Institute of Advanced Study in Education

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) is a deemed university situated in Sardarshahar, Churu District, Rajasthan, India. It is accredited as a "B+" institute by the NAAC and was recognised by the UGC as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, via an MHRD notification. The institution traces its roots to Gandhi Vidya Mandir, founded by Shri Kanhaiyalal Dugar after consultations with prominent Gandhian figures such as Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Kaka Kalelkar, and Jayaprakash Narayan. Conceived as India's first Rural University, its foundation stone was laid in 1955 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, business administration, arts, science, and education, along with diploma courses in various engineering fields. Its campus includes 12 hostels, a library with over 41,000 books, sports facilities, a medical center, and a meditation temple. The IASE Research Centre promotes research and innovation among students and faculty, focusing on education, human values, and technology, while a training and placement cell helps develop students' soft skills and employability.