Atharva Group Of Institutes : A Gateway to Success Through Research, Technology & Innovation
India has long grappled with the significant challenge of bridging the gap between industry and academia, aiming to enhance its higher education system. Despite the establishment of numerous new institutions, the delivery of quality education, particularly at the undergraduate level, has garnered attention. While addressing this issue with a focused approach that emphasizes pedagogical skills and collaboration between research and teaching institutions has proven effective, there remains a critical need for the integration of technology into education for extensive growth. Notably, India has made significant strides in this direction, driven by the demand for industry-ready professionals and the integration of technology in learning. The Atharva Group of Institutes stands out in this context, known for its innovative approaches, advanced facilities, and commitment to excellence.
Established in 1998 by educator and social entrepreneur Sunil Rane, Executive President of the Atharva Group of Institutes & the Founder Secretary of AET (Atharva Educational Trust), the Institute aims to create a world-class educational environment helping students develop professional skills and become versatile professionals. The institute boasts an NAAC accreditation with an A+ grade, is approved by AICTE, and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai, ensuring compliance with global standards in education and infrastructure. Thus, it is dedicated to nurturing world-class technocrats through a combination of research, technology, and innovation. Located in Malad, Mumbai, the institute offers undergraduate programs in various fields such as Engineering, Hospitality, Data Science, Sports Management, Film & Television, Fashion, and Business Management, alongside a range of graduate and postgraduate programs.
Atharva College of Engineering (ACE) provides courses in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Computer Science. Atharva College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (ACHMCT) offers a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Studies and Culinary Arts availing the star-category training rooms, mocktail bars, and test kitchens for students. Additionally, the Atharva School of Fashion & Arts (ASFA) provides a B.A. in Fashion Designing ensuring the students benefit from high-tech sewing labs, exhibition galleries, and in-house brand development facilities. The institute emphasizes research, technology, and innovation while promoting a holistic approach to student development.
The Differential Approach to Education Delivery
ACE distinguishes itself with its world-class infrastructure, practices to prepare students to meet requirements of industry and a strong emphasis on practical learning. Its CoE serves as a hub of cutting-edge technology featuring high-end gaming systems advanced VR headsets (HTC Vive Pro 2, Meta Quest 2 & 3, Microsoft HoloLens 2), a KAT VR treadmill, BHAPTICS Tact Suit X40 for haptic feedback, and MANUS Prime 3 Haptic XR for precise finger tracking, enabling immersive design, training, and development in virtual environments. Additionally, its Ground Station innovative students’ team achieved the milestone in establishing a functional receiving Ground Station for PRATHAM satellite at ACE.
The institute’s eco-friendly campus is equipped with advanced facilities to foster an unparalleled learning environment for academic and personal growth. It has set up a state-of-the-art iMac Lab, aiming to equip the young graduates in various domains that drive the digital world like mobile computing, multimedia, cloud computing, and others. Also, its innovation lab is India’s most advanced and high-tech center of Creative Leadership and Innovation which has been specially set up to provide a WOW experience in Management Development Programs to corporate professionals and students. Moreover, its KUKA Robotics Training Center is India’s second and Maharashtra’s first industrial training center in Engineering colleges. The integration of real-world training into the curriculum, such as live setups in hospitality and in-house brands in fashion, ensures that students are industry-ready upon graduation. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure also includes auditorium, seminar halls, smart class rooms, virtual class rooms, digital library, and more.
Sunil Rane says, “Atharva Group of Institutes ensures a disciplined and uncompromised educational experience by blending rigorous academic standards with innovative teaching methodologies. A highly qualified faculty team fosters a culture of excellence, while the institute’s infrastructure supports both academic and practical learning. The emphasis on holistic development, along with extracurricular and curricular activities and industry exposure, ensures that students receive a well rounded education”. The institute boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom. It ensures the institute’s quality and professionalism through regular training programs, conferences, FDP, STTP, industry interactions and workshops. Faculty members are encouraged to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring that they impart the most relevant knowledge to their students. Faculty members are promoted to write research articles and books to enhance their professional skills.
