About Us
Vision & Mission
Vision
To emerge as a centre of excellence creating research, innovation and entrepreneurial attitude among the technocrats who in turn shall contribute to the development of society and mankind.
Mission
- To develop a culture of excellence in teaching and learning with accountability from all support activities.
- To promote new ideas leading to emergence of creators, innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs.
- To achieve excellence in application based research in technology to contribute to the development of the community.
- To imbibe the ethical values among the students to make them responsive citizens.
Core Values
- Equality: – We are committed to appreciate and judge the stake holders based on their contribution and performance rather than gender, caste, religion, physical abilities, sexual identity or socioeconomically condition.
- Synergy through Team Work: – In order to become synergistic and successful, we focus on a clear team purpose, solid communication, empowerment so the team can lead themselves with the commitment to the goal.
- Personal Accountability: – We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of the community understands and accepts responsibility for upholding and reinforcing our values.
- Pursuit of Excellence: – We are committed to create an environment where all member of the community pursue the highest level of academic performance and personal development for themselves and other members of the community.
- Mutual Respect: – We are committed to fostering an environment in which every member of the community nurtures the spirit of trust, teamwork, openness and respect that is necessary to embrace and fully capitalize on our professional community.
- Honesty and Integrity: – We are committed to promote the highest standards of honesty and integrity to ensure that all members of the community recognize the inherent benefits of living these ideas and to guarantee that academic performance is evaluated reliably and rewarded fairly.
Founder President
Shri Govindrao Wanjari was a distinguished social reformer, educationist, and visionary leader from Maharashtra, whose life was dedicated to the service of society and the empowerment of future generations through education. Born into a humble background, he understood the struggles faced by the underprivileged and made it his mission to create opportunities for those who lacked access to quality education.
With a deep conviction that education is the most powerful tool for social transformation, Late Shri Govindrao Wanjari worked tirelessly to promote learning among rural and economically weaker sections of society. He played a pivotal role in the establishment and development of educational institutions that aimed not only at academic excellence but also at instilling moral values, discipline, and a sense of responsibility among students. His vision was to nurture individuals who would contribute meaningfully to society and the nation.
A man of great simplicity, humility, and integrity, Shri Wanjari was widely respected for his approachable nature and selfless service. He believed in leading by example and remained committed to the welfare of people throughout his life. His efforts were not limited to education alone; he actively participated in social initiatives that aimed at community development and upliftment.
His legacy continues to inspire generations of students, educators, and social workers. The institutions established under his guidance stand as a testament to his foresight and dedication, continuing to shape young minds and build a better future. Late Shri Govindrao Wanjari will always be remembered as a guiding force whose contributions have left an indelible mark on society.

Late. Shri Govindraoji Wanjari
Political Activities
- Active member of Congress Party since 1955.
- Organised Youth movement, Students movements under Congress Party Banner during 1955 – 65
- Active member of the INTUC and organized labour activities in Nagpur under the Rashtriya Mill Majdoor Sangh during 1960-70.
- General Secretary, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee.
- Organised Training camps for Congress worker on behalf of M.P.C.C., Mumbai and one such recently in Ramtek on 2nd & 3rd November,1985.
- Worked as the observer of the M.P.C.C. for many districts.
Parliamentary Experience
- M.L.A. during 1978-80 from south Nagpur Constituency from Congress-I Party.
- Chairman, Public accounts committee 1979-80.
- Member ,Panchayata Raj Committee 1978-79..
- Member, Nagpur Improvement Trust 1978-80.
- Director Vidarbha Housing Board 1970-73
- Trustee, Nagpur Improvement Trust from 1990 to 1995
- Elected as MLA on 16th oct 04 from south Nagpur congress I party
Educational Field
- President – Santaji Shikshan, running
- Santaji Mahavidyalaya Wardha Road Nagpur.
- Santaji High school, Chikna, Dist.Nagpur.
