Gujarat Arts and Commerce College (Evening)

Overview

Gujarat College, situated in Ellisbridge, the heart of the city of Ahmedabad was established in 1869 with a view in house facility for higher education. The mill owners association came forward to provide financial assistance. Initially the college was started on Mirzapur Road in a building, which was given, by one of the Landlords. However, Bombay University did not give affiliation for the want of its proper accommodation. . Sir Chinubhai Baronet\\'s family donated land in Madalpur village, now better known as Elisbridge for making its own building. The historical college thus began. (History in Details are given elsewhere in the report).