With the objective to harness the knowledge of science and technology for the welfare of the society, Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research, Pune (MAEER) was established on 21st June, 1983, under the Societies Registration Act. (Trust Regn. No F-2555, Pune, dated 24th October 1983). MAEER was established as one of the pioneers of unaided educational conglomerate in the early 1980’s to provide an alternative to the inadequate educational facilities provided by the Government. This was after long deliberations by visionaries in the academia and industry. To mention a few, whose unique contributions helped in starting this movement are Prof. (Dr.) Vishwanath D. Karad, Adv. B. E. Avhad, Prof. S. J. Bhide, Prof. P. B. Joshi and Dr. Suresh Ghaisas. MAEER is better known by its 'flagship brand MIT' (Maharashtra Institute of Technology), which is a world famous engineering institute. MIT, over the period of 21 years has grown to 29 citadels of learning in the areas of Engineering, Management, Medicine and others; forming the MIT Group of Institutes. MIT cherishes the principle of Swami Vivekananda “Union of Science and Religion alone will bring harmony and peace to the humanity.” MIT School of Management (MITSOM) is another well known member of MAEER family.

Prof. (Dr.) Vishwanath D. Karad Founder, Executive President and Managing Trustee, MAEER's MIT	Business in the present century is going to be increasingly knowledge and technology driven and hence, highly dynamic and changing. With our value based education, I am sure that students of MITSOM, with wide exposure to academic and professional discipline will leave a mark of their services wherever they go and tackle the challenges faced by them effectively and efficiently.
Mr. T. N. Seshan Chairman, MITSOM.	MITSOM, Pune, has been striving to cater to the needs of modern management education by using conventional as well as modern autonomous means. The school has a resourceful faculty backed by the most modern technologies. They are determined to make learning in MITSOM an invaluable experience.
Mr.Rahul Vishwanath Karad Executive Director, MITSOM	Transitions are a natural part of any vibrant enterprise, and MITSOM is no exception. I have, in fact, made it a primary strategic objective to embrace change, not only in responding to changes in the world around us, but also in creating change through innovation and the advancement of knowledge. It is the mission for each of us to stretch, and to develop our potential leaders and managers for the corporate world. It is our mission to develop potential leaders and managers for the corporate world.