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AboutCharotar Education Society
110+ Years of Excellence in Education
31+ Institutes • One Vision • Limitless Opportunities
- 110+Years of Legacy
- 31+Institutes
- 5 Lakh+Alumni
- 1000+Faculty
About CES
Rooted in service.
Growing through education.
Educating generations since 1916.
Charotar Education Society was founded in Anand on 16 April 1916 by Shri Motibhai Amin, the man Gandhiji called the "Pearl of Charotar". He wanted village children to get a good education close to home.
It began with 27 students in three classrooms, the school we now know as D.N. High School. Today that one school has grown into 31+ institutes, from pre-primary to Ph.D., across three campuses in Anand.
Read our full storyOur Vision
Develop capable professionals and responsible citizens who shape a better tomorrow.
Our Mission
Make quality education accessible while supporting innovation, research and holistic development.
Our Values
Integrity, Discipline, Excellence, Service and Innovation.
Our Journey
110+ years of education and service.
1906
Petlad Boarding House
Motibhai Amin gives village students a place to stay and study.
1916
The Society Begins
Founded in Anand on 16 April with 27 students.
1930
Dandi March
Gandhiji speaks to 20,000 people on the CES ground.
1947
A Free India
New schools and colleges grow across three campuses.
2016
Centenary
100 events in a year and 8 Guinness World Records.
2026+
Still Growing
31+ institutes, 5 lakh+ alumni.
Our Presence
Across Gujarat.
For every generation.
Three campuses in Anand (D.N. High School, Khetiwadi and Mogri), with students coming in from across Gujarat.
17
Schools
13
Colleges
4
Hostels
7
Other Departments
40.5
Acres of Campus
5 Lakh+
Alumni
Our mission is to create institutions that inspire, innovate and impact lives. Together, we can build a stronger and brighter tomorrow.
Shri Niravkumar N. Patel
Chairman, CES
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Education is one of the most important parts of a student's life. It helps you think clearly when big decisions come along, and it points you to the right career. That is how our children go on to do well in life.
Shri Ketankumar P. Patel
Hon. Secretary, CES
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Our Gallery
A legacy captured in time.
A Legacy of Service
Our part in India's
freedom struggle.
President Shri Vitthalbhai Zaverbhai Patel, chairman Shri Dadubhai Desai and volunteer Shri Umedbhai Naranbhai Patel were jailed for the cause between 1916 and 1932. Teachers and students followed their lead.
1917-18
Kheda Satyagraha
D.N. High School's 195 students were encouraged to stand with Kheda's farmers.
1919-20
Non-Cooperation Movement
The school joined Gujarat Vidyapith and students picketed shops selling foreign goods.
1930
Dandi March
Gandhiji camped at Anand and spoke to 20,000 people on the CES ground.
1942
Quit India Movement
Principal Ishwarbhai J. Patel resigned to join the movement. The school stayed shut for six months.
Admissions 2026-27
Your next chapter starts here.
Admissions Open 2026-27
110+
Years of Excellence
Since 1916
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the About page cover?
CES's mission, history, leadership and educational work.
Where is CES based?
Anand, Gujarat.