# Research institutes headquartered in Maharashtra

Tamtam tracks 43 research institutes headquartered in Maharashtra. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, BARC and CDACINDIA. Their median headcount is 656. Half of them were founded in 1963 or later. The most common headquarters are Pune (19), Mumbai (10) and Nagpur (3).

These research institutes in Maharashtra include a mix of higher education establishments, such as the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, a renowned engineering institute, and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, which focuses on social sciences and advocacy. Research services are also prominent, with BARC specializing in nuclear research and CDACINDIA developing advanced IT solutions. Other notable institutes include SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, offering diverse programs, and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an R&D organization for vehicle technology.

The data shows a strong concentration of these institutes in Mumbai and Pune. For instance, the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, BARC, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences are all based in Mumbai, while CDACINDIA, SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, and ARAI are located in Pune. This geographic clustering highlights these two cities as major hubs for research and higher education within Maharashtra.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra · 43 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indian-institute-of-technology-bombay) (iitb.ac.in)<br>A renowned engineering institute in India with top faculty, exceptional students, and a focus on academic excellence and research | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 10,272 | 1958 |
| 2 | [BARC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barc) (barc.gov.in)<br>A leading nuclear research center in India, specializing in advanced research in nuclear science, engineering, and related areas for NPCIL | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 3,987 | 1945 |
| 3 | [CDACINDIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cdacindia) (cdac.in)<br>An R&D organization under MeitY, C-DAC designs, develops, and deploys advanced IT solutions, including supercomputers, cyber security applications, and AI-based initiatives for societal development | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Pune | 3,401 | 1988 |
| 4 | [Tata Institute of Social Sciences](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tata-institute-of-social-sciences) (tiss.ac.in)<br>A renowned institute of social sciences offering education, research, and advocacy to create a just and equal society with human rights at its core | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 2,364 | 1936 |
| 5 | [SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/symbiosis-international-university) (siu.edu.in)<br>Multicultural university offering diverse programs inLaw, Management, Computer Studies, Health Sciences, Media, Humanities, Engineering, Architecture & Design across India | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Pune | 2,169 | 2002 |
| 6 | [Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/automotive-research-association-of-india-arai) (araiindia.com)<br>Pioneering automotive R&D organization providing services in engineering, certification, research, technology development, and automotive standards to ensure safe and efficient vehicles | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇮🇳 Pune | 1,333 | 1966 |
| 7 | [BAIF Development Research Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baif-development-research-foundation) (baif.org.in)<br>Focus on sustainable natural resource management, livelihood restoration, food security, women empowerment, health, and education across rural India. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Pune | 1,294 | 1967 |
| 8 | [Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indian-institute-of-science-education-and-research-iiser-pune) (iiserpune.ac.in)<br>A premier institute focused on integrating high-quality research with undergraduate teaching in basic sciences to improve science education in India | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Pune | 1,242 | 2006 |
| 9 | [Tata Memorial Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tata-memorial-centre) (tatamemorialcentre.com)<br>Specialist cancer treatment and research center in Mumbai, India, closely linked with a center for cancer treatment, research, and education | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 1,124 |  |
| 10 | [KEM Hospital Pune](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kem-hospital-pune) (kemhospitalpune.org)<br>Multispeciality hospital providing quality and affordable healthcare services to patients in Pune and surrounding regions since 1912 | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Pune | 1,101 | 1912 |
| 11 | [Shivaji University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shivaji-university) (unishivaji.ac.in)<br>The organization focuses on providing higher education opportunities, conducting research, and fostering collaborations with premier institutes and industries for regional growth and development | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Kolhapur | 1,056 | 1962 |
| 12 | [Pune University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pune-university) (unipune.ac.in)<br>A public state university in Pune, India established in 1949, offering a wide range of academic programs on a 411-acre campus | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Pune | 1,005 | 1949 |
