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MGM University

MGM University is a private university located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India]]. It was established in 2019 under the MGM University Act, 2019 (Maharashtra Act No. XXVI of 2019) by the Mahatma Gandhi Mission, which has been active in the field of education and healthcare since 1982. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, technology, design, science, law, commerce, management, fine arts, and liberal studies.

History

The parent body, Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM), was founded in 1982 by Hon. Kamalkishor Kadam, an educationist and former Minister of Education in the Government of Maharashtra. With over 70 institutions across India, MGM ventured into university-level education through the establishment of MGM University in Aurangabad.

MGM University was created by transforming some of the long-standing colleges and institutions of MGM in Aurangabad—particularly the Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College—into schools under the university umbrella.

Campus

The university is located on a large, green, urban campus in the MGM Educational Campus, N-6 CIDCO, Aurangabad. It includes:

Smart classrooms
Libraries and digital resource centers
Laboratories and research facilities
Auditoriums and seminar halls
Innovation and incubation centers
Sports complex and fitness center
Hostels and student recreational zones

Academic Structure

MGM University consists of the following constituent schools:

School of Engineering & Technology
School of Design
School of Fine and Performing Arts
School of Business
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Law
School of Computer Science and IT
School of Education and Physical Education
School of Basic and Applied Sciences

Programs Offered

The university offers degree, diploma, and doctoral programs including:

B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D. (Engineering)
BBA, MBA (Business and Management)
BA, MA (Humanities and Social Sciences)
BFA, MFA (Fine Arts)
B.Des, M.Des (Design)
B.Sc., M.Sc. (Science and Computer Science)
LL.B, B.A. LL.B. (Law)
B.Ed., M.P.Ed., B.P.Ed. (Education)

All programs are conducted under guidelines of relevant statutory bodies like the UGC, AICTE, Bar Council of India, and others.

Accreditation and Recognition

Recognized by the UGC
Approved by the Government of Maharashtra
NBA and NAAC accreditation in process for various programs
Industry and academic tie-ups with national and international institutions

Research and Innovation

MGM University places strong emphasis on innovation and research. It has established:

Centers of Excellence in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Architecture, and Biomedical Engineering
Research labs and industry-academia incubation hubs
Doctoral programs with funded research projects
Regular conferences, journals, and student-led innovation showcases

Student Life

The university hosts numerous annual events, including:

Algorhythm – Technical and cultural festival
Designthon – National design challenge
Youth Parliament – Model governance event
Community service and social responsibility programs
Student clubs in photography, robotics, literature, entrepreneurship, and performing arts

Governance

The university is governed by a Board of Governors under the leadership of the Chancellor and Founder Chairman of the Mahatma Gandhi Mission Trust, Hon. Kamalkishor Kadam. The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for academic and administrative leadership, supported by Deans of various schools.

Notable Facts

The university evolved from the long-standing Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, one of Maharashtra’s premier engineering institutes.
It emphasizes alignment with the NEP 2020 through interdisciplinary learning, skill development, and research orientation.

Affiliations and Partnerships

MGM University has signed MoUs with:

International universities for exchange programs
Industry leaders for internships and research
Government agencies for innovation and policy research

References