Dr. Patangrao Kadam established Bharati Vidyapeeth in 1964 at Pune. The mission, which Bharati Vidyapeeth has defined for itself is to bring about intellectual awakening of people through the spread of education and to prepare human resources needed for all-round development, particularly economy of the country.
During the last 49 years or so, Bharati Vidyapeeth has made astonishing strides in the field of education, particularly in higher and professional education. At present, it conducts more than 184 educational units of various kinds, right from pre-primary schools to postgraduate institutions. They include 67 Colleges and Institutes of different disciplines.
In recognition of the academic excellence which the institutions of the Bharati Vidyapeeth have and in view of the potential for further growth they have, the Government of India on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission granted (under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956), the status of deemed to be University to the Institutions of Bharati Vidyapeeth on 26th April, 1996.
This University is a multi campus, multi Faculty University which is now one of the largest Universities of its kind in the country having as many as 29 constituent units including 3 research institutes. It has its campuses in Pune, New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Kolhapur, Karad, Sangli and Solapur.
The academically conducive environment and excellent infrastructural facilities available in our campuses attract the students not only from various parts of India but also from abroad. At present, the University has enrollment of more than 1500 overseas students coming from 47 countries.
The University has put a premium on research. It has established three research institutes, namely :
The University conducts academic programmes in, as many as, 11 faculties such as Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurved, Homoeopathy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Architecture, Law, Management Studies, Environment Studies, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Biotechnology, Arts, Science, Commerce and Social Sciences etc. Within a short span of 17 years, the University has launched as many as 286 academic programmes including 45 at the Under Graduate Level, 118 at the Post Graduate Level, 32 at the Diploma Level, besides Ph.D. programmes in 71 disciplines.
With the advantage of the academic autonomy it enjoys, the University has introduced quite a few innovative programmes in the emerging areas such as B.Tech in Bio-Medical Engineering, M.Pharm in Biotechnology, graduate programmes in 'Music and Dance', 'Acting and Script writing' and Master's programme in Optometry and courses in Cyber Law and Corporate Law etc. It has recently introduced a Post Graduate programme in Geoinformatics and Bio-informatics.
It is a matter of pride that the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded 'A Grade' to the University both in 2004 and 2011. The MHRD, Govt. of India has awarded 'A' Grade status to the University. Some of the constituent units have also received rich accolades from other evaluating agencies such as National Accreditation Board.
Over the years, the University has developed a very rich infrastructural facilities, such as independent spacious well structured buildings, well equipped laboratories and continuously updated libraries in all its constitutes units. The teaching faculty periodically undergoes training to enrich themselves with latest knowledge and skills in the respective disciplines.
The academic facilities and expert guidance by teachers that's provided to the students of School of Distance Education are unique.
We the SiiT Education is an Authorized Information Counseling Center of BharatiVidyapeeth University.
