Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth

Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad, formerly known as Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, is a premier health sciences university in Maharashtra. Established in 1984 and granted deemed university status in 2005, it is NAAC accredited with an A+ grade and a CGPA of 3.39. The university is recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council and the Medical Council of Sri Lanka, attracting students from across India and countries including the USA, UK, Canada, and the Middle East.

The university comprises constituent faculties of Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Sciences, offering over 145 programs including super-speciality and Ph.D. courses. Its 1125-bed tertiary care teaching hospital provides comprehensive clinical training, featuring a recognised renal transplant unit, a 200-bed neurosurgery department with Asia's first Robotic Exoscope, and a Lead Referral Laboratory ranked first in India. With a vision to emerge as a centre of excellence, KVV prepares competent and compassionate professionals dedicated to affordable healthcare and community service.