Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society — 75+ years of pioneering education, uplifting communities, and shaping futures across Maharashtra and the Nation.
Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society (MCES) was established in the year 1948 by Late Mr. Abdul Kadir Khan and others, with the objective of providing education to the economically, educationally, and socially weaker sections of the society.
It is an educational society registered under the Society's Registration Act of 1860, a Public Trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950, and is registered under section 12(a) of the Income Tax Act 1961 — exempted u/s 80G by the Income Tax Commissioner, Pune.
From a humble beginning of just 4 schools, the M.C.E. Society has been transformed into an outstanding educational complex spanning Higher, Medical, Technical, and Professional academic institutions across Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Law, Education, Pharmacy, Management Sciences, Architecture, Dental Sciences, Hospitality Studies & Information Technology.
A holistic educational ecosystem designed to serve every student — regardless of background, with world-class facilities and a deeply human mission.
Located in the Cantonment area of Pune — within 1 km from Pul Gate Bus Stand and just 2 km from Swargate Terminus, making it the preferred choice for students across the city.
The campus is equipped with Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art library resources, modern air-conditioned classrooms, and well-equipped laboratories — all built to nurture academic excellence.
Spanning Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Management, Dental Sciences, Hospitality Studies & Information Technology — MCES covers every field of learning.
Honoured by the Government of India with the first "Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Literacy Award" — a testament to MCES being one of the best minority educational campuses in India.
Furnished hostels for boys and girls, a fully-equipped auditorium, canteen, V.M. Gany Sports Complex, and a pavilion built to national standards — everything a student needs in one place.
Moral and value education enriches student personalities, developing self-confidence, self-respect, and a positive attitude towards life — integral pillars of the MCES philosophy.
Constituted by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India — this prestigious award recognises MCES as one of the best Minority Educational Campuses in India. The M.C.E. Society and Azam Campus have become a source of inspiration and a role model for educational institutions not only in Maharashtra but across the entire Nation.
National Award Winner
A scenic, green 24-acre campus that provides a peaceful environment conducive to study, sport, and holistic development.
Azam Sports Ground is the heart of the campus and the training ground of many national-level sportsmen and sportswomen. Students regularly participate in State and National-level competitions, bringing laurels to their respective colleges and institutions.
The complete campus infrastructure includes:
Under the distinguished leadership and immense support of President Dr. P. A. Inamdar and Vice-President Mrs. Abeda Inamdar, the 75-year-old MCES continues to fulfil its founding mission — providing quality education to the economically, educationally, and socially weaker sections of society.
Their vision has driven the transformation of a small cluster of 4 schools into a thriving educational complex of 32 institutes, serving over 30,000 students across a serene, green 24-acre campus — with all the infrastructure necessary for academic and personal growth.
With the upliftment of people and the growth of society as the driving force, MCES institutions have brought new hope to the community. While creating infrastructure and materials for education, MCES has also created human resources — assets with great potential to make a valuable contribution to society and bring about significant transformation beneficial to mankind. This vision is being translated into reality with a great sense of responsibility.