Universities of Maharashtra are institutions, which offer specialization in various fields to students in India. Though Maharashtra is a major business hub, the state is also known for educational excellence. There are several universities in Maharashtra, which provide quality education to the people of the state. Some of these universities are described below.
University of Mumbai
University of Mumbai is situated in Mumbai. It is the oldest university in the state of Maharashtra and was set up on 18th of July 1857. The university conducts bachelors, masters, doctoral courses and diplomas in many fields of study. The university has made ample achievements in various fields. It has been given "5 Star" status by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, located at Nagpur is one of the famous universities of Maharashtra. It was set up on 4th of August, 1923. The university is regarded as one of the oldest universities in India and the second oldest in Maharashtra. The NAAC has accredited the university with an "A Grade". The university has 37 departments under 9 faculties.
University of Pune
University of Pune is located in the south western part of Pune. It was set up on 10th of February, 1949. It is one of the leading universities of India. The university has about 43 academic departments, 433 affiliated colleges and 232 recognized research institutions. The university has shown great performances in various fields of higher studies.
Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University is situated in Lonere in Raigad district. The university was set up in 1989. It is one of the leading technological universities of India. The university conducts undergraduate and postgraduate programs in core engineering areas. The university provides skilled persons to various service sectors.
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, located at Amravati is one of the famous institutions for higher education in Maharashtra. It was set up in 1983. The university has been recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC). NAAC accreditation was received by the university in 2002. The university has about 127 affiliated colleges.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, located at Aurangabad imparts quality higher education in various fields of study. The university was established in the year 1958. It has around 404 affiliated colleges and 42 departments.
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women`s University
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women`s University, located in Mumbai is a pioneer women university of India. It was set up in the year 1916. The university has 39 university departments. It also has 13 institutions and 174 colleges. The university has received "5 Star" status from NAAC.
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University is located at Nanded. It was set up in the year 1994. It has shown outstanding performances in various disciplines of higher education in Maharashtra. The university conducts 27 postgraduate courses in arts, sciences, commerce, education, business administration and pharmacy and M. Phil. courses.
Other Universities of Maharashtra
Shivaji University, located at Kolhapur is a well known university of Maharashtra. The university has 34 postgraduate departments under 10 faculties. NMIMS University, located in Mumbai provides technical education and business oriented education. The university was awarded "5 Star" rating and "A grade" by NAAC. Tilak Maharashtra University, located at Pune is a well known university in Maharashtra. The university conducts 160 courses in various disciplines. Symbiosis International University, located at Pune is famous for its career oriented courses in modern science and business. It was given the status of a deemed university in the year 2006. North Maharashtra University is located at Jalgaon. It was set up on 15th of August, 1990. It is spread over a land of about 660 acres. The university has been recognized by UGC.
