About Us
A Legacy of Education Since 1931
Maratha Mandal, Belgaum was founded in 1931 by a visionary group from the Maratha community who aspired to uplift the underserved regions of North Karnataka through education. What began as a modest initiative has, over the past nine decades, grown into an extraordinary educational movement.
Today, the Maratha Mandal Trust stands as one of the region’s most respected institutions, managing over 35 educational establishments, from kindergarten to professional colleges. With 12,000+ students enrolled across varied disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Dental Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Polytechnic studies, the Trust continues to expand its mission of accessible, quality education.
The Trust’s continued success is driven by its dynamic leadership, comprising the President, Vice President, Managing Committee Members, Trust Board Members, and Governing Council Members, each bringing immense experience, commitment, and integrity to the organisation.
Maratha Mandal’s Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre
Established under the distinguished Maratha Mandal Trust, the Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre stands as a testament to the Trust’s vision and high professional standards. The institution blends legacy with leadership, offering a transformative learning experience rooted in academic excellence, ethical values, and scientific advancement.
The institute equips students to become competent, compassionate, and future-ready dental professionals with state-of-the-art infrastructure, evidence-based teaching, and integrated learning methodologies. Our student-centric environment, enriched by strong core values and an inspiring academic ambience, fosters growth, innovation, and integrity. We strive not only to meet academic benchmarks but to stay ahead of global advancements in dental sciences, bringing the latest innovations into undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Our Commitment
- To deliver education through modern technologies and evidence-based dentistry
- To nurture professionals with strong ethical values and clinical competence
- To maintain high academic and clinical standards that reflect our 90-year legacy
- To integrate innovation and contemporary developments into every level of learning