Website: https://nmu.ac.in/
Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University (KBCNMU), Jalgaon, is a prominent public university in Maharashtra committed to academic excellence, research, innovation, and inclusive higher education. Formerly known as North Maharashtra University, the institution was established on 15 August 1990 under the Maharashtra Universities Act, XXIX of 1989 and began its academic and administrative operations from the 1991–92 academic year. The university was recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act during its early years.
The university serves the North Maharashtra region, with its jurisdiction extending across Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar districts. It has a strong focus on providing access to higher education, particularly for students from rural and tribal communities. Its educational priorities include access, equity, academic excellence, research, and the overall development of learners.
KBCNMU has a large academic ecosystem comprising university schools and institutes along with a substantial network of affiliated colleges and recognized research centers. The university campus includes 13 schools, an institute, hostels, laboratories, classrooms, libraries, and other academic and student-support facilities. Its infrastructure is designed to support teaching, research, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning.
The institution offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs across disciplines. Current academic initiatives include programs in science, technology, management, humanities, social sciences, computer science, applied sciences, and other specialized areas. The university is also implementing programs and academic initiatives aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.
Research and innovation form an important part of the university's academic environment. KBCNMU supports research departments, recognized research institutes, innovation initiatives, internships, skill development, and industry-academia collaboration. Its Center for Innovation, Incubation, and Linkages works toward developing an innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem in the North Maharashtra region.
The university also provides opportunities for qualified teaching and academic professionals through its various schools, departments, and academic programs. Its official website regularly publishes recruitment announcements, including advertisements for contractual teaching positions in university schools and departments. This makes KBCNMU relevant for educators and academic professionals seeking faculty opportunities in Jalgaon and the wider North Maharashtra region.
With its established academic infrastructure, extensive affiliated-college network, research initiatives, and commitment to accessible higher education, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University continues to contribute significantly to higher education and academic development in Maharashtra.