The North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, established on 15th August, 1990 under the Maharashtra Universities Act, XXIX of 1989, started its academic and administrative functioning from the academic year 1991-92. Within the span of 3 years, the University is recognized under section 2 (f) in 1991 and 12 (B) in 1994 under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956. The jurisdiction of the University is extended over three districts i.e. Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar, a pre-dominantly tribal and rural area of Khandesh region. The University has opened it&rsquos doors of higher education to mostly &ldquofirst generation learners&rdquo of this area. Access, equity and academic excellence are the thrust areas of the University&rsquos educational endeavor. Presently, Prof. S. U. Meshram is the Vice-Chancellor holding the position since September 08, 2011. Following Vice-Chancellors have successfully shouldered the responsibility of the University in the past.