Two teachers, representing each faculty, with not less than fifteen years of teaching experience to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor, out of whom one shall be a person belonging Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-Notified Tribes (VimuktaJaties) / Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Class provided that the reservation per faculty shall be decided by drawing lots: Provided that, out of the teachers representing each faculties, under this clause, one shall be a woman, to be decided by the Board of Management as per Section 18(4)(g)
Faculty of Arts
30 VACANT

31 VACANT

Faculty of Education
32 VACANT

33 VACANT

Faculty of Science
34 VACANT

35 VACANT

Faculty of Law
36 VACANT

37 VACANT

Faculty of Medicine
38 VACANT

39 VACANT

Faculty of Homoeopathic
40 VACANT

41 VACANT

Faculty of Commerce
42 VACANT

43 VACANT

Faculty of Rural Studie
44 VACANT

45 VACANT

Faculty of Management
46 VACANT

47 VACANT

Faculty of Computer Science
48 VACANT

49 VACANT

Faculty of Architecture
50 VACANT

51 VACANT

One representative of management nominated by the Board of Management as per Section 18(4)(h)
52 Dr. Jaydipkumar Nasvanbhai Chaudhari
Professor,
Department of Business And Industrial Management,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat - 395 007.
jnchaudhari@vnsgu.ac.in
 9825046720
  Eight eminent experts from the institutes or organisations of national repute, such as Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Indian Institute of Management, Indian Space Research Organisation, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Indian Council for Social Research, Industrial Associations, Indian Olympic Association and allied fields and as much as possible representing all the faculties, nominated by Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the State Government as per Section 18(4)(i)
53 VACANT
54 VACANT
55 VACANT
56 VACANT
57 VACANT
58 VACANT
59 VACANT
60 VACANT
Chairpersons of Board of Studies as per Section 18(4)(j)
Faculty of Arts
61 Mr. Vasantbhai Hiriyabhai Gamit
Chairman BOS in Gujarati,
Associate Professor,
Smt. R.P. Chauhan Arts & Smt. J.K. Shah & Shri K.D. Shah Commerce College,
Vyara – 394 650. Dist.:Tapi.
 vasantbhaigamit@gmail.com
 9913210002
62 Dr. Girijakant Harihar Nanda
Chairman BOS in English,
I/C Principal,
Shree Thakorbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College, Ankleshwar.
 gknanda1965@gmail.com
 9924959853
63 Dr. Maheshkumar Manilal Patel
Chairman, BOS in Hindi,
Associate Professor,
Shree J. B. DharukawalaMahila Arts College, B.Com.(English Medium)
Additional Devision Self Finance (For Women's), Surat - 395 006
 maheshpatel5399@gmail.com
 9998740074
64 Dr. Ghanshyam Maganbhai Butani
Chairman, BOS in Political Science & Public Administration,
Principal,
Smt. J. P. Shroff Arts College, Morarji Nagar, Tithal Road, Valsad
 gmbutani@gmail.com
 9925043144
65 Dr. Dharmvir Modiramji Gurjar
Chairman, BOS in Psychology,
I/C Principal,
S. B. Garda College (Arts) & P. K. Patel College of Commerce, Sayaji Road,
Near Fuwara, Navsari -396445
 dmgurjar1431@gmail.com
 9427176101
66 Mrs. Bhavna Kantibhai Bendre
Chairman, BOS in Sociology,
Associate Professor,
Smt. R.P. Chauhan Arts & Smt. J.K. Shah & Shri K.D. Shah Commerce College,
Vyara – 394 650. Dist.:Tapi.
 bhavnabendre26@gmail.com
 9099111600
67 Dr. Survirsinh Ishvarsinh Thakor
Chairman, BOS in Sanskrit,
Associate Professor,
Surat District Sahkari Bank Commerce College and Sayan Sahkari Khand Udhyog Arts College,
Olpad– 394 540, Dist.: Surat.
 surviralka1991@gmail.com
 8141677444
68 Dr. Mukeshbhai Jashmatbhai Patel
Chairman, BOS in History,
I/C Principal,
M.T.B.Arts College, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg,
Athwalines, Surat –395001.
 mukeshjpatel2789@gmail.com
 9870088754
69 Mrs. Meena Punjabhai Raja
Chairman, BOS in Home Science,
Associate Professor,
Sheth P. T. Mahila College of Arts & Home Science, Surat-395001
 mpraja69@yahoo.com
 9898070203
70 Dr. Digvijaysinh Gajendrasinh Thakore
Chairman, BOS in Human Resource Development,
Prof. & Head,
Department Of Human Resource Development,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat-395007
 dgthakore@vnsgu.ac.in
 8980367798
71 Dr. Digvijaysinh Gajendrasinh Thakore
Chairman, BOS in Labour Welfare
Prof. & Head,
Department Of Human Resource Development,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat-395007
 dgthakore@vnsgu.ac.in
 8980367798
72 Dr.Hemali Arunbhai Desai
Chairman, BOS in Economics,
Principal,
Smt. C.D.J. Rofel Arts & Smt. I.S.R.A. Rofel Commerce College, Vapi
 desaihemalir1@gmail.com
 9825140508
73 VACANT
Chairman, BOS in Fine Arts

