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Prof. Gopichand Hanumantrao Chate, President, Chate Group of Education

Gopichand Hanumantrao Chate

Gopichand Hanumantrao Chate (born 17 March 1967) is an Indian educationist and entrepreneur, best known as one of the co-founders of Chate Coaching Classes, a leading educational institution in Maharashtra. He also serves as Director of multiple educational and media ventures, including Chate Publications Pvt. Ltd. and Megha Advertising & Marketing Consultancy. He is the Hon. Chairman of Bhaskaracharya Pratishthan, Aurangabad.

Early life and education

Gopichand Chate was born in Tambva village, Kaij Taluka, Beed district, Maharashtra. He completed his primary education in Chausala and pursued higher studies in Aurangabad, earning a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree. As a student, he stood 1st in the 4th Standard Board Exam & Scholarship exam in Beed district and was awarded a scholarship by the Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune.

Career

In 1986, Gopichand Chate, along with his elder brother Prof. Machindra Chate, co-founded Chate Coaching Classes in Aurangabad. The institute aimed to bring structure, discipline, and innovation to competitive exam coaching. While Prof. Machindra Chate focused on academics, Gopichand Chate spearheaded institutional expansion across Maharashtra.

Under their leadership, Chate Coaching Classes has produced over:

  • 14,744+ doctors
  • 28,286+ engineers
  • 446+ IITians

Today, the institution operates 100+ branches with thousands of faculty members, focusing on NEET, JEE, and MHT-CET preparation. It has become a symbol of quality education in both urban and rural Maharashtra.

Educational Ventures

Prof. Chate played a pivotal role in expanding the vision of the Chate Group. Institutions under his leadership include:

  • Chate School & Jr. College (Aurangabad, Pune, Kolhapur)
  • Chate Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Megha Advertising & Marketing Consultancy
  • Bhaskaracharya Pratishthan

Contributions

Prof. Chate is recognized for:

  • Expanding quality education in rural and urban areas of Maharashtra
  • Professionalizing the coaching class model in the state
  • Promoting structured and disciplined academic environments
  • Supporting students with proven teaching methodologies and infrastructure

Awards and recognition

Gopichand Chate has received the following honors:

  • Hindu Ratna Award (2015) for his contributions to Indian culture and education. [1]
  • Lokmat International Award for Excellence in School and College Education, presented in Dubai.
  1. ^ "Gopichand gets Hindu Ratna award". The Times of India. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2025.

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