Since
1980
The LJK Trust begins
Over four decades of building quality institutes in Ahmedabad
Choose from
40+
Programmes
13 institutions unified under LJ University, across two green campuses
Home to
21K+
Students
Including 11,000+ at LJ University itself
Guided by
1000+
Faculty members
550+ of them teaching at LJ University
5500+
computers on fiber-optic network
200+
companies linked to the Placement Cell
250
villages taken digital by LJ Sahyog
2013
first LJ Innovation Village
For a detailed account of the year, read the Annual Report 2025-26.
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 40+ programmes 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+ computers 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.
🎓 Affordable Excellence
💰 Quality education within reach
Ensure that higher education remains accessible and affordable for students from diverse economic backgrounds.
🧠 Holistic Development
🧘 Mind, body & character
Encourage all-round development through co-curriculars, ethics, creativity, and personal growth programs.
🛠️ Skill-Driven Learning
🧰 Ready for industry
Bridge the gap between classroom and career by focusing on practical, hands-on learning and real-world skills.
🚀 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
💡 Ideas into action
Foster student startups, creative thinking, and innovation via incubation centers, mentorship, and product-market linkages.
🤝 Community Engagement
🌱 Giving back with purpose
Integrate social responsibility through community visits, digital literacy missions, legal aid, and outreach projects.
🌍 Local to Global
🌐 Think global, act local
Align academic goals with global standards through international partnerships, faculty exchange, and joint research.
🧩 Inclusivity & Diversity
👐 Education for all
Create an inclusive campus that respects and supports diverse social, cultural, and learning backgrounds.
🧪 Academic Excellence with Purpose
📚 Relevance and rigour
Offer dynamic, interdisciplinary curricula focused on emerging technology, research, and industry transformation.
🌿 Sustainable Development
♻️ Green values in action
Promote eco-friendly practices, social ethics, and sustainable innovations across teaching, research, and infrastructure.
🧭 Leadership & Lifelong Learning
👥 Leading with integrity
Empower students to become ethical leaders and lifelong learners, prepared for change and global citizenship.
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.