North Maharashtra University

What North Maharashtra University does

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University (KBCNMU), established on August 15, 1990 under the Maharashtra Universities Act, XXIX of 1989, is a public state university headquartered in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India, serving as the principal higher education institution for the Khandesh region (Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar districts). It operates 13 Schools and 1 Institute on a 660-acre main campus, delivering 11 undergraduate, 62 postgraduate, and 37 Ph.D. programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management, engineering, and interdisciplinary studies, while also exercising affiliating and examination authority over 219 affiliated colleges and 4 research institutes.

The university runs a platform-plus-modules architecture: core academic schools (Computer Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Management Studies, University Institute of Chemical Technology) form the academic backbone, supplemented by specialized centres (Competitive Examination Coaching, Tribal Academy, Yoga Science, Lifelong Learning), distance education through IDEAL (~2,500 learners), and digital service platforms (e-Suvidha Student Portal, Online Examination System, RIMS, Internship Portal, NATS 2.0). Technology is sourced primarily through partnerships rather than proprietary development — SAP-ERP and BI software for finance/administration, MKCL's Digital University framework, INFLIBNET for digital library access, and Microsoft 365 for identity/mail — with self-developed platforms limited to the e-Suvidha portal, Online Examination Center, and Research Information Management System.

As a state public university, KBCNMU does not generate commercial revenue in a venture sense. Tuition fees are regulated by government norms, and the institution is funded through UGC grants, RUSA allocations, state government budget, and project-based grants (notably recurring ₹50 lakh RGSTC grants in 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, and 2025). The customer base consists of first-generation learners from rural and tribal Khandesh areas as the primary persona, 219 affiliated colleges as a distribution channel, and ~2,500 distance learners as a secondary segment. Distribution is regional only; the university explicitly does not claim a global footprint, with international exposure limited to faculty/student exchange agreements.

Name

North Maharashtra University

Legal name

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

Website

https://nmu.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University (KBCNMU) is a public state university in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, operating 13 Schools and 1 Institute delivering 110+ UG/PG/Ph.D. programmes and affiliating 219 colleges across the Khandesh region for primarily first-generation rural and tribal learners.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Distance education
• Research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jalgaon

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University is a multi-faculty state public university delivering higher education through 13 Schools and 1 Institute offering 11 undergraduate, 62 postgraduate, and 37 Ph.D. programmes spanning arts, humanities, sciences, commerce, management, computer science, chemical technology, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, media studies, environmental and earth sciences, and inter-disciplinary studies. The university also runs 16 UG/PG distance-learning courses through the IDEAL programme serving approximately 2,500 learners, alongside competitive examination coaching, research consultancy, campus placement, and community outreach such as the Lab to Land agricultural extension programme.

