Maratha Mandal, Belgaum started in 1931, a dedicated group of individuals belonging to the Maratha Community, embarked on a dream. Their vision – to create a strong education base in the neglected areas of North Karnataka. Over a period of 75 years, the Maratha Mandal’s Trust has blazed a trail, and set an unparalleled example in the state. Today, The Maratha Mandal’s trust runs over 35 Institutions in the field of Education. More than 12,000 students undergoing every possible course from kindergarten to degree programs in the faculties of Arts, Science & Commerce and also professional courses in Dental, Engineering, Pharmacy & Polytechnic etc. are all part of this gigantic social phenomenon.

The Maratha Mandal Trust is ably managed by a board constituting the President, Vice President & Managing Committee Members, Trust Board Members & Governing Council Members, each a responsible and knowledgeable person with an immaculate track record. The success of Maratha Mandal can be attributed to their sterling contribution over the years. Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belgaum stands testimony to the high professional standards aimed for and achieved by The Maratha Mandal, Belgaum.

Our aim at Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre is to educate students with state-of-the-art technologies by adopting integrated teaching modules and evidence based dentistry to assist them in emerging as competent professionals with high ethical values.

The academic ambience and intrinsic core values at our institute help in synergizing and instilling value based learning amongst the students. Our motto is not simply to follow the set norms laid down for an institute but to assess the latest innovations & developments in our rapidly expanding field and implement them right at the undergraduate level.