About LJK

Legacy Rooted in Vision, Growth Driven by Purpose

LJ University (Lok Jagruti Kendra University)  is the culmination of over four decades of excellence in education, founded by the visionary  Lok Jagruti Kendra (LJK) Trust  — a Charitable Trust and Registered Society established in  1980  by some of the most eminent academicians and social reformers of the time.

LJK was founded by  Prof. B.M. Peerzada , former Dean of Commerce at Gujarat University, along with global thought leaders like  Padma Bhushan Lord Meghnad Desai  and  Prof. Gautam Appa  from the London School of Economics,  Late Prof. M.S. Trivedi , former Vice Chancellor of South Gujarat University, the renowned jurist  Late Shri Girishbhai Patel , and  Shri Subodhbhai Shah . Their shared vision was to be  “a key player in education and social development by promoting and nurturing creativity, scholarship, innovation, and excellence through a chain of quality institutes.”

Today, LJK oversees 32 institutes across two eco-friendly, well-developed campuses in Ahmedabad, nurturing over 21,000 students and supported by a team of more than 1000 faculty members . These institutions span diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across a wide range of disciplines. LJK emphasizes value-based, holistic education that balances academic excellence with empathy, innovation, and social responsibility.

Lok Jagruti Kendra University: Higher Education with Purpose

Recognizing the growing need for integrated, multidisciplinary education,  LJ University  was established under the  Gujarat Act No. 19 of 2019  as a private state university. The University unifies  13 of LJK’s renowned institutions  and offers  42 programs  designed to equip students for both industry and innovation. With  over 11,000 students  and a dedicated faculty of  550+ educators , LJ University has quickly emerged as one of Gujarat’s most dynamic centers for higher education.

The University operates from a  state-of-the-art, environment-friendly campus  featuring:

• Technology-enabled smart classrooms

• 5500+ computer workstations with high-speed fiber-optic connectivity

• Well-equipped laboratories, studios, seminar halls, auditoriums, and libraries

These facilities create an ideal atmosphere for learning, innovation, and collaboration.

Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Relevance

LJ University is a  research-focused teaching university  offering  diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D., certificate, and short-term professional programs  in areas such as:

• Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Architecture, Computer Applications, Applied Sciences

• Design, Communication, Physiotherapy, Commerce, Event & Sports Management

• Education, Law, and more

Academic delivery at LJU integrates theory with practice, encouraging  problem-solving, innovation, and community engagement . A unique  “lab-to-land-to-lab”  teaching methodology ensures that students are trained to apply classroom learning to real-world problems — and bring field insights back into academic inquiry.

🏛️ Objectives of LJ University

A university with a difference, LJU is committed to education that empowers, innovates, and uplifts.

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🎓 Affordable Excellence

💰 Quality education within reach
Ensure that higher education remains accessible and affordable for students from diverse economic backgrounds.

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🧠 Holistic Development

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🛠️ Skill-Driven Learning

🧰 Ready for industry
Bridge the gap between classroom and career by focusing on practical, hands-on learning and real-world skills.

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🚀 Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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🤝 Community Engagement

🌱 Giving back with purpose
Integrate social responsibility through community visits, digital literacy missions, legal aid, and outreach projects.

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🌍 Local to Global

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🧩 Inclusivity & Diversity

👐 Education for all
Create an inclusive campus that respects and supports diverse social, cultural, and learning backgrounds.

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🧪 Academic Excellence with Purpose

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🌿 Sustainable Development

♻️ Green values in action
Promote eco-friendly practices, social ethics, and sustainable innovations across teaching, research, and infrastructure.

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🧭 Leadership & Lifelong Learning

Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Industry Readiness

LJ University houses  Government of Gujarat-supported incubation centers , providing an entrepreneurial ecosystem to nurture student startups. Initiatives like:

• LJ Innovation Village  (an annual innovation showcase since 2013)

• Project to Product  (where student innovations become marketable solutions)

• LJ Knowledge Foundation  (a nodal agency for the state’s Startup Innovation Scheme)

...all reflect our commitment to  making students job creators, not just job seekers .

Our strong industry ties allow us to upskill professionals from companies such as  Ford, Toyota, Suzuki, Zydus, Intas , and more. The  Central Placement Cell , connected with  200+ national and international companies , ensures that students step confidently into the workforce.

Socially Engaged, Ethically Grounded

LJU is deeply committed to creating graduates who are  socially conscious and ethically strong . Programs like  Law on Wheels , where law students serve rural communities, and  LJ Sahyog , where over  2000 engineering students have supported 250 villages  in building their digital presence, reflect our ethos of  learning through service .

We also offer Centers of Excellence for  personality development, communication skills, and leadership training , ensuring every graduate is  professionally equipped and personally empowered .

A University with a Difference

LJ University’s core objectives  include:

• Making  high-quality education affordable and accessible

• Addressing  local industrial and societal needs

• Enhancing  employability through skill development

• Promoting  inclusive and community-driven education

• Encouraging  global academic collaborations  for curriculum design and research

With dedicated thrust areas across  Engineering, Applied Sciences, Liberal Arts, Health Sciences, and Skill Development , LJU is building pathways for students to evolve into  quick learners, critical thinkers, disciplined professionals , and  ethical innovators .

Our Promise

LJ University is not just an institution — it's a  movement for educational transformation . It stands as a beacon of  quality, opportunity, and impact , carrying forward the legacy of Lok Jagruti Kendra into a new era of learning and leadership.