Amravati University was established on Maharashtra Day, the 1st May 1983 to cater to mostly the educational needs of rural population of western Vidarbha. The university has its jurisdiction within five districts of Vidarbha viz. Amravati, Akola, Yavatmal, Buldana and Washim. By now, this sapling has grown into a gigantic tree having about 4 lacs students. It is noteworthy to state that the University has a lush green campus of 470.63 acres with 28 Teaching Departments, a conducted Model Degree College at Buldana and four Faculties satisfying the knowledge appetite of the students. The University pays special attention towards education upliftment of the backwards and the downtrodden.