Dr. Neerja Gupta has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Gujarat University. she becomes first female VC of Gujarat University. Neerja Gupta is currently working as the Vice Chancellor of Sanchi University in Madhya Pradesh. Neerja Gupta has previously served as Director of Study Abroad at Gujarat University and Principal of Bhawans College.
In the year 2021, Neerja Gupta assumed the post of Vice Chancellor of Sanchi Buddhist-Indian Knowledge Studies University. Before joining Sanchi University, Neerja Gupta was serving as Professor and Principal at RA College of Arts and Commerce, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan Ahmedabad.
Neerja Gupta has been the consultant of Foreign Education Program of Gujarat University, Ahmedabad from 2006 to 2012. She received her doctorate from Meerut University in 1992. Apart from Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Marathi, Assamese, she also has knowledge in Urdu.
Dr. Gupta has traveled to 42 countries for educational programs. She also associated with more than 16 national and international universities.