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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Address: Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Pune 411 030. Contact Detail:phone no.: 24335701, 24335510, 24331317 Fax: 020 - 24339121 Email: bharati@vsnl.com /intoffice@bharatividyapeeth.edu ( for foreign students) Course offered : The Bharati Vidyapeeth University offers many state/central government/UGC and AICTE approved course. Equipped with an educational autonomy, the university keeps revising the syllabi and course structures every two years, thus paving the way for a number of new, innovative degrees, diploma and certificate programmes About university : The parent body of the renowned Bharati Vidyapeeth University is the Bharati Vidyapeeth which was instigated by a 19 year old Dr Patangrao Kadam way back in 1964. One of the largest networks of educational institutions in India, the Bharati Vidyapeeth today can boast of 140 educational institutions of various kinds. Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Address: Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli 415712, Maharashtra Contact Detail: Tel:(02358)282411 / 12 / 13 / 282064 Fax:(02358) 282074 Website:www.dbskkv.org EPABX:282025, 282039, 282076 About university : Maharashtra Government had founded an autonomous Agriculture University on 18th May, 1972 with its head quarters at Dapoli, named “Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth”, for the agricultural development of konkan region. On 12th February, 2001, “Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth” has changed its name as “Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidypeeth.” Brihan-Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are the five districts of Maharashtra under the jurisdiction of Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth. The major objectives of the university include agricultural education, research and extensional education in combined path to facilitate stable agricultural development of Konkan region. Its main study focus areas are rice, horticulture and fisheries. In 1997, the institute also received an award of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Address: Krishi Nagar Akola - 444 104 Maharashtra Contact Detail: Tel : +91-724-2258200-2258217 / 2258365 / 2258372 E-mail :vc@pdkv.mah.nic.in tsvc@pdkv.mah.nic.in vc@pdkv.mah.nic.in Fax:+91-724-2258219. Website:pdkv.mah.nic.in About course : B.Tech in Agriculture engineering (55 seats) Eligibility: XII standard (10+2 pattern) exam with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English of the Maharashtra Board or equivalent examination. M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering Duration: 2 Years eligibility: BSc (Agriculture Engineering) or B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering), Branches Offered: Agricultural process Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. Duration: 4 years, Seats: 55. About university : Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth is a State University and founded in 1970. This University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth at Akola, in Maharashtra, is a well known agricultural university in the Vidarbha region. PDKV grants Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Science (BSc and MSc) and Agricultural Engineering and Technology. The university has been made extensive importance in academic fields and research activities since past few years Dr. D. Y. Patil Pratishthan Address: D.Y.Patil Education Society , Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Contact Detail: Tel : 91 231 2601431, 2601433 Email: dypcet@sancharnet.in Website: www.dypkopeng.ac.in Institution type : Deemed University About course : Since its inception, Dr. D. Y. Patil Pratishthan believed that specialized programs i.e. engineering, architecture, medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy require professional expertise and global outlook to live up to the expectation of the changing world requirements. Organizer President Padmashree, Dr. D. Y. Patil took this opportunity to serve the people. About university :Dr. D. Y. Patil institute of management and research is operating through Dr. D. Y. Pail Pratishthan, a renowned generous trust in Maharashtra. At Akurdi - Pimpri academic complex, the Pratishthan has created exceptional services for education in diverse fields and at different levels: ayurveda, architecture, arts, computers, commerce, dentistry, engineering, law, management, homeopathy, hospitality, IT, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physiotherapy. Each year, about 15,000 students register with the Pratishthan's institutes. Currently the institute is known as Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Deemed University. Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Address: Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences NYSS Management Campus, Atrey Layout, Pratap Nagar. Nagpur - 440 022, Maharashtra, India Pin:440 022, Contact Detail: Tel+ 91-712-3256552, 3253764 Fax+91-712-2245318 E-mailinfo@dmims.org Website:www.dmims.org Type : Deemed University About university : Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science, presently a Deemed University was founded by Shri Dattaji Meghe who was a Member of Parliament. Shri Dattaji Meghe the organizer Chancellor of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences is enthusiastically working for public and their welfare since last 30 years. He believed that quality education and health can bring true changes to the large human resource of the country. The Institute provides best quality of education to the students with the help of top faculties and modern infrastructure. Dr.B R Ambedkar Marthwada University Address: Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, University Campus, Aurangabad-431004 Contact Detail: Phone: +91--2403334 Fax: +91--2403113 Email :vc@bamu.net Website : bamua.digitaluniversity.ac/ About course : The university imparts undergraduate, postgraduate courses as well as research activities under its academic departments. In addition it schedules Continuing Education program as per the guidance of University Grants Commission, New Delhi, through Diploma in Adult Continuing and Extension Education and Post Masters Diploma in Counseling. Several self-financed certificate courses are available in Beauticians and Personality Development, Human Rights, Dairy Farming, Dress-making and Designing, Anganwadi / Balwadi (Nursery), Rural Journalism, Library Management, Sales Representative, Art of Living and Communicative English. The university has implemented the National Adult Education and Extension Programme as per the guidance of University Grants Commission (UGC). The university has proper infrastructure to conduct research programs. It also provides social work education including its politicial, economical, physical and cultural aspects. About university : Dr B R Ambedkar Marathwada University, located in the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, is a member of The Association of Indian Universities, AIU. It is a state university, recognized by the University Grant Commission, UGC, Delhi, and has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Bangalore with B+ Grade. Dr. D Y Patil University Address: Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune- 411018 Contact Detail: phone no.: 91-20-27420010, 27420156 Telefax: 91-20-27420069 E-mail: info@dypatiluniversity.org Course offered : university offers a broad range of programs including engineering, law, architecture, hotel management, biomedical science, physiotherapy, dental sur¬gery and management studies. In addition, the school runs a variety of special programs that include three-year degrees in information technology, computer engineering or electronics engineering, as well as certificate programs in craft cookery or food and beverage service About university : The Padmashree Dr D Y Patil University comes under the administrative jurisdiction of the University of Pune. This highly acknowledged university operates under the rules and regulations of the Pune University. Under the chancellorship of Padmashree Dr D Y Patil, the university has been recognized by several statutory councils like the Medical Council of India, the All India Council for Technical Education, the Technical Board and the Education Board. Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Address: BMCC ROAD, DECCAN GYMKHANA, PUNE – 411004, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA Contact Detail: phone no.:+91-20-25650287/25679940/25654288/25661367 FAX+91-20-25652579 TELIGRAMGOKHALINST (DG) Emailgipe@vsnl.net.in,gipelib@gipe.ernet.in Establishment :1940 Course offered : Though mainly a research Institute, from its inception the M.A. and PhD degrees offered by GIPE were recognized by the University of Bombay. About university : Founded in 1930, the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) is one of the oldest institutions for economics teaching and research in India. In 1993, Keeping in view its professional standing and scope for further development, the Government of India declared GIPE as ‘Deemed to be a University’. INSTITUTE OF ARMAMENT TECHNOLOGY (Deemed University) Address: Girinagar, Pune Maharashtra, India Pin Code: 411025 Contact Detail: phone no.: +91-20-4389444, 4389550 / 4389657 Fax. No.+91-20-4389509 E-mailroot@iat.ernet.in, mani@iat.ernet.in Established :1952 About course : Advanced Technical Education related to all branches of engineering and technology of Defence is provided at this institute. The Institute of Armament Technology holds the honour of having trained DRDO Scientists, Indian Army, Navy and Air force officers. Workforce from government and non-governmental organisations, DRDO, Ordinance Factories, Coast Guard, Public Sector Undertakings and educational institutes have been trained at this foremost institute. About university : For the purpose of providing training programs to the officers of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Institute of Armament Technology IAT was established in the year 1952. Initially, the institute functioned in the campus of the College of Military Engineering at Dapodi, Pune, it shifted base to its present location at Girinagar, Pune in 1967. In 1980 Pune University recognised its eight courses for the award of ME degree. On the basis of assessment made by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC, the Institute was offered the status of a Deemed University in the year 2000. Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Address: Gen. A K Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East), Mumbai - 400 065. Contact Detail: Telephone: +91-22-28400919-21 / 28425747 / 28401336; Administrative: 2840 0919/20/21 Library: 2840 0919/20/21 Fax: +91-22-28402752 Email: rrk@igidr.ac.in Website : www.igidr.ac.in Course offered : Master of Science (MSc) in Economics , M.Phil./Ph.D. programme in Development Studies Institution Type: Deemed University Establishment: 1987 Institution Type: Deemed University Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) UGC Recognition: Yes About university : Established in the year 1987, an autonomous body, IGIDR is an institute that is entirely dedicated to advanced scientific research related to the developmental issues facing India. Founded by an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, the University is recognized by the Reserve bank of India. Initially IGIDR started off as an exclusive research institution, but once on the roll, it took some fast strides and very quickly transformed itself into a full-fledged teaching cum research center. Not only is the institute recognized by the UGC, but it is also an active member of the AIU. International Institute for Population Sciences Address: Govandi Station Road Deonar, Mumbai 400088, Maharshtra Contact Detail: Telephone:5563485, 5563254/55/56 Fax: (91) 22-5563257 Email:iips.nfhs@axcess.net.in (2) randeria@bom2.vsnl.net.in Website: www.iipsindia.org About course : The courses of International Institute of Population Sciences aim to get a grasp over population science to strengthen reproductive health and conduct further research in the area. Institution Type: Deemed University Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) UGC Recognition: Yes About university : International Institute for population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai was established in 1956 jointly by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, United Nations, the Government of India. It was declared as a Deemed University on August15, 1985.The institute is an autonomous body under the administrative supervision of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,Government of India. Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya Address: Prashaskiya Bhavan,Mauda Road, Ramtek 441106, Maharashtra Contact Detail: Tel: 07114- 255549, 2291222 Fax: 07114-255549 Email: kksunag_ngp@sanchartnet.in, unikalidas@yahoo.com Website: http://sanskrituni.net About university : Maharashtra State had no Sanskrit University before 1997. The initiative of P.V. Narasimha Rao and the strong motivation of Late. Sudhakarrao Naik and the tireless efforts of Dr. Shrikant Jichkar in creating a non-formal model and well studied act for the University have helped the smooth establishment and take off of this University. The University was established on 18th September 1997. The place Ramtek, which is a township in Nagpur district, was selected because it is connected to the name of great poet of the world Kavikulaguru Kalidas. Mahtama Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Address: Post Box No.16, Panchtila, Wardha, Maharashtra, India Contact Detail: Tel: +91-7152-230907 / 230905 Fax:+91-7152-230903, 240760 Website:www.hindivishwa.org E-mail:ggopinathan@hindivishwa.org About course : The university has schools for language, translation, literature, interpretation, and culture. Post graduate courses and research programmes are usually provided by the university. The university is mainly a residential university. About university : On the 8th of January 1997, the Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya was officially initiated. It was founded as an educational institute for improving the research, development and teaching of Hindi so as to speed up its development as an international language. This university is situated next to the Wardha–Nagpur national highway near to hamlet town of Umari, is the place known as Panch –Teela. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Address: Maharashtra Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri 413 722, Maharashtra India Contact Detail: Tel: +91-2426-43208 Fax :+91(0)24643302 E-mail:kvmp@ren.nic.in Website:http://mpkv.mah.nic.in About course : The Vidyapeeth has two faculties i.e. Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. The under-graduate and post-graduate programmes are offered in both the faculties. The University functions through junior agricultural education by agricultural schools, Mali training centre and training centers for livestock supervisors. About university : The Maharashtra Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri is established on March 29, 1968 and subsequently named as Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) after a great social reformer "Mahatma Jyotiba Phule". It has started functioning from October, 1969 at Rahuri, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The main objective of Maharashtra Krishi Vidyapeeth includes teaching, research and imparting additional training to the farmers of the State. The Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri expands its authority on western Maharashtra covering ten districts. Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University Address: High Land Drive Road, Seminary Hills, Nagpur Pin:440006 Contact Detail: Tel:0712-511273, 511282 Fax:0712-511282 511283. Website:www.mafsu.in EPABX:511282 ,511273 Email : mafsu@hotmail.com About university : Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University is the State University situated at Seminary Mountain in Nagpur. Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Maharashtra Animal and Fisheries Sciences, University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Parbhani, and Bombay Veterinary College are the colleges and institutes duly recognized by this university. The university provides diploma, undergraduate B V Sc, and postgraduate M V Sc courses and Ph.D programmes in veterinary science and animal husbandry. North Maharashtra University (NMU) Address: Admission Building P.B.No. 80, Block No. 125, Jalgaon Maharashtra, India Pin Code: 42500 Contact Detail: Telephone: +91-257-2258428-438 / 2258401 / 2258405 Fax: +91-257-2258403 / 2258406 Website : www.nmu.ac.in Email: vco@nmu.ac.in/registrar@nmu.ac.in About course : The university is imparting education to students, through various courses at under graduate, post graduate, doctoral and post doctoral level, under 09 faculties, which includes Science,Engg. & Technology , Education , Medicine & Pharmacy , Ayurvedic Medicine , Arts & fine arts, Commerce and Management, Mental, Moral & Social Sciences, Law faculty . Institution Type: State University Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) UGC Recognition: Yes UGC Grants: Funded By UGC NAAC Rating: B Grade; CGPA Score: 2.88 (Reaccredited rating as per 47th EC dt 29th January 2009) About University The North Maharashtra University is one of the upcoming universities in India, the university was established on 15th August, 1990 under the Maharashtra University Act No. XXIX of 1989 as a teaching and affiliating University. It actually started its academic and administrative activities under the leadership of Prof. Dr. N. K. Thakare, the first Vice Chancellor of the university, from academic year 1991-92. The jurisdiction of North Maharashtra University is spread over three districts of North Maharashtra i.e. Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar. Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences Address: District: Ahmednagar, Loni, Maharashtra Contact Detail:phone no.: +91-2422-273600 Fax:+91-2422-273600 E-mail :pravara@bom3.vsnl.net.in Website:www.pravara.com Course offered : Rural Dental College: B.D.S., M.D.S., Diploma courses. Rural Medical College: M.B.B.S., M.D., M.S., PG Diploma courses. College of Physiotherapy: B.P.Th, M.P.Th. College of Nursing: B.Sc. (Nursing), P.B.B.Sc. (Nursing) Centre for Biotechnology: M.Sc. (Medical Biotechnology), Five Year integrated course in M.Sc. medical biotechnology. Centre for Social Medicine: M.Sc. (Rural Health) P.G. Diploma in epidemiology and health management. About university : Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, the deemed University was founded in 2003. The institute is situated at Loni in Ahmednagar region. This university provides around 20 medical and related courses at postgraduate degree level, seven medical courses at postgraduate diploma level, four courses at undergraduate level, three courses at diploma level and three courses at certificate level. Pravara Institute of Medical Science has been operating six institutions. The university provides foreign and NRI students for elective training. The institute is also active in research activities in numerous areas. Pune University Address: Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Pune-411007 Contact Detail: phone no.:25601099/25696061/25690062/25696064/ 25696065 Email:dyracademic@unipune.ernet.in / coe@unipune.ernet.in Website address : http://www.unipune.ac.in Number of Colleges affiliated : 269. Number of Academic Departments : 46. Chancellor : Shri S. C. Jamir. Vice -Chancellor : Dr. Arun Adsool Registrar : Dr. Manik Laxmanrao Jadhav About university : University of Pune, one of the premier universities in India, is positioned in the North-western part of Pune city. It occupies an area of about 411 acres. It was established on 10th February, 1948 under the Poona University Act. The university houses 46 academic departments. It is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. It has about 118 recognized research institutes and 269 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) Address: Ravindra Nath Tagore Marg Guru Nanak Bhawan, Nagpur Maharashtra, India Pin Code: 440001 Contact Detail: Telephone: +91-712-523045 / 525417 Fax: +91-712-532841 Website: www.nagpuruniversity.org Email: vcnaguni@hotmail.com Popular name: University of Nagpur or Nagpur University Establishment: 4 Aug, 1923 Institution Type: State University as per Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) UGC Recognition: Yes UGC Grants: Funded By UGC NAAC Rating: B Grade; CGPA Score: 2.61 (Reaccredited rating as per 47th EC dt 29th January 2009) About university : The Nagpur University was established on 4th August, 1923 with six affiliated colleges and 927 students. During 1947, the number of students increased to about 9000 accompanied by the improvement and diversification of curricula and expansion in the range of subjects.During seventy-eight years of its existence, the University has progressed satisfactorily and doing well in the midst of constraints of different sorts. This has been possible because of futuristic vision about higher education of the personalities who adored the chair of Vice-Chancellor of this University. Their determination and dedication helped a lot in progress of this University. Shivaji University Address: Shivaji University,Vidyanagar, Kolhapur Pin Code- 416 004 Maharashtra, India Contact Detail: Fax:+ 91- 0231- 2691533 E-mail:webmaster@unishivaji.ac.in info@shivajiuniversity.com Website:www.unishivaji.ac.in EPABX:+ 91 - 0231- 2609000 About university : Shivaji University was named after the creator of the Maratha kingdom. The University was started on 18th November, 1962 inaugurated by Dr. Radhakrishnan, the former President of India. Main aim behind the foundation of this University was to cater to the local requirements of south Maharashtra. The authority of the University is extended on four districts i.e. Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara and Solapur of nearly 2, 00,000 students learning in 275 affiliated colleges and recognized institutes. This region of Maharashtra possesses rich and different social cultural tradition. The motto set before the University included creating situations of higher education available to rural youth, operating fundamental and applied research in the field of science and humanities to make sure local development and growth, while the University was established through the Shivaji University act of 1962. Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Address: Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Vishnupuri, Nanded - 431 606 (Maharashtra), India Contact Detail: Tel : (091-2462) Fax:229245 E-mail:nnd_vc@sancharnet.in Website:www.srtmun.org EPABX:229242, 229243 About university : On 17th September 1994 the Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University was founded at Nanded through separation from the Marathwada University at Aurangabad. The University has been named after Swami Ramanand Teerth, the leader of the Hyderabad freedom movement and a well-known educationalist and social worker. The University aims to provide education to the southern part of Marathwada locality of Maharashtra state, particularly to the districts of Latur, Parbhani, Nanded, and Hingoli. Solapur University Address: Solapur-Pune National Highway,Kegaon, Solapur - 413 255, Maharashtra, India Contact Detail: Tel : +91 0217-2351300 Fax:+91 0217-2744770 Website:www.solapuruniversity.com About course : These colleges offer U.G. and P.G. programmes in various disciplines of Arts, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Engineering, Technology etc.Currently, Solapur University is situated on a campus of 38.5 acres. It has seven post graduate departments, namely Physics, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Electronics, Geology, Computer Science and AIHC (Ancient Indian history culture and Archaeology). About university : Solapur University is situated in Solapur. The University was started on 3rd August 2004 by Dr. Mohammad Fajal, the former Governor of Maharashtra. One of the primary aims of starting this University is to provide higher education to the local students of Solapur district, along with making international consciousness among students. The Solapur University enjoys jurisdiction over Solapur district, with strength of about 60,000 students studying in 61 affiliated colleges and recognized institutions. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU) Address: Tapovan Campus, Amravati Maharashtra, India Pin Code: 444602 Contact Detail: Telephone: +91-721-2662358, 2662206-8 / 2662373 / 2662173 Fax: +91-721-2662135 / 2660949 Website: www.sgbau.ac.in Email: amtunivc@mah.nic.in About course : It has about 21 postgraduate departments offering different educational programs. The university offers postgraduate and advanced education in computer, biotechnology, business management and law and degree courses in chemical technology. Establishment: May 1, 1983 Institution Type: State University. Recognized under section 12(B) of UGC Act Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) UGC Recognition: Yes UGC Grants: Funded By UGC About university : Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University is situated at Amravati in Maharashtra.It was set up in the year 1983 and was named after great saint Sant Gadge Baba .It is also known as Amaravati University.The University caters the educatioal needs of 5 districts - Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Yavatmal and Washim.The University has been recognised by the University Grant Commission. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University was selected as the member of Association of Commonwealth Universities. Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University Address: Nathibai Thackersey Road, New Marine Lines Mumbai-400020, Maharashtra(India) Contact Detail: Tel Nos. 022-2203 1879, 2203 2159, 2203 2328, 2203 2025 FAX: 2201 8226 About university : In 1936, the headquarters of the University was shifted to Bombay. The University continued to grow, providing higher education to more and more women. In 1951, the University was granted statutory recognition and was renamed as Shrimati Nathibai Thackersey Women’s University now popularly known as SNDT Women’s University. The recognition came along with rare privilege of having a jurisdiction across the country. Symbiosis International Educational Centre (Deemed University) Address: 8th Floor, Symbiosis Vishwa Bhavan, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411 004, Maharashtra, India. Contact Detail: phone no.: +91 20 25652444 Ext. 206 Fax No: +91 20 25673520 Email: info@siu.edu.in Web Site: http://www.siu.edu.in About university : Symbiosis International Educational Centre (Deemed University), known as Symbiosis International University is a part of the Symbiosis Society of educational institutes in Pune, India. It includs, among other institutes, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR), Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) and Symbiosis Law School (SLS). It was declared by the Ministry of Human Resource Development by its notification dated 6th May 2002 as a Deemed University. Tilak Maharashtra University Address: Tilak Maharashtra University University Bhavan, Gultekadi, Pune 411 037. 