Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, founded by Padmbhushan Dr. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil in 1919, is a leading educational institution imparting quality education to all the sections of the society. Since its inception in 1965, Yashavantrao Chavan Institute of Science has continued the legacy of the Sanstha for the last fifty years and has imparted quality science education to the society. During these last fifty years, the Institute has not only scaled academic heights but also made its impact felt at state and national level with A+ grade with CGPA 3.57 in third cycle accreditation by NAAC, Bangalore. It has also received the status of College with Potential for Excellence from UGC, Star Scheme by Department of Biotechnology, ISO 9001:2015 ,FIST by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Best College Award for NSS Unit by Government of Maharashtra and Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Academic Excellence Award by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Best College Award and Innovative College Award by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara. At present, the Institute offers programmes from 11th std to Ph.D. In addition to the traditional B.Sc. it runs several professional courses such as Animation Science, Forensic Science, Nano Science and Technology, Computer Science, Biotechnology, BCS, Food Processing and Packaging B.Voc. Students also have the opportunity to pursue M.Sc. in Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics,Mathematics, Electronics and Biotechnology . To prepare the students to face the global employability challenges, the Institute conducts thirty seven career oriented courses. To achieve the holistic development of the students from diverse background, the Institute organizes co curricular activities such as Avishkar Research Competition, Poster presentation and Extracurricular activities through various activity groups such as Youth Festival, NCC, NSS, Parijatak, Competitive Examination Guidance Centre, Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Nature Club etc. The dedicated faculty of the Institute always strives hard for the overall development of the students. The research achievements of the faculty have received national and international recognition. I am really proud that our alumni are spread across the globe holding prominent position. . The Institute is striving hard to make better quality scientists, IAS, IPS, thinkers, social workers, who can make a positive impact on our society and help to build our nation in these ever changing and challenging times.

Regards!
Prin. Dr. B. T. Jadhav
Director,
Yashavantrao Chavan Institute of Science,
Satara