The Deccan Education Society (DES) is a prominent educational organization in India. It was founded in 1884 by a group of social reformers led by the philosopher and educator Mahadev Govind Ranade. The primary aim of the society was to provide education to the masses, particularly in the Deccan region of Maharashtra, India. The DES is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra and currently runs over 40 educational institutions, ranging from primary schools to postgraduate colleges, in various fields such as engineering, management, law, arts, and sciences. Some of its most well-known institutions include Fergusson College, Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, and…