Vallabh Vidyanagar, named after the late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel -- the 'Iron Man of India' -- has over the last fifty years been developed into a well-known seat of learning. The educational township, established in 1946, today provides pre-primary to postgraduate education. The presence of Sardar Patel University, here has boosted the pace of progress of educational activities. On this campus, more than thirty thousand students pursue academic programmes in many different disciplines. Several gardens, tree-lined avenues, a huge playground in the heart of the township, and a rural environment enliven academic activities on the campus. Shri Gordhanbhai Hathibhai Patel, an eminent philanthropist of Gujarat, made a generous donation of Rupees Three Crores for the new college. In honour of this magnanimous gesture, the college has been named G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology, popularly known as GCET. GCET is managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), a registered charitable trust established in 1945. Since its inception the trust has been striving for the upliftment of rural society through education. Visionary Dr C L Patel is the Chairman of Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM). Under his able guidance more than 49 educational institutions are functioning successfully. The architecturally imposing college building houses class rooms, offices, well equipped laboratories, several computer centers, drawing halls, workshop and other facilities. Spacious corridors linking different sections, various open-to- sky quadrangles and a garden with central fountain in front of main building- all these add up to a pleasant & harmonious academic atmosphere In keeping with today’s needs, computing facilities with more than 1000 desktop computers with latest configuration and an Internet connection through 48 Mbps shared radio link have been provided for use of students and staff of college. A centrally air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 550 and a lecture t