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About the University

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University was established by the Government of Maharashtra vide Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University Act. No. XXII of 1989 as a Unitary University. Later, the Government of Maharashtra converted this University to the Affiliating Technological University since 2016 vide Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University Act No. XXIX of 2014 with the jurisdiction of the University as the entire state of Maharashtra. Presently 272 institutes are affiliated with the University and the total student strength is 1,36,534.

The sprawling 468 acres of the campus of this University provides as a sanctum seat of learning across the state. The University attracts meritorious students from the entire state and molds them into employable engineers and competent technocrats. This University provides well-equipped laboratories with testing and analysis facilities that can be extended for the benefit of the industries. In addition, the University offers facilities like conference hall, auditorium, playground, workshop, and computing facilities. The University has spacious and good hostels with all basic amenities.

The University is blessed with highly qualified faculty members who are committed to impart the best kind of knowledge through an effective teaching-learning process. The faculty and staff of the University believe that achieving excellence is a challenging task and they continuously strive for it.
University also provides a conducive environment and opportunities to the students for research and innovation which leads to creating entrepreneurs. The University is empowered to affiliate Institutions that offer UG, PG, and Ph.D. level programs in the disciplines of Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

The main thrust of the University is to develop and provide state-of-art infrastructure and an excellent academic and research environment to its faculty and students. The university has kept pace with the times by introducing the CBCS system, and multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary programs - courses. It has an efficient and transparent governance system, support for researchers, clean and green campus, gender friendly atmosphere, ample opportunity for students to hone their skills in Co-curricular activities, technologically equipped classrooms and laboratories, a state-of-the-art library, an incubation center titled, “DBATU Forum of Innovation, Incubation & Enterprise” (Section-8 Company) with support from Maharashtra State Innovation Society, a nodal agency of Govt. of Maharashtra, wellequipped health center with practicing medical professionals, playgrounds. Our university has already started implementing provisions of the NEP 2020.

The journey of a thousand miles starts with one little step. The idea of establishing a Technological University in Konkan region as an instrument of economic development was conceived by the Government of Maharashtra in 1981. As per the recommendations of an Expert Committee, the Government of Maharashtra stablished Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University; vide Act No. XXII of 1989.The University was of the unitary type of University, and the territorial limits within which the powers were conferred upon the University by or under this Act were exercised, comprised the entire University area.

Later, Government of Maharashtra converted the University to the Affiliating Technological University from the year 2016 vide Maharashtra Act No. XXIX of 2014 with the jurisdiction of the University as the entire state of Maharashtra. Presently, 275 institutes are affiliated to the University and the total student strength is more than one lakh. The distinct character of the University is its state technical university status with entire Maharashtra as its area of activity. The University attracts meritorious students from the entire state and molds them into employable engineers and competent technocrats. The University is empowered to affiliate institutions that offer UG , PG and Ph.D. level programs in the disciplines of Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture and Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

Vision

The University is committed to become a leading 'Center of Excellence' in the field of Engineering, Technology and Science as a seat of learning with a national character and international outlook..

Mission

The University is committed to provide quality technical education, research and development services to meet the needs of industry, business, service sector and society, at large.


Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the “Greatest Indian” was the eminent researcher and social reformer. He devoted his life for studying various branches of knowledge and implemented for making a proud and better India. The Vision, Mission, and Objectives of the University, Lonere are rightly embodied with the missionary work of Dr. Ambedkar. The research scholars, students, faculty, and staff follow the principles laid down by Dr. Ambedkar through his writings, speeches, and Indian Constitution. It’s the privilege of the University to have Dr. Ambedkar's name. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University took many measures for the promotion of gender equity by arranging functions and thought-provoking speeches. University has a women’s grievance cell to safeguard and promote the well-being of all women employees and girl students of the organization. The University promotes the use of renewable energy sources and started implementing Solar energy and the use of LED bulbs/ Power-efficient equipment in campus. University continuously took efforts for water conservation and maintaining a clean and green campus. University took efforts in providing an inclusive environment by arranging various programs for students by NCC and NSS units. To sensitize students and employees of the University to constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens, University conducts programs like the constitution day celebration, Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti celebration, 18-hour study program. Thus various best practices have been implemented to embody the constitutional principles in the minds of the students and employees. We at DBATU continuously working to maintain the image of the University as “Seat of Learning in Green Mountains towards Constitutionally responsible citizen of India.”

  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the “Greatest Indian” was an eminent researcher and social reformer. He devoted his life to studying various branches of knowledge and implemented for making a proud and better India. The Vision, Mission and Objectives of the University, Lonere are rightly embodied with the missionary work of Dr. Ambedkar. The research scholars, students, faculty and staff follow the principles laid down by Dr. Ambedkar through his writings, speeches and Indian Constitution.
  • Presently, 240+ institutes are affiliated to the University and the total student strength is more than one lakh.
  • The sprawling 468 acres campus of this University provides a sanctum seat of learning across the state.
  • Major and Minor Degree
  • B Tech Honors Degree
  • 6 Month Industrial Internship to B Tech Final Year Student
  • For Each Semester 20 % Online courses through platforms like NPTEL Swayam etc.
  • Strong Alumina Network across the globe.
  • Innovation & Incubation Centre
  • The DBATU Forum of Innovation Incubation and Enterprise Incorporated as Section 8 company (CIN NoU85300MH2019NPL332513).
  • A grant of Rs. 5 Cr is sanctioned by GoM for 5 Years.
  • Adapted NEP-2020 to encourage multidisciplinary research.
  • State-of-the art laboratories, Central Computer Centre, Central Fabrication Facility like fabrication of PCB, PCM, 3-D objects and Antenna, etc.

Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.
-- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

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Engineering
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Pharmacy
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Architecture
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HMCT
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Nature of University State University
Type of University Affiliating
Establishment Date of the University 05-05-1989
Main campus Area in Acres 468
Built up Area in sq.mts. 79220.3
Programmes Offered Certificate, Diploma, U.G., P.G., Ph.D.
Date of Recognition as a University by UGC
Under Section Date Document
2f of UGC 27-12-2005 View Document
12B of UGC 27-12-2005 View Document

How to Reach

Longitude & Latitude: 18˚10’11” N and 73˚20’21”E,
Nearest Railway Station: Veer Railway Station (5.1Km), Mangaon Railway Station (11Km),
Nearest Airport : Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (158.4Km)

Contact

The Registrar
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University,
Lonere, Tal- Mangaon, Dist – Raigad. Maharashtra (India). 402103
Email: registrar(at)dbatu(dot)ac(dot)in