Babaji Datey Kala Ani Vanijya Mahavidyalaya, popularly known as Datey College, was started on 26th July 1959 with just 145 students. Today, the students strength exceeds 1,900.
The College is under Management of Vanijya Mahavidyalaya Yavatmal Trust. This trust is sub-trust of Vishuddha Vidyalaya.
Principal – Dr Rajesh Naran Singru
Website –dateycollege.edu.in
The college is affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University. The college is Government recognised and Government aided. The college has obtained B++ Accreditation from NAAC.
The college conducts courses for following –
(a) Graduation (Senior college)
(i) B. Sc. (English medium)
(ii) B. Com. (Marathi and English medium)
(iii) B. A. (Marathi medium)
(b) Under-graduation (junior college)
(i) Commerce – English and Marathi Medium
((ii) Arts – Marathi medium)
((c) Post-graduation in Marathi medium
(i) Commerce
(ii) Arts (Political Science, Marathi and History)
(d) Higher secondary vocational courses after passing 10th matric examination.
The college has Girls’ Hostel with 150 capacity, well equipped library, Study rooms, Computer laboratory, fully furnished Auditorium, Geography and Home Economics Laboratories, Music rooms, NCC, NSS, gymnasium and play grounds. Two volleyball grounds and two kabaddi grounds with light facilities for playing in night are available.
The college has modern indoor and outdoor gymnasium.
Address – Datey College Road, Shivaji Nagar, Yavatmal – 445 001