One of the significant challenges faced by the institute is staying ahead in an ever-evolving educational landscape. To address this, the institute continuously updates its curriculum to meet industry demands and integrates cutting-edge technology into its programs. Attracting and retaining top-tier faculty and maintaining a balance between academic rigor and practical application are additional challenges that it overcomes with strategic planning and a commitment to innovation. “Atharva Group of Institutes bridges the gap between academia and the corporate world by combining a robust academic foundation with practical skill development. Industry collaborations, internships, and hands-on projects prepare students for real-world challenges. The training and placement cell works closely with industries to ensure students are equipped with employability skills and secure placements in leading organizations globally”, avers Sunil Rane.
The institute effectively incorporates the development of soft skills into its curriculum through various methods, including workshops, group projects, and extracurricular activities. Notable events such as Techithon and cultural programs like Rhythm foster teamwork and leadership abilities among students. Additionally, training sessions aimed at enhancing communication and critical thinking skills prepare students to excel in both interpersonal and professional environments. During semester breaks, Atharva Group of Institutes organizes Spoken English and Personality Development certificate courses, along with regular seminars and workshops focused on improving soft skills through its training and placement cell. Among the esteemed extracurricular activities at Atharva are Techithon, IEEE 360°, the Computer Society of India (CSI), Atharva Ground Station, Ember, Paradigm of Life, NSS, CodeChef, IUCEE Speed, IEDC, RHYTHM, and various sporting events. The institute also facilitates debates, group discussions, and personal interview sessions, along with a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. This comprehensive approach combines academic rigor with practical training, ensuring that students not only acquire knowledge but also achieve excellence.
The institute has established strong industry collaborations that provide students with internship and placement opportunities in reputed organizations. Its training and placement cell actively engages with industries to facilitate global placements. Students in hospitality and fashion benefit from exposure to luxury hotels, airlines, and design houses, while engineering students are placed in leading tech companies. It incorporates technological advancements through its Atharva Centre of Excellence, iMac Lab, Innovation Lab, Robotics Training Center and Ground Station. Tools like VR headsets, digital twin simulations, and haptic technology enable students to engage with cutting-edge technologies. The integration of these tools into the curriculum ensures an interactive and immersive learning experience.
The institute has earned numerous accolades, including NAAC accreditation with an A+ rating. Atharva Hotel Management has been bestowed with the Prestigious Award Top Hotel Management Private New Age Institute Rank-1 by Times Education Icons 2024. It's innovative projects, such as establishing a Ground Station for the PRATHAM satellite, highlights its commitment to excellence. The inhouse fashion brand Tangerine has also gained recognition at national and international fashion shows.
We believe in fostering inclusivity and ensuring education is accessible to all. Special scholarship opportunities are available for students who demonstrate merit or face unique challenges, including those with special needs. These initiatives are designed to support and empower students, enabling them to achieve their academic and personal goals”, says Sunil Rane.
He adds, “Atharva Group of Institutes strives to take parents and students to embark on a transformative educational journey. With world-class facilities, innovative programs, and a strong focus on holistic development, it ensures that students are equipped to succeed in a competitive global landscape. The institute is dedicated to nurturing not just professionals but also responsible and well-rounded individuals”.
Future Outlook
Advancing profoundly, the Atharva Group of Institutes has been etching long aimed at delivering quality education across the higher education space. Its future roadmap includes expanding its course offerings in emerging fields like artificial intelligence, data science, and immersive technologies. The institute plans to strengthen its global partnerships, enhance its research capabilities, and provide students with greater opportunities for international exposure. Through continuous innovation and a commitment to excellence, the institute aims to remain at the forefront of higher education in India.
