Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science (YCCS), Karad was established in 1958.

The institute has been affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur and accredited by NAAC with ‘B++’ grade.

The aim of the institute is to perpetuate a science culture among the rural masses of this region so that the youth develop a scientific temperament and build up a capacity.

Objective enquiry that can help them better their lives and help avail of the best in advanced educational facilities available locally and elsewhere in the country so as to grow up into dutiful citizens and contribute actively to the scientific growth of the nation.