The Gujarat University Reading Centre was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Late Shri Babubhai J. Patel in 1977. It is known as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Reading Centre. The Reading Centre is connected with the university central library building. The Reading Centre consist a cellar and a first floor and 400 students can get the reading facility Reading Centre. In addition of this, 200 students of university can also get the reading facility at Shri Vimalbhai Shah Reading Centre, Saraspur and 125 students can get the reading facility at the Khokhara Mehmedabad Reading Centre.