- President – Amar Sewa Mandal, running
- Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya Nagpur
- Kamla Nehru Jr.College, Nagpur.
- Senator, Nagpur University during 1982-84, 1987-89.
Social Activities
- President, Hindu Muslim social working Committee, Maharashtra Organised various Conference, Seminars and meetings to propogate SOCIAL AMITY
- President, Samaj Probodhan Manch, Maharashtra Organized various Seminars and meetings for the Health and Social Atmosphere.
- Santaji High school, Chikna, Dist.Nagpur.
- President, All India Jan Sahitya Sammelan, Nagpur- Organised the Sammelan at Nagpur.
- Chief Advisor, Rashtriya Dana Patta Akhand Mahasangh, Nagpur.
- Advisor, Pravasi Mitra Mandal Nagpur.
- Advisor, Bahujan Samaj Mitra Mandal, Nagpur
- Contested Assembly Election: As Congress Party Candidate from East Nagpur – 54, Constituency in 2014 & Secured 50, 524 Votes.
- Contested Assembly Election: In January 2005 as a Candidate from South Nagpur Constituency in Bye-Election & Secured 19,153 Votes.
- Ex. Secretary: Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress.
- Ex. General Secretary: Maharashtra Pradesh N.S.U.I.
- Contested Municipal Corporation Election: As a Congress Candidate & Secured 3,751 Votes.
- Ex. Vice-Chairman: Youth and Sports Cell, (M.P.C.C).
- General Secretary & Spokesperson: Nagpur District Congress Committee.
- Election Observer: Uttar Pradesh & Bihar, Gondia, Tiroda.
From President's Desk
Welcome to GOVINDRAO WANJARRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY.
We are a GWCET family passionate about teaching and learning. We believe that engineering, science and math have terrific potential to impact society and that they are deeply related to each other as well as to the humanities, social sciences and the arts. We are a student-centered institution which puts the hopes and dreams of our students first. We accomplish this by ensuring that our programs, services and facilities are geared towardsstudent’s success. This means, we offer up-to-date programming, and supports for students and their families in state of the art facilities. We take great pride in providing students with innovative, hands-on learning experiences.
With an expert faculty and a wide variety of learning options available to you from our campus, we make education flexible and convenient for you. Our goal is to provide the guidance and education required to meet your goals..
I invite you to join us, as a prospective student, parent, or friend.
Warmest Regards,

Dr. Smt. Suhasiniji Wanjari
Secretary
Education is the ability to meet life situations. With resistance and diligence laced with knowledge and intellect, one can soar to any extent one desires. The thrust of education at GWCET is not only to produce mere degree holders but the bright young men and women equipped enough to foray into the world with an all round development of personality. We at GWCET aim at fostering that type of education which can develop our students capability to enhance maximize our composite culture, strengthen integrated India and peaceful world. The Management, Parents, Students and the Teaching Fraternity of our college are a Team and complement each other’s efforts. We understand that Education is not just a process of giving knowledge for a high profiled job but a lifelong process which creates an understanding of moral and ethical values to guide and make our students morally upright citizens of the country. Our vision of the institutions is to impart quality education in all core disciplines of knowledge by developing global leaders who are confident, smart, intelligent, gifted and engaged with life from physics to football. I welcome parents and students to be part of GWCET family to share common ideals and aspirations as we build through a challenging and enriching educational experience for our students.

Shri Abhijit Govindrao Wanjari
B.A. LL.B and he was the General Secretary of state NSUI during his college time from 1998 to 2002.
Political career
- Contested Assembly Election: As Congress Party Candidate from East Nagpur – 54, Constituency in 2014 & Secured 50, 524 Votes.
- Contested Assembly Election: In January 2005 as a Candidate from South Nagpur Constituency in Bye-Election & Secured 19,153 Votes.
- Ex. Secretary: Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress.
- Ex. General Secretary: Maharashtra Pradesh N.S.U.I.
