The University is the third oldest academic institution of modern India. It’s celebrating 200 years of its existence this year.
Namaskar. A Warm Welcome to Deccan College !
The Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Pune, continues its longstanding commitment to knowledge, advancing both fundamental research and postgraduate education in heritage and language studies. Now shining in its third century since its foundation in 1821, Deccan College has witnessed key historical epochs—India’s renaissance, the struggle for independence, and the nation’s growth post-independence. The visionaries who were students and teachers of Deccan College such as Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Sir R.G. Bhandarkar, Prof. S.M. Katre, Prof. H.D. Sankalia, Prof. Irawati Karve, and Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis, among others, have shaped its illustrious legacy.
The Deccan College is globally recognized as a research Institute. It provides resources for fundamental research with its nine scientific labs for study of archaeological remains, phonetic lab for language study, well equipped library with accession to prestigious national and international journals and the scriptorium housing one crore references to Sanskrit words ranging from the Vedas to the nineteenth century. Since 1994, Deccan College started operating as a Deemed to be University with two distinguished Departments: Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, and Linguistics. In 2010, it expanded to include the prestigious Sanskrit Dictionary Project, which had been initiated in 1948, as a separate Department and began offering postgraduate programmes while guiding Ph.D. students in Sanskrit Lexicography. Today, we stand as a thriving institution with three teaching and research Departments, experiencing continuous growth year after year. Our hearts fill with immense pride to witness the diversity of our student community, which represents various regions, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. We have students from all over India, including Jammu and Kashmir and the northeastern states of Mizoram, Nagaland, etc. pursuing their education at Deccan College. Here, students find a welcoming environment that feels like home. Graduates of this Institution are unique—they possess an aptitude for rigorous research, an appreciation for our rich cultural heritage, and demonstrate the ability to carry out collaborative projects.
The educational scenario of our country is fast shading off its old form and assuming a fresh one with implementation of New Educational Policy. In line with NEP 2020, our institution has adapted its programmes to the Choice Based Credit System, promoting flexibility and interdisciplinary studies. The new policy has laid particular emphasis on the Indian Knowledge Systems. The longstanding contributions of Deccan College to the Indian Knowledge Systems are now formally recognized in university structures. The Institute has been contributing to it in a very scientific and significant manner with extensive archaeological excavations and explorations in all parts on India throwing light on the ancient Indian history and culture. The Linguistic Department is continuously engaged in the study of current, obsolete and endangered Indian languages, dialectal surveys and mappings. The Sanskrit Dictionary of Deccan College rooted in 62 branches of ancient knowledge offers precise meanings and analyses of words and concepts.
Deccan College spread over the sprawling area of 115 acers constantly upgrades the infrastructural facilities. Our classrooms, phonetic lab, and library have recently been upgraded with ICT facilities. The Sanskrit Dictionary Project is transforming itself into new digitally accessible form with support of DST.
We reiterate our commitment to create a conducive ecosystem for higher education and quality research. Looking ahead, our goals include enhancing research resources, expanding collaborative activities, preparing for national assessments, and ultimately, elevating our institutional status.
On behalf of Deccan College, I welcome students, scholars, and researchers to embark on this journey with us.
Deccan College Post Graduate & Research Institute Deemed to be University, Pune
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