Sunil avers, “Our proposed Atharva University Mumbai is poised to become a center of excellence in education, blending innovative learning with cutting-edge technology. With a focus on diverse academic programs in engineering, management, hospitality, fashion, arts, science and health sciences, the university aims to nurture industry-ready professionals. Its state-of-the-art campus, equipped with advanced research centers and global partnerships, supports a dynamic learning environment. Atharva University is committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills, while preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape”.
Established in 1998 by educator and social entrepreneur Sunil Rane, Executive President of the Atharva Group of Institutes & the Founder Secretary of AET (Atharva Educational Trust), the Institute aims to create a world-class educational environment helping students develop professional skills and become versatile professionals. The institute boasts an NAAC accreditation with an A+ grade, is approved by AICTE, and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai, ensuring compliance with global standards in education and infrastructure. Thus, it is dedicated to nurturing world-class technocrats through a combination of research, technology, and innovation. Located in Malad, Mumbai, the institute offers undergraduate programs in various fields such as Engineering, Hospitality, Data Science, Sports Management, Film & Television, Fashion, and Business Management, alongside a range of graduate and postgraduate programs.
Atharva College of Engineering (ACE) provides courses in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Computer Science. Atharva College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (ACHMCT) offers a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Studies and Culinary Arts availing the star-category training rooms, mocktail bars, and test kitchens for students. Additionally, the Atharva School of Fashion & Arts (ASFA) provides a B.A. in Fashion Designing ensuring the students benefit from high-tech sewing labs, exhibition galleries, and in-house brand development facilities. The institute emphasizes research, technology, and innovation while promoting a holistic approach to student development.
Atharva Group of Institutes’ emphasis on holistic development, along with extracurricular and curricular activities and industry exposure, ensure that students receive a well-rounded education
The Differential Approach to Education Delivery
ACE distinguishes itself with its world-class infrastructure, practices to prepare students to meet requirements of industry and a strong emphasis on practical learning. Its CoE serves as a hub of cutting-edge technology featuring high-end gaming systems advanced VR headsets (HTC Vive Pro 2, Meta Quest 2 & 3, Microsoft HoloLens 2), a KAT VR treadmill, BHAPTICS Tact Suit X40 for haptic feedback, and MANUS Prime 3 Haptic XR for precise finger tracking, enabling immersive design, training, and development in virtual environments. Additionally, its Ground Station innovative students’ team achieved the milestone in establishing a functional receiving Ground Station for PRATHAM satellite at ACE.
The institute’s eco-friendly campus is equipped with advanced facilities to foster an unparalleled learning environment for academic and personal growth. It has set up a state-of-the-art iMac Lab, aiming to equip the young graduates in various domains that drive the digital world like mobile computing, multimedia, cloud computing, and others. Also, its innovation lab is India’s most advanced and high-tech center of Creative Leadership and Innovation which has been specially set up to provide a WOW experience in Management Development Programs to corporate professionals and students. Moreover, its KUKA Robotics Training Center is India’s second and Maharashtra’s first industrial training center in Engineering colleges. The integration of real-world training into the curriculum, such as live setups in hospitality and in-house brands in fashion, ensures that students are industry-ready upon graduation. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure also includes auditorium, seminar halls, smart class rooms, virtual class rooms, digital library, and more.
Sunil Rane says, “Atharva Group of Institutes ensures a disciplined and uncompromised educational experience by blending rigorous academic standards with innovative teaching methodologies. A highly qualified faculty team fosters a culture of excellence, while the institute’s infrastructure supports both academic and practical learning. The emphasis on holistic development, along with extracurricular and curricular activities and industry exposure, ensures that students receive a well rounded education”. The institute boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom. It ensures the institute’s quality and professionalism through regular training programs, conferences, FDP, STTP, industry interactions and workshops. Faculty members are encouraged to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring that they impart the most relevant knowledge to their students. Faculty members are promoted to write research articles and books to enhance their professional skills.