| 13 | [Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer(ACTREC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/advanced-centre-for-treatment-research-and-education-in-cancer-actrec) (actrec.gov.in)<br>A research institute specializing in cancer studies, with a focus on Basic, Clinical, and Translational research, affiliated with a leading cancer hospital in India | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Kharghar | 939 |  |
| 14 | [CSIR- National Chemical Laboratory](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/csir-national-chemical-laboratory) (ncl-india.org)<br>A science and knowledge-based research organization specializing in chemical sciences, engineering, and industrial research with a focus on commercialization | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Pune | 880 |  |
| 15 | [SAMEER (Autonomous R&D Lab under MeitY, Govt of India)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sameer-autonomous-r-and-d-lab-under-meity-govt-of-india) (sameer.gov.in)<br>An autonomous R & D laboratory specializing in Microwave Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering, and state-of-the-art technology demonstrations, focusing on research, development, and commercial viability | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 849 | 1984 |
| 16 | [Institute Of Chemical Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institute-of-chemical-technology) (ictmumbai.edu.in)<br>An esteemed university in Mumbai with a strong emphasis on chemical technology and research, producing top industrialists, academics, and entrepreneurs | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 815 | 1933 |
| 17 | [Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dr-d-y-patil-medical-college-hospital-and-research-centre-pimpri-pune) (dpu.edu.in)<br>A prestigious medical college, hospital, and research center founded in 1996, affiliated with a top-rated university and recognized by the Government of India | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Pune | 799 | 1996 |
| 18 | [Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-for-development-of-advanced-computing-c-dac) (cdac.in)<br>An autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in India, specializing in advanced computing and technology development | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇮🇳 Pune | 793 | 1988 |
| 19 | [Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-marathwada-university-aurangabad) (bamu.ac.in)<br>Higher education institution located in Maharashtra, India, offering various academic programs at the university campus in Aurangabad | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Aurangabad | 792 |  |
| 20 | [Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/veermata-jijabai-technological-institute-vjti) (vjti.ac.in)<br>Renowned educational institution in Mumbai advancing knowledge and education in science and technology through research, innovation, and startup support | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 786 | 1887 |
| 21 | [Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Deemed to be University-DMIHER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/datta-meghe-institute-of-higher-education-and-research-deemed-to-be-university) (dmiher.edu.in)<br>A highly esteemed university offering higher education and research facilities, with a focus on medical sciences and accreditation by NAAC | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Wardha | 778 | 2005 |
| 22 | [Somaiya Vidyavihar University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/somaiya-vidyavihar-university) (somaiya.edu)<br>An educational institution with over six decades of experience, offering diverse fields of education, multi-disciplinary learning opportunities, entrepreneurship support, and ample employment opportunities | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 656 | 1959 |
| 23 | [Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospital and Research Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dr-d-y-patil-hospital-and-research-centre) (dpu.edu.in)<br>A medical college, hospital, and research center providing healthcare services in Pune, located in Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Pune | 567 | 1996 |
| 24 | [Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indian-institute-of-tropical-meteorology) (tropmet.res.in)<br>Premiere research institute specializing in meteorology and atmospheric sciences with applications in agriculture, economics, health, water resources, transportation, and communications | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Pune | 563 |  |
| 25 | [Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/savitribai-phule-pune-university-sppu) (unipune.ac.in)<br>Established in 1949, this university in Pune, India offers a variety of academic programs on its sprawling 411-acre campus | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Pune | 551 |  |
| 26 | [National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-environmental-engineering-research-institute-neeri) (neeri.res.in)<br>Environmental science and engineering research institute dedicated to providing innovative solutions for sustainable development and environmental resource challenges | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Nagpur | 547 |  |
| 27 | [All India Institute of Local Self-Government](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/all-india-institute-of-local-self-government) (aiilsg.org)<br>An organization focused on urban governance, education, research, and capacity building for Urban Local Bodies, encompassing training, literature development, and event organization | Civic and Social Organizations | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 543 | 1926 |