- Contested Municipal Corporation Election: As a Congress Candidate & Secured 3,751 Votes.
- Ex. Vice-Chairman: Youth and Sports Cell, (M.P.C.C).
- General Secretary & Spokesperson: Nagpur District Congress Committee.
- Election Observer: Uttar Pradesh & Bihar, Gondia, Tiroda.
Other Position
- Member: Management Council RTM Nagpur University.
- Senate Member: Nagpur RTM Nagpur University from Graduate Constituency.
- Secretary: Amar Sewa Mandal, Nagpur An Education Society running 10 Colleges (Engineering, Pharmacy, Law Management, Computer Tech., Education, Science, Commerce and Arts) in Nagpur Region.
- Chairman: Govind Urban Credit Co-op. Society Ltd., Nagpur.
Social Work
- Secretary: Govindrao Wanjari Foundation Engaged in Social activities like Blood Donation Camp, Health Camp, Eye-check-up Camp, Social Awareness Camp, Tree Plantation.
Treasurer
t gives me great pleasure to be a part of an institution committed to academic excellence and holistic development. As the Treasurer of this esteemed college, I ensure that our financial resources are managed with transparency, accountability, and foresight.
Our focus is to support the institution’s vision by allocating resources efficiently towards infrastructure, academic initiatives, student welfare, and technological advancements. We believe that prudent financial planning plays a crucial role in creating an environment where students and faculty can thrive.
I am confident that with our continued commitment and collective efforts, we will further strengthen the foundation of this institution and contribute meaningfully to shaping future engineers and leaders.

Dr. Smeeta A. Wanjarri
- Treasurer, Amar Sewa Mandal, Nagpur: She oversees financial operations for the society.
- Member, Governing Body/CDC: She acts as a management member for several institutes, including the Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy and Late Govindrao Wanjari College of Education.
- Senate Member: She is a Senate Member of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU).
- Academic Work: She has been associated as an Assistant Professor in English at Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya. [1
From Principal's Desk
It gives me an immense pleasure to welcome all the students of Under-graduate and Post-graduate courses. I feel privileged to lead such a vibrant College that offers an enormous opportunities to the students.
I want that our students should be imparted an all round education so that they become multidimensional. In my view, acquiring information is no longer the main focus of education; instead the main aim of education is to build the powers of human mind and spirit. With experienced and dedicated teachers and excellent infrastructure, our college helps students to realize their goals in life. I encourage all students to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the college and involve themselves in all the extracurricular activities that are offered. The overall development of the mind and body is a sign of a healthy and complete development. We are committed for overall grooming of the students to make them competent enough and finished product.
We create a safe social and physical environment that helps all our students learn and succeed. I am pleased to report that our dedicated approach to teaching and learning is seeing real benefits for our students. I am sure that our students will always strive to enhance the dignity of our college and keep its flag ever flying high.
Hard work, dedication and perseverance are the most important traits in a person that lead to success. I intently believe that you would develop versatile personality during your stay in this temple of learning.
I wish our students all success in their endeavours.

Dr. Salim A. Chavan
Ph.D. (Electronics Engg) M.E.(Digital Electronics) B.E. ( Electronics Engg) LMISTE,FIETE,IAENG,IFERP Principal, WCEM,Nagpur Formerly,
salimsahil97@rediffmail.com, dr.salimchavan@gmail.com
Work Experience
- Teaching: 32 Years
- Research:—-
- Industry: Nil
- Total: 32 Years
Area of Specialization: Communication Electronics, Electromagnetics, Microwave, Signal Processing, Video Processing
Number of Patents: 02
Research & Project Guidance
- UG: 25
- PG: 11
- PhD: Nil
Number of Conferences
- National: 05
- International:07
Number of Journals
- National: Nil
- International: 12
Books Published: 02
Book Chapters: 02
Membership of Professional Bodies
- ISTE (LM18543)
- IETE (F155651)
- IAENG(M156898)
From Vice-Principal's Desk
It gives me an immense pleasure to welcome all the students of Under-graduate and Post-graduate courses. I feel privileged to lead such a vibrant College that offers an enormous opportunities to the students.
