Dr. J.W. Airan Academy, formerly known as “Narmada Education Academy, was founded by Late Rev. Dr. Judson William Airan in 1970 in Satara. He was a leading figure in educational field with a great reputation as a scientist, writer and an educationist. Rev. Dr. J. W. Airan was the first Indian Principal of Wilson College, Mumbai. He was also a member of several Education Boards and Commissions, both National and International. Late Dr. J. W. Airan being a true visionary, shifted from Mumbai to Satara in 1969. His aim was to set up an English Medium School in an underdeveloped place to promote the knowledge of English in order to make the students capable of competing with the urban students in career making.

“Narmada Education Academy” in Satara, today known as Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Dr. J. W. Airan Academy, gained name and fame. The Academy reached the pinnacle of success under the able leadership of Founder Principals Respected Ms. Kalpana. J. Airan and Respected Mrs. Lata Pritam Airan.

It was at this height of success when this institution was handed over to another renowned institution i.e. Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune in 2001. It was a mere transfer of social obligations and duties from one educationist to another educationist who pursued the same goal – i.e. education for the underprivileged rural masses, in bringing about social transformation through dyanamic education.

Bharati Vidyapeeth was founded by Hon. Dr. Patangraoji Kadam, in 1964. Human Being ‘the caste’ and ‘Humanity’ - the religion is the world brotherhood principle which forms the foundation of Bharati Vidyapeeth. This esteemed institution with a wide network of educational institutions imparting education to thousands of students in India and abroad. It has more than 180 educational institutions imparting education in various streams like Medical, Engineering, Management studies, Law, Pharmacy, Art, Commerce, Science, Bio-Technology, Nursing, Physical Education etc. The University has opened the doors of Education especially to the rural students. The Chancellor of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Hon. Dr. Shivajirao Kadam, Chairperson of school Committee Hon. Vijaymala Kadam, Secretary of Bharati Vidyapeeth Hon. Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam have a lion’s share in this stupendous task of taking Bharati Vidyapeeth to the pinnacle of success.

Today, as the school is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of its establishment, we are proud of our alumni who are well placed in different fields and are continuous source of inspiration for our present students. Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Dr. J. W. Airan Academy’s teaching and non-teaching staff, the students and the parents are proud to be a part of this renowned institution.