Maharashtra is India’s leading state in higher education, hosting over 70 UGC-recognized universities across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Nashik. The state is home to iconic institutions like the University of Mumbai (established in 1857), Savitribai Phule Pune University, IIT Bombay, and premier deemed universities such as Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and Bharati Vidyapeeth. It also features a robust network of agricultural, technical, medical, and law universities serving millions of students annually.
This page provides a verified, up-to-date directory of all universities in Maharashtra, categorized by type: Central Universities (e.g., Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University—now a Central University), State Universities (e.g., Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University), Deemed-to-be Universities (e.g., DY Patil Deemed University), and Private Universities established under the Maharashtra Private Universities Act. Each listing includes location, year of establishment, official website, program offerings, and accreditation status from UGC, NAAC, AICTE, MCI, or ICAR—ensuring compliance with NEP 2020 and national quality benchmarks.
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