VISHWAKARMA UNIVERSITY Summary
Vishwakarma University (VU) is a state private university in Pune, Maharashtra, established in 2017 under Maharashtra Government Act No. XXXVIII dated 3 May 2017. The university is the higher-education extension of the Vishwakarma Group of Institutions, whose educational legacy spans more than three decades in Pune. VU is recognized by the national regulator and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. Its multidisciplinary academic structure includes science and technology, commerce and management, art and design, humanities and social sciences, media and communication, interdisciplinary studies, law, pharmacy and architecture. The university describes its learning model through the sequence of knowing, practicing, performing and reflecting, with strong emphasis on learning by doing. Industry participation, projects, studios, laboratories, professional practice and internships are integrated into academic delivery across different faculties. Research and innovation are supported through university centers, conferences, publications, collaborations and entrepreneurship activity. Program-specific approvals apply to regulated areas such as pharmacy, law and architecture. The Pune location gives students access to a large technology, manufacturing, design, media, startup, legal and professional-services ecosystem. The university has also participated in global impact and innovation-oriented ranking frameworks focused on sustainability, social responsibility and entrepreneurship. VU's growth reflects the conversion of a long-standing educational group into a multidisciplinary university with curricular autonomy and a strong applied-learning orientation. Its current university framework dates from 2017, while programs, research activity, student services and external partnerships continue to develop. The Pune location shapes opportunities for field exposure, internships, professional interaction and community engagement relevant to the institution's academic profile. Laboratory, library, digital-learning and student-support resources complement classroom teaching and practical work across the university. Professional programs follow the standards and approval requirements of the relevant statutory or professional bodies where applicable. The university's development reflects changing expectations around employability, interdisciplinary study, innovation and technology-enabled learning.









