MIT Academy of Engineering (MITAOE), Alandi, Pune, was established in 1999 under MAEER by the honorable Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad, Founder and Executive President of MIT Group. The institute offers Seven UG programs (B.Tech & B.Des) and two PG programs (M.Tech). MITAOE is only the third institute in Pune which has been bestowed with ‘academic autonomy’ by the University Grants Commission (UGC) considering the quality of pedagogical practices, research, faculty and the state-of-the-art infrastructure that meets global standards.

The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has honoured the institute with the ‘Best Engineering College (Professional Courses) award. The institute has made its mark by excelling in academics and research and it continues to grow as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in engineering education and research.

Academic autonomy opens the doors for excellence in education, research and administration. The best practices the institute is following is as follows.

• Updated and contemporary syllabi; flexibility in updating as per industry needs
• Innovative approaches to teaching and learning; skill-based education
• Interdisciplinary approaches in academics and research
• Opportunities for collaborations with reputed foreign & national universities and companies
• Better placement opportunities, internships and scholarships for projects
• Guest lectures and training programs by eminent experts from academia and industry

MITAOE, as an autonomous engineering college in Pune strives to make a huge difference by creating winning personalities and catering to the all-round development of its students.

The Research & Development (R&D) Cell of MIT Academy of Engineering (MITAOE), Alandi, serves as a dynamic catalyst for innovation, scholarly excellence, and sustainable development. The institute has produced over 500 publications in reputed SCI/SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals, conferences, books, and book chapters, along with more than 200 registered and published IPRs. The R&D Cell actively mentors faculty and students in quality research writing, intellectual property protection, industrial consultancy, and technology transfer. Through structured guidance and institutional SEED funding, MITAOE nurtures impactful research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting solutions in energy, environment, smart systems, and societal advancement. A

National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman on February 28, 1928. For this remarkable discovery, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making him the first Asian to receive a Nobel Prize in the sciences.

AVINYA 2026 is scheduled on 25th March 2026 thus celebrating the National Science Day.