1242, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030. Contact Detail: phone no.: 020-24261856, 24264699, 24267888. Phone/: 020-24454866. Fax: 91-020-24266068, 24271695. Web: www.TMV.edu.in; Email: tmv@tmv.ernet.inm / kulaguru@tmu.ernet.in Departments :Late Vd. Pg. Nanal Department of Ayurveda – Maharashtra; Mukta Vidya Kendra Maharashtra; Nehru Institute of Social Sciences – Maharashtra; Shri Balmukund Lohiya Center of Sanskrit and Asian Studies are the colleges that are affiliated with the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth. About university : The Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth was established to pay respect to one of India’s greatest freedom fighters and social reformers in the year 1921. As per historical evidences, the national institute was set up on the recommendation of Mahatma Gandhi during the Indian National Congress’s Nagpur session in 1920. Today, the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth has transformed from registered society under the Societies Act of 1960 to a Deemed University. The esteemed institute has also been included in the University Grants Commission Act (UGC). Tata Institute Of Social Sciences Address: Post Box No. 8313 Sion-Trombay Road Deonar, Bombay 400088 MAHARASHTRA Contact Detail: Telephone:+91-22-25561548, 25507486 Fax: +91-22-25562912 Website: www.tiss.edu Email: sparasuraman@tiss.edu / pagadmissions@tiss.edu Establishment: 1936 Institution Type: Deemed University as per Section 3 of the Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) UGC Recognition: Yes UGC Grants: Funded By UGC About university : The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a centrally funded Deemed University that works towards creating a people-centered, ecologically sustainable and just society. The TISS hosts 6 schools and 4 independent centers offering 14 highly competitive, socially relevant professional post-graduate courses and vibrant M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes. The Institute has over 130 full- time faculty members involved in teaching, research, policy influencing and institution building activities and over 1000 students. Mumbai University Address: MG Road, Mumbai, Maharastra, India Pin Code: 400032 Contact Detail: Telephone: +91-22-22652819 / 22652825 / 22656789 / 22702344 Fax: +91-22-22652832 / 22634461 / 27673579 Website: www.mu.ac.in Email: vc@fort.mu.ac.in Establishment: 1857 Institution Type: State University Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) UGC Recognition: Yes UGC Grants: Funded By UGC NAAC Rating: Five Star About university : University of Mumbai, more popular as Mumbai University is one of the top notch Universities in India. It is formerly called University of Bombay. The name of the University has been changed from 'University of Bombay' to 'University of Mumbai' as per the Government Gazette dated 4th September, 1996. The University will be shortly getting its own radio frequency to air a radio channel called MUST (Mumbai University Students Transmission). The channel will be accessible from 5-7 km radius of the University initially for about 2 hours before getting upgraded for larger time slots. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Address: Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology, Nagpur-440011 (INDIA) Gram:VISRENCOL, NAGPUR (MS) INDIA Contact Detail: Tel+91.0712 2226240 Fax:+91.0712 2223230 EPBX:2223710, 2222828, 2231636, 2226750 Email :registrar@vnit.ac.in Website:http://www.vnitnagpur.ac.in/ About university : The Institute was started as a joint scheme of Indian Government and Government of Maharashtra as Visvesvaraya Regional Engineering College i.e. VRCE in June 1960. The institute was transformed into Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology and rewarded Deemed to be University status under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, on 26th June 2002. The Institute was founded in June 1960 and named after the eminent engineer, planner of the country Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The institute is also known as NIT Nagpur. The Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is one of the first six regional engineering colleges founded on the project granted by Government of India and the Maharashtra state government. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Address: Dayangangotri Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik 422005, Maharashtra Pin Code: 422222 Contact Detail: Telephone: +91-253-2231714 / 2231715 / 2230459 / 2230228 / 2230470 Fax: +91-253-2231716 Website: www.ycmou.com Email: openuniv@bom6.net.in / registrar@ycmou.com About course: About 200 diverse courses are given in this institute in three languages i.e. English, Hindi and Marathi. There are 4 lacs students and each year of 1 lacs student enroll for taking up higher studies. Establishment: 1983 Institution Type: State Open University Membership: The University is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Recognition: The University is recognized by the Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi UGC Recognition: Yes About university : The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) came into existence by a special law of the state legislature on 1st July 1989. Situated in Nasik, it has the jurisdiction over the entire Maharashtra. YCMOU performs its functions by 8 regional centers situated in cities like Amaravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik and Pune. Every regional centre has study centres and work centres in its authority. These centres assemble contact and counseling sessions at normal intervals. . It has nearly 1400 study centers through out the state. This university is the 5th Open University of India.