Dear All,
It is a matter of immense pleasure and honour for me to be a part of the Institute of Science & Technology for Advanced Studies & Research, abbreviated as (ISTAR) family as a Principal. I take this opportunity of welcoming the students coming from across the country, joining the institute in postgraduate as well as in Ph.D. Programs.
Institute of Science & Technology for Advanced Studies & Research, abbreviated as (ISTAR) is a College of The CVM University, Vallabh Vidyanagar established as a centre of quality education offering post-graduation in science and technology. I feel honoured to inform you that ISTAR has been accredited “A” grade by NAAC and KCG during year 2014 to 2019 and recognized under 2 (f) and 12 (B) acts of UGC, New Delhi.
ISTAR offers many unique master degree programs like Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Real Estate Valuation, Plant machinery & valuation, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Surface Coating Technology, Organic Chemistry, Instrumentation & Control, Information Technology, MCA, Environmental Science and Technology, Geo-informatics, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, Integrated Industrial Chemistry and so on. ISTAR not only strives to train the students to become excellent industrialists, scientists, technologists, thinkers or leaders of the society, but also helps to mould themselves into better human beings and future citizens of India. ISTAR provides a platform for students to get prepared to face the challenges of the corporate world, pursue academic excellence in Science and Technology education through high standards of quality programs in teaching, research, on-site industrial training and services.
The institute introduces multidisciplinary approach of teaching with innovative and emphasises hand-on training of all M.Sc. programmes to cater to the needs of academic research and industry. Our Ph.D. programmes provide strong training to the graduates to become independent researchers in addressing socially relevant issues. ISTAR Faculties of various departments is contributing through R & D projects under different level funding agencies. Numbers of MOUs are done between top industries through which industry experts are giving their guidance and expertise for events like Project expo, expert talks, seminars, workshops, industry tours etc.
The continuous support and motivation from enlightened management of Charutar Vidya Mandal under the patronage of Chairman, has enabled ISTAR to conquer various milestones and will attain greater horizons in the era of Science and Technology at global level.
As a principal of ISTAR, I ensure that our students and faculty find a nurturing environment at the institute to advance their dreams in pursuit of better and brighter future.
Wish you all the best….!
Dr. Mahendrasinh Raj
Principal