Type of College

Private

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "B" Grade

Established

1960

Affiliation

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

About C.U. Shah Arts College

C.U. Shah Arts College, Ahmedabad was established on 15th June 1960 as a City Law and Arts College. It is managed by Gujarat Law Society (GLS) - an institute with outstanding contribution to the knowledge sector of Gujarat.

The college is affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) 1955 & 12(B) on 13th February 2007 under Act, 1956. It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.45 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 16th September 2008.

In 1966, it formed its own identity as City Arts College. In 1976, it received a huge donation from the C.U. Shah family and was named as C.U. Shah Arts College. This Co-Ed. morning college with a three-storeyed building is known for its insistence on quality education and observing strict standards in matters of discipline and regular attendance.

It is one of the prestigious colleges situated in the heart of the old city area of Ahmedabad. It is established with an aim to impart & provide a platform in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

Working for the maintenance of highest standards in education, the institute consists of 38 educational units and almost 32,620 students in the field of pre-primary to post-graduation and professional education. Eminent personalities related to Law, Industries, and Education have made a major contribution to the development of this institute.

C.U. Shah Arts college, one of the thirty-eight educational units of GLS is located close to the Siddi Saiyed mosque, a centuries-old architectural and cultural monument.

One of the remarkable features of the college which mark it out is its commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of students for upward mobility since most of them come from the lower and middle socio-economic strata of society.

They also make up a uniquely rich and varied lineup-cultural group.
 
Persevering to bring out the best in each student, the college has never let limitations of resources come in the way of progress and achievements. It has always believed in lighting a candle rather than cursing the darkness.

To boost and expand certain curricular and extra-curricular purposes the college has gained affiliations to the following outstanding institutes:-

  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
  • Physiotherapy College for Blind
  • Kanoria Medical and Research foundation
  • Apang Manav Mandal & Blind People's Association
  • Akshay School Campus (Bapunagar)
  • Gujarat Law Society (G.L.S.) University, Ahmedabad
  • Vidyamandir, Palanpur
  • Shantipuram Orphanage, Palanpur

The college offers three years degree courses in Arts stream under Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and also the college has study center of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad for PG courses and Add-on courses. The college also offers some Add-on Diploma courses & Certificate courses.

  • The college has an attractive, campus situated in secured and serene atmosphere suitable for learning
  • The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results.
  • The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students.
  • The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, seminar halls, common rooms, gymkhana & playground etc.
  • A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college.
  • The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed.
  • The college has a book bank for helping the poor and backward class students.
  • The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
  • The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to assure the quality of the college on 1st October 2008
  • Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs.
  • The college has got a large playground, Basket Ball court and facilities and equipment for different sports like Cricket, football, Volleyball, Hockey, badminton, Table tennis and so on.
  • A health care has been started in the college for the benefit of students
  • State Government and the Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
  • A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
  • The institute provides the training facility like- face to face interview, resume making, communication skills, that help the students to face the campus recruitment.
  • For every course, the college imparts practical training to its students that helps them to understand better, improve their demonstrative skills, eliminate hesitation and in this process strives to mold them into industry ready professionals.
  • The college also provides NCC training to its students. The NCC cadets attend different camps and earn pride for themselves and for the college.
  • The college Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
  • The college maintains a "Students Welfare Fund" to provide financial help to the poor and deserving students, on application from such students, subject to the availability of funds.

Student's Services:

  • Medical check up of the first year students
  • Welfare fund for financial assistance to the needy students
  • Students union run by student representatives
  • Awards for best student, best N.S.S. Cadet, and sports student
  • Government sponsored scholarships
  • Remedial courses for the weaker students
  • Socio-Psycho and career counseling
  • Women empowerment activities through CWDC
  • Book Bank facility for syllabus related books
  • First aid services
  • Orientation program for freshers
  • Farewell function for the last year students
  • Workshops and seminars
  • A celebration of festivals and various occasions like National festivals, Navaratri, Kite Flying, New year Day and College Days with great gusto.
  • Educational tours and picnics

 

Levels of study
Commerce
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Arts
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Arts Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) Distance Mode 6 Months 10th
Master of Arts Full Time 2 Years B.A
Additional Courses
Streams Duration
Add-On Diploma Courses:  
Diploma in Psychological Testing and Career Counselling 2 Years
Diploma in Women Empowerment and Deprived Child 2 Years
Diploma in Translation 2 Years
Certificate Courses:  
Certificate in Computer Concept (CCC)  
Certificate In Computer Concept+ (CCC+)  
Certificate In Computer Concept In Services (CCC-IN Services)  
Certification In Computing (CIC)  
Certificate In Personal Computer Software (CPCS)  
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Internet
  • Gymnasium
  • Classroom
  • Scholarship
  • Playground
  • Curricular Activities
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • N.C.C.
  • N.S.S.
  • Medical Facility
  • Common Rooms
  • Students Welfare Fund
  • Computer Lab
  • Anti Ragging
  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee

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