Bharati Vidyapeeth, established in 1964 in Pune, India, as a private deemed-to-be-university by the distinguished Indian politician and educationist Patangrao Kadam, boasts a widespread presence with campuses situated across New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Sangli, Pune, Solapur, Kolhapur, Karad, Satara, and Panchgani. The institution encompasses a diverse array of faculties including Medical College, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Management, Hotel Management, Catering Technology, Environment Science, and Agriculture. Recognizing its academic standing, the Government of India, endorsed by the University Grants Commission, accorded the coveted status of "Deemed to be University" to a cluster of 12 institutions affiliated with Bharati Vidyapeeth on April 26, 1996.
Illustrating its prominence, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) placed Bharati Vidyapeeth at the 76th position among universities in its 2022 rankings. Further, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering, Pune, a constituent engineering college of the university, earned the rank of 131st in India in the NIRF engineering ranking for 2022. Additionally, Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy achieved the notable distinction of being ranked 17th in India by the NIRF pharmacy ranking in 2022.Building upon Bharati Vidyapeeth’s dedication to spreading knowledge and learning, they've taken a new step to help students who might not have access to good higher education. This includes people from far-off places and those who are busy with other responsibilities. To do this, they've created the School of Online Education at Bharati Vidyapeeth University. This special school is here to bring excellent education right to the students, no matter where they are.The School of Online Education presents a unique opportunity for students to access the excellence of a prestigious university without the need for physical presence on campus. Serving as a vital link, it seamlessly connects learners to exceptional educational prospects. Diverse courses spanning arts, science, commerce, management, healthcare, technology, and beyond are offered, catering to a wide spectrum of interests. Both undergraduate and postgraduate programs are available, accommodating students at various phases of their educational pursuit. Leveraging a sophisticated digital learning interface, the School ensures the dissemination of course content and resources. This comprehensive platform encompasses video lectures, reading materials, interactive quizzes, dynamic discussion forums, and streamlined assignment submission mechanisms.