Deliberation on Challenges Faced by Private Universities in Maharashtra**Roundtable Conference at Sri Balaji University by PERA; Minister Chandrakant Dada Patil to Attend

Pune: To enhance the administrative efficiency of private universities in Maharashtra and ensure streamlined management, the Prominent Education and Research Association (PERA) is organizing a high-level roundtable conference. Titled "Empowering State Private Universities: Streamlining Processes fo

r Excellence," the conference is scheduled for April 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sri Balaji University, Pune (SBUP).

Currently, new private universities are performing exceptionally well in core areas such as administrative offices, examination departments, and financial and accounting branches. However, they continue to face several challenges. The conference will discuss simplifying the admission process in line with the new education policy, expediting certification issuance, optimizing financial management, and reducing delays in academic assessments. Experts will provide insights and guidance on addressing these challenges.

*Key Guests and Speakers:*

This special conference will feature Chandrakant Dada Patil, Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest. Additionally, Prof. (Dr.) Mangesh Karad, President of PERA and Executive President of MIT ADT University, will be the Special Guest. Dr. Shailendra Deolankar, Director of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, will be the keynote speaker.

Prof. Dr. Gangadhar Shirude, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Balaji University, and Dr. Hanumant Pawar, CEO of PERA, stated in a press conference that administrative officers from various universities, education experts, and policymakers will deliberate on overcoming operational hurdles within universities.

*Focus on Administrative Efficiency and Transparency*

The conference will emphasize automation, digital system integration, and the effective use of modern technology to enhance university administration. This initiative will help Maharashtra's private universities provide high-quality services to students and parents while driving the necessary reforms for academic and administrative excellence.

Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, President of PERA, highlighted that these efforts will contribute to making Maharashtra’s higher education system more efficient and transparent.