NSVKM

Nootan Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal (NSVKM) was established in the year 1952 by Shri Sankalchand Patel, a visionary freedom fighter, committed educationist, and renowned social entrepreneur. His mission was rooted in the belief that education is the most powerful tool to transform society. With this vision, NSVKM began its journey to provide value-based and inclusive education to the students of North Gujarat, especially in rural and semi-urban regions.

About Nootan Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal (NSVKM)

  • Founded in 1952 by freedom fighter Shri Sankalchand Patel, NSVKM was created to address the educational and socio-cultural needs of North Gujarat
  • Originated with Nootan High School in Visnagar, the trust has since expanded to administer 2 schools and 14 colleges across Visnagar’s two campuses
  • In 2016, the trust’s flagship institutions were integrated under Sankalchand Patel University (SPU), established by the Gujarat Private Universities Act

Institutional Growth & Educational Impact

NSVKM oversees a diverse education ecosystem:

  • Primary to higher secondary education through its schools.

Professional and higher education via 13 colleges offering courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Physiotherapy, and Nursing

The SPU campus spans over 84 acres, hosting 10,000+ students, 600+ teaching staffs, and 450+ non-teaching staffs.
SPU incorporates several centers to boost innovation.

Key Achievements & Recognitions

  1. University Status: Transitioned into Sankalchand Patel University in 2016, recognized by UGC
  2. National Recognition:
    • One of Gujarat’s Best Emerging Post-Graduate Engineering Colleges.
    • First dental college established in North Gujarat
  3. Health Infrastructure: Nootan General Hospital features:
    • 812+ beds, 5 major OTs, and 25+ ICU units (ICCU/NICU/MICU).
    • 32-slice CT, hi-tech dialysis unit, trauma center, blood bank, and 24‑hour ambulance/pharmacy services.
    • Successfully treated 550+ COVID patients and performed 1,400+ RT-PCR tests
  4. Ayurveda Outreach: Launched Nootan Ayurvedic College & Research Centre (2016) with a 100-bed teaching hospital delivering integrated ancient-modern health services
  5. Academic & Co‑curricular Initiatives:
    • Organized national-level conferences, industrial visits, science days, FDPs, energy conservation programs, annual cultural events (e.g. Garba), convocation ceremonies, and sports weeks.
    • Dedicated cultural events like Thanganat Garba were graced by local dignitaries
  6. Community & Social Impact:
    • Active in AIDS awareness via Red Ribbon Club, and research grant procurement through USF & state programs

Anti-ragging toll‑free helpline, robust IQAC presence, women’s day celebration, cancer awareness CMEs, and waste/public health initiatives

Infrastructure Excellence

  • SPU campus equipped with modern labs, libraries, hostels (men & women), auditoriums, seminar halls, ICT-enabled classrooms, botanic garden, sports grounds, centralized equipment (CT/USG), and 24-hour facilities. Health facilities include well-rounded hospital infrastructure as previously noted.

Nootan Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal

1940
1950
1954-1976
1999
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2001
2006
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2012-13
2016
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

1940

Laid the foundation stone of Nootan Sarva Vidhyalayawas
The foundation stone of Nootan Sarva Vidhyalayawas laid on the three basic Principles of -Reading, Writing & Arithmetic. The immortal martyr Shri. Govindrav Uttarnkar, ensured the opening of “The New English School” which was renamed as a “Nootan Sarva Vidhyalaya” and had its first principal “Shri. Motibhai Natthubhai Patel”. The martyrdom of Shri. Govindrav nourished the sibling with fervor of patriotism. The warmth and financial aid by late Shri. Sankalchandbhai Patel seeded the floundering institute with new energy and zeal.

1950

Approval of Rs. 75,000 as a grant for institute
The untiring efforts from Shri. Sankalchandbhai Patel and Shri. Shivabhai Patel led to the approval of Rs. 75,000 rupees as a major grant from the government for the institute. Additionally, a donation of Rs. 75,000 was given by Shri. Chinubhai Naranbhai. Soon enough, the institute became a hub for educational, cultural and sports activities and the number of students getting enrolled kept increasing by leaps & bounds.

1954-1976

Stalwarts served the institute as principals
Shri. Ashwinbhai D. Patel, Shri. Kalyanbhai G. Patel and Shri Babaldas Chaudhari served the institute as principals from 1954 till 1976. Subsequently Shri. M. S. Patel, the alumni of the institute, joined as principal and higher secondary standards were added in all three streams-Science, Commerce and Arts. In the science stream, the labs for the Chemistry, Physics and Biology were added along with other facilities of electric workshop, library & typewriting class too. Highly generous donations came in from Shri. Shivabhai P. Patel, Shri. Prabhudasbhai G. Patel, late minister Shri. Ramchandrabhai Amin, Shri. Gopalbhai P. Patel & Shri. Pitambar C. Patel. Significant contributions also came in from late Shri Bholabhai C Patel and Shri Mulchandbhai L Patel.

1999

Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering was established
Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering was established with an objective of imparting higher technical education to the youth of North Gujarat.

