As the state’s largest, most comprehensive and diversified educational institution, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya sets the pace for educational excellence and creates a climate for intellectual and cultural development both within and outside the state of Madhya Pradesh. It has been declared a Model University and a Center of Excellence. DAVV also has the honour of being accredited with Four Star status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (N.A.A.C.), Bangalore. It is also a member of Association of Common Wealth Universities.
Ranked among the Nation’s top universities, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya offers a host of courses in the field of Medicine, Engineering, Computer, Law, Science, Management, Economics. The University imparts education in advanced research areas such as Biotechnology, Laser Technology, Energy Sciences and Future Studies and Planning.
The goal is primarily gaining and furthering knowledge, not practical application. Students of these universities are largely free to determine their course of study themselves.
One of the major areas of focus of the Universities is to significantly improve the quality of Technical Education in Professional institutes. The University has focused its attention on a five point agenda, which includes:

• Curriculum Innovation and Examination Reforms;
• Strategic framework for Synergetic Partnership with the Industries;
• National and Global Networking;
• Faculty Development;
• Quality and Productivity audit of all the services offered including the quality of teaching and research.