INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN EDUCATION IASE

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) is a deemed university situated in Sardarshahar, Churu District, Rajasthan, India, accredited as a 'B+' institute by the NAAC. It was recognized as a deemed university by the UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, following an MHRD notification dated 25 October 1983. The institution grew out of Gandhi Vidya Mandir, founded by Shri Kanhaiyalal Dugar, conceived after consultations with prominent Gandhian figures such as Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Kaka Kalelkar. Envisioned as India's first Rural University, its foundation stone was laid in 1955 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. IASE offers undergraduate degrees such as B.E/B.Tech, B.B.A., B.A., B.Sc, and B.Ed, along with postgraduate degrees like M.Ed and MBA, and diploma courses in various engineering disciplines. The campus includes 12 hostels, a library with about 41,604 books, high-speed internet, a canteen, bank, sports ground, auditorium, medical facility, gymnasium, and a meditation temple. The IASE Research Centre promotes research and innovation among students and faculty, while the training and placement cell enhances soft skills and employability.