Electrical Engineering Department
The Department of Electrical Engineering was established in 1996, approved by AICTE, New Delhi, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune (formerly the University of Pune), with an initial sanctioned intake of 40 students at the Undergraduate (UG) level. The intake was subsequently increased to 60 in the academic year 1998–99.
In 2003, the department earned its first accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), AICTE, New Delhi, for a period of three years. To strengthen its Research and Development (R&D) initiatives, the department launched a Postgraduate (PG) program in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Control Systems in 2007–08, with an intake of 18 students. This was followed by the establishment of a recognized PhD. Research Centre in 2008–09.
In 2011, the department expanded further by starting a second shift UG program with 60 students and introducing another PG program in Electrical Power Systems, also with a sanctioned intake of 18 students. That same year, the UG program received its second NBA accreditation for three years.
With a continued focus on quality and improvement, both UG divisions of the department were once again accredited by the NBA in 2019 for a period of three years. After submitting compliance in 2022, the accreditation was extended up to 2025. Subsequently, in 2025, the department achieved reaccreditation for another three years, valid up to 2028.
At present, the department comprises two UG divisions, a PG program in Power Systems, and a PhD program. Research Centre. Additionally, it has received approval to conduct a B.Tech program for working professionals. The department boasts a team of 23 well-qualified and dedicated faculty members who actively engage in academic and research excellence.
The department maintains a strong culture of professional development by organizing various workshops, seminars, and conferences—both self-supported and funded by external agencies—in areas such as power quality, energy management and audit, condition monitoring of electrical equipment, switchgear technologies, MATLAB, ETAP, PSCAD, Robotics, and Emerging Trends in Smart Grids.
Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Bansidhar Kushare, the department achieved significant milestones and continues its legacy of excellence under the current head, Dr. Ravindra Munje, since January 2024. For more details, visit https://www.kkwagh.edu.in/engineering/department/department-of-electrical-engineering/
Our Inspiration:
Padma Shri Karmaveer Kakasaheb Wagh alias Deoram Wagh
Kakasaheb alias Deoram Wagh was born on 26th October 1898 into a respectable agricultural family of Bajabai and Sayaji Wagh in Ranwad Village of Nashik District.
His education in Nashik during his formative years was cut short by the infamous epidemic (1914–15), which wreaked havoc on the region and forced young Deoram to return to his village in Ranwad. Although his homecoming hindered his study, it was actually a blessing in disguise. It planted the seeds of social work that would flourish and become a mission of his life’s work in the years to come. Young Kakasaheb was inspired to engage in the field of education for the masses—the “Bahujan,” who had been primarily denied the privilege by the socio-cultural and economic systems of that time. He pioneered the establishment of Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj and other educational institutions in and around Nashik, motivated by progressive figures such as Rajashri Shahu Maharaj, Sayajirao Gaikwad Maharaj, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil and Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh.
Late Balasaheb Devram Wagh alias Bhau
The late Shri. Balasaheb Wagh, alias Bhau (1932-2022), was a visionary, a great humanitarian and a quintessential reformer who has left behind an impeccable paradigm of selflessness and dedication. He devoted his life to uplift rural masses and made remarkable contributions in various fields, including agriculture, social work, the cooperative sector, education, fine arts, sports, forestation and water conservation, to name a few.
He was born into the legendary family of Padma Shri Awardee Karmaveer Kakasaheb Wagh and Smt. Geetai Wagh. His personality blossomed in the influential company of his able father’s reputable and progressive friends, associates and well-wishers, notably Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh, Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hire, Padma Bhushan Awardee Vasantdada Patil, Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad, Krantisinh Nana Patil, Gyanpeeth Awardee Kavi Kusumagraj and grandfather Sayaji Wagh. He was associated with and worked for the betterment of various industries, notably the Nashik District Central Co-operative Bank, Deccan Sugar Technologists Association, Deccan Sugar Institute (now VSI Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Pune), National Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd., and Distillation Association of Maharashtra.
Late Shri. Kakusheth Udesh
Late Shri. Kakusheth Udesh comes from a philanthropic family. He has donated land for religious places for the construction of Dharmashalas as well as healthcare facility projects for serving poor and needy people.
His commitment has consistently aimed at uplifting the downtrodden. Hirbai Hansraj Charitable Trust has provided 23 acres of land to the K K Wagh Education Society for educational purposes. Shri. Kakusheth played a significant role in this transaction. This endeavour has enabled over 36,500 students to date to access technical education at Hirabai Haridas Vidyanagari, paving the way for them to lead successful and settled lives.