About
OfficialDeogiri College is a college in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, founded in 1960 at the central place of Marathwada.
- Founded in 1960 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
- Affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
- AICTE accreditation for BBA, BCA, MBA and MCA programmes
- Strength of about 4500 students
- Received the Best Green Club Award from Maharashtra's Director of Higher Education
- Motto: "Duritanche timir jawo", let the darkness of ignorance be driven away
History
Deogiri College, Aurangabad was founded in 1960 at the central place of Marathwada. The institute that founded the college was established by Mr. V.R. Sawant and Mr. Vinayakrao Patil, who were assisted by a team of social workers. The Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal was founded barely two years after the region became part of Maharashtra in 1956. The college was inaugurated by Mr. Yeshwantrao Chavan, and it is described as having a history of six decades.
Mission
The institute's motto is "Duritanche timir jawo", meaning let the darkness of ignorance be driven away. The college aims to eliminate the darkness of ignorance from people's lives and help them advance towards knowledge for development. It also aims to provide quality education to society and economically backward classes, and to introduce technical and professional education to increase employability and economic development.
Academics and Campus
The college offers a B.Sc. Data Science course and an M.A. History course. Undergraduate and postgraduate admissions are offered. Campus facilities listed include a library and several boys' and girls' hostels, including the Sharadabai Govindrao Pawar Girls Hostel. The college is located at Railway Station Road, Padampura, Aurangabad-431005, Maharashtra, India.
Achievements
Deogiri College won the 2nd and 3rd prizes in the Poster Presentation category at the State-Level Science Exhibition. The college received the Best Green Club Award from Dr. Shailendra Deolankar, Director of Higher Education, Maharashtra. The college has a strength of about 4500 students.
Quick stats
Courses offered
10
Avg placements
₹3.2 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources