Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), formerly Marathwada University, was established on August 23, 1958, in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was initiated to address the lack of higher education facilities in the western Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Maharashtra regions. The university has since grown to include around 428 affiliated colleges across four districts, serving a student population exceeding 4,44,336.

Mission: To provide a platform for rural, women, socially disadvantaged and differently-abled groups to achieve Academic Excellence with in-built Employability. To carve out a fusion between Academics and Industry to design courses that impart skill-based education as per regional requirements, improve employability, and develop entrepreneurial capabilities. To ensure good Governance inculcating ‘Accountability’ based on ‘Self-evaluation’ among all stakeholders of the University.

Vision: To structure The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University to be an Epitome of Excellence by creating and imparting time responsive Quality Education to address Changing Scenario, keeping Research and Development at its core, for ‘Anyone’ at ‘Anytime’ and ‘Anywhere.'

Rankings & Approvals:

• UGC: Recognized under UGC 2(f) & 12B
• NAAC: NAAC Re-accredited with grade A+

Notable Alumni:

• Ms. Nirupama Rao - Ex India's Ambassador
• Padmashree Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat - Ex- Chairman, UGC
• Padmashree N.D. Mahanor - Renowned Marathi Writer
• Dr. Devanand Shinde - Vice-Chancellor, Kolhapur University
• Shri F.M. Shinde - Marathi Writer-Poet
• Padmashri Dr. Gangadhar Pantawane - Marathi Writer
• Dr. B.G. Pachpatte - Renowned Mathematician
• Shri Bhaskar Mundhe - Ex-Divisional Commissioner, Aurangabad
• Shri Ram Bhogale - Chairman, Nirlep and AITG Group