One of the significant challenges faced by the institute is staying ahead in an ever-evolving educational landscape. To address this, the institute continuously updates its curriculum to meet industry demands and integrates cutting-edge technology into its programs. Attracting and retaining top-tier faculty and maintaining a balance between academic rigor and practical application are additional challenges that it overcomes with strategic planning and a commitment to innovation. “Atharva Group of Institutes bridges the gap between academia and the corporate world by combining a robust academic foundation with practical skill development. Industry collaborations, internships, and hands-on projects prepare students for real-world challenges. The training and placement cell works closely with industries to ensure students are equipped with employability skills and secure placements in leading organizations globally”, avers Sunil Rane.
The institute effectively incorporates the development of soft skills into its curriculum through various methods, including workshops, group projects, and extracurricular activities. Notable events such as Techithon and cultural programs like Rhythm foster teamwork and leadership abilities among students. Additionally, training sessions aimed at enhancing communication and critical thinking skills prepare students to excel in both interpersonal and professional environments. During semester breaks, Atharva Group of Institutes organizes Spoken English and Personality Development certificate courses, along with regular seminars and workshops focused on improving soft skills through its training and placement cell. Among the esteemed extracurricular activities at Atharva are Techithon, IEEE 360°, the Computer Society of India (CSI), Atharva Ground Station, Ember, Paradigm of Life, NSS, CodeChef, IUCEE Speed, IEDC, RHYTHM, and various sporting events. The institute also facilitates debates, group discussions, and personal interview sessions, along with a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. This comprehensive approach combines academic rigor with practical training, ensuring that students not only acquire knowledge but also achieve excellence.
The institute has established strong industry collaborations that provide students with internship and placement opportunities in reputed organizations. Its training and placement cell actively engages with industries to facilitate global placements. Students in hospitality and fashion benefit from exposure to luxury hotels, airlines, and design houses, while engineering students are placed in leading tech companies. It incorporates technological advancements through its Atharva Centre of Excellence, iMac Lab, Innovation Lab, Robotics Training Center and Ground Station. Tools like VR headsets, digital twin simulations, and haptic technology enable students to engage with cutting-edge technologies. The integration of these tools into the curriculum ensures an interactive and immersive learning experience.
The institute has earned numerous accolades, including NAAC accreditation with an A+ rating. Atharva Hotel Management has been bestowed with the Prestigious Award Top Hotel Management Private New Age Institute Rank-1 by Times Education Icons 2024. It's innovative projects, such as establishing a Ground Station for the PRATHAM satellite, highlights its commitment to excellence. The inhouse fashion brand Tangerine has also gained recognition at national and international fashion shows.
We believe in fostering inclusivity and ensuring education is accessible to all. Special scholarship opportunities are available for students who demonstrate merit or face unique challenges, including those with special needs. These initiatives are designed to support and empower students, enabling them to achieve their academic and personal goals”, says Sunil Rane.
He adds, “Atharva Group of Institutes strives to take parents and students to embark on a transformative educational journey. With world-class facilities, innovative programs, and a strong focus on holistic development, it ensures that students are equipped to succeed in a competitive global landscape. The institute is dedicated to nurturing not just professionals but also responsible and well-rounded individuals”.
Future Outlook
Advancing profoundly, the Atharva Group of Institutes has been etching long aimed at delivering quality education across the higher education space. Its future roadmap includes expanding its course offerings in emerging fields like artificial intelligence, data science, and immersive technologies. The institute plans to strengthen its global partnerships, enhance its research capabilities, and provide students with greater opportunities for international exposure. Through continuous innovation and a commitment to excellence, the institute aims to remain at the forefront of higher education in India.
Sunil avers, “Our proposed Atharva University Mumbai is poised to become a center of excellence in education, blending innovative learning with cutting-edge technology. With a focus on diverse academic programs in engineering, management, hospitality, fashion, arts, science and health sciences, the university aims to nurture industry-ready professionals. Its state-of-the-art campus, equipped with advanced research centers and global partnerships, supports a dynamic learning environment. Atharva University is committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills, while preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape”.
