The North Maharashtra University is one of the upcoming universities in India, the university was established on 15th 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 build

The North Maharashtra University is one of the upcoming universities in India, the university was established on 15th 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 14th 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.

Prof. Dr. R. S. Mali took over as the third Vice Chancellor of the University on 14th August, 2001. Under his able and visionary leadership University progressed at a faster pace towards excellence. He encouraged students and teachers to undertake Water Harvesting programs on the campus, and as a outcome of this, small bands were constructed by the students.

Inspite of the fact that we have small number of faculty members in the Academic Schools/Departments, The faculty on the campus has till date successfully completed many Research Projects funded by various funding agencies. NMU 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.

Career Counseling and Placement Services:

At the end of 4th Semester, several Schools/Departments arrange Campus Interviews as a part of extended duties towards students. This activity has started in the last 2 years and provided placement to around 10 % students.

Thus, an integrated program of students progression is implemented through the above curricular, co-curricular, value of SHRAMADAN creating, counseling and placement activities.

Career Counseling and Placement Services:

At the end of 4th Semester, several Schools/Departments arrange Campus Interviews as a part of extended duties towards students. This activity has started in the last 2 years and provided placement to around 10 % students.

Thus, an integrated program of students progression is implemented through the above curricular, co-curricular, value of SHRAMADAN creating, counseling and placement activities.

Orientation to New Comers:

Recognizing the need of new-comer students, who will come for the first time away from their parental care to the urban culture of University, to entertain unknown fears, suffering from inhibitions, some confusion and a sense of bewilderment, their transition to University life is made smooth through an orientation program on the first day of the term, by teachers in each school/department. Program aims at following objectives :

Make students aware of campus traditions.

Warning students regarding stringent implications for indulging in ragging which is forbidden by the state law.

Appraise the students of their objective in coming to the university.

Advice them to be punctual and sincere fr

Orientation to New Comers:

Recognizing the need of new-comer students, who will come for the first time away from their parental care to the urban culture of University, to entertain unknown fears, suffering from inhibitions, some confusion and a sense of bewilderment, their transition to University life is made smooth through an orientation program on the first day of the term, by teachers in each school/department. Program aims at following objectives :

Make students aware of campus traditions.

Warning students regarding stringent implications for indulging in ragging which is forbidden by the state law.

Appraise the students of their objective in coming to the university.

Advice them to be punctual and sincere from the beginning.

Medical Facility:

To keep students, resident & non resident employees and their families healthy, happy and joyful, a health center has been constructing in the campus. The primary duties of the health center are to provide immediate medical treatment to employees & students in the campus

Health Center is equipped with many advance medical equipment like ECG machine, X- ray, Sonography computerized pathology Lab. Nebulizer, Autoclave for sterilization and miner surgery instrument there two patient wards (General & Special ) two consulting room, Dressing room, Dispensary room. Pathology Lab. Registration room, X-ray room, Operation Theater and labor room.

Health Center has started its functioning from 30 May 1998.

Dr S.G. Narkhede is medical officer of the Center to assist him one Health Center Nurse, one Tech Assistant (pharmacy) Trained Attendant (ward boy) Lab Technician (pathology) appointed by University.

Health Center provides following services at nominal charges.

1 .Medicine for miner illness,

2. Stitches

3 .Dressing

4. ECG.

5 .X-ray

6. Sonography

7 .Pathology Test

8 .Pulse Polio Vaccination

9. Triple Polio Vaccination

10. Yearly Medical checkup for all central school students.

11. Yearly Medical check up for all hostilities

Ohter Activities:

1. National Health Programmed like Pulse Polio Vaccination, Triple Polio Vaccination DOT. Therapy to T.B. patients is conducted by health center

2. NMU organized various lectures on health by Doctors

3 Health Center provide medical assists to various sport tournament conducted in the University

4 N.S.S camp in NMU camps.

5 Periodic cardiologist check up camp.

6 Bone density camp

7 Computerized Eye check up camp

Central Library:

Construction of Central Library building is progressing towards completion, in the meanwhile library is operating from Administration Building. The teaching and research needs are adequately met imaginatively through its dedicated staff. It has sufficient number of text books, reference books and encyclopedias on a variety of subjects. Besides, it provides a spacious reading room and centralized Xeroxing and printing facility to cater official as well as students needs. NMU has a place of pride to be the first University, recipient of INFLIBNET software through auspicious of UGC, made operational in 2000. It too has an Internet connectivity, where surfing for desired information can be done.

Gymkhana Facilities:

For physical development, recreation and leisure time of students, the University has provided indoor facilities such as:

English, Hindi and Marathi Newspapers.

A color TV set.

Carom Board and Chess Board.

