Department of Higher and Technical Education Government of Maharashtra

What Department of Higher and Technical Education Government of Maharashtra does

The Department of Higher and Technical Education (DHE) is a state government department of Maharashtra, India, responsible for administering the higher and technical education ecosystem across the state. It serves students, faculty, and institutions through a statutory network comprising 65 universities, 5,841 colleges, and 11,436 public libraries, with operations distributed across eight functional directorates: the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Directorate of Art (DoA), Directorate of Literature (DoL), Maharashtra State Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSFDA), CET Cell, Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA), and Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). The department functions as the primary regulatory, coordinating, and funding authority for all higher and technical education institutions in Maharashtra.

The department's operational infrastructure includes digital platforms such as the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHCET), the newly launched New Credit and Grading System (NCPS) portal, and an administrative Dashboard for governance monitoring. Its technology base is built through partnerships with IIT Bombay (UDAAN AI translation project), BISAG-N (broadcasting infrastructure), and integration with national platforms including NAD, ABC, APAR, and PM-USHA. The department also runs flagship programs such as MYCA (Maharashtra Youth Climate Action) and YEWS (Youth Environment and Sustainability) in collaboration with EY, and partners with UNICEF, Infosys, NASSCOM, and the British Council for skill development and capacity building.

The department's revenue model is based on annual state budget allocation supplemented by central government grants (e.g., PM-USHA) rather than commercial revenue generation. Its economic value is delivered through regulatory oversight under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act 2016 and Maharashtra Private Universities Act 2016, fee regulation via the FRA, accreditation coordination, and implementation of centrally sponsored schemes for infrastructure and academic reform across the higher education sector.

Name

Department of Higher and Technical Education Government of Maharashtra

Legal name

Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra

Website

https://htedu.maharashtra.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra is a state government department administering higher and technical education across Maharashtra, serving students, faculty, and institutions through 65 universities, 5,841 colleges, and 11,436 public libraries under statutory regulatory authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education Administration

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311), Public Administration (92), Administration of Education Programs (923110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial/Regional Education Departments (EDADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/State Curriculum & Standards Authorities (EDADAEAA), IT, Information Security & Digital Governance (EDADAKAJ), Education Regulatory Authorities & Commissions (Cross-Sector) (EDADAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education administration
• Technical education policy
• University governance
• Educational funding programs
• Student credit mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: State and central government funding for education administration, scheme implementation, and institutional support. RUSA scheme operates on 60:40 central to state funding ratio.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, is a state ministerial department that formulates and implements higher and technical education policy. It regulates 65 universities and 5,841 colleges, administers NEP 2020 implementation, manages faculty development through MSFDA, and delivers digital administrative platforms including NCPS (online college permissions), E-Samarth ERP for universities, the GIS-based Higher Education Atlas, the Academic Bank of Credits, and the MahaDnyandeep learning materials portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YEWS (Youth Engagement for Water and Sustainability): Youth participation and water conservation program targeting 7,10,000 youth volunteers across 13 districts of Maharashtra
• MYCA (Maharashtra Youth for Climate Action)
• NCPS (New College Permission System)
• MahaDnyandeep Portal
• E-Samarth
• Maharashtra Higher Education Atlas
• Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)

Products and services

• New College Permission System (NCPS)
• E-Samarth ERP Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,375 NAAC accredited institutions in Maharashtra demonstrating quality assurance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and flagship.