74 VACANT
Chairman, BOS in Comparative Literature

75 Dr. Bahadursinh Atiabhai Vasava
Chairman, BOS in Social Work,
Assistant Professor,
Department Of Sociology,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road,Surat-395007
 bavasava@vnsgu.ac.in
 9879757804
76 VACANT
Chairman, BOS in Interior Design

Faculty of Commerce
77 Dr. Vijaykumar Ramchandrabhai Champaneri
Chairman, BOS in Accounting Including Costing,
Associate Professor,
Shah N.H. Commerce College,Tithal Road,
Valsad – 396001.
 vijaybhaichampaneri34@gmail.com
 9979867130
78 Mrs. Varshaben Virchandbhai Parmar
Chairman, BOS in Commerce Including Business Administration,
Associate Professor,
Mahamandaleshwar Shri Krishnanandji College of Commerce,
Bharuch– 392002.
 vp7234007@gmail.com
 9429127224
Faculty of Science
79 Dr. Takhatsinh Ganpatsinh Gohil
Chairman, BOS in Botany,
Associate Professor,
B.K.M.Science College, Dr. MonghabhaiVidyaSankul,
Shri Morarji Nagar, Tithal Road,
Post Box No. 89, Valsad-396001.
 tggohil@gmail.com
 9825510246
80 Dr. Alkesh Indravadan Shah
Chairman, BOS in Zoology
Associate Prof. & Head, Department of Zoology,
B.P. Baria Science Institute,
Sayaji Road, Navsari - 396445
 alkesh22a@gmail.com
 6355400990
81 Dr. Dilipkumar Chandulal Joshi
Chairman, BOS in Mathematics
Prof. & Head,
Department Of Mathematics,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat-395007
 dcjoshi@vnsgu.ac.in
 9898424515
82 Dr. Farida Paurushasp Minocheherhomji
Chairman, BOS in Microbiology
I/c Principal,
B.P. Baria Science Institute,
Sayaji Road, Navsari – 396445
 minocheherhomji@yahoo.co.in
 9427135692
83 Dr. Kailashben Priteshkumar Patel
Chairman, BOS in Bio-Science
Prof. & Head,
Department Of Biosciences,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat-395007
 kppatel@vnsgu.ac.in
 9428244044
84 Dr. Mayuri Durlabhji Dholaria
Chairman, BOS in Medical Technology
Assistant Professor,
Naranlala College of Professional & Applied Sciences,
Bhagwati Sankul, Near Eru Char Rasta, Navsari-396450
 mayuridholariya@yahoo.com
 9106909920
85 Dr. Nemichand Ujjania
Chairman, BOS in Aquatic Biology
Professor,
Department of Aquatic Biology,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.
 ncujjania@vnsgu.ac.in
 9624082035
86 Dr. Arvind Ramanbhai Bajaj
Chairman, BOS in Physics
I/c Principal,
V. S. Patel College of Arts & Science,
Morarji Desai Marg, Bilimora-396321, Dist. Navsari
 arnd.bjj64@gmail.com
 9376725460
87 Dr. Jayendra Jayantilal Chauhan
Chairman, BOS in Chemistry
Shri Jayendrapuri Arts & Science College,
Bharuch–392002
jjchauhan1965@gmail.com
 9879129517
88 Mr. Manojkumar Rameshchandra Desai
Chairman, BOS in Statistics
Associate Professor,
Patel Raman Brothers Arts & Patel Gopalbhai Ranchhodji Commerce College
P.B. No.16, Opp. Swaraj Ashram, Sardarbag, Bardoli-394601, Dist. Surat
 manojdesai943@gmail.com
 9725128998
89 Dr. Gaurav Sureshchandra Shah
Chairman, BOS in Biotechnology,
Associate Professor & Head,
Department of Biotechnology,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat.-395007.
 gauravshah@vnsgu.ac.in
 9825135299
Faculty of Education
90 Dr. Anandkumar Yashodhar Bhatt
Chairman, BOS in Techo.of Teach. Eva. & Inno. Prac. In Education,
Principal,
Smt. Parvatiben Naranjibhai Patel College Of Education,
Umrakh, Gujarat Surat Bardoli- 394601
 an_bhatt@hotmail.com
 9426774469
91 Dr. Anjanaben Vasantbhai Chaudhari
Chairman, BOS in Phio, Socio, and Physcho. Foun. In Education
Snatak Adhyapan Mandir (Basic Education),
Gandhi Vidyapith, Vedchhi,Ta: Valod - 394 541.
  avchaudhari22@gmail.com
 9427922071
92 Dr. Patralekha Kishorsinh Chavda
Chairman, BOS in Edu., Adm.and Comm. Education,
Principal,
V.T. Choksi Sarvajanik College of Education,
Near Lal Bungalow,
Athwalines, Surat - 395007
 barad.patralekha@gmail.com
 9825097190
Faculty of Computer Science
93 Dr. ApurvaArunkumar Desai
Chairman, BOS in Computer Science,
Professor & Head,
Department of Computer Science,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat- 395007
 aadesai@vnsgu.ac.in
 9824194314
94 Dr. Pushpal Yeshwantbhai Desai
Chairman, BOS in Information & Communication Technology,
Professor & Head,
Department of Information & Communication Technology,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat.- 395007
 pydesai@vnsgu.ac.in
 9427169890
Faculty of Architecture
95 VACANT
Chairman, BOS in Architecture

