Sharad Pawar's Education Qualification: A Look At The Four-Time Maharashtra CM's Academic Journey

News Photogallery india Sharad Pawar's Education Qualification: A Look At The Four-Time Maharashtra CM's Academic Journey Last Updated:August 11, 2026, 18:40 ISTAfter completing his education, Sharad Pawar entered public life and went on to build a political career that made him a key figure in Maharashtra and national politics.1/6NCP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Pawar, a veteran politician with decades of experience in public life, was once a member of the Congress before charting his own political course and establishing a lasting legacy. Let's take a look at his educational qualifications. (PTI photo)2/6Born on December 12, 1940, in Baramati, Sharad Pawar entered electoral politics at a young age and won his first Maharashtra Assembly election from Baramati in 1967. His victory marked the beginning of a political career spanning several decades. He went on to serve as Maharashtra Chief Minister four times. (PTI photo)3/6The veteran politician began his political journey while still in college. During his student years, he contested the student union elections at Maharashtra Commerce College and was elected general secretary. (PTI photo)4/6Sharad Pawar pursued his higher education in commerce in Pune, eventually earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree. His academic journey preceded a political career that would span several decades. (PTI photo)5/6Pawar holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce in Pune. Established in 1943 by the Deccan Education Society, the college is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. (PTI photo)6/6BMCC’s official website lists Pawar among its notable alumni. His time as a commerce student came before he established himself as one of Maharashtra’s most prominent political figures. (PTI photo)Next Photogallery