The DKTE society as its first step established the Textile and Engineering Institute in 1982 by starting a Diploma course in textiles from the academic year 1982 and subsequently from 1983 several Degree programs were started. To support the growth of Industry and society, later series of educational institutes were started in the subsequent years, comprising of Primary Schools, High Schools, School with CBSC Curriculum, Colleges of Management, Physical Education, Junior Colleges of Science & Commerce, Institute of Vocational Education, etc. DKTE’s Flagship institute, Textile and Engineering Institute currently offers 11 under graduate and 8 posts graduate courses. It has also Shivaji University recognized Research Centres in 4 disciplines.