A Vision That Continues to Inspire
Prof. Vishwanath D. Karad is a globally respected educationist and visionary, renowned for championing value-based education, interfaith dialogue, and the harmonious integration of science and spirituality to build a peaceful, holistic society. As the Founder-President of MAEER, he has established numerous universities and institutions dedicated to empowering young minds — nurturing them to be physically robust, mentally alert, intellectually sharp, and spiritually enlightened.
A defining milestone in his illustrious journey is the establishment of the World Peace Centre at MAEER’s MIT, Pune in 1996 — a pioneering initiative conceived during the First Parliament of Science, Religion, and Philosophy.
This centre stands as a universal, value-driven education system aimed at fostering a global culture of peace. Through his lifelong dedication to teaching, Prof. Karad has inspired thousands of students to cultivate strength, awareness, and spiritual depth.
Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad
Founder, Trustee & Chief Patron – MAEER’s MIT Pune,
UNESCO Chair Holder for Human Rights, Democracy & Peace
1983
Since 1983
- Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune (1983)
- New English School, Guruwar Peth, Ambajogai (1983)
- MIT School of Management, Pune (MITSOM) (1987)
- Shri. Kshetra Dehu-Alandi Parisar Vikas Samiti, Pune (1987)
- MIT School of Business, Pune (MITSOB) (1987)
- MIMSR and Shree Yeshwantrao Chavan Rural Hospital, Medical College, Latur (1990)
1991
Since 1991
- Shree Sant Dnyaneshwar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Pune (1991)
- Shree Swami Vivekananda Prathamik Vidyalaya, Pune (1991)
- Shree Saraswati New English School, Pune (1991)
- MIT Pre-Primary School, Pune (1991)
- Shree Sharada Prathamik Vidyalaya, Pune (1991)
- Swami Vivekananda Academy, Aurangabad (1992)
- Shree Saraswati Secondary and Higher Secondary School, Rameshwar, Latur (1992)
- MIT Junior College of Science and Commerce, Pune (1994)
- MIT Skills, Pune (1994)
1995
Since 1995
- MIMER Medical College and Dr. Bhausaheb Sardesai Rural Hospital (1995)
- Sant Shri Dnyaneshwar-Tukaram Endowment Lecture Series Trust (1996)
- Sn Savitribai Phule Polytechnic, Pune ISSPP (1996)
- World Peace Centre (Alandi) MAEER MIT, Pune (1996)
- Maharashtra Institute of Pharmacy, Pune (1997)
- Shree Eknathrao Avhad Vidyanag, Ahmednagar (1999)
- MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune (1999)
- Shrimati Prayag Karad Vishwashanti Gurukul, Barshi (1998)
- Shri Saint Dnyaneshwar World Peace Eco Park, Pune (1999)
2000
Since 2000
- Maharashtra Institute of Nursing Sciences, Latur (2000)
- Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (Manet) (2001)
- MIT College of Engineering, Pune (MITCOE) (2001)
- Late Dadarao Karad Vidyalaya (Marathi Medium), Ambajogai (2003)
- Shree Saraswati Karad Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Barshi (2003)
- MAAER’s MIT School of Management, Pune (MITSOM) (2004)
- Shree Mukundraj Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Latur (2004)
- Shree Saraswati Public School, Ambajogai (2004)
- MIT Jansanwad College, Latur (2004)
2005
Since 2005
- Robocon (2005)
- MIT School of Government, Pune (MITSOG) (2005)
- Vishwashanti Gurukul (IB School), Pune (2006)
- College of Physiotherapy, Talegaon (D), Pune (2006)
- Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur (2006)
- MIT College of Food Technology, Pune (2006)
- MIT Institute of Design, Pune (2006)
- Late Dadarao Karad D.Ed College, Rameshwar, Latur (2007)
- MIT D.Ed College, Pune (2007)
- MIT B.Ed, M.Ed College, Pune (2007)
- Smt. Prayag Akka Karad D.Ed College, Latur (2007)
- MIT Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune (2007)
- MIT College of Management (MITCOM), Pune (2007)
- Shri Saraswati Teachers Education B.Ed College, Ambajogai (2007)
2008
Since 2008
- MIT International School of Journalism and Broadcasting (2008)
- Vishwashanti Gurukul Teachers Training Academy (VGTTA) (2008)
- MIT B.Tech Centre, Pune (2008)
- Yashwantrao Chavan D.Ed College, Barshi (2008)
- MIT Saint Dnyaneshwar B.Ed College, Pune (2009)
- MIT School of Health Sciences (MITSHS), Pune (2010)
- MIT Vishwanshanti Sangeet Kala Academy, Pune (2013)
- MIT School of Technology Management (MITSOT) (2010)
- MIT School of Photography (MITSOP), Pune (2010)
- Vishwashanti Gurukul CBSE School, Pandharpur (2011)
- Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad, Pune (2011)
2015
Since 2015
- Edugild, Pune (2015)
- MIT-ADTU, Pune (2016)
- MIT World Peace School – Indore
- MIT World Peace School – Latur
- MIT World Peace School – Alandi
- MIT-WPU Kothrud, Pune (2017)
- MIT University, Shillong, Meghalaya (2017)
- Avantika University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (2017)
- MIT School of Vedic Sciences, Pune (2017)
2023
Since 2023
- MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur
