The North Maharashtra University is one of the upcoming universities in India, the university was established on 15^th August, 1990 under the Maharashtra University Act No. XXIX of 1989 as a teaching and affiliating University. It actually started its academic and administrative activities under the leadership of Prof. Dr. N. K. Thakare, the first Vice Chancellor of the university, from academic year 1991-92. The jurisdiction of North Maharashtra University is spread over three districts of North Maharashtra i.e. Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar.

     The university was shifted to its own campus in 1995.The university is situated on the banks of river "Girna" and the campus of the university is spread over a hilly terrain of 650 acres of land. Each building of the campus is well connected through tar roads constructed by the University itself. The University is also well connected to Jalgaon City by Asian Highway No. 46. The transport modes like City Bus Service, Auto Rickshaws are available for employees, students, visitors.

     The campus beautification is maintained through lawns and planting various trees on the campus. More than two lac trees have been planted to conserve the natural beauty and environment of the campus, for which the university was selected for the �Vanashree Award � 2000� by Government of Maharashtra and �Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra (IPVM) Award-2002� by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 

     The Maharashtra State Electricity Board has installed a separate sub-station to cater to the needs of electricity on the campus. As an alternative source of electricity supply, three 125 KVs Diesel Generators are installed on the campus. The university is approximately 10Kms away from the Jalgaon city. The pollution free hilly terrain provides natural ambience which creates a perfect environment for study. All Departments are equipped with all modern facilities, required by students/visitors.

     The university is imparting education to students, through various courses at under graduate, post graduate, doctoral and post doctoral level, under 09 faculties, which includes Science, Engg. & Technology , Education , Medicine & Pharmacy , Ayurvedic Medicine , Arts & fine arts, Commerce and Management, Mental, Moral & Social Sciences, Law faculty .

Right now, there are 6 schools and 11 academic departments on the campus. Soon we will be strarting new academic departments. There are more than 200 colleges and 37 institutes and 17 recognized  R & D centres affiliated to the university and this number is growing every year. The syllabi of different courses are designed to give profound and latest knowledge about the subjects to the students. The element of computer education is also being added to B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com. courses. The syllabi of the courses are revised from time to time as per the requirement.

The University has developed a model Examination System and is one of the few Universities in the State for conducting examinations regularly and declaring the results well in time as per the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994. The action plan of the University in this regard is serving as a prototype to other Universities in the State.

To improve the efficiency of work most of the functioning of Administrative Departments/sections is computerized. The modern management techniques are used for easy and user friendly administration.

Prof. Dr. S. F. Patil took over as the second Vice Chancellor of this University on 14^th Aug. 1996. During his tenure two new academic departments viz. Department of Comparative Languages & Literature and Department of Information Technology were started on the campus.

Inspite of the fact that we have small number of faculty members in our Academic Schools/Departments, our faculty on the campus has till date successfully completed many Research Projects funded by various funding agencies. We have developed and transferred four technologies through University-Industry linkage and made some more ready for transfer.

In a very short period of time the university has gained name and fame on National and International levels. This university has also acquired the prestigious 2(f) & 12(b) recognition from the UGC. The university has been re-accredited with 'B' (CGPA 2.88) grade duly honoured by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Banglore. When NAAC committe assessed the functioning of the teaching and non teaching departments of the University, awarded the 4 star status in 2001 and reaccredited in December 2008 as 'B' (CGPA 2.88) grade.

Keeping in mind the need for self-reliance in future, university undertook the Teak plantation programme. 95,000 plantlets were planted which are growing up fast. This project was awarded with "VANASHREE" award in the year 2002. Honourable Vice-Chancellor received this award from the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh.
	Prin. Dr. K. B. Patil took over as the fourth regular Vice Chancellor of the university on 22nd Aug. 2006. Dr. K. B. Patil is a well known personality in the academia as well as amongst the mathematicians.
(from left)Prin. Dr. K. B. Patil taking over the charge from the acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shivajirao A. Patil