| 28 | [MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mgm-institute-of-health-sciences-navi-mumbai) (mgmuhs.com)<br>Higher education institution in Navi Mumbai, offering health sciences programs from their educational complex to students in Maharashtra, India | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Navi Mumbai | 464 | 2007 |
| 29 | [ICMR - National Institute for Research on Women's Health (ICMR-NIRWoH)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icmr-national-institute-for-research-on-women-s-health-icmr-nirwoh) (nirrh.res.in)<br>Leading research institute focused on addressing the reproductive health needs of the country, providing premier services and innovative solutions | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 456 | 1972 |
| 30 | [Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/visvesvaraya-national-institute-of-technology-vnit-nagpur) (vnit.ac.in)<br>A public technical university in Nagpur, Maharashtra, part of the National Institutes of Technology, offering various engineering programs since 1960 | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Nagpur | 439 |  |
| 31 | [BAIF Research Development Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baif-research-development-foundation) (org.in)<br>A non-profit organization works with rural communities to provide self-employment opportunities, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable development through research and technology | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Pune | 421 | 1967 |
| 32 | [ICMR-National Institute of Virology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icmr-national-institute-of-virology) (icmr.org.in)<br>A company based in India specializing in virology research and initiatives | Research Services | 🇮🇳 Pune | 401 | 1952 |
| 33 | [Armed Forces Medical College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/armed-forces-medical-college) (afmc.nic.in)<br>Medical training institute managed by Indian Armed Forces, providing education to medical, dental, nursing students, conducting research, and delivering specialist healthcare services | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Pune | 365 | 1948 |
| 34 | [IIT Bombay](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iit-bombay) (iitb.ac.in)<br>A leading technical university established in 1958, known for its excellence in engineering education, research, and producing high-caliber graduates | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Powai | 357 |  |
| 35 | [Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), DU, DRDO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/defence-institute-of-advanced-technology-diat-du-drdo) (diat.ac.in)<br>Specialized defense research and education institute offering ME degrees, recognized by AICTE and Pune University, with Deemed University status since 2000 | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Pune | 357 | 1952 |
| 36 | [Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kavayitri-bahinabai-chaudhari-north-maharashtra-university-jalgaon) (ac.in)<br>Higher education institution offering a variety of academic programs, research opportunities, and resources for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Jalgaon | 355 | 1989 |
| 37 | [Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth "Deemed to be University"](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/krishna-vishwa-vidyapeeth-deemed-to-be-university) (kvv.edu.in)<br>A higher education institution located in Maharashtra, India, offering medical sciences programs and is affiliated with a deemed university | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Karad | 349 |  |
| 38 | [Jio Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jio-institute) (jioinstitute.edu.in)<br>A multi-disciplinary higher education institute offering post-graduate programs in AI & DS, Digital Media, Sports Management, and Journalism focused on excellence and innovation | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Navi Mumbai | 348 |  |
| 39 | [CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/csir-national-environmental-engineering-research-institute) (neeri.res.in)<br>An education management company in Nagpur, India focusing on environmental engineering research under the umbrella of CSIR | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Nagpur | 325 | 1958 |
| 40 | [Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU), Nanded](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swami-ramanand-teerth-marathwada-university-srtmu-nanded) (srtmun.ac.in)<br>A state public university in Maharashtra, India, established in 1994, located at Nanded Named after Swami Ramanand Teerth | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Nanded | 295 |  |
| 41 | [Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mahatma-phule-krishi-vidyapeeth-mpkv-rahuri) (mpkv.ac.in)<br>A premier Agricultural University in Maharashtra providing education, research, and extension services to farmers in western Maharashtra | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Rahuri | 229 | 1967 |
| 42 | [Jnana Prabodhini](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jnana-prabodhini) (jnanaprabodhini.org)<br>A socially oriented educational movement promoting intelligence development for social change through various projects and trusts focused on education, research, and development | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Pune | 213 | 1963 |
| 43 | [Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gokhale-institute-of-politics-and-economics) (gipe.ac.in)<br>Established in 1930, we are the oldest research and training institute in Economics in India, dedicated to studying the socio-economic dimensions of Indian society | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Pune | 202 | 1930 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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