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A university rooted in Nashik, open to the world

आमचे विद्यापीठ — नाशिकच्या मातीत रुजलेले, जगासाठी खुले

Nashik University (नाशिक विद्यापीठ), Maharashtra is a Private University established by an Act of the Maharashtra State Legislature and recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.

Vision & Mission

Education that serves society

Vision — To be a leading Indian university where disciplines converge to create graduates and ideas that improve lives, livelihoods and the planet.

Mission — To deliver rigorous, hands-on and inclusive education; to pursue research that matters locally and globally; and to nurture ethical leaders and entrepreneurs.

  • Curiosity — we start with questions, not answers
  • Integrity — we act with honesty and accountability
  • Inclusion — talent is everywhere, opportunity should be too
  • Sustainability — we build for the long term
  • Rootedness — pride in Maharashtra’s language, heritage and farming communities
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Our History

Milestones

2005

Established and registered as a Private University on the Godavari banks, beginning with engineering and management programmes and 240 students.

2013

Launched the School of Design and the first start-up incubator in the region.

2017

Opened the Water & Climate Centre and the 120-acre residential campus.

2024

Introduced interdisciplinary curricula and doctoral programmes across all schools.

2026

Launched the Centre for Applied AI and expanded scholarships to ₹12 crore a year.

Leadership

The people steering the university

Approvals & Recognition

Statutory standing

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UGC Recognised

Private University recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.

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Regulatory approvals

Programmes approved by relevant statutory councils as applicable (placeholder).

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Accreditation

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Memberships

Association of Indian Universities and other academic bodies (placeholder).

From the leadership

University messages

Ashish Kumar

Chairman & Chancellor

Education is the surest way to turn the talent of Maharashtra’s villages and towns into leadership for the nation. Our university was founded to make that journey possible for every student, whatever their background.

Prof. (Dr.) Vandana Sathe

Vice-Chancellor

We combine rigorous fundamentals with hands-on practice. I invite you to learn, question and build here — and to leave as a graduate who serves society with skill and integrity.

Dr. Suresh Wagh

Registrar

Transparency and student service guide our administration. For admissions records, verification and any information, the Registrar’s Office is always one email away.

Governance

Statutory bodies of the university

The university is governed as per its Memorandum of Association, Rules and Regulations under the Maharashtra State Private Universities Act and UGC Regulations.

BodyRoleChair
Board of ManagementSupreme executive body; approves policy, budget and appointmentsChancellor / Vice-Chancellor
Academic CouncilApproves programmes, syllabi, examination rules and academic regulationsVice-Chancellor
Planning & Monitoring BoardLong-term development plan and review of growthVice-Chancellor
Finance CommitteeBudgets, audited accounts and fee structureVice-Chancellor
Boards of StudiesSchool-wise curriculum design and revisionDean of the School
Research BoardPh.D. admissions, research policy and ethicsDean (Research & Innovation)
Examination BoardConduct of examinations, evaluation and resultsController of Examinations

Statutes

Ordinances & regulations

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Academic ordinances

Admission, credit system, attendance, examination, grading and revaluation.

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Ph.D. ordinance

Doctoral admission, course work, supervision and thesis. Ph.D. Cell

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Honorary degrees

Ordinances for D.Sc., D.Litt., LL.D. and honoris causa degrees.

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Student conduct

Code of conduct, anti-ragging and disciplinary procedures. Grievance

Copies are available from the Registrar’s Office: Registrar@nashikuniversity.in

Why Nashik University

Our edge

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Practice-first learning

Studios, labs and live projects in every programme.

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Rooted in Maharashtra

Research on grapes, onions, water and heritage of the Godavari basin.

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NEP 2020 aligned

Multidisciplinary, flexible and skill-focused curricula.

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Eight regulators, one campus

UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, NCTE, INC and COA-approved programmes as applicable.

Leadership

Chancellor’s Message कुलपतींचा संदेश

We believe everyone can learn, do and make things happen — they just need the right guidance and the right path.

Dear students, parents and friends,

A university is more than classrooms and laboratories. It is a promise that a young person from a small town, a village or a farm can walk in with a dream and walk out with the skills, character and confidence to change their world.

Nashik is a land of the Godavari, ancient caves and hard-working families. We draw strength from this heritage and look firmly to the future — technology, research, enterprise and service — so that our graduates are not only employable, but also honest, curious and kind.

Together, let us build an institution that Maharashtra and India are proud of.

Ashish Kumar
Chairman & Chancellor, Nashik University, Maharashtra

Our Vision दृष्टी

A university of national standing — recognised for excellence, innovation and service — where every learner, from city or village, grows into a capable, responsible and compassionate citizen.

Our Mission ध्येय

  • Access — education within reach of every deserving student
  • Practice — learning by doing in labs, farms and industry
  • Character — integrity and community responsibility
  • Reach — rooted in Nashik, open to the world