Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha (MKSSS), Pune is one of India’s oldest and most respected institutions dedicated to the empowerment and education of women. Established in 1896 by Bharat Ratna Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve, MKSSS began as a small initiative for widows in Hingne, Pune, and has now grown into a statewide educational network.
With 62 educational units across Maharashtra—including Pune, Satara, Wai, Ratnagiri, Nagpur, Kamshet, and Vasai—MKSSS offers holistic learning opportunities from preschool to higher education.
Each year, over 25,000 girl students study across MKSSS schools and colleges specializing in Engineering, Architecture, Management, Nursing, Fashion Technology, and Vocational Training. The Samstha also provides hostel facilities, skill centers, and an old age home, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for women at every stage of life.
For over 120 years, MKSSS has been committed to building confident, capable, and self-reliant women who can thrive in a global society.
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Over the last 129 years, MKSSS has grown into a large educational organisation, much like a banyan tree spreading its branches across Maharashtra. Today, it runs 77 educational institutions in places like Pune, Satara, Wai, Ratnagiri, Nagpur, Kamshet, and Vasai, serving around 30,000 girl students.
Over the last 129 years, MKSSS has grown into a large educational organization, much like a banyan tree spreading its branches across Maharashtra. Today, it runs 77 educational institutions in places like Pune, Satara, Wai, Ratnagiri, Nagpur, Kamshet, and Vasai, serving around 30,000 girl students.
These institutions include schools, colleges, and professional institutes in fields such as Engineering, Architecture, Management, Nursing, Fashion Technology, Information Technology, Laser Technology and Vocational Training. MKSSS also runs hostels for students and working women, Sangopan Kendra as well as an old-age home for senior citizens.
Over the last 109 years, the university has grown into a multidisciplinary institution offering various programs — from school level (KG) to Ph.D. level — in arts, science, commerce, technology, and professional fields. SNDT also has a nursery school for practical learning, and centers for Women’s Studies, Inclusion and Exclusion, and Distance Education.
The university is deeply committed to empowering women through education, especially higher education, and aims to prepare them to meet social and economic challenges while upholding human values and social responsibility. It focuses on providing quality vocational and professional courses for women. The university’s motto is:
“Empowerment of Women through IT Education.”
“To develop capable and confident young women IT professionals who can perform effectively in today’s competitive IT environment.”
K. B. Joshi Institute of Information Technology was established in 2003. The institute was built with a generous donation from the Joshi Foundation in memory of Late K. B. Joshi, a pioneering businessman and founder member of several trade groups, including the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce.
The institute has a well-designed curriculum, modern infrastructure, and provides students with practical exposure to the latest trends in the IT world. This helps students understand both the current and future needs of the IT industry. The institute mainly focuses on promoting women in the CS & IT field and aims to develop skilled and confident women IT professionals ready to take on opportunities in the fast-growing technology sector.
To provide quality IT education to women and create skilled professionals for the industry.
To support and educate girls from poor and socially or economically weaker backgrounds.
To promote the overall development of women, focusing on health, sports, and cultural activities along with academics, so they can face real-world challenges confidently.
