BAMU Aurangabad's Review and Verdict by CollegeDekho

Campus at a Glance

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) was formerly known as Marathwada University and was established on August 23, 1958. The university is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Republic of India. BAMU is named after Bharat Ratna "Babasaheb" Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, political leader, academic and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. On the initiative of Babasaheb Ambedkar, the university was established so that higher education facilities could be promoted in Western Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra region. 

BAMU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is given an ‘A’ grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has been ranked 76th among the ‘Top 100 Universities in India’ by NIRF in 2021, 2020 and 2019. From the beginning, the university has around 428 colleges affiliated with it which come under four districts (Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed and Osmanabad) of Maharashtra state. The number of students in the university is around 4,44,336. BAMU offers a variety of academic and infrastructural facilities to the students, staff and faculty members of the university. B.Tech is one of the most popular courses offered by BAMU and it also offers a number of UG, PG, and PhD programmes. 

Find here an honest review of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University which is intended to provide essential information about the university faculty, placements, ranking, location and other important details. 

BAMU NIRF Ranking

BAMU was placed in the 101-150 rank band in the NIRF Rankings 2023. According to NIRF 2022, it was ranked 83rd among the top 100 Universities in India. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University secured the 76th rank in the University category in the NIRF 2021 Ranking with an overall score of 41.14 out of 100. It had secured the 69th rank in the same category in the NIRF 2020 Rankings.

BAMU has also received the following rankings:

• Ranked 21st among top universities in India (2017) by India Today.
• Ranked 36th among top universities in India (2017) by The Week.

Our Take:

The NIRF rank of BAMU has been dropping significantly since 2020. The institute can grab the chance to improve itself soon so that its ranking becomes better in the coming years. Focusing on areas such as infrastructure, curriculum, placements, teaching faculty, amenities, etc. can help greatly in getting the university's dwindling popularity back. With continuous improvement in their teaching approach and placement opportunities, BAMU is sure to be back as a top-ranked university in the NIRF ranking list.

BAMU Academia & Batch Size

BAMU offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, advanced diploma, certificate, and doctoral courses to its students in the fields of Engineering, Management, Commerce, Science, Humanities and Arts, Fashion, Law, etc. 

As per the sanctioned intake of the NIRF list, the batch size of BAMU is larger. As of 2020-21, the sanctioned intake was 270 and the number of students who were admitted to the institute was 407. 

The different schools under Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University are:

• School of Computational & Physical Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Performing & Visual Arts
• School of Professional Studies
• School of Languages
• School of Social Sciences

Courses Offered

Admission to BAMU is based on merit and the entrance exam. The courses offered by the university are given below:

Course Fees

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad has different course fees for different programmes. Find below the course fee at BAMU:

Scholarship

The students of BAMU receive scholarships and financial aid based on their merit or special needs. The scholarships of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University are as follows:

BAMU In-house Scholarships

Facility for son/ daughter/ ward of Secondary Teacher (S.S.T.)

Candidates who want tuition fee facilities have to apply for scholarships and if they are sons, daughters, or dependents of secondary teachers, they need to submit their applications to the relevant departments. 

Facility for son/ daughter/ ward of Ex-serviceman/ Freedom Fighter

Children of former service members or freedom fighters who are seeking admission at BAMU can apply for the tuition fee waiver programme by submitting their applications to the relevant department signed and sealed with the seal of the District Ex-Serviceman Welfare Board. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University won’t consider scholarship applications received after the cutoff date. The PG section EBC, PST and SST will send a circular to Departments outlining the timeline for the application process for candidates for the E.B.C., P.S.T., S.S.T., and Ex-Serviceman categories. 

Govt. of India Scholarship (GOI)

Candidates who fall under one of the reserved categories are awarded scholarships by the Government of India. Before the deadline, the online application form must be submitted to the Post-Graduate Section (Admission Unit) in the correct order and with supporting documentation. BAMU scholarship applications received after the deadline won't be considered under any circumstances. Students who are recipients of scholarships must have an Aadhaar Card No. GOl and free scholarships are not available to management quota students.

