An industrialist of the town, Seth Shri Kudilaji Seksaria, responded by donating an initial amount for starting the institute in the name of his late father Seth Shri Govindram Seksaria, who is famously known as the Cotton King of India.

In 1956 it was converted to a degree college with a course in Civil Engineering and its name was changed to Govindram Seksaria Technological Institute (GSTI).

[citation needed] The institute offers 10 undergraduate, 22 postgraduate courses with an annual intake of 720 and 459 students respectively.

In this program, the fresher’s get an opportunity of getting introduced to the Director of the Institute and Deans, along with the Professor In charge of cultural and literary affairs.

This program generally includes various events of music, drama, compering and inter branch competition.

Seksaria Medals) are conferred to ten toppers of the different branches of Engineering and Pharmacy.

After the conclusion of the gold medal award ceremony, the other program spanning up to 3 days begin.

These clubs host a number of events during the year and provide an opportunity to the students to pursue their hobbies.