Faculty of Homeopathic
96 Dr. Jyoti Ragothama Rao
Chairman, BOS in Pre- Clinical (Homeopathic),
Principal,
C.N.Kothari Homeopathic Medical College & Research Centre
“VAN CHETNA”, Kakrapar by pass Highway,
Tadkuva, Vyara – 394650, Dist.: Tapi.
 drjyotirao13@yahoo.co.in
 9099064866
97 Dr. Ajaykumar Kanaiyalal Desai
Chairman, BOS in Para- Clinical (Homeopathic),
Professor & Head,
C.N.Kothari Homeopathic Medical College & Research Centre
“VAN CHETNA”, Kakrapar by pass Highway,
Tadkuva, Vyara – 394650, Dist.: Tapi.
 ajaydesai_67@yahoo.co.in
 9099964878
98 Dr. Madhuri Nilesh Kamble
Chairman, BOS in Clinical (Homeopathic),
Assistant Professor & Principal,
C. D. Pachchigar College of Homoeopathic Medicine & Hospital,
Bhatar Road, Surat – 395001.
 kamblemadhuri546@gmail.com
 9427106712
Faculty of Medicine
99 Dr. Manmitkaur Gill
Chairman, BOS in Physiotherapy,
Principal,
Government Physiotherapy College New Civil Hospital,
Majura Gate, Surat-395001.
 gillmanmit@yahoo.com
 9687673724
100 Dr. Meenakshi Sanjay Modi
Chairman, BOS in Pre-Clinical (Medicine),
Professor,
Government Medical College,
Majura Gate, Surat – 395001.
 docmeenakshi0603@gmail.com
 9727086806
101 Dr. R. N. Hathila
Chairman, BOS in Para- Clinical (Medicine),
Associate Professor,
Government Medical College,
Majura Gate, Surat – 395001.
 drrnhathila@gmail.com
 9879092330
102 Dr. Krishnakant N. Bhatt
Chairman, BOS in General Medicine,
Professor,
Government Medical College,
Majura Gate, Surat – 395001.
 knbsurat@gmail.com, knb_surat@yahoo.co.in
 9825190476
103 Dr. Priti Kapadia
Chairman, BOS in General Surgery (Medicine),
Professor & Head,
Government Medical College,
Majura Gate, Surat – 395001.
 pritikapadiagupta@gmail.com
 9825858940
104 Dr. Ragini Verma
Chairman, BOS in Maternity & Child Health (Medicine),
Professor & Head,
Government Medical College,
Majura Gate, Surat – 395001.
 raginiv27@gmail.com
 9427829470
105 Dr. Mahendrasinh D. Chauhan
Chairman, BOS in Optometry,
Principal,
Shree Bhartimaiya College of Optometry & Physiotherapy
Shri Bhartimaiya Vidhya Sankul, Behaind Big Bazar,
Vesu Road, Surat - 395007.
 dr.mahendrasinhchauhan@gmail.com
 9825111809
106 Prof. NiruKumari Patel
Chairman, BOS in Nursing,