Our Take:

BAMU offers a wide range of courses in the fields of Science, Commerce, Management, etc. With the increase in the demand for courses, the batch size at BAMU is expected to increase which will further expand the intake capacity even more. The university needs to ensure that it follows the sanctioned intake prescribed by NIRF so as to fare better in the rankings. The scholarships provided to the students of the university are quite helpful for those bright students who cannot afford the tuition fees. The course fee is on the reasonable side but some PG level science and technology courses have high fees. The university can start offering scholarships centred around STEM courses at the PG level in order to enrol more students who are unable to pay the fee. Students have appreciated the diverse courses offered at the university and many have commended the PG Diploma courses provided in various specialisations.

BAMU Infrastructure

BAMU provides various facilities to the students, staff and faculty members of the university including healthcare, a hostel, a library etc. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has a central library with a decent seating capacity. A healthcare centre is being built on the university campus for the medical emergencies of students, resident employees, and their families. Wifi is available at the BAMU campus for both staff and students. Students can use the university's department-based laboratories under the supervision of their professors. The university also has a cafeteria, sports complex, auditorium, etc. 

Hostel

BAMU provides separate hostel buildings for girls and boys. Hostels are allotted to students based on the availability of rooms, hence they have to apply for hostel accommodation separately. All the hostels of BAMU are provided with basic facilities and each building also has wardens to maintain the rules and regulations of the hostel. Mess facilities are also available which serve quality and hygienic food to students.

Library

The BAMU library has a large collection of books with the approximate number being 3,26,450. It also has a large number of manuscripts, covering a wide range of subjects i.e. Literature, Social Science, Philosophy, Arts, Photographs and Painting, etc. The central library was established in December 1959 and its foundation stone was laid on 16th October 1960, by former President of India Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. The library timings are 10:20 AM to 6.00 PM from Monday to Saturday except for Public and National holidays. The reading hall of the library remains open from 7 AM to 12 AM.

Classroom

The classrooms of BAMU are well organised and furnished with digital boards installed in every class for a better learning experience. 

Healthcare Centre

The students, staff and faculty members of BAMU receive healthcare facilities from the  healthcare centre that was established on May 30, 1998. The health centre is provided with all required equipment including Nebulizer, Autoclave for sterilization, two consulting rooms, a dressing room, dispensary room, a registration room, X-ray room, etc. The health centre remains open from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the evening to provide medical facilities.

Laboratories

BAMU has a departmental-based laboratory facility for all students.

WiFi

BAMU provides WiFi facilities for all its students and faculty members. 

Sports Complex

The sports facilities available for the students of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University are:

• Basketball Court
• Swimming Pool
• Hockey Stadium
• Olympic Standard Track
• Kho-Kho and Kabaddi Court
• Indoor Stadium

Our Take:

If we go by the reviews of the students of BAMU, the hostel building of the university is not good. The buildings are worn down and need renovation and other amenities offered at the hostel also have to be upgraded. The quality of food provided at the hostels is also average. BAMU needs to improve its accommodation services so as to attract more students from outside states. There are separate buildings for different departments and they are comparatively better than the hostel buildings. Poor infrastructure also affects the popularity and overall ranking of an institute. Therefore, it is essential for BAMU to take necessary steps in improving the quality of life it offers. The canteen and healthcare centre are two major plus points of BAMU. 

BAMU Internships & Placements

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has a training and placement cell to manage the placement process for the students. The students of BAMU get training programmes on personality development and communication skills to help them prepare better for the recruitment drive. The placement cell continuously monitors the employment opportunities of students. 

Students of BAMU are exposed to the real working environment of various industries as part of industry-institute interaction. The placement cell makes sure that students get hands-on instruction in both traditional and cutting-edge methods. BAMU placement cell motivates the students by giving them the support and direction they need to grow and get employment opportunities in different industries.

Placement

The BAMU placement cell spreads information on job openings and provides data on higher education in India and other nations. Facilities like campus interviews and placement speeches are provided by the university. Many students have found successful careers through these placements in well-known multinational corporations, government organisations, etc.

Placement for UG 3 Years Course(s)

UG [4 Years Course(s)]

PG [1 Year Course(s)]

PG [2 Years Course(s)]

PG [3 Years Course(s)]

Top Recruiters

The companies that recruit students of BAMU are:

Our Take:

Despite offering many technical courses, BAMU does not offer internship assistance to its students. There is no information about the university partnering with companies for student internships. BAMU should rectify this because on-campus internships will be quite convenient for students who otherwise have to hunt for internship opportunities by themselves. Many companies also offer PPOs to interns if their performance matches the required standard, thus securing the student's future even more. The placements at BAMU also need to improve as students have complained that the opportunities in IT and Computer Science departments are low. While the placement cell is quite active and organises personality development programmes to make students industry-ready, it also needs to collaborate with bigger MNCs and organisations for better job options for students. The average package offered to students after graduating from BAMU is on the lower side which further emphasises on the university's necessity to form better industry partnerships.

BAMU Diversity and Demographics

In BAMU, for 4955 students, the faculty count is 190. The female and male student percentage is 43% and 57% respectively. BAMU has signed MoUs with foreign universities like Southern Federal University in Russia and the University of Sannio in Italy to build its academic and skill ecosystem. 

Student Diversification

Gender Participation

MoU and Collaborations

BAMU has signed a memorandum of understanding with five renowned universities. The universities with which Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has signed MoUs are:

Our Take:

BAMU has signed MoUs and has collaborated with a few universities from outside the country, however, this does not seem to have any impact in the student diversification since there are barely any students from other countries at the university. Similarly, the number of students from other states enrolled at BAMU is quite low. This indicates that the major popularity of the university is limited to the population of Maharashtra. Several reasons can be attributed for this including poor infrastructure, quality of food offered, hostel facilities, limited seats which is already surpassing the sanctioned intake, etc. If BAMU provides better accommodation facilities near the college campus, more students from outside Maharashtra will be able to relocate there to complete their higher education.

BAMU Faculty/ College Administration & Management

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has around 190 faculty members. The teachers are very helpful when it comes to clearing the doubts of students. The faculty is quite strict about deadlines of submissions, the exams and project (practical) submissions. There are Professors and Assistant Professors in every department.

Our Take:

With the good reputation of the faculty members at BAMU, there is, however, no incident of any misconduct surrounding the faculty of this university. The students are satisfied with the quality of education provided at the university. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University should work on hiring more experienced teachers since its batch size is gradually increasing. 

BAMU Location

The full address of BAMU is the University Campus, Near Soneri Mahal, Jaisingpura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - 431004, Maharashtra - (India). 

The university is located in Jaisinghpura, near Soneri Mahal, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The nearest airport to BAMU is the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport which is located 12.1 km away and students can reach the campus in approximately 19 minutes. The nearest railway station from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University is the Aurangabad Railway Station which is 4.6 km away and from there it takes approximately 10 minutes to reach the campus. 

BAMU Expectation vs Reality - CollegeDekho Verdict

Stretched across 725 acres of land, BAMU has been making a major contribution to the field of education for many decades and today it has a world-class reputation for research, teacher education and its Master and Doctoral programmes. However, there are several aspects in which BAMU needs to improve so as to feature among the top ranked universities of the country. One of the primary concerns is the infrastructure and accommodation issues which the university should try to fix soon. Enhancing the quality of hostel buildings and food offered in the mess is of utmost importance. BAMU also needs to work upon its placement process and ensure better opportunities for students across all departments. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has the chance to go back to its glory with constant improvement in teaching, research and placement opportunities. 

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