Thesis & Research Paper Mentors in Maharashtra
One-on-one guidance from verified PhD mentors for students and researchers in Maharashtra: thesis and dissertation work, research papers, PhD proposals and journal publication. Sessions are held online, so you're matched by subject expertise, not by distance.
Maharashtra has 1,572 AICTE-approved technical and management institutions, with most concentrated in Pune, Nagpur, Thane and Nashik. From well-known names such as University of Mumbai, Savitribai Phule Pune University, COEP Technological University and Symbiosis International University to smaller affiliated colleges, our mentors work with engineering, management, computer applications and pharmacy students from across Maharashtra who need expert support at any stage of their research.
What Our Mentors Help With
Thesis and dissertation mentoring
Choosing a topic your guide will approve, structuring chapters, building the literature review and identifying a clear research gap for your B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA or PhD thesis.
Research paper mentoring
Turning your project or thesis work into a paper, selecting suitable Scopus or UGC-CARE journals and conferences, and responding to reviewer comments.
Methodology and data analysis
Research design, sampling, statistical analysis in SPSS, R or Python, simulations, and help interpreting and presenting your results.
Viva and final review
Draft reviews for argument, clarity and academic style, plus mock viva sessions before your defence.
Mentors explain, guide and review. The research and writing you submit remain your own, in line with your university's academic integrity and plagiarism policies.
Available Research Mentors
Dr. Ankita Mukund Rayate
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's K.S.K.W. Arts, Science and Commerce College CIDCO
Dr. Manoj Ramesh Gaware
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's G. M. D. arts, B. W. Commerce and Science College Sinnar
Shyam Nikethen Girivasan
🏢 Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy practice JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Dr. Aascharya Srivastav
🏢 Tridifa Consulting LLP
Mitali Rathi
🏢 PhD research scholar (thesis submitted)
Titikshya Mohapatra
🏢 NA
Dr. Kailash Pati Dutta
🏢 Jharkhand Rai University Ranchi
Amir Zada
🏢 Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
Prof. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
🏢 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lead City University, NigeriaShowing 9 of 10 experts
Browse All Thesis Experts →How ScholarsColab Works
Every step, from brief to payment, stays on the platform, so you always have a record and a referee.
- Step 1
Post your project
Title, subject, budget, deadline and keywords.
- Step 2
Brief is reviewed
Spam checks, then a project manager approves the scope.
- Step 3
Doctorates apply
PhD researchers who fit your topic show interest.
- Step 4
Choose on evidence
Compare their SCIE/Scopus papers, citations and Google Scholar.
- Step 5
Chat and assign
Talk in secure chat, then fund the milestone in escrow.
- Step 6
Work securely
Work in our editor; confidential files stay view-only.
- Step 7
Approve and release
Pay only when you approve each milestone.
Describe Your Research Project
Share your topic, university, deadline and where you're stuck. Matching mentors will review it and apply.
Post a Project RequestFor Students Across Maharashtra
Whether you study in Pune, Nagpur, Thane and Nashik or a smaller town in Maharashtra, you get the same access to mentors. Everything happens online through video calls and shared documents, and sessions are scheduled around your classes or working hours.
Mentors are familiar with common Indian university requirements such as synopsis approval, plagiarism checks through tools like Turnitin or Drillbit, and chapter-wise reviews by your guide.
Research Mentors by City in Maharashtra
Find mentors and local university information for your city in Maharashtra:
Universities in Maharashtra
Students from these universities in Maharashtra, and from the colleges affiliated to them, can work with our mentors on their thesis, dissertation or research paper:
- Bharati Vidyapeeth University
- Christ University
- COEP Technological University
- D. Y. Patil Education Society, Kolhapur
- D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai
- Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
- Gondwana University
- Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil University
- Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University
- MIT Vishwaprayag University
- Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
- Pimpri Chinchwad University
- Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University
- Savitribai Phule Pune University
- SGB Amravati University
- Shivaji University
- SNDT Women's University
- SVKM's NMIMS
- Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
- Symbiosis International University
- Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
- University of Mumbai
Top 2% Stanford/Elsevier Scientists in Maharashtra
314 researchers from institutions in Maharashtra appear in the Stanford/Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists list (2025 edition), which ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator across 22 fields. The most represented fields are Physics & Astronomy, Enabling & Strategic Technologies, Chemistry and Engineering.
| Researcher | Institution | Field | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashoke Sen | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai | Nuclear & Particle Physics | #1,562 |
| T. Padmanabhan | Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics India | Nuclear & Particle Physics | #2,508 |
| Parag R. Gogate | Institute of Chemical Technology | Chemical Engineering | #3,453 |
| Chandrakant Dnyandev Lokhande | D. Y. Patil University, Kolhapur | Applied Physics | #7,334 |
| Atul H. Goel | Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital | Neurology & Neurosurgery | #8,018 |
| Chittaranjan Sakerlal Yajnik | KEM Hospital | Endocrinology & Metabolism | #10,842 |
| Jyeshtharaj B. Joshi | Institute of Chemical Technology | Chemical Engineering | #12,028 |
| Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan | Karkinos Healthcare | Oncology & Carcinogenesis | #12,039 |
| Ganapati D. Yadav | Institute of Chemical Technology | Chemical Engineering | #13,717 |
| Vasant R. Choudhary | National Chemical Laboratory India | Physical Chemistry | #15,163 |
| Prakash Chandra Gupta | Healis - Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health | Oncology & Carcinogenesis | #17,532 |
| Mahendra Kumar Rai | Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | #17,738 |
| S. B. Ogale | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune | Applied Physics | #18,745 |
| Radhey Shyam Jangid | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Civil Engineering | #19,967 |
| Bellie Sivakumar | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Environmental Engineering | #20,292 |
| Puthiya Veetil Nidheesh | National Environmental Engineering Research Institute India | Environmental Sciences | #20,741 |
| Varun Sahni | Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics India | Nuclear & Particle Physics | #21,774 |
| Sambasivarao Kotha | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Organic Chemistry | #22,115 |
| Sundeep Santosh Salvi | Pulmocare Research and Education Foundation | Respiratory System | #22,695 |
| K. I. Priyadarsini | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | Chemical Physics | #23,002 |
| Jasjit S. Suri | Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur | Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | #23,525 |
| Pawan S. Budhwar | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) | Business & Management | #23,878 |
| Sujit K. Ghosh | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune | Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry | #26,457 |
| Vivek Polshettiwar | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai | Organic Chemistry | #26,593 |
| Dattatray J. Late | National Chemical Laboratory India | Applied Physics | #26,762 |
Source: Elsevier Data Repository (Ioannidis et al.). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not necessarily ScholarsColab mentors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a thesis mentor if my university is in Maharashtra?
Yes. Mentors work with students from universities and colleges across Maharashtra, from institutions such as University of Mumbai, Savitribai Phule Pune University, COEP Technological University and Symbiosis International University to smaller private and affiliated colleges.
Are mentoring sessions online or in person?
Sessions are online by video call, so you can join from anywhere in Maharashtra.
Will the mentor write my thesis or paper for me?
No. Mentors guide, explain and review your work, and what you submit remains your own.
Which subjects are covered?
Engineering, computer science, management, pharmacy and related fields. Browse the mentor profiles above, or post a project request describing your topic.