The Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society (MCES), one of Pune’s oldest minority educational organisations, has officially declared the results of its Governing Board elections for the 2025 to 2030 term. The voting process took place at the Trust Office Conference Hall located within Azam Campus in Camp, Pune, and was held under the supervision of Returning Officer J. F. Sherkar, Advocate.

It has built a strong reputation over decades through its work in school and higher education, especially for minority communities. Its policies directly affect thousands of students studying in its institutions across Pune, making these election results important beyond just administrative interest. When a society with such influence changes leadership, it often leads to fresh decisions on development, infrastructure, quality of teaching, student amenities, and scholarships.

Understanding who is now in charge gives us a clearer idea of how the next five years may shape education standards in the region. This is relevant not only to those already studying under the society, but also to parents and educators following the growth of educational institutions in Maharashtra.

Highlights of the Election

The Governing Board election was an internal organisational election where eligible members of the society participated to choose representatives for the next five-year term. The voting was monitored to ensure transparency and fairness, and the entire process followed the society’s election rules.

The election was significant because MCES manages institutions spanning different educational levels. Leadership choices can impact academic planning, infrastructure development, scholarship distribution, recruitment policies and community-focused educational expansion.

Newly Elected Governing Board Members 2025-2030

The following members have been elected to serve on the Governing Board of MCES for the five-year term from 2025 to 2030:

• Mrs. Abeda Inamdar
• Mr. Qureshi Abdul Qadeer
• Mr. Irfan J. Shaikh
• Prof. Shaikh Muzaffar
• Mr. Shaikh Abbas
• Mr. Mohd. Hanif Shaikh
• Mr. Afzal Khan
• Mr. Shaikh Mashkur
• Mr. Shaikh Sabir
• Mrs. Shaheda Sayyed
• Mr. Khan Alim Ashraf Abdul Qader
• Mr. I. P. Inamdar
• Mr. Shaikh Munnawar

The names listed above reflect a combination of academic experience, administrative leadership and community trust, which are seen as key pillars for guiding MCES policies in the coming years.

Why This Election Matters for Students and Parents

The Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society runs a wide range of educational institutions under its umbrella. These include schools, colleges, technical institutions and professional training centres based mainly in Pune. When leadership changes, new decisions about fee structure, expansion plans, teacher appointments, curriculum reform and skill-focused programmes often come into discussion.

Some possible areas that stakeholders may watch closely in the coming years include:

• Expansion of modern facilities on Azam Campus and other units
• Introduction of new academic programmes linked to industry needs
• Strengthening scholarships and financial aid for students
• Teacher development programmes for improved learning quality
• Focus on minority community upliftment through education

For parents, students and educators, these points could translate into either better opportunities or stronger expectations from the governing body.