I want that our students should be imparted an all round education so that they become multidimensional. In my view, acquiring information is no longer the main focus of education; instead the main aim of education is to build the powers of human mind and spirit. With experienced and dedicated teachers and excellent infrastructure, our college helps students to realize their goals in life. I encourage all students to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the college and involve themselves in all the extracurricular activities that are offered. The overall development of the mind and body is a sign of a healthy and complete development. We are committed for overall grooming of the students to make them competent enough and finished product.
We create a safe social and physical environment that helps all our students learn and succeed. I am pleased to report that our dedicated approach to teaching and learning is seeing real benefits for our students. I am sure that our students will always strive to enhance the dignity of our college and keep its flag ever flying high.
Hard work, dedication and perseverance are the most important traits in a person that lead to success. I intently believe that you would develop versatile personality during your stay in this temple of learning.
I wish our students all success in their endeavours.

Dr Rakesh Shriwastava
Ph.D (Electrical Engg.), M.Tech (Electrical Engg.), B.E. (Power Electronics)
Contact No:- +91-9423461940,7499431839
Email id:- rakesh_shriwastava@rediffmail.com
Work Experience
- Teaching: 25 Years
- Research:—-
- Industry: Nil
- Total: 25 Years
Number of Conferences
- National: 25
- Organised : 14
Number of Journals
Published in journal (Scopus Index)-16 Nos
Paper published in Conference (Web of Science/Scopus Index)-10 Nos
Published in journal (UGC care Index)-03 Nos
Paper published in journal/ Conference (Other)-48 Nos
Book Chapter : 03
IPR & Copyrights : 10 Nos(Registered)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Registrar
Prof Avishkar Wanjari has been associated with some of the reputed institutes of India in Past in very short span of time. With close to 6 years of experience in teaching, Asst Prof Avishkar Wanjari renders his services to the department of Electrical Engineering in addition to the Placement Department. Having sound understanding of Engineering, he is best equipped to understand the behavioral aspects of the students and is able to improvise their body language and interpersonal skills thus transforming them into professionals ready for new roles and challenges of the industry. He is guiding the students to explore and evolve personalities through motivation, stressing the cause and effect as the fundamentals of life. Prof Avishkar Wanjari has completed his Masters and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and is the Alumni of Staffordshire University, United Kingdom and RTM Nagpur University, India.

Mr Avishkar Wanjari
College Development Committee
| Sr.No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.(smt). Suhasini G. Wanjari | President, Amar Sewa mandal |
| 2 | Adv. Abhijit Govindrao Wanjari | Secretary, Amar Sewa Mandal |
| 3 | Dr. Salim Chavan | Principal |
| 4 | Dr. Manoj S. Motghare | HOD First year |
| 5 | Shri. Tushar Padgilwar | Industry person, Representative of Local Member |
| 6 | Shri. Vinayak Tupkar | NGO Social worker, Representative of Local Member |
| 7 | Shri. Manoharrao Bute | Educationist, Representative of Local Member |
| 8 | Dr. Gajanan Kanode | Senior Scientist, CSIR-NEERI,Nagpur |
| 9 | Mr. Aavishkar V. Wanjari | HOD EE, IQAC Co-ordinator |
| 10 | Mr. Sameer Ashtekar | HOD ETC, Representative of Teaching Staff |
| 11 | Dr. Hemant Bhagat Patil | HOD, ME,Representative of Teaching Staff |
| 12 | Mr. Vivekanand P. Thakare | Representative of Teaching Staff |
| 13 | Mrs. Sharda A. Ishwarkar | Representative of Women Teaching Staff |
