Bharati Vidyapeeth, Delhi

Maharashtra has a very long and well nurtured tradition of private initiative in higher education. There are several organizations in Maharashtra, established by social reformers, educationists and others, which have made commendable contributions to the cause of education. Inspired by their work, Dr. Patangrao Kadam established Bharati Vidyapeeth in 1964 at Pune. The mission, which Bharati Vidyapeeth has defined for itself is to bring about intellectual awakening of people through the spread of education and to prepare human resources needed for all-round development, particularly economy of the country.

During the last 48 years or so, Bharati Vidyapeeth has made astonishing strides in the field of education, particularly in higher and professional education. At present, it conducts 167 educational units of various kinds, right from pre-primary schools to postgraduate institutions. They include 67 colleges / institutes of different disciplines

The University conducts academic programmes in, as many as, 11 faculties such as Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurved, Homoeopathy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Architecture, Law, Management Studies, Environment Studies, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Biotechnology, Arts, Science, Commerce and Social Sciences etc. Within a short span of 16 years since the University started functioning, the University has launched as many as 252 academic programmes including 44 at the Under Graduate Level, 101 at the Post Graduate Level, 37 at the Diploma Level, besides Ph.D. programmes in 55 disciplines.

ATM-GBS has video conferencing facilities to conduct classes for the working executives from IIM-Kolkatta, IIMLucknow, IIM-Kozhikode, XLRI-Jamshedpur, IIT-Delhi, IIFT Delhi, IIT-Mumbai, MICA-Ahmedabad, AIMA-Delhi and NLU through Hughes Net Global Education. ATM-GBS has been imparting Knowledge for Excellence & Sustainable Success since 1999.

With the advantage of the academic autonomy it enjoys, the University has introduced quite a few innovative programmes in the emerging areas of knowledge such as B.Tech in Bio-Medical Engineering, M.Pharm in Biotechnology, graduate programmes in 'Music and Dance', 'Acting and Script writing' and Master's programme in Optometry and courses in Cyber Law and Corporate Law etc. It has recently introduced a Post Graduate programme in Geo-informatics and Bio-information. It is a matter of pride for us that the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded laudable 'A Grade' to the University both in accreditation (2004) and reaccreditation (2011). Some of the constituent units have also received rich accolades from other evaluating agencies viz. National Accreditation Board. Over the years the University has developed very rich infrastructural facilities, such as independent spacious well structured buildings, well equipped laboratories and continuously updated libraries in all its constitutes units. The teaching faculty periodically undergoes upgradational training to enrich themselves with the latest knowledge and wider exposure.

The students may please note that the academic facilities and expert guidance of teachers of the constituents units of the University are available to the students enrolled with School of Distance Education. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune under the auspices of University Grants Commission and Association of Indian University, New Delhi had organized 'All India Vice Chancellor's Conference' based on the theme 'Governance of Higher Education' between 12th and 14th November, 2010 at the educational campus of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University situated at Pune under the valuable guidance and vigorous leadership of Hon'ble. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shivajirao Kadam.