Shri. Sangameshwar Education Society’s Sangameshwar College, Solapur,
is affiliated to Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur.
It was established in June 1953 by two visionary founders,
Late Shri. Nagappa B. Kadadi and
Late Shri. Madeppa B. Kadadi with a vision,
‘To spread education in general and instruct in any branch of knowledge whenever and wherever feasible’.
This Linguistic minority institution with consecutive “A” Grades by the
NAAC and the first autonomous college in the city is standing splendid and serene at the
historical Saat Rasta Chowk of Solapur city bearing around seven decades of testimony
to higher education.
The legacy of academic excellence was further upheld and enriched by
Late. Shri Meghraj M. Kadadi and Late Principal K. Bhogishayana, the former
Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University Kolhapur, both of them had legendry contribution
in uplifting the institution with unwavering integrity, devotion, and a deep sense of
responsibility. Their work culture propelled the institution to new heights with the
motto "Work is Worship” which continue to inspire and shape the institute's journey to
excellence with their exemplary leadership styles.
The academic complex has been progressively proving a leader in
Higher Education striving continuously to attain the excellence under the able guidance
of Hon’ble Chairman Shri. Dharmaraj A Kadadi and Hon’ble Secretary Ms. Jyoti J Kadadi.
As devoted followers of Lord Basavanna and Lord Siddharameshwar, they encourage
students and faculty to pursue personal and collective growth.
As it is rightly said, ‘Leadership is the capacity to translate Vision into
Reality’, our Hon’ble Chairman with his efforts has given a certain sense of energy and
positivity to the Institute. He is the one, ‘Who Knows the Way, Goes the Way & Shows
the Way’. It is his dedication and vision that inspire everyone. Under his dynamic
leadership, our college has been awarded Autonomous status (The ‘First Autonomous
College in Solapur City’) by UGC from the academic year 2020-21 with an objective to
introduce innovative and modern curricula, insisting academic discipline, imparting
holistic education and embracing higher education practices with the support of
creative and dedicated staff.
The team of Sangameshwarians is led by Principal Prof. Dr. R P Buwa
and monitored by IQAC for the quality enhancement and sustenance. The governance of
the institute is entrusted to the statutory bodies like Governing Body, Academic Council,
Board of Studies and Finance Committee to ensure proper management of academic,
financial and general administrative affairs. These bodies are formed in accordance with
the recent UGC guidelines.
The self-motivated faculty members and the administrative staff are
consistently putting their efforts to achieve higher goals and broader horizons. The
institute has made substantial and incomparable contribution to society in terms of
producing good citizens, research scholars, entrepreneurs, intellectuals, and sports
persons who have been serving the society in different domains. The institute is a
reservoir of quality personnel and it boasts with the contribution of two
Vice-Chancellors Prin K Bhogishayan and Dr. Iresh Swami.
Along with the heritage building, the institute has adequate
infrastructure to carry out the academic and administrative work. Well-stocked Central
Library, a number of departmental libraries, four buildings accommodating number of
well-equipped classrooms, Conference halls, Laboratories for Science students with
latest and the most modern equipments, laboratory for Geography, Psychology and
Commerce students, Computer Laboratories with upgraded systems and software,
English Language Laboratory with sophisticated equipments and updated software,
Competitive exam guidance centre, Training and Placement Cell, Gymkhana refurbished
with excellent arrangement and equipments, NCC and NSS offices, Ladies Hostel and
Boys Hostel, Canteen and a vast play-ground. The institute will stay committed to
excellence, equity, commitments, autonomy, accountability, social and lead execution of
of National Education Policy 2020.