Product overview

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University operates as a multi-faculty public university with 13 Schools and 1 Institute offering 11 undergraduate, 62 postgraduate, and 37 Ph.D. programs. The university functions as a platform-plus-modules architecture, with core academic schools (Computer Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Management Studies, University Institute of Chemical Technology) forming the academic foundation, supplemented by specialized centers (Yoga Science, Competitive Exam Coaching, Tribal Academy), distance education (IDEAL), placement services, research consultancy, and digital platforms (e-Suvidha student portal, Online Examination System, RIMS, Internship Portal). The academic ecosystem serves approximately 219 affiliated colleges and focuses on first-generation learners in the Khandesh region's tribal and rural areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programmes (UG/PG/Ph.D.) University offers 11 undergraduate, 62 postgraduate, and 37 Ph.D. programmes spanning arts, humanities, sciences, commerce, management, computer science, chemical technology, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, media studies, environmental and earth sciences, and inter-disciplinary studies for students seeking higher education qualifications.
• School of Computer Sciences School offering M.C.A., M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Information Technology, and B.Sc. Computer Science programmes for students seeking qualifications in computing and information technology.
• School of Chemical Sciences UGC-SAP and DST-FIST recognized school offering M.Sc. Chemistry with specializations in Polymer Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pesticides & Agrochemicals, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry, plus M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes for chemistry students and researchers.
• School of Life Sciences School with departments of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology offering M.Sc. courses with central instrumentation facility and specialized laboratories for life sciences students and researchers.
• University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT) AICTE-recognized institute offering B.Tech. and M.Tech. degree courses plus Ph.D. research in Chemical Engineering, Technology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences for engineering students.
• School of Management Studies School offering Ph.D., two-year Full-time M.B.A. (AICTE recognized), and three-year Full-time B.B.M. (UGC approved) programmes for management students.
• Distance Education (IDEAL) Institute of Distance Education Learning offering 16 UG/PG courses catering to approximately 2,500 distance learners for working professionals and lifelong learners seeking flexible higher education access.
• School of Commerce School established in 2025 with apprenticeship-embedded undergraduate programs including B.Com (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) and B.Com (Retail Management) for commerce students.
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Competitive Examination Coaching Centre Free coaching centre providing preparation support to SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT/Minorities students for civil services, banking, LIC, RRB, and SSC examinations.
• Central Training and Placement Cell Placement service connecting graduating students with recruiting organizations through campus interviews and HR-driven hiring programmes.
• Research and Consultancy Services Research and consultancy services across various schools covering chemistry, life sciences, environmental sciences, and other disciplines offered to industry and government clients.
• Department of Yoga Science Academic department offering M.A. Yogshastra, Diploma in Yoga Teacher, Certificate Programme in Massage Therapy, and skill-based short-term yoga courses for students seeking yoga education and certification.
• Lab to Land Programme Community outreach programme providing farmers training, consultancy, and quality bio-inputs for improving agricultural productivity in the Khandesh region.
• Tribal Academy, Nandurbar 25-acre centre of excellence for tribal education, heritage preservation, and community empowerment located at Nandurbar serving students from tribal-majority areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• NAAC A Grade with 3.11 CGPA achieved in 2015 third cycle reaccreditation
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TRuCapsol LLC PuneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 December 2018Collaboration with TRuCapsol for technology and research initiatives.
• Digital Depositors in NAD (NSDL Database Management Limited)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2017Lodging academic awards of students in NAD portal for digital degree certificate verification.
• Erasmus+ Higher EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2017European Union programme for higher education collaboration with NMU.
• Heubach Color Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2017Rights and liabilities agreement with assignment restrictions for chemical technology collaboration.
• Seutche Gesellschaft fur Homa-Therapie (German Association of Homa Therapy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2017International collaboration with German association for Homa therapy research.
• UPL Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2016Project collaboration with UPL Vapi covering financial arrangements and intellectual property rights.
• Wroclaw University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2016Teaching, research and student exchange collaboration in education field with Polish university.
• Maharashtra State Marathi Vishwakosh/Nirmiti MandalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2016Collaboration for Marathi language preservation and documentation.
• The Union South East Asia (USEA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 February 2016Technical support in VC's meetings and other activities conducted by NMU and other universities.
• Spoken Tutorial Project IIT BombaycoreTechnology or Integration · 9 March 2015Promotion of Open Source technologies through Spoken Tutorial platform.
• Elite Football League India Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2015American style football promotion at university level by providing platform to practice and organize inter university events.
• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2015General research activities MOU for complementary activities for mutual benefit.
• Nirmal Seeds Pvt. LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2015Testing and analytical services, technology transfer, training arrangements, and student placement exploration.
• Department of Biotechnology, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2014DBT authorization for scientists to work with R&D team of center in all stages of process development and production.