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	The North Maharashtra University was established on 15th August, 1990 under the Maharashtra University Act No. XXIX of 1989 as a teaching and affiliating University, for the purpose of socio - economic development of the region. The jurisdiction of the University is spread over three districts of North Maharashtra: Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar. It actually started its academic and administrative activities from academic year 1991 - 92, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. N. K. Thakare, the founder Vice-Chancellor of the university.
	The University has adopted "School" concept to encourage interdesciplinary teaching / research activities under one roof so that limited human resources, equipment and infrastructure are optimally utilized by creating the culture of team work. This year, 5 Schools/Departments were established for conducting teaching, research and extension activities on the campus.
	1992 was a special year for the University because in this year University got the 2(f) recognition from UGC.
	Historical event : Foundation stone laying ceremony of the Administrative building was done in 1993, at the auspicious hands of then Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri. Sharad Pawar.
	In this year, university obtained the prestegious 12(B) recognition of the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
	Within a span of 2 years, of its campus foundation stone laying ceremony, the University was shifted to its own campus in 1995.
	Prof. Dr. S. F. Patil took over as the second Vice-Chancellor of this University on 14th August, 1996.
	In this year, University established the Pujya Sane Guruji Sanskar Kendra, for observance of philosophy of reverend Shri Sane Guruji, for maintaining an equilibrium between cultural values and technological progress.
	Computerization of Administration was the major highlight of this year.
	This year, three new Schools/Departments including Department of Information Technology, Department of Comparative Languages & Literature and School of Environmental & Earth Sciences were established.
	The National Assessment and Accreditation Council's Peer Review team visited the university.
	NAAC awarded the prestigious 4 Star Status to the University. Prof. Dr. R. S. Mali took over as the third Vice Chancellor of the university.
	Under the able guidance of Honourable Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. R. S. Mali, University Expert System Project was initiated, as a first step, towards, becoming a paperless office.
	The University obtained the 512 Kbps VSAT connectivity under UGC Infonet Program of the UGC. Also the in-house training program on "Computer Operations" for non teaching staff of the University was started in this year.
	512 Kbps SCPC VSAT Internet Access facility under UGC Infonet project, for browsing E-Journals was started from this year. Following events were organized during this year : West Zone and All India Level Inter University Level Kabaddi tournament. West Zone Inter University Youth Festival. Following buildings were inaugrated during this year : Central Library building, at the auspicious hands of His Excellency the Vice President Of India Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. School Of Environmental & Earth Sciences by Honourable Shri Suresh Dada Jain Minister Of Technical & Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra. Following seminars were organized during this year : One day, C. V. Raman Memorial Seminar(RMS) was organized on the occasion of National Science Day. “ Developments in Biotech Emerging Trends and Challenges” on 25 & 26 November 2004. “Antar Bharati Seminar” by Sane Guruji Sanskar Kendra on 24 & 25 December 2004.
	University level best teacher/employee/college awards for the campus as well as affiliated colleges were given during this year. University recieved the Indira Priya Darshini Vruksh Mitra award of Government of India at a grand award presentation ceremony at New Delhi on 16th Sept. 2005. Campus Area Network project implementation started this year. Inauguration of Examination building and Life Science building by Honourable Shri Sharad Pawar Union Minister Of Agriculture And Consumer Affairs on 26th January, 2005.
	Computer Centre Up-gradation proposal was cleared by the UGC, New Delhi & the funds of the tune of Rs. 25 Lakhs were sanctioned for the up-gradation. Prin. Dr. K. B. Patil took over as the fourth Vice-Chancellor of the university. University successfully organized the inter-university annual sports meet Ashwamedh.Check more on Ashwamedh-2006 (web archieve). First university level research festival "Avishkar-2006" was organized on 15-16 December 2006.

1. The Teak Plantation program was awarded with Vanashree award in the year 2002, by the State Govt. of Maharashtra.

2. University received the state level N.S.S. award for the Best University in the state in the year 2002.

3. According to a news report of Hindustan Times, the Department of Computer Science was ranked as 10^th Best Department , at National Level.

Even though we have small number of faculty in the teaching Schools/Departments, still they could bag many awards/fellowships for their research work.

Schools

• School of Physical Sciences
• School of Chemical Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Mathematical Sciences
• School of Environmental and Earth Sciences
• School of Social Sciences 

Departments

• University Department of Chemical Technology
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Management Studies
• Department of Information Technology
• Department of Comparative Language and Literature
• Department of Library and Information Science
• Department of Organic Chemistry
• Department of Education
• Department of Law
• Department of Performing Arts
• Pratap Philosophy Center, Amalner 

Affiliated Colleges

     There are more than 200 affiliated colleges and 37 institutes and 17 recognized R & D centres. Some of the affiliated colleges have undergone the NAAC evaluation and others are in the process of getting NAAC accreditation.

      The academic departments on the campus regularly organize programs to develop and promote Scientific/Environmental awareness for the local community. So far they have arranged programs like Vidnyan Jattha, Vidnyan Gatha, Krishi Vidnyan Yatra, IT Dindi, SoftEx, Poster Presentation, Open House, etc. The Department of Adult and Continuing Education and Extension Services focusses on literacy issues. Different Blood Donation Camps also have been organized by the University.

      To cultivate the virtues of social service amongst the youngsters, the Student's Welfare and N.S.S. Section of our University has taken a good initiative in addressing different social problems by organizing many awareness programs like Schedule Tribes Camp, Youth Festival, Elocution Competition, Water Harvesting Movement, AIDS Awareness Rally, N.S.S. camps at rural places of our University jurisdiction.

       Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Science and Technology for encouraging socially relevant scientific activities.

      The Univercity is planning to establish "Science Park".

18^th Annual Report