Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Waghodia

Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Vadodara (PIAS) is a constituent college of Parul University, established in the year 2015. Located in Limda, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, the co-educational institution offers a varied range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in applied sciences. The campus is spacious over 150 acres, with PIAS having a total student enrolment of 1,289 and a faculty strength of 69.

PIAS strives to facilitate its students with modern facilities for improved learning. At the institute, there exists a well-stocked library with over 143,950 books, 447 periodic journals, and magazines, apart from a large bank of digital resources. Students can use modern laboratories with state-of-the-art technology at their aid in support of practical learning and research.

A multi-purpose auditorium is also available where various events on campus related to culture and academics take place and make campus life vibrant. The institute is diversified with its courses ranging from undergraduate programs in 24 disciplines to postgraduate programs in 23 fields. The popular courses include B. Sc and M. Sc in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.

The specialized programs at PIAS range from B. Sc and M. Sc in Forensic Sciences to Food Technology and Environmental Science. It focuses on innovative programs with an industry-oriented approach. Courses like B. Sc. Bio farming (Hons) in association with Zydex Industries make it exclusive. Degree Name No of Specialisation B. Sc 19 M. Sc 15 B.

Sc (Hons) 13 The admission process at PIAS is such that it is inclusive, open to all, and absolutely based on merit. Therefore, academic performance in 10+2 is considered at the undergraduate level and graduation marks for postgraduate programs.