• Bourns College of Engineering, University of California RiversideminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2014General research objectives MOU between BCOE and NMU for research collaboration.
• Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission (RGSTC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2014Science and technology for socio-economic development through project mode with clear targets and time frames.
• G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Micro-OrganismminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2014Exchange of scientific results and intellectual activity between Russian Academy of Sciences and School of Life Sciences NMU.
• School of Advanced Technology and Science, Tokushima UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2014Student exchange activities between School of Science and Institute of Technology NMU and Tokushima University.
• Technological Educational Institution of AthensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2014Faculty exchange programme depending on academic interest, expertise and availability of financial resources.
• Pacific AG Research, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2014Collaboration in agricultural research with Pacific AG Research California, USA.
• Jain Irrigation System Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2014Collaboration for teaching, training, research programmes and other agreed activities involving academic research staff.
• CSIR-Indian Institute of PetroleumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2014Confidential information protection agreement for collaborative research between CSIR-IIP and UICT.
• INFLIBNET, an IUC of UGCcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 January 2014Access to e-Resources through INFLIBNET programme for digital library and research resources.
• CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2013Collaborative research programmes in specific fields of mutual interest between CSIR-NEERI and NMU.
• Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2013Direct contact and cooperation between faculty, department and research centre in mutually acceptable fields.
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research & Training Institute (BARTI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 March 2013Coaching for competitive examinations for SC/ST/OBC students for civil services and banking examinations.
• CETYS UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2013Exchange Faculty, Exchange of Students (undergraduate/graduate), Organization of joint research programme and publication, joint conferences.
• Nirmal Software Services Pvt. LtdcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2012Design, development and boosting of online registration and OMR/Online/LAN based examination system for Ph.D. admission and process management.
• Cayuga Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2012Framework of collaboration and partnership between CCC Auburn, New York and NMU India for student and faculty exchange.
• Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (MAHYCO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2012Collaboration in hybrid seed technology research and development.
• Groundwater Survey and Development Agency, Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Government of MaharashtraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2011Collaboration to increase academic standards and reduce technology gap between academic deliberations and industry requirements.
• Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2010Academic collaboration in activities related to space physics, environmental and earth science endeavors.
• Kerala State Science & Technology Museum & Priyadarshani PlanetariumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2010Collaboration for science popularisation and technology awareness programmes.
• Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 April 2010MOU for providing trained technical human resources to operate Student Facilitation Centre (SFC) established by University. MKCL provides technical support for Digital University software and framework.
• Savita Oil Technology LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2010Confidential information sharing agreement regarding manufacture of SOTL products, research and developmental work collaboration.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Savitribai Phule Pune University: Maharashtra's largest multi-faculty state university offering UG/PG/Ph.D. across disciplines with affiliated colleges. Closely comparable structure (multi-school architecture, affiliated college network, NAAC cycles, NIRF) but with substantially larger urban-affiliated scale and stronger ranking.
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University: Maharashtra state open university focused on distance and online education—comparable to KBCNMU's IDEAL distance program and digital university infrastructure through MKCL. Both serve learners who cannot attend traditional on-campus higher education.
• University of Mumbai: Major Maharashtra state public university with a large affiliated college network (700+ colleges) offering multi-disciplinary UG/PG/Ph.D. programs. Closely comparable governance, public funding model, and accreditation cycles to KBCNMU.
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University: Maharashtra state multi-disciplinary university serving an underdeveloped region with affiliated colleges—structurally aligned with KBCNMU's regional-mandate model serving tribal and rural areas in Marathwada and Khandesh respectively.
• Shivaji University, Kolhapur: Maharashtra state public university with multi-disciplinary schools (Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering) and a regional affiliated college network similar in scale and structure to KBCNMU. Comparable in mission, programs, and catchment.
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University: Maharashtra state public university with multi-faculty programs, NAAC accreditation cycles, and affiliated college network across the Vidarbha region. Closely mirrors NMU's mandate, regulatory structure, and student profile mix.
• Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University: Maharashtra state public university with affiliated colleges across Vidarbha offering similar multi-disciplinary UG/PG/Ph.D. programs and operating under the same UGC/state regulatory framework as KBCNMU.
• Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University: Maharashtra state public university with multi-disciplinary academics and affiliated colleges across a predominantly rural regional catchment—directly analogous to KBCNMU's Khandesh-focused mandate and student profile.
• Gondwana University: Maharashtra state public university serving the tribal-majority Gadchiroli district—directly comparable to KBCNMU's Tribal Academy initiative in Nandurbar and similar focus on under-served regional populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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