Principal,
Shri Vinobabhave College of Nursing,
SSR College campus sayli Road, Silvassa,
Dadra & Nagar Haveli. 396230
 nirutandel@yahoo.co.in
 9998693183
Faculty of Management
107 Dr. Manish Vasantlal Sidhpuria
Chairman, BOS in Business And Industrial Management,
Professor & Head,
Department of Business And Industrial Management,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat-395007
 mvsidhpuria@vnsgu.ac.in
 9227922734
108 Dr. Swati Mehul Mehta
Chairman, BOS in Business and Management Studies,
Assistant Professor,
Prof. V. B. Shah Institute of Management, R. V. Patel College of Comm. (Eng. Med.),
V.L. Shah College of Comm. (Guj. Med.), Sutex Bank College of Computer Application and Science
Chhapra Bhatha Road, Amroli, Surat-394107
 swatimehta2210@gmail.com
 9825303499
Faculty of Law
109 Dr. Vimal Anantray Pandya
Chairman, BOS in Law of Property and Personal and Taxation Lawas,
Assistant Professor,
Mahamandleshwar Shri Krishnandji Law College,
Bharuch – 392002.
 vimalpandya013@gmail.com
 9824220841
110 Dr. Shehnaz Paurush Bilimoria
Chairman, BOS Law in Crimes, Law of Obligations,
I/C Principal,
Dinshaw Daboo Law College, Navsari – 396 445.
 billimoriashehnaz@gmail.com
 9825631114
111 Dr. Manisha Vijesh Shukla
Chairman, BOS Law in Jurisprudence,
I/C Principal,
Mahamandleshwar Shri Krishnandji Law College,
Bharuch – 392002.
 manishavshukla2007@rediffmail.com
 9824716235
Faculty of Rural Studies
112 Dr. Deepakbhai Gamjiabhai Bhoye
Chairman, BOS in Rural Studies,
Assistant Professor & I/C Head,
Mahatma Gandhi Department of Rural Studies,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
UdhnaMagdalla Road, Surat-395007
 dgbhoye@yahoo.co.in, dgbhoye@vnsgu.ac.in
 9427864391
An eminent person from The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry [GCCI] in the field of business and industry can be a member, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor as per Section18(4)(k)
113 VACANT
VNSGU
VNSGU
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

The Registrar,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Post Box No 49, Udhna Magdalla Road
Surat – 395007, Gujarat, [INDIA]

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