BEYOND DESIGN.
Parul Institute of Design is one of the best design colleges in Gujarat – a place built to spark a revolution in design education, where every student is inspired to rise to their full creative potential and express their artistry.
A revolution in
design education.
Our design education is built to inspire every student to rise to their creative potential and express their artistry – in an inspiration-filled space that relates to every student’s unique creativity.
Beyond Design shapes everything we do, not just what we call it. Every studio, brief, and critique is built to take students past technique – into original, fearless thinking.
70+ faculties with Faculty to student ration being 1:25
Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Certificate programmes let you enter at your level and climb as far as your ambition takes you.
A faculty drawn from NIFT, NID, FTII, CEPT, MICA and leading global studios brings real-world practice straight into the classroom.
A holistic balance.
Design education at PID is built on three forces held in balance - hover each to see what powers it.
Unlearn Energisers
Clear the school habits firstMake
Doing not being told.Self Discovery
Start from who they areSafe to Fail
Feedback early, marks lateMethod to the madness
The chaos is by designLook
Observation back, phoneswayReflect
See how far you cameMission &
vision.
To nurture fearless, future-ready designers by blending rigorous craft, critical thinking and real-world industry practice - empowering every student to rise to their full creative potential.
To be India's most inspiring design institute - a global studio without walls where creativity, technology and culture converge to shape what comes next.
Recognised for
excellence.
Accreditation
Diamond
Category 1
Top 50
Excellence
The people behind
the vision.
Dr. Devanshu Patel is a visionary leader whose commitment to education has shaped institutions across Gujarat and beyond national borders. After completing his MBBS and MD in Pharmacology from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, he dedicated himself to building state-of-the-art institutions offering technical, business, social, and medical education across the state. Driven by a strong belief in youth empowerment, Dr. Patel recognized Gujarat’s deep reserve of untapped talent and set out to nurture it through quality education and skill-building – transforming capable individuals into the dynamic leaders and thinkers of the 21st century.
Dr. Parul Patel is Vice President and Chairperson of the Admissions Committee at Parul University – the institution and trust both named after her. She holds an M.D. in Organon from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University and taught for eight years at Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College before turning to institution-building. She personally guides over 8,000 students through admissions annually and has run awareness campaigns reaching 15,000+ students across Gujarat. She also serves as Managing Trustee of Parul Arogya Seva Mandal Trust, a Central Council of Homoeopathy member, and Director at Parul Pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Geetika Madan Patel leads quality initiatives, research, and academic innovation at Parul University, alongside her role as Medical Director of Parul Sevashram Hospital. A gold medalist in MBBS and MD (Community Medicine) from M.S. University of Baroda, she chairs the University’s Research & Development division, under which six faculty members were named to Stanford’s Global Top 2% Scientists list. She also founded Sakshamthad Foundation for women’s livelihoods and Total Health Solutions, a digital health company serving remote areas, while managing two CBSE schools in Vadodara.
Dr. Komal Patel is Vice President and Medical Director at Parul University, overseeing Parul Ayurveda Hospital and the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department at Parul Sevashram Hospital. A gold medalist in MBBS from Pramukhswami Medical College, she is a practising gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon who has driven the growth of surgical departments across the hospital system. Under her leadership, four hospitals – including Parul Institute of Ayurved and Ahmedabad Homoeopathic Medical College – earned NABH accreditation. She also serves as Managing Trustee of Parul Arogya Seva Mandal Trust and Director of Parul Pharmaceuticals.
Mr. Dhruvil Shah joined Parul University in 2008 as a student in its first Computer Engineering batch, when the institution operated as a group of institutes under Gujarat Technological University. Over nearly two decades, he rose to become CEO of the same university – a journey reflecting the trust and opportunity PID builds for its students. He has shaped the University’s identity across branding, outreach, admissions, and institutional systems, helping it grow into one of India’s most recognized higher education institutions, with 70,500+ students and a strong presence across Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities nationwide.
With over three decades in higher education, Prof. (Dr.) K. N. Madhusoodanan is a reputed scholar and researcher holding a Ph.D. in Physics from CUSAT, where he later served as Vice-Chancellor. He has held postdoctoral positions at institutions including IISc Bangalore and research centres in Italy, Belgium, and Germany, and has guided 14 Ph.D. scholars in applied physics and instrumentation. His accolades include the DRDO Academic Excellence Award and Chancellor’s Award for Best University in the State. As Provost, he sets academic strategy across Parul University’s 21 faculties and 38 colleges, guided by NEP 2020 and three decades of institutional leadership.
Appointed Pro Vice Chancellor in November 2025, Dr. Kunjal Sinha brings 23 years of experience across academic leadership, quality assurance, and digital education. Holding a Ph.D. in Management from Sardar Patel University, she built Parul University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education and Continuing Education Programs from scratch, together reaching 22,000+ learners through 250+ programs. She secured UGC-DEB approval for 11 Online and 28 Distance Learning programs, led development of the University’s Learning Management System, and has authored 35+ research papers. She also teaches as Professor of Management Studies and guides eight doctoral scholars.
With over 19 years across industry and higher education, Prof. Manish Pandya serves as Registrar of Parul University, shaping its regulatory standards and compliance framework. He holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering and M.E. in Industrial Electronics from Maharaja Sayajirao University, and is pursuing his Ph.D. from Gujarat Technological University. An expert in industrial electronics, power electronics, and wind energy conversion, he has authored 20 research papers, published texts on Industrial Electronics, and led consultancy projects generating up to ₹20 lakhs in revenue. He is a member of the Indian Society for Technical Education and the Society of Power Engineers.
Mr. Gurcharan Singh was appointed Pro Vice Chancellor for Training, Placement, Career Development & Skills, effective 1 August 2026, after joining as Director of the Training & Placement Cell. The promotion reflects the scale and outcomes of the placement operations he leads. He brings 17+ years of experience in training, placement, and industry engagement across three institutions, and now holds institutional authority to strengthen strategic planning and collaboration across every faculty and institute at Parul University. His guiding philosophy: preparing students for a career, not merely a job.
Dr. Pawan Dwivedi is a Professor at Parul University and India’s first-ever Youth Parliament Winner (1998). He has trained over 67,000 professionals and industry leaders across India, Europe, Africa, Canada, and the U.S., and has spoken in 3,000+ cities as an advisor to national bodies. His influence spans corporate giants like Infosys, TCS, and L&T, and platforms including CII, ASSOCHAM, and Rotary. Decorated by the Government of India and Gujarat, he has been featured by ZEE News, TOI, and Akashwani, and has inspired over two million students and youth as a certified soft skills, leadership, and life coach.
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Frequently asked questions.
PID is one of India’s most progressive design schools – studio-led, industry-connected and NAAC A++ accredited – known for hands-on learning, live industry briefs, a public degree show, and placements across leading studios and brands.
Yes. PID is NAAC A++ accredited and part of Parul University, Vadodara, which holds UGC, QS I-Gauge and other national recognitions.
PID’s faculty are practising designers and academics, many from institutions such as NID and NIFT, supported by an industry advisory board and visiting Board of Studies members who bring the live industry into the studio.
PID offers a B.Des with 7 specialisations, a B.Sc in Animation & VFX and Film & TV Production, a 3-year Diploma in Design, an M.Des, and a short Summer D’School.
PID is on the Parul University campus in Vadodara, Gujarat. You can book a campus visit or reach the admissions team through the Contact page.