• Manibi InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for financial literacy, securities market awareness, and cyber crime awareness programs for colleges, educational institutions, and other stakeholders in Maharashtra. Addresses personal financial management, budgeting, savings, and investment strategies.
• National Stock Exchange (NSE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint initiative for financial literacy and securities market education. Conducting educational sessions on stock market, mutual funds, and other investment instruments. Provides knowledge on market operations, investment strategies, and long-term investment benefits for responsible investing.
• IIT BombaymajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025MoU signed for UDAAN project using AI-based translation tool to translate English textbooks into Marathi. Signed in presence of Hon'ble Governor and Education Minister. Partnership aims to reduce language barriers using technology and increase accessibility of knowledge and educational resources.
• InfosysmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Infosys provides Maharashtra students access to skill development courses and educational resources through Infosys Springboard platform. These programs prepare students with industry-relevant skills to enhance their employability in the professional world.
• NASSCOMmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with NASSCOM provides skill development programs and professional courses through Prime Portal to students across Maharashtra. Programs are designed according to evolving job market needs ensuring students acquire necessary skills and proficiency for successful careers.
• British CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership focuses on internationalization of higher education through academic exchanges, joint research projects, cultural exchange programs, faculty training, leadership development, and student mobility support. Aims to improve curriculum quality and promote international collaboration.
• UNICEF MumbaiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Climate action partnership reaching 13 districts, 3000 colleges, and 20 lakh youth through YEWS and MYCA programs. Includes green skills development, entrepreneurship training, green clubs activities, and youth-led water conservation initiatives targeting 43 crore liters water savings over 3 years.
• BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics)majorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partnership for developing Maharashtra Higher Education Atlas - a GIS-based platform under PM Gati Shakti scheme. Platform provides information about colleges, hostels, and libraries including location, courses, intake capacity, and contact details for administrators, students, and public.
• RUSA (Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentrally sponsored scheme for higher education since October 2013. Maharashtra adopted in May 2015 with 60:40 central to state funding. RUSA 1.0 and 2.0 implemented with 81 projects approved and 57 completed. PM-USHA (RUSA 3.0) launched in 2023 with 61 new projects approved.
• ACWADAMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Youth Engagement and Water Conservation (YEWS) program. Supports water management awareness and training for youth volunteers in 13 districts.
• Centre for Environment EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Youth Engagement and Water Conservation (YEWS) program. Contributes to environmental education and awareness among youth.
• UGC (University Grants Commission)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular meetings and coordination for higher education policy implementation, NEP 2020 guidelines, and university matters. Recent meeting held with UGC in New Delhi.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory coordination for technical education institutions in Maharashtra. Ensures compliance with AICTE guidelines for engineering and technical colleges.
• NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination for teacher education programs and standards in the state.
• NCVET (National Council for Vocational Education and Training)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination for vocational education and training standards and certification.
• NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill development initiatives and vocational training coordination for students.
• Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiatives for skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and employment-linked training programs.
• Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth empowerment programs and sports-related educational initiatives.
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for developing MahaDnyandeep portal - online learning materials platform. YCMOU developing online courses for statewide distribution of quality educational content.

Scale indicators26 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): India's national skill development umbrella organization partnering with the department. Comparable as a coordinating body for skill development programs and vocational training partnerships, though operating at national rather than state level.

Broad incumbents

• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE): National statutory body for technical education regulation. Comparable to the department's Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) for engineering and technical college approval, with parallel regulatory and approval functions at central level.
• University Grants Commission (UGC): National-level apex regulatory body for higher education in India. Comparable as the central regulator coordinating with state departments on university standards, funding, and NEP 2020 implementation, though it operates at federal rather than state level.
• California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: California's state-level community college system office overseeing 116 colleges. Comparable in scale and decentralized governance model, administering state funding, accreditation coordination, and digital infrastructure across a multi-campus public higher education system.
• New York State Education Department: New York's state education agency covering K-12 and higher education. Comparable administrative mandate over state colleges, universities, and professional licensing, with similar regulatory and oversight functions for educational institutions.
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV): Virginia's state higher education council coordinating policy across public and private institutions. Comparable in coordinating state-level higher education strategy, institutional approval, and funding allocation across a multi-institutional system.
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Texas state agency coordinating public higher education across 268 institutions. Comparable in scope of state-level higher education governance, funding allocation, and policy implementation across a large, diverse state higher education ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu state higher education department with similar mandate over universities, colleges, and technical education. Comparable in administrative scope, regulatory function, and digital governance initiatives across a major Indian state.
• Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka: State-level higher education department overseeing Karnataka's universities and colleges. Directly comparable as a state government entity administering higher education policy, college affiliations, and NEP 2020 implementation across a large Indian state.
• Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala: Kerala's higher education directorate with comparable college affiliation, university coordination, and NEP 2020 implementation responsibilities. India's highest-literacy state with strong higher education institutional network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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