Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (TMV), also referred to as Tilak Maharashtra University, is a deemed-to-be university located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The institution was established in memory of the Indian nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programmes across disciplines such as arts, commerce, management, education, Indian medicine, and information technology.
| Name | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth |
|---|---|
| Type | Deemed-to-be university |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Named after | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| Language of instruction | English, Marathi, Hindi (programme dependent) |
The Vidyapeeth was founded as part of the broader effort to commemorate Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's contributions to Indian education and the freedom movement. It was subsequently granted deemed-to-be university status by the Government of India under the University Grants Commission (UGC) framework, allowing it to design its own academic programmes and award degrees.
TMV offers programmes through several faculties and departments. Areas of study include:
The university also conducts doctoral research and supports postgraduate diplomas in specialised fields. It has been associated with promoting study and research in Indology, Indian philosophy, and traditional knowledge systems.
As an institution rooted in the legacy of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, TMV places emphasis on Indian languages, cultural studies, and traditional disciplines alongside modern professional education. Its distance education arm has extended access to higher education for students across Maharashtra and other parts of India.