Table Tennis.

Dumbbells.

Double Bar.

Skipping ropes etc. in Gymkhana and Hostels.

Outdoor sports facilities such as volley ball, basket ball, badminton and cricket are provided on modest sized playground. Mountaineering, trekking and bird watching are available at student's initiative.

Fellowship to Meritorious Students:

Government of Maharashtra offers 12 fellowships, each of Rs. 1,000/- to 6 male and 6 female meritorious students of M.Sc classes and 6 fellowships to research scholars undertaking Ph.D. work. To commemorate decade of University establishment, a provision of Rs. 2.0 lakhs for scholarships is made. Similarly, research fellowships through funds saved after organizing Annual Conference of Indian Council of Chemists, 1999 are also planned.

Summer Training:

Most Schools/Departments arrange for 4-6 weeks Summer Training for the students to inculcate in them industrial culture necessary for meaningful employment.

Hostel Facility:

North Maharashtra University provides good hostel facility for non localite Male/Female students. Hostels are equipped with necessary facilities to make the stay of students comfortable.

Girls Hostel:

All Girls’ Hostels are equipped with necessary facilities to make the staying comfortable. Hostel accommodation is provided on merit and in proportion to students strength in different academic programmes offered in the campus. Single seated rooms are reserved for research students and fellows while triple seated rooms are provided to post-graduate students. The rooms in hostel are ventilated, aerated and furnished with tables, chairs, fans, fluorescent lights. Each hostel have in

Hostel Facility:

North Maharashtra University provides good hostel facility for non localite Male/Female students. Hostels are equipped with necessary facilities to make the stay of students comfortable.

Girls Hostel:

All Girls’ Hostels are equipped with necessary facilities to make the staying comfortable. Hostel accommodation is provided on merit and in proportion to students strength in different academic programmes offered in the campus. Single seated rooms are reserved for research students and fellows while triple seated rooms are provided to post-graduate students. The rooms in hostel are ventilated, aerated and furnished with tables, chairs, fans, fluorescent lights. Each hostel have independent mess which is run by an authorized contract personnel where quality food is made available at reasonable rates to the students. Apart from that,

1. Water coolers for drinking water are installed in the passage of each hostel and Separately into each mess.

2. Solar water heating system is installed in each hostel to get hot water for bathing.

3. Each hostel has a common hall with colour Television set for recreation and cultural activities.

4. At present 07 different types of news papers in Marathi, Hindi and English languages and Periodicals are made available to the Girls living in hostel.

Under the scheme Basic Facilities for Women in the XIth Plan of U.G.C, Well equipped Gymnasium is started into the hostel for Girls. Also computer center for internet and reading room will be started soon. Some basic infrastructural maintenance into the hostel will be completed under the same scheme.

At present total accomodation capacity of each Girls’ Hostel is inadequate. Therefore keeping in view the number of new courses started by the NMU in the recent past, The extension work of Girls’ Hostel building is under consideration to meet the demand.

Boys Hostel:

All Boys’ Hostels are equipped with necessary facilities to make the staying comfortable. Hostel accommodation is provided on merit and in proportion to students strength in different academic programmes offered in the campus. Single seated rooms are reserved for research students and fellows while triple seated rooms are provided to post-graduate students. The rooms in hostel are ventilated, aerated and furnished with tables, chairs, fans, fluorescent lights. Each hostel have independent mess which is run by an authorized contract personnel where quality food is made available at reasonable rates to the students. Apart from that,

1. Water coolers for drinking water are installed in the passage of each hostel and Separately into each mess.

2. Solar water heating system is installed in each hostel to get hot water for bathing.

3. Each hostel has a common hall with colour Television set for recreation and cultural activities.

4. At present 09 different types of news papers in Marathi, Hindi and English languages and Periodicals are made available to the hostel students .

At present total capacity of each of the Boys’ Hostel is inadequate. Therefore keeping in view the number of new courses started by the NMU in the recent past extension work of Boys’ Hostel building is under consideration to meet the demand.

Dr. Manik Desai

Dr. H. D.Shukla

Dr. S.B.Chincholkar

Dr. V.L. Maheshwari

Dr. B.L.Chaudhary

Shri. Rajiv Wankar

Dr. V. Swaminathan

Prof. Dr. S. F. Patil

Prof. P. P. Patil

Prof. S. B.

Dr. Manik Desai

Dr. H. D.Shukla

Dr. S.B.Chincholkar

Dr. V.L. Maheshwari

Dr. B.L.Chaudhary

Shri. Rajiv Wankar

Dr. V. Swaminathan

Prof. Dr. S. F. Patil

Prof. P. P. Patil

Prof. S. B. Chincholkar

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

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

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

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

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

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