Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), formerly known as University of Indore, was established in 1964 by an Act of the Madhya Pradesh Legislature. The university is named after Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the 18th-century warrior queen and philanthropist who made Indore her capital and pioneered progressive governance, social reform and infrastructural development across Malwa.
What began as a small teaching and affiliating university has grown into one of the largest state universities in central India, with 3 campuses — Nalanda (administrative), Takshashila (academic) and Avanti (technical) — together housing 30+ university teaching departments, 6 autonomous institutes, and a network of 260+ affiliated colleges spread across 7 districts of western Madhya Pradesh.
The university offers more than 100 academic programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and diploma levels across 16 faculties. With a cumulative enrolment exceeding 3 lakh students and a faculty strength of over 2,000, DAVV is recognised for its research output, industry linkages, and inclusive access to quality higher education.
DAVV is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956. The university has been accredited by NAAC and participates in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
To be a globally respected institution of higher learning, providing quality education, fostering research, and nurturing socially responsible citizens committed to nation building.
To impart holistic education through innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and inclusive growth while preserving Indian values and embracing global perspectives.
Excellence, integrity, inclusivity, innovation, and social responsibility form the bedrock of all academic and administrative endeavours at the university.
Vice Chancellor
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
It is my privilege to welcome you to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya — an institution whose roots run deep in the soil of Malwa and whose aspirations reach across the globe. For more than six decades, this university has stood as a beacon of learning, nurturing generations of scholars, scientists, administrators and citizens who have shaped modern India.
As we embrace the digital age, our IUMS ERP platform marks a transformative step towards transparent, accessible and efficient university governance. Through online services, students and affiliated colleges can now access admissions, examinations, certificates and grievance redressal from anywhere, anytime.
I invite you to explore this website, engage with our academic community, and join us in our mission to build a knowledge society rooted in Indian values and global excellence.
— Prof. Rakesh Singh
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Three vibrant campuses housing teaching departments, administrative offices and residential facilities.
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A key campus of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya housing academic and administrative facilities.
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A key campus of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya housing academic and administrative facilities.
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A key campus of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya housing academic and administrative facilities.
Discover our faculties, departments, programmes and 260+ affiliated colleges offering quality higher education.