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Shri R. K. Parikh Arts and Science College, Petlad is one the first five colleges established in the state of Gujarat. The College offers diversified facilities and renowned faculty for the incubation of scientists and science professionals. The College is established and managed under Petlad Education Trust. In 1967-68 the name of the college was changed into Shri R.K. Parikh Arts and Science College in memory of their far sighted pioneer founder, Rajmitra Datar Shri Ramanlal Parikh and the unveiling ceremony of his statue was performed by the then Education Minister of Gujarat State, Shri Gordhandas Chokhawala. With the consent of and inspiration from the president of the Trust, Shri Amrutlal Ramanlal Parikh, provision was made for post graduate studies in Organic Chemistry in Science Faculty in 1969-70.