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MIT Vishwaprayag University
MIT Vishwaprayag University
MottoBe Heart of the Family Mind of the Future
TypePrivate
Established2023
AccreditationUGC[1] • AICTE[2] • PCI[3]
ChancellorProf. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad
PresidentProf. Swati M. Chate
(Executive President)
Vice-ChancellorProf. Gopalkrishna Joshi
Location
Kegaon, Solapur, Maharashtra, India

17°41′50″N 75°51′01″E / 17.69722°N 75.85028°E / 17.69722; 75.85028
Websitewww.mitvpu.ac.in
MIT Vishwaprayag University is located in Maharashtra
MIT Vishwaprayag University
Location within Maharashtra

MIT Vishwaprayag University is a state private university located in Solapur, Maharashtra, India.[4][5] Established in 2023 by the Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research (MAEER's MIT Group of Institutions, Pune), the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across multiple disciplines.[6][7]

The university was established under the Maharashtra State Private Universities Act, 2023 (Government of Maharashtra Act No. XXXVIII of 2023) and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[8][9][10][11][12]

History, Governance and Leadership

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MAEER's MIT Group was established in Pune in 1983 and operates several educational institutions across Maharashtra. MIT Vishwaprayag University was set up to provide multidisciplinary, research-oriented higher education in the Solapur region.[6][8]

A Board of Management governs the university under the aegis of the MAEER Group.[13]

Academics

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The academic curriculum at MIT Vishwaprayag University emphasizes Problem-Based Learning (PBL), interdisciplinary projects, and industry integration.[14][15] The university consists of five constituent schools:

School of Computing[16]

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  • Undergraduate:
    • B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
    • B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
    • B.Tech in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
    • B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) (including Lateral Entry)
    • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
  • Postgraduate:
    • Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

School of Business[17]

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  • Undergraduate:
    • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
    • B.Com (Professional)
  • Postgraduate:
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • MBA in Pharmaceutical Management

School of Design[18]

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  • Undergraduate:
    • Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
    • B.Sc. in Fashion and Textile Design
    • B.Sc. in Animation and VFX
    • B.Sc in Interior and Furniture Design
  • Postgraduate:
    • Master of Design (M.Des)

School of Pharmacy[19]

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  • Undergraduate:
    • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) (including Lateral Entry)

School of Liberal Education[20]

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  • Undergraduate:
    • B.Sc. in Liberal Sciences
  • Postgraduate:
    • M.A. in Sanskrit0

Doctoral Research

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The university offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) research programs in computing, business, design, and pharmaceutical sciences.[21]

Campus and Infrastructure

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The university campus is situated along the Pune–Solapur Highway in Kegaon, Solapur. Campus facilities include:

  • Knowledge Resource Center: A central university library providing access to digital academic databases, print journals, and online learning repositories.[22]
  • Computing Infrastructure: Specialized high-performance computing laboratories for artificial intelligence, machine learning, software development, and digital design work.
  • Student Services and Wellbeing: Dedicated student mentorship frameworks, career development cells, and physical and mental health support services.

Research Collaborations and Events

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  • RRSPBL 2026: The university hosts the Regional Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning (RRSPBL), organized in collaboration with the Aalborg Centre for Problem Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability under the auspices of UNESCO (Aalborg University, Denmark) and the IUCEE Foundation.[23]
  • SAMVED: A smart governance hackathon organized in partnership with the Solapur Municipal Corporation aimed at developing technological solutions for regional urban and civic challenges.[24]
  • Vasant Utsav: The annual campus cultural festival showcasing student performances, design exhibitions, and literary contests.[25]

Awards and Recognition

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  • Navbharat Education Summit (2026): Awarded Best Private Emerging University of the Year.[26]
  • EducationWorld Grand Jury Rankings (2026–27): Ranked #2 across India for Digital Education Innovation.[27]

