Deogiri College
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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 |
| Affiliation | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University |
| Principal | Prof. Ravi Pandurang Patil (Principal-in-Charge) |
| Address | Railway Station Road, Padampura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431005 , Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar , Maharashtra , India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English, Marathi, Hindi |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Deogiri |
| Website | deogiricollege |
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
See also
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
- Marathwada
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Deogiri College was established in 1960.[1]
The college is affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.[2]
The college is managed by Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal.[1]
The current Principal (In-Charge) is Prof. Ravi Pandurang Patil.[3]
The college has been accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Deogiri College – Official Website". Deogiri College. Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
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