Dharmsinh Desai University

Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU), located at Nadiad, is one of the leading institutions of learning in Gujarat. Since inception in 1968 as an institute for higher education in technology and engineering by the then Member of Parliament, Shri Dharmsinh Dadubhai Desai, it is committed to grooming students for leadership roles in the society.

If you are at the cusp of taking a decision on the institute in which you wish to study, you have reached the right place. Being chosen as the best regional university by the 'Oxford Summit of Leaders', an organisation in UK and felicitated for being in the 'Asia's 100 Best and Fastest Growing Educational Institutes 2014-15' by the WCRC Leaders Asian Education Excellence Summit & Awards, are some of the accolades the university has received. These testimonies are further strengthened by our healthy placement record and alumni spread across the globe in top companies. For a holistic growth of the students, we also organise sports meets, cultural events and community service programmes etc. Believe it or not, we also have a Guinness Book of World Record in our name.

What makes DDU stand out from the crowd is a diversity of strengths, all of which combined are hard to find in any other institution. A rich legacy of technical education complemented with a culture of creativity and innovation. Highly experienced faculty members who introduce finest and latest teaching concepts to facilitate best quality education. World-leading academic curricula which equal focus on extracurricular activities for well-rounded development of students. A teaching approach that not just fuels the ambition of students but also instills in them professional ethics and human values, in order to shape them into responsible citizens.

Rest assured to receive a 360° education experience at DDU. Get best of the facilities to learn, grow and enjoy life. The living and learning environment at DDU is among the best in the country. Our sprawling campus spread across 42 acres is home to well-equipped labs, well-stocked library, sports avenues, thoughtfully-created hostels, research centres, and conference centres. In a nutshell, it is a full-fledged education hub where you will be encouraged to achieve highest academic potential, alongside getting ample opportunities to look beyond the curriculum and follow your passion. What's more? A dedicated Placement Cell offering you umpteen career opportunities

Students can opt for subject of their choice from 35+ courses accredited by various national bodies such as NAAC, NBA, AICTE, PCI, DCI & UGC. Ensure an advance receipt of a pre-planned academic calendar from Admission to Convocation which will be followed strictly. Students here are exposed to industry-academia dynamic interactions to explore emerging industry trends and special training workshops to enhance presentation skills.

Teachers are lifeblood of any educational institution. The foundation of our university rests on the strong shoulders of the faculty members with high academic, industry and discipline-specific experience. Teachers here will also be your mentors helping you throughout your journey to excellence. Our teachers make the learning experience more interesting and engaging for you. Student engagement is ensured through conferences, seminars and workshops

Enterprising spirit is innate to the culture of the university. Students are free to share their ideas and explore possibilities bubbling in their minds. DDU has invested in creating Centres of Excellence to provide students with latest development in the field and facilitating research. The quality of our research work has been acknowledged by apex national and international bodies like MHRD, DST, ISRO, PRL & NSF USA. We also have collaborations with the Corporates in various R&D areas. DDU is socially committed university and also encourages students to make a difference to the community by taking up teaching and research activities which can be of help for the neighbouring community.