Pune District Education Association (PDEA), the parent body of the college,
was established on 7 September 1941 as a charitable institution
with the motto “Bahujan Hitay, Bahujan Sukhay”
(Welfare and Happiness for the Masses).
Founded by the great social reformer
Late Shri Baburaoji Golap,
PDEA rapidly expanded educational access by establishing more than
350 primary schools across Pune district,
particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Institutions Under PDEA
- • 55 High Schools
- • 23 Vocational Schools
- • 31 Junior Colleges
- • 8 Senior Colleges
- • 10 Professional Colleges
PDEA provides education in diverse disciplines including
Ayurveda, Management, Pharmacy, Engineering,
Polytechnic, Computer Science, Education, and Law,
contributing significantly to higher and professional education.
For its outstanding contribution to education and social service,
PDEA has been honored with the
Rajyagourav Puraskar
by the Government of Maharashtra.
PDEA continues its mission under the visionary leadership of
Hon. Shri Ajitdada Pawar,
President of PDEA and Former Deputy Chief Minister,
Government of Maharashtra.
Today, more than 1,00,000+ students are enrolled
across various institutions under PDEA.
Official Website:
www.pdeapune.org