The Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016

The Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016 is a bare act publication presenting the statutory framework governing public universities in the State of Maharashtra. This June 2026 edition incorporates the latest legislative amendments and provides the updated text of the Act for academic, legal, administrative, and institutional reference.

The publication serves as an essential resource for understanding the legal structure, governance, administration, powers, functions, and regulatory framework of public universities established under Maharashtra law. It is designed to help readers access the complete and updated provisions of the Act in a convenient format for study, research, compliance, and professional use.

This edition includes amendments made by Maharashtra Act No. 10 of 2026, Maharashtra Act No. 58 of 2025, and Maharashtra Act No. 14 of 2025, ensuring that readers have access to the latest statutory developments affecting higher education institutions in Maharashtra. The book is particularly useful for those involved in university administration, legal compliance, educational governance, and academic research.