India, 21 st July 2026: FLAME University, Pune, has been recognised as one of India’s Best Workplaces™ in Education & Training 2026 by Great Place To Work India, a leading authority on workplace culture assessment. This is the second time the institution has received this acknowledgement, adding to its growing body of recognition while underscoring its standing as an employer of choice within India’s higher education landscape.
Great Place To Work India employs a rigorous, anonymous employee survey that examines organisations and institutions across parameters, including leadership, trust, inclusion, and overall employee experience. Being named among India’s best workplaces reflects its commitment to building a high-trust, people-centric work environment for its faculty and staff.
The latest acknowledgement underlines how the institution has been at the forefront of creating a supportive work culture that empowers its employees with a focus on employee welfare, inclusivity, and collective growth. Its people-first philosophy has encouraged a positive working environment that directly supports the institution’s broader focus on academic excellence. It continues to foster an ecosystem where people feel valued, supported, and empowered for both personal and professional development.
Speaking on the recognition, Prof. M. A. Venkataramanan, Pro Vice-Chancellor, FLAME University, said, “At FLAME University, we have always believed that the strength of an institution lies in its people. Creating an environment where faculty and staff feel trusted, respected, and empowered is fundamental to achieving academic excellence and institutional impact. This recognition as one of India’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training is a reflection of the culture we have consciously built: one that values collaboration, inclusivity, continuous learning, and shared purpose. At FLAME, we are like an extended family, and I personally enjoy the camaraderie and respect of my colleagues. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to nurturing a workplace where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, contribute meaningfully, and collectively shape the future of higher education.”
This recognition marks an important milestone for FLAME University, reflecting its institutional culture that values employee welfare, collective growth, transparency, collaboration, inclusivity, and an investment in the overall growth and development of professionals.
About FLAME University
FLAME University is the pioneer of interdisciplinary education in India. It is driven to be one of India’s most respected and reputed centers of learning—the premier destination of choice for higher education in the nation for learners and teachers—to push the design and nature of studies and to create a societal up-gradation phenomenon, particularly in the fields of interdisciplinary education and leadership. FLAME has been set up with an idealistic vision and a social commitment to contribute to society nobly. With more than 180 quality full-time faculty members, the university offers an unparalleled educational experience. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, unmatched at the higher education level in India. Spread on 70 acres of green expanse with aesthetically designed infrastructure, the campus currently consists of five faculties: Faculty of Liberal Education, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences, and Faculty of Design, Art & Performance. FLAME University has been established as a state-private university vide the FLAME University Act 2014 (Maharashtra Act No. II of 2015), now Maharashtra Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2023 (Maharashtra Act No. VIII of 2024) of the Government of Maharashtra. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f), and degrees awarded by the university are recognized under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. FLAME University has been awarded the highest NAAC accreditation, A++.