| 14 | Mr. Vishal Hatwar | Representative of Non-Teaching Staff |
| 15 | Mr. Shubham Savankar | Alumni Representative, Representative of Student Member |
| 16 | Mr. Sachin Lambhate | Student President, Representative of Student Member |
| 17 | Mr. Lokesh Tarare | Student Secretary, Representative of Student Member |
Board of Governance
| Sr.No. | Name | Designation | Category. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Smt. Suhasini Govindrao Wanjari (Retd. as a Principal) | Chairman Board of Governors | President of Amar Sewa Mandal, theSociety/Trust running the institute |
| 2 | Adv. Abhijit G. Wanjari | Member | Secretary of Amar Sewa Mandal, theSociety/Trust running the institute |
| 3 | Dr. Vedprakash Mishra | Member | Educationist of repute & presently workingas Vice- Chancellor of Datta MegheInstitute of Medical Sciences (DeemedUniversity), Sawangi Meghe, Wardha(M.S) |
| 4 | Dr. Rajendra Kakde | Member(Ex.Officio) | Nominee of AICTE- Regional officer (Ex.Officio) |
| 5 | Dr. D. P. Kothari | Member | Industrialist/Technologist/Educationistnominated by concerned RegionalCommittee. |
| 6 | Dr. Raju Pawade | Member | Nominee of affiliating university. |
| 7 | Dr. Manoj Daigavane | Member(Ex.Officio) | Nominee of State Government- Director ofTechnical Education, Maharashtra. |
| 8 | Mr. Tushar Padgilwar | Member | Industrialist/Technologist/Educationist nominated by State Government |
| 9 | Dr. S. A. Chavan Principal, GWCET | Member Secretary | Principal of Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur |
| 10 | Dr. Hemant R. Bhagat Patil Associate Prof. GWCET | Member | Faculty member nominated by Society/Trust running the institute |
| 11 | Dr. Manoj Motghare Assistant Prof. GWCET | Member | Faculty member nominated by Society/Trust running the institute. |
Member of Academic Advisory Body
| Sr.No. | Name of the Body Member | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Smeetaa Wanjari, Treasurer Amar Sewa Mandal | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. Salim A. Chavan, Principal GWCET | Member Secretary |
| 3 | Dr. Hemant R. Bhagat Patil, Associate Prof. GWCET | Member |
| 4 | Dr. G. K. Awari, HOD, Government Polytechnic | Member |
| 5 | Dr. S. G. Akojwar, Associate Professor,Government Engg. College , Chandrapur. | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Arpit Yadav, Senior Manager AI,India Magazine Research & Analysis | Member |
| 7 | Dr. Mayur Parate, Assistant Professor, IIIT , Nagpur | Member |
This is to certify that Governing Board for polytechnic is as follows
DETAILS OF GOVERNING BOARD
| Sr.No. | Name | Category | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adv. Abhijit G. Wanjarri | Chairman(Ex-officio) | Secretary Amar Sewa Mandal |
| 2 | Dr. Salim A. Chavan | Member Secretary(Ex-Officio) | Principal, Govindrao wanjari college of Engg. And Tech. Nagpur. |
| 3 | Prof. Raj Kuhite | Member (Ex-Officio) | Incharge Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering & Technology, Polytechnic, Nagpur |
| 4 | Prof. V. M. Khanke | Member (Academician) | Principal, S.D.M.P. NAGPUR (M.S.) |
| 5 | Mr. A. H. Dasarwar | Member (Industry) | General manager Production, Indigo Denim Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur |
Board of Governance

PERSPECTIVE PLAN
- To promote research culture among faculties and students for the welfare of the society.
- To develop strong collaboration between industry and institutions.
- To get accreditation of the institution and all programs by NAAC and NBA.
- To establish recognized research center from affiliating university and apply further to upgrade as a center of excellence.
- To obtain permanent affiliation from affiliating university and apply for UGC 12(B) by recognition.
- To create entrepreneurs by inculcating Entrepreneurship skills in the students.
- To collaborate with institution of high repute for community development.
- To acquire the status of autonomous institution.