Nearly 3,000 BCA, BBA seats at Gujarat University may remain vacant

This year, more than 58,000 students registered for GU Admissions. However, only 38,000 candidates completed the process by paying fees

Gujarat University Admissions 2021: This year, nearly 3,000 seats for BBA and BCA courses in GU-affiliated colleges are expected to remain vacant considering that 38,000 students have completed the Gujarat University Admissions registration process by paying tuition fees so far. TOI report states that the varsity is offering a total of 41,000 seats for BBA and BCA courses this year for which the admission process is on. The number of seats were increased due to mass promotion in Class 12 took place this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The colleges expected a huge rush in BBA and BCA courses. According to media reports, "More than 58,000 students had participated in the registration process however only 38,000 candidates completed the process by paying fees.”

Meanwhile, Gujarat University along with NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on September 7. The statement has been signed with an aim to promote cooperation in agriculture. Under this collaboration, the two have launched India's first MBA programme in Agripreneurship and value chain management which will be offered by the Indian Institute of Sustainability (IIS). The programme was launched by the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Dr Rajiv Kumar. The event witnessed the participation of various dignitaries including Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor Dr Himanshu Pandya and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr Jagadish Bhavsar, and GUSEC CEO Rahul Bhagchandani.

According to an official statement released by NITI Aayog, “the MBA programme in Agripreneurship and value chain management is a uniquely designed course that will provide global exposure to students in understanding the agriculture ecosystem. The SoI focuses on technical collaboration between the two institutions to strengthen knowledge-sharing and policy development in India. The objective is to encourage and promote cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.”

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