The Central University of Gujarat has been established by the Parliament vide the Central University Act,2009 (No.25 of 2009) with objective of dissemination and advancement of knowledge to make special provisions for integrated courses,to educate and train manpower for the development of the country,to appropriate measure for promoting innovation in teaching-learning and to pay special attention to the improvement of social and economic conditions and welfare of the people,their intellectual,academic and cultural development The Central University of Gujarat came into being from 3rd March 2009. The President of India appointed Professor Raosaheb K Kale,who has long experience in teaching & made a original contribution in the field of Cancer and Radiation Biology as well as in university administrator,as the first Vice-Chancellor.