Draft:Deogiri College

Deogiri College
देवगिरी महाविद्यालय
	Main entrance of Deogiri College
Motto	तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय
Motto in English	From Darkness to Light
Type	Private aided, co-educational college
Established	1960
Founder	Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (MSP Mandal)
Parent institution	Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal
Accreditation	NAAC A++
Principal	Prof. Ravi Pandurang Patil (Principal-in-Charge)
Location	Railway Station Road, Padampura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431005, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India
Campus	Urban;
Language	English, Marathi, Hindi
Colours	Blue and White
Website	deogiricollege.org

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Comment: Fails WP:NCOLLEGE, is almost entirely dependent upon primary sources. Dan arndt (talk) 10:41, 21 August 2026 (UTC)

Deogiri College (Marathi: देवगिरी महाविद्यालय) is a private aided co-educational college located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1960 by the Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (MSP Mandal), the college is affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, vocational, and certificate programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Biotechnology, and other disciplines.

The college is one of the prominent higher education institutions in the Marathwada region and has been accredited with an A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

History

Deogiri College was founded in 1960 by the Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal with the objective of providing quality higher education to students in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Initially offering undergraduate programmes in Arts and Science, the institution gradually expanded into Commerce, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Vocational Education, and postgraduate education. Research centres in several disciplines were later established under the affiliation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.

Over more than six decades, the college has developed academic infrastructure, laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports facilities, and research centres.

Campus

The Deogiri College campus is situated on Railway Station Road in Padampura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Campus facilities include:

Academic buildings
Smart classrooms
Central Library
Computer laboratories
Science laboratories
Biotechnology research laboratories
Auditorium
Seminar halls
Botanical garden
Gymnasium
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Boys' hostel
Girls' hostel
Cafeteria
Wi-Fi enabled campus

Administration

The college is managed by Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (MSPM), an educational trust established in 1959.

Principal

Prof. Ravi Pandurang Patil — Principal (In-Charge)

Vice Principals

Dr. A. S. Taware
Dr. G. A. Mohite

Registrar

Dr. Darshana Joshi-Gandhi

Academics

Deogiri College offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, vocational, and doctoral programmes.

Undergraduate programmes

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Vocational Studies (B.Voc)

Postgraduate programmes

Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MSc)
Master of Commerce (MCom)

Doctoral programmes

PhD programmes are offered in selected disciplines through Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.

Departments

Science

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Zoology
Botany
Microbiology
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Electronics
Geology

Arts

Marathi
English
Hindi
Sanskrit
History
Political Science
Public Administration
Sociology
Psychology
Economics
Music
Drama

Commerce and Management

Commerce
Accountancy
Business Administration

Research

The college has recognised research centres in several disciplines under Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. Faculty members undertake research projects funded by national agencies and publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

Library

The Central Library serves students and researchers through:

More than one lakh books.
National and international journals.
E-books and digital databases.
Reading halls.
Reference section.
Competitive examination resources.

Student life

Student activities include:

National Service Scheme (NSS)
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Youth Festival
Cultural Festival
Sports competitions
Debate competitions
Science exhibitions
Entrepreneurship programmes
Placement and career guidance activities.

Sports

The college participates in university, state, and national sports competitions including:

Cricket
Football
Volleyball
Basketball
Athletics
Kabaddi
Kho-Kho
Table Tennis
Yoga

Accreditation and recognition

Affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.
Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Accredited with A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Notable alumni

Mayuri Kango — Actress and technology executive.
Alumni from the college have contributed to academia, civil services, politics, business, and sports

References

1 2 "Deogiri College – Official Website". Deogiri College. Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
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↑ "IQAC – Deogiri College". Deogiri College. Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
"Deogiri College, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar". Government of Maharashtra. Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 21 August 2026.

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External links

Official website of Deogiri College

Category:Universities and colleges in Maharashtra Category:Education in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Category:Educational institutions established in 1960 Category:1960 establishments in Maharashtra Category:Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University thumb

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[naac-4] "IQAC – Deogiri College". Deogiri College. Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Retrieved 21 August 2026.

[gov-5] "Deogiri College, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar". Government of Maharashtra. Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 21 August 2026.

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