References

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  1. ↑ Cite error: The named reference UGC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ↑ Cite error: The named reference AICTE was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ↑ Cite error: The named reference PCI was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ↑ "Higher Education Expansion in Maharashtra". The Indian Express. 15 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "MAEER MIT Group launches new university campus in Solapur". The Times of India. 10 July 2023.
  6. 1 2 "MIT Vishwaprayag University Academic Initiatives". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  7. ↑ "Government of Maharashtra Gazette Extraordinary Act No. XXXVIII of 2023" (Document). Government of Maharashtra. 12 May 2023.
  8. 1 2 "Educational Footprint of MAEER MIT Group in Western Maharashtra". Journal of Educational Development. 12 (4). 2023.
  9. ↑ "UGC_Information_as_per-section_13" (PDF).
  10. ↑ "Gazette" (PDF).
  11. ↑ "UGC_e-Samadhan_Portal.pdf" (PDF).
  12. ↑ "Decision-letter-PCI.pdf" (PDF).
  13. ↑ "The MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur, Act, 2023 (Government of Maharashtra Act No. XXXVIII of 2023)" (PDF). Government of Maharashtra Gazette. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  14. ↑ "Problem-Based Learning Pedagogy at MIT VPU". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  15. ↑ "How PBL is Transforming Engineering Education in Solapur". Hindustan Times. 18 February 2024.
  16. ↑ "School of Computing Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  17. ↑ "School of Business Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  18. ↑ "School of Design Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  19. ↑ "School of Pharmacy Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  20. ↑ "School of Liberal Education". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  21. ↑ "Ph.D. Research Admissions". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  22. ↑ "Knowledge Resource Center". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  23. ↑ "Solapur hosts UNESCO-linked Regional Research Symposium on PBL". The Hindu. 14 January 2026.
  24. ↑ "Solapur Municipal Corporation and MIT VPU launch SAMVED Hackathon". Sakal. 22 October 2025.
  25. ↑ "Vasant Utsav Campus Life". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  26. ↑ "Navbharat Education Summit 2026 Awards Announced". Navbharat. 10 February 2026.
  27. ↑ "EducationWorld Grand Jury India Higher Education Rankings 2026–27". EducationWorld. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  28. "Higher Education Expansion in Maharashtra". The Indian Express. 15 June 2023.
  29. "MAEER MIT Group launches new university campus in Solapur". The Times of India. 10 July 2023.
  30. "UGC Information as per Section 13" (PDF). MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  31. "MIT Vishwaprayag University Academic Initiatives". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  32. "Government of Maharashtra Gazette Extraordinary Act No. XXXVIII of 2023" (Document). Government of Maharashtra. 12 May 2023. {{cite document}}: Unknown parameter |url= ignored (help)
  33. "Educational Footprint of MAEER MIT Group in Western Maharashtra". Journal of Educational Development. 12 (4). 2023.
  34. "UGC e-Samadhan Portal Information" (PDF). MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  35. "Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Approval Decision Letter" (PDF). MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  36. "Problem-Based Learning Pedagogy at MIT VPU". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  37. "How PBL is Transforming Engineering Education in Solapur". Hindustan Times. 18 February 2024.
  38. "School of Computing Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  39. "School of Business Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  40. "School of Design Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  41. "School of Pharmacy Programs". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  42. "School of Liberal Education". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  43. "Ph.D. Research Admissions". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  44. "Knowledge Resource Center". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  45. "Solapur hosts UNESCO-linked Regional Research Symposium on PBL". The Hindu. 14 January 2026.
  46. "Solapur Municipal Corporation and MIT VPU launch SAMVED Hackathon". Sakal. 22 October 2025.
  47. "Vasant Utsav Campus Life". MIT Vishwaprayag University. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  48. "Navbharat Education Summit 2026 Awards Announced". Navbharat. 10 February 2026.
  49. "EducationWorld Grand Jury India Higher Education Rankings 2026–27". EducationWorld.
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