Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Raigad is one and only one of its kinds in the State. The University is located at Lonere, at the foot of Raigad fort, the place from where Chhatrapati Shivaji administered his major activities. It is autonomous in nature and Unitary in its character. It was established in 1989 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The University has a conducted institute of its own, "Institute of Petrochemical Engineering", running Diploma Courses in eight streams of engineering and technology. The University extends its services to the society through a governmental scheme of "Community Polytechnic" by educating the dropouts and empowering them with technical skills. The University offers education especially to rural women through a Certificate Course in Nursing Technology.

The staff of the University is proud of working at this place; the students take pride in learning here, and the visitors are overwhelmed to watch the scenic nature and the peaceful ambiance enriched with the culture of technological education of high standards, amicable relations among student-fraternity, and cooperation among the staff-members.

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The university takes care of overall personality development of its learners through organizing NCC/NSS camps, Sports events, Competitions on technical paper presentation, Design competitions and Youth Parliament. Workshops and seminars are regularly held to give proper exposure to the students. Active placement and hostel facilities are also managed by the university administration.