MIT World Peace University
state private university in Pune, Maharashtra, India
Maharashtra Institute of Technology World Peace University,(MIT-WPU) is a private university located in Kothrud, Pune, India. It is a part of the MIT Group of Institutions.
It is officially named Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University. It was established under the Government of Maharashtra Act No. XXXV 2017 and recognized by the University Grants Commission.
History
The university was formerly known as the Maharashtra Institute of Technology which was established in 1983 as the first college of the MAEER group of institutions, and was one of the first private engineering colleges in Maharastra. MAEER was affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), which turned into MIT World Peace University, a private university under the guidance of Revered Prof (Dr.) Vishwanath D Karad.
Ranking
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it in 101-150 band among engineering colleges in 2024.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 72 among Pharmacy colleges in India in 2024.
Departments
Maharashtra Institute of Technology - World Peace University's (MIT-WPU) Departments include:
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
School of Engineering and Technology
Department of Bioengineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Material Science Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Department of Petroleum Engineering
Department of Polytechnic
School of Computer Engineering and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Technology
Department of Computer Science and Applications
Faculty of Business and Leadership
Ramcharan School of Leadership
School of Business
Department of Business
Department of Hospitality Management
School of Economics & Commerce
Department of Commerce & Accounting
Department of Economics & Public Policy
Department of Public Policy
Department of Sustainability studies
School of Government
Faculty of Science & Health Science
School of Health Science & Technology
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department of Public Health
Department of Clinical Sciences
Department of Wellness & Yogic science
School of Science & Environmental Studies
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Biosciences and Technology
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Environmental Studies
Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities
School of Design
Department of Design
Department of Visual Arts
School of Liberal Arts
Department of Liberal Arts
Department of Education
Department of Photography
Department of Media and Communication
Department of Peace Studies
School of Law
School of Consciousness
Student life
MITWPU's Cultural Club also engages in activities like drama, literary arts and music as well as sports and other activities are very important in student life.
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