Milind College of Arts

What Milind College of Arts does

Milind College of Arts is a private, Grant-in-Aid arts and humanities college located in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, India, established in 1963 after the trifurcation of Milind Mahavidyalaya. The institution operates under the People's Education Society (Mumbai), founded by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in 1945, and is affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. It offers a Junior College program (11th–12th), a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree with eight subject specializations (English, Hindi, Pali & Buddhism, History, Geography, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Economics), a two-year Master of Arts with specializations in Pali & Buddhism and History (including a one-year Diploma), and four dedicated research centers supporting 36 doctoral students under 13 research guides. The campus spans 216 acres and includes ICT-enabled classrooms, a digitalized library with rare reference books, an on-campus weather station, separate boys (Ajanta) and girls (Pradnya) hostels, NCC and NSS units, and sports and cultural infrastructure.

The college operates as a mission-driven social enterprise rather than a commercial entity. Revenue is generated through nominal tuition and academic fees (B.A. ₹445–₹900 annually; M.A. ₹3,000 per semester; Junior College ₹548–₹990) supplemented by Maharashtra Government Grant-in-Aid funding. Faculty reportedly contribute their own money to cover fees for economically weaker students, and the college facilitates numerous scholarships (Government of India Post Matric, Freeship, SARTHI, BARTI, Mahajyoti, Minority scholarships). The primary customer segments are SC, ST, OBC and economically weaker students from the historically backward Marathwada region, where higher education access was limited prior to 1950. Go-to-market is direct on-campus admission on a first-come, first-serve basis. Distribution is supplemented by an institutional website, YouTube channel (@milindcollegearts), notice-board announcements, and MoU-based partnerships with eight other educational institutes and organizations. The institution is NAAC accredited with active IQAC processes documented through 2021–2022.

Name

Milind College of Arts

Legal name

Milind College of Arts

Website

https://milindcollegeofarts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Milind College of Arts is a non-profit, Grant-in-Aid arts college in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, operating under People's Education Society (founded by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar). It offers Junior College, B.A., M.A., and doctoral programs to economically weaker students from the Marathwada region.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHACAA

General Liberal Arts Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Liberal Arts Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHACAH

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Liberal Arts Colleges

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Arts-Integrated Liberal Arts Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Liberal Arts Colleges

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Arts college programs
• Undergraduate education
• Postgraduate education
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurangabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The college collects tuition fees, examination fees, and various academic charges from students. Fees are kept minimal to accommodate economically weaker students, with installment payment options available for hostel fees.
2. Alumni Registration Fees: One-time alumni registration fee of ₹100 upon submission of the alumni registration form

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Milind College of Arts is a private arts and humanities college located in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar), Maharashtra, India. The college operates under People's Education Society (Mumbai) and offers Junior College (11th-12th standard), a three-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a two-year Master of Arts (M.A.), and four doctoral (Ph.D.) research centers, all affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.

Product overview

Milind College of Arts is an educational institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio spanning junior college (11th-12th), undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), postgraduate Master of Arts (M.A.), and four research centers (English, Psychology, Geography, Political Science). The institution provides student support services including NCC, NSS, sports facilities, and cultural activities. The college operates on a 216-acre campus with digitalized library, ICT-enabled classrooms, separate hostels (Ajanta Boys Hostel and Pradnya Girls Hostel), and various scholarship programs for economically weaker students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior College (11th-12th Standard)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 90,000 students across PES institutions with 50,000+ from weaker sections
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SS CorporationminorOthersMoU partner organization for collaborative activities
• Mauli EnterprisesminorOthersMoU partner organization for collaborative activities
• Fourth DimensionminorOthersMoU partner organization for collaborative activities
• ICEEM, Waluj, AurangabadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institute MoU partner for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Nutan Mahavidyalaya, Sailu (Dist. Parbhani)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institute MoU partner for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing
• S.M. Dnyandev Mohekar Mahavidyalaya, KalambminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institute MoU partner for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalay, Vasarni, NandedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institute MoU partner for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing
• College of Arts, BeedkinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institute MoU partner for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Christ University: Large deemed university in Bangalore offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across humanities, sciences, commerce, and professional fields. Comparable in arts/humanities education scale but operates with much broader program portfolio and pan-India student base.

Emerging players

• Ashoka University: Private liberal arts and sciences university in Sonipat offering multidisciplinary UG and PG programs. Comparable as a humanities-focused higher-education institution, but positioned at the premium end of the liberal arts market, contrasting with Milind's mission-driven affordability model.

Direct peers

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Arts and Commerce: Sister institution under People's Education Society (Mumbai) located on the same Aurangabad campus. Offers Arts and Commerce streams, sharing the same governance, brand, and PES network as Milind College of Arts.
• Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce: Arts and Commerce college in Pune affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University and part of the broader Symbiosis ecosystem. Comparable in offering B.A./B.Com programs to Maharashtra students with similar affordability orientation.
• Jai Hind College: Autonomous Arts, Science, and Commerce college in Mumbai affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Comparable in Maharashtra-based arts education, UG/PG program structure, and emphasis on co-curricular development.
• Loyola College: Autonomous Arts and Science college in Chennai affiliated with the University of Madras, consistently ranked among India's top colleges. Comparable in academic depth, NAAC accreditation standing, and humanities research focus.
• Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College: Renowned autonomous Arts and Science college in Mumbai affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Comparable in offering UG/PG arts programs with research emphasis, and serves as a benchmark for Maharashtra-based arts institutions.
• Fergusson College: Premier Arts and Science college in Pune, Maharashtra, affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Comparable as a Maharashtra-based arts college offering B.A. and M.A. programs, but operates with higher selectivity and significantly larger enrollment.
• Milind College of Science: Sister PES institution in Aurangabad created from the same 1963 trifurcation of Milind Mahavidyalaya. Operates on the same campus with shared administration, making it the most directly comparable peer in scale and governance model.
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: Leading autonomous Arts, Science, and Commerce college in Mumbai with strong NAAC accreditation (A++) and reputation for humanities education. Comparable in program portfolio and academic mission, though substantially larger and more selective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/milind-college-of-arts-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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