The college is managed under the ‘Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care’ program, the social welfare initiative of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. Inspired by the spiritual luminary, Shrimad Rajchandraji and guided by the enlightened master and spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji with the objective of supporting youth to blossom and unravel their fullest potential.
Back in 2015, a pressing need was expressed by the local community for avenues of higher education in the sciences. No local college offered the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree across 238 villages of Dharampur and Kaprada talukas in Valsad district.
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth was formally dedicated to society on 27 October 2016, in the gracious presence of Pujya Gurudevshri and Pujyashri Sharadbhai Vyas. The formal lokarpan ceremony of Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth was done by Shri Vijaybhai Rupani, Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, and Shri Ganpatbhai Vasava, Minister of Tribal Development, Forests and Tourism (Government of Gujarat).
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields of science.
Presently, the college offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in the fields of Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany and Mathematics, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Chemistry and Microbiology, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT) .
A modern science college improving accessibility of higher education for aspiring tribal youth; the first and only science college across 238 villages.
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth offers a unique education opportunity that not only focuses on the academic development of students but also works on the skills and values that they need to succeed and be happy human beings who contribute positively to the world. Equal importance is given to value education, life skills and relevant professional skills training.
Guest lectures and seminars are organised regularly to enrich learning and students are encouraged to take active part in extra-curricular activities and inter collegiate events.
The college ensures students are supported at every step of their educational journey. Individual support is provided through taking personal care of students in need of academic and emotional support. Additional academic support is provided through specially designed bridge courses and remedial learning assistance where needed. Special focus is given to training in English language fluency and boosting the confidence of youth through socio-emotional counselling.
A nurturing learning environment supports self-development of all stakeholders and in turn faculty members mentor students to help blossom their unique individual potential.
It is one of the only colleges in the region with a dedicated Placement Cell that provides a 360-degree support to students for full-time placement and short-term internships
The placement cell manages pre-placement activities like career counselling, guidance and professional soft skill training as well as direct placement linkage and post placement support. The Placement Cell networks with relevant industries and employers to bring best offers to students. Further, the college’s support continues beyond graduation through a strong Alumni network that helps them find work opportunities and develop meaningful connections within relevant industries.
At Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth, quality is assured for every stakeholder. As a testament of this, the Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth is the first science college in Gujarat to receive both ISO 9001 and ISO 29990 certifications.
The ISO 9001 certification denotes that the institution is following international standards in its operations and practices and is committed to delivering quality services to stakeholders. The ISO 29990 certification marks the quality management systems in non-formal education and training services.
The journey of Sonali Dusane, a girl from Vansda, Gujarat, is an inspiring story of what can happen when passion and perseverance is given the right environment and opportunity to bloom.