Gujarat Ayurved University in Jamnagar is a university devoted to Ayurveda education, research and clinical practice. Its origins are rooted in Jamnagar’s long tradition of Ayurvedic scholarship and in institutions created before the university itself. The Shri Gulabkunwarba Ayurvedic Society was founded in 1940, Dhanwantari Mandir was built in 1944, and Shri Gulabkunwarba Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya opened on 1 July 1946. After independence, Jamnagar became a national centre for advanced Ayurveda research and postgraduate teaching. Gujarat’s legislature passed the university legislation on 17 December 1965, and Gujarat Ayurved University came into existence on 5 January 1967. The university coordinates teaching, examinations, research and affiliated Ayurvedic education. The university is fully financed by the Government of Gujarat. It developed from a cluster of important Ayurvedic teaching and research institutions in Jamnagar. The Central Library supports university teaching and research. A medicinal-plants garden provides academic and pharmacognosy resources. An Ayurvedic pharmacy supports teaching and preparation of traditional formulations. Press and publication functions contribute to dissemination of Ayurvedic literature. Academic programmes range from certificate study to postgraduate and doctoral education. Research and clinical training are integrated into the university’s Ayurveda mission. Affiliated colleges across Gujarat come under the university’s examination system. The institution played a major role in making Jamnagar a national and international centre for Ayurveda. 1940 — Shri Gulabkunwarba Ayurvedic Society was established in Jamnagar. 1944 — Dhanwantari Mandir was constructed as a major centre for Ayurvedic activity. 1 July 1946 — Shri Gulabkunwarba Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya was established. 1956 — The Post Graduate Training Centre for Ayurveda was established. 5 January 1967 — Gujarat Ayurved University formally came into existence. Constituent teaching and research institutes were integrated under the university framework. Central academic facilities including the library, medicinal-plant garden and pharmacy were developed. Its development brought together classical scholarship, modern research, clinical training and university-level Ayurveda education.