Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University came into existance in the year 1996 under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.  This status of deemed to be University was given to institutions of Bharati Vidyapeeth in appreciation of the academic excellence and potential they have for further growth.

This is one of the largest multi disciplinary and multi-campus universities of its kind in the country imparting education in as many as 11 faculties. During the last 15 years it has introduced a large number of innovative degree and diploma programmes and has also brought about reforms in its examination system. Its administration is 'students - service oriented'.Now it has 29 constituent institutions, located at New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Karad and quite a few other places.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded the most prestigious 'A' grade to the University. The University has already prepared its Vision 2020 Document'.

In its one of the surveys, the Association of Indian Universities has rated this University as one of the top ten universities in the country attracting overseas students. The University has been given a permanent membership by the Association of Indian Universities, which is the national level organization for Indian Universities. The University is also a Member of Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Today, in India the access to the higher education is limited only to 12% of the students in the college going age group of 17-23 years. The students belonging to socially disadvantageous classes of the society and those in remote areas have very limited representation in higher education. University has committed to offer the opportunities of higher education to such students through the distance education mode.

Our objectives are to provide educational facilities to poorer and weaker sections of the society and to reach the unreached.

I, extend my warm welcome to all our prospective students of School of Distance Education. My best wishes to them for successful career.

PROF. DR. SHIVAJIRAO KADAM