Mahatma Phule Shikshan Sanstha, Urun-Islampur was established by the group of teachers who were much impressed by social reformers like Mahatma Phule, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. They decided to open the channels of education from primary to higher education to the common masses under the vibrant and studious leadership of Dr. N. D. Patil.

Dr. N. D. Patil is an eminent thinker and prominent leader in educational, social, economical and political fields in Maharashtra. He has been working since the last seventy years in various movements which aim at upliftment and enlightenment of the weaker sections of the society. He has also been working for Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara, which is ‘Mother Institution’ of education in Maharashtra, and put this name at par excellence after Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil. Considering his over all contribution, Swami Ramanand teerth Marathwada University, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and Shivaji University conferred him D. Lit. Today, the institution is one of the leading institutions in South Maharashtra. Since last 65 years the institution has been showing quality performance in its academic progress.