2000

Swami Sachchidanand Polytechnic College was started
Swami Sachchidanand Polytechnic College, approved by AICTE and affiliated with Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad was started.

2001

MBA/MCA/Science and Commerce college programs were initiated
In order to equip the students with management and computer aspects, MBA & MCA programs were initiated. Similarly, Smt. S. S. Patel Nootan Science & Commerce College was established in June 2001 to impart knowledge in the emerging era of science.

2006

Nootan College of Pharmacy was established
Nootan College of Pharmacy was started to meet the research needs of pharmaceutical industry in Gujarat. Over the years, the institute has earned a distinctive name for carrying out research-based projects.

2006

Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital was established
Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, approved by Dental Council of India (DCI), New Delhi and approved by Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat was started. The College is home to a number of ultra-modern laboratories for various fields – Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Histology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Conservative, General Pathology, Prosthodontics & Dental Material. It also has various types of museums and classrooms equipped with multimedia presentation facilities, an auditorium, along with a separate examination hall.

2012-13

Nootan College of Nursing was established
Nootan College of Nursing, recognized by Gujarat Nursing Council, Indian Nursing Council was established.

2016

Recognized as a statutory university under the Gujarat Private University Act
Under the leadership of Shri. Prakashbhai, Sankalchand Patel University (SPU) was recognized as a statutory university under the Gujarat Private University Act, 2016.The university has become one of the fastest growing universities in Gujarat, creating its own niche. It has been ranked among top 20 universities of Gujarat by Gujarat State Institutional Ranking Framework (GISRF)-2019. The courses offered by the faculty of SPU are rated highly by accreditation agencies, industry, business magazines and students. Academic excellence, innovation and quality are the key driving forces on the campus which have translated the vision of the university institutions into reality. Today, the campus shines with not only with world-class curricular activities but also with a gamut of co-curricular activities like conferences, conventions, symposia, conclaves, workshops, competitions, cultural and sports activities etc.

2019

Nootan Medical College & Research Centre was started
Under the dynamic leadership of Shri. Prakashbhai Patel, the university started Nootan Medical College & Research Centre. The Nootan General Hospital was renovated and expanded to 300 beds with basic medical facilities to meet the medical needs of North Gujarat and nearby regions. Simultaneously various para-medical programs along with Nootan College of Nursing and Nootan College of Physiotherapy were added.

Becomes the only private university in North Gujarat with integrated campus
The SPU has become the only private university in North Gujarat having integrated campus that offers Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy Para Medical, Technical, Management, Computer Applications, Science and Commerce related faculty under one roof.

2020

Designated Centre to fight COVID-19 established
A “Designated Centre to fight COVID-19 pandemic situation” has been established within the Nootan General Hospital. SPU also established the “Molecular Lab” for testing COVID-19 which has been approved by the Government of Gujarat and is NABL accredited.

2021

Oxygen Plant, Plasma therapy Centre and ICU ambulance Provided
A 25nm3 and 13000ltr capacity oxygen plant, plasma therapy center and ICU ambulance on wheels were recently provided to Nootan Medical College and Research Center and Nootan General Hospital, Visnagar

2022

Nootan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital

Nootan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, approved by ministry of Ayush, New Delhi and Government of Gujarat has been started to provide students with the necessary education and training to become qualified homeopaths. Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that uses natural remedies to treat illnesses and diseases. Homeopathy colleges provide students with the knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat patients using homeopathic remedies.

2023

Nootan Ayurvedic College & Research Centre

Nootan Ayurvedic College & Research Centre has its own 100 bedded full-fledged hospital. This well-equipped hospital serves as a boon to the surrounding rural locality. The institute was established to provide quality health, in a quality infrastructure, by highly qualified professionals, at no profit no loss basis, to restore health to all sections of society with a healing touch. We have one of the best Quality Assurance Diagnostics and other infrastructure required in any private ayurvedic colleges of India. Hospital has well equipped OPD,IPD and Operation Theatre with Intensive Care Unit and special emphasis on Ayurvedic treatments like Leech therapy, Ksharsootra, Agnikarma, Panchakarma therapy etc is available. Hospital records are being maintained through Hospital Management Software.

2024

Introduction of Postgraduate Medical Programs

MD – Pathology, MD – Anaesthesiology, MD – Radio-Diagnosis, MD – General Medicine, MS – General Surgery, MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MD and MS courses started at Nootan Medical College & Research Centre, expanding advanced medical education and specialization opportunities.

Leadership & Governance

  • Currently chaired by Shri Prakashbhai S. Patel, Chairman of NSVKM, who provides visionary leadership
  • Trust governed by a managing committee of local social leaders and professionals affiliated with NSVKM

Since its humble start in 1952, NSVKM has emerged as a leading educational and healthcare provider in North Gujarat by:

  • Expanding access from grassroots schooling to advanced professional education.
  • Supporting research, innovation, and socio-cultural development.
  • Integrating community-focused health services, including modern medicine and Ayurveda.
  • Building robust infrastructure and enabling platforms for holistic student development.

Forging a strong identity through events, community outreach, and academic excellence.