Tolani Maritime Institute

Tolani Maritime Institute actually has this little spot in Pