Glorious History

Dharangaon is a taluka place in the Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. Dharangaon has a historical significance and glorious tradition in various walks of life. It is a matter of pride that the founder of Maratha Rajya, the greatest warrior, leader and patriot Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj sanctified the land of Dharangaon by visiting this town during his visits in the year 1675.

Dharangaon is also known for the famous temple of Chintamani Moraya (Lord Ganesh) and Balaji Maharaj in the surrounding area and this happens to be the place of worship and devotion for innumerable devotees in the adjoining districts of the town. It is a matter of pride that renowned Marathi poet Thombare (Balkavi) was born in Dharangaon. This town is very crucial from the commercial point of view because the whole town was under the commercial impact of handloom and powerloom units and also wooden bullock cart production factories. At present there is a worth noting activities of ginning and pressing cotton factories in Dharangaon and contribute to the industrial growth of Dharangaon. Dharangaon Municipal Council happens to be the oldest Municipal Council in Jalgaon District.

Dharangaon is also known for the famous temple of Chintamani Moraya (Lord Ganesh) and Balaji Maharaj in the surrounding area and this happens to be the place of worship and devotion for innumerable devotees in the adjoining districts of the town. It is a matter of pride that renowned Marathi poet Thombare (Balkavi) was born in Dharangaon. This town is very crucial from the commercial point of view because the whole town was under the commercial impact of handloom and powerloom units and also wooden bullock cart production factories. At present there is a worth noting activities of ginning and pressing cotton factories in Dharangaon and contribute to the industrial growth of Dharangaon. Dharangaon Municipal Council happens to be the oldest Municipal Council in Jalgaon District.

The college has been recognized by the UGC ‘under 2f’ from 15th July 1976 and under 12 B from 19th January 1984. The North Maharashtra University has also granted the status of ‘Permanent Affiliation’ to our college. Ours was the only college in the rural area that was allowed to run M.phil. Courses in various faculties and subjects by the Government of Maharashtra and Pune University. Our college also successfully conducted post-graduate classes in commerce, English, Marathi and Hindi and our P.G. students got through the University examination and achieved glorious success.