Academics @ VIT
A legacy of distinction
Established in 1983, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, has the distinction of being Maharashtra’s first autonomous engineering institute. VIT, Pune focuses not only on what is taught, but also on how it is taught and, most importantly, on what students become. It stands as a model of excellence in engineering education, shaping competent professionals, innovative thinkers, and responsible global citizens committed to contributing positively to society.
The Pillars of our Academic Philosophy
Industry-aligned curricula
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, VIT, Pune is uniquely placed to adapt to the changing needs of industry and academia. The autonomy allows for frequent syllabus revisions, inclusion of emerging technology and interdisciplinary learning. Students are encourage to pursue honours, minor programmes, elective courses and industry certifications.
Student-centric Pedagogy
The teaching at VIT, Pune helps students think critically, develop problem-solving skills, and be innovative. The methods go beyond conventional classrooms. Key highlights are as follows:
Project-based learning
Case Studies
Flipped Classrooms
Hackathons
Research-driven assignments
Robust Industry Connect
Research and innovation are integral to VIT’s culture, fostering curiosity and creativity among students and faculty. Research centres, innovation and incubation labs support start-ups, patents, and socially impactful projects. This research-driven approach enables strong collaborations with leading industries and globally recognised universities, while internships, live projects, global immersion programmes and exchange opportunities equip students to confidently address real-world challenges.
Team academics
PROF. (DR.) MAHALLE PARIKSHIT N
Professor, Dean Academics
Artificial intelligence and Data science
dean.academics@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) NAMRATA WASATKAR
assistant Professor, associate Dean Academics (Kondhwa campus)
Computer Engineering
namrata.wasatkar@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) VIRENDRAKUMAR A. DHOTRE
assistant Professor, associate Dean Academics (bibwewadi campus)
CSE (AIML)
virendrakumar.dhotre@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) SHILPA M. LAMBOR
Associate Professor, HOD, DESH
DESH
shilpa.lambor@vit.edu
PROF. AJAY TALELE
ASSISTANT Professor, STUDENT REGISTRATION COORDINATOR
E&TC
ajay.talele@vit.edu
Prof. Vishal Nayakwadi
ASSISTANT pROFESSOR
CE (Software Engineering)
vishal.nayakwadi@vit.edu
PROF. ABHIJIT PENDSE
ASSISTANT Professor, ASSISTANT HEAD ACADEMIC
Civil
abhijit.pendse@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) S. M. JAYBHAYE
ASSISTANT Professor, ASSISTANT HEAD ACADEMIC
CSE (AI)
sangita.jaybhaye@vit.edu
PROF. BHAUSAHEB DANE
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
DESH
bhausaheb.dane@viit.ac.in
PROF. DEEPALI DESHPANDE
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
Information Technology
deepali.deshpande@vit.edu
PROF. LAXMI BEWOOR
Associate Professor, Time Table Coordinator, Coursera Coordinator
Computer Engineering
laxmi.bewoor@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) YASHWANT DONGRE
Associate Professor, Assistant Head Academics
Computer Engineering
yashwant.dongre@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) GAYATRI GAWANDE
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
Chemical
gayatri.gawande@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) UMESH CHAVAN
Professor
Mechanical
umesh.chavan@vit.edu
PROF. (DR.) SURUCHI G DEDGAONKAR
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
CSE (IoTCSIBCT)
suruchi.dedgaonkar@vit.edu
PROF. MILIND KAMBLE
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
E&TC
milind.kamble@vit.edu
PROF. JITENDRA GAIKWAD
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
Instrumentation
jitendra.gaikwad@vit.edu
PROF. KALPESH JOSHI
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
DESH
kalpesh.joshi@vit.edu
PROF. PUSHKAR JOGALEKAR
Assistant Professor, LinkEdin Coordinator
Computer Engineering
pushkar.jogalekar@vit.edu
PROF. RATNMALA BHIMANPALLEWAR
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
CSE (Data Science)
ratnmala.bhimanpallewar@vit.edu
PROF. AMOL BHILARE
Assistant Professor, AMCAT Coordinator
Computer Engineering
amol.bhilare@vit.edu
PROF. KALYANI SAINATH GHUGE
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics, Coursera Coordinator
CSE (AIML)
kalyani.ghuge@vit.edu
PROF. RANJANA JADHAV
Time Table Coordinator (Bibwewadi Campus)
Information Technology
ranjana.jadhav@vit.edu
PROF. ZARINA MUNDARGI
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academics
Artificial intelligence and Data science
zarinabegam.mundargi@vit.edu
PROF. SANTOSH D KUMAR
Assistant Professor, Assistant Head Academic
Artificial intelligence and Data science
santosh.kumar@vit.edu
PROF.(DR.) HRUSHIKESH JOSHI
Assistant Professor, NPTEL Coordinator
Artificial intelligence and Data science
hrushikesh.joshi@vit.edu
MR. MILIND JOG
Student ERP coordinator
milind.jog@vit.edu
MRS. MANISHA SACHIN GADE
SYSTEM ADMIN CUM PROGG.
manisha.gade@vit.edu
Coursera Modules
Students can undertake professional development programmes through Coursera, a globally recognised learning platform offering industry-relevant modules. To explore the courses in greater depth, students may contact the Office of the Dean (Academics).
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Honours and Double Minor Tracks
Honours and Double Minor tracks give students the opportunity to broaden academic depth, enhance interdisciplinary learning, and strengthen career prospects. Students may contact their respective departments to undertake the programmes.
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Linkedin Courses
LinkedIn is the world’s leading professional networking platform. LinkedIn Learning offers a range of courses for professional development. Students may contact their respective departments to undertake the courses.
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NASSCOM Courses
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) is India’s leading organisation for IT and software companies. It promotes innovation and supports skill development and career opportunities. Students may contact their respective departments to undertake the courses.
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Third Year (TY) Coursera Courses
Third-year students across all departments are offered a range of professional development courses through Coursera. Students may contact their respective departments to undertake the courses.
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