PARUL UNIVERSITY: Be Here, Be Vibrant – A Leader in Innovation, Research, and Social Impact

Since its establishment in 2015 in the educationally rich city of Vadodara, Gujarat, Parul University has emerged as one of the fastest-growing private multidisciplinary universities in India. The university stands out as a clear leader in inclusive, future-oriented education, offering a comprehensive academic ecosystem that spans diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD research, and value-added programs — all integral to the education landscape of the Vadodara region.

Driving Innovation and Research Excellence

What sets Parul University apart is not only its size and accreditations but its strong emphasis on innovation and research. Guided by a clear vision, the university has created a multi-dimensional ecosystem focused on technology development, capacity building, community welfare, and global entrepreneurial partnerships — empowering students and faculty to innovate across diverse fields.

Parul University serves as a model of vigorous learning, research excellence, and social responsibility, preparing students not just for careers, but to lead during times of disruptive change.

Micro-Nano Research & Development Centre: Pioneering Applied Science

Launched in 2024, the Micro-Nano Research & Development Centre stands as one of Parul University’s major research initiatives. Funded under the Gujarat State Industrial Policy, which supports advancements in micro and nanotechnologies, this centre focuses on materials science and prototyping with practical applications. It reflects the university’s ambitious drive to push the frontiers of applied research.

SSIP 2.0 Innovation Grant: Empowering Student Innovators

The Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology received ₹1.8 crores in funding from the Government of Gujarat’s Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) 2.0. This unprecedented grant provides ₹40 lakhs over five years for students to access prototyping facilities, patent conversion, and pre-incubation support. This initiative firmly positions Parul University as a hotbed for young entrepreneurs and problem solvers.

Health & Technology Innovations: Blending Wellness with Science

Parul University demonstrates that science and wellness can combine to create societal impact through two notable initiatives:

Patent for Alcohol-Free Herbal Hand Sanitizer

Faculty researchers developed an alcohol-free herbal hand sanitizer made with cinchona and aloe vera extracts. This innovative product is skin-friendly, bactericidal, and offered in four natural scents. It has been patented by the Government of India as an eco-safe alternative to traditional alcohol-based sanitizers, showcasing Parul University’s commitment to sustainable health solutions.

10-Day Yoga Samavesh Programme

In June 2025, Parul University organized a 10-day Yoga Samavesh programme in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (Ministry of AYUSH). The programme focused on countering diabetes through therapeutic yoga, lifestyle counseling, and wellness talks aligned with International Yoga Day 2025’s theme "One Earth, One Health." This initiative reflects the university’s dedication to holistic health education.

Collaborations and Social Impact

Parul University actively collaborates with government and civic bodies to address social challenges. A recent MoU signed with IIT Mandi aims to yield socially relevant outcomes by combining neuroscience with Ayurveda and Vedic perspectives. The university’s Brain & Behaviour Lab fosters interdisciplinary research for such outcomes.

Additionally, the university operates a Social Responsive Cell focused on rural community development. Initiatives like Killol Vidhyamandir (a street school near railway platforms), Sukanya Samriddha Yojna (bank accounts for girls), and BaL Milan cultural events reinforce PU’s commitment to social inclusion and empowerment.

Education Beyond the Classroom

The university's motto, “Be Here, Be Vibrant,” embodies its vision of an engaged, vibrant academic community on its multicultural campus. Combining academic excellence, research leadership, social engagement, and a global outlook, Parul University develops well-rounded individuals ready to lead in tomorrow’s world.

Whether pioneering patented healthcare technologies, collaborating with premier institutes like IIT Mandi, or empowering rural India through socially relevant projects, Parul University continues to redefine higher education — where learning meets action, and education transcends the classroom.

 

By Ananya Awasthi