The K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research was established in the year 1984 at Bhausahebnagar (Tal. Niphad, Dist.. Nashik) and later shifted to Nashik City in September 1986. A land of 8.2 hectares was handed over on a long-term lease by Shri. Kakusheth Udesi of Hirabai Haridas Charitable Trust, Mumbai.

The building of the institute, having a built-up area of 32,199 sq. mts., is one of the largest buildings among the reputed NBA-approved engineering Colleges in Nashik. All laboratories, classrooms and necessary infrastructural facilities are designed as per the needs of the students and following the AICTE norms. The institute library has a good collection of reference books, textbooks, periodicals, E-resources and journals.

K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research has become autonomous from the Academic Year 2022-2023. It is one of the frontrunner institutes imparting quality technical education in the State of Maharashtra. Being in the league of Autonomous Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra, the Institute can now design its curriculum and academic calendar, conduct examinations and declare results. The final degree is awarded by Savitribai Phule Pune University. The institute is promoting technical education among the rural masses who do not have easy access to higher education. The objective of the Institute is to develop engineers who can be a valuable asset for the industry and contribute to the technical and socio-economic development of the country. The institute is headed by the Director, Dr. Keshav Nandurkar (PhD, IIT Bombay). For more details, visit https://www.kkwagh.edu.in/engineering/