Recognition as a Research University from UGC: Ahmedabad University receives the 12(B) status.

University Grants Commission has recognised Ahmedabad University under section 12(B) of the UGC Act, a recognition given to select research universities. Ahmedabad University is one of the very few private research universities in the country to have received this recognition, after a detailed assessment of the innovative research and teaching ecology at Ahmedabad University by an expert committee appointed by the UGC. The University is now eligible to receive research and development grants, projects, and scheme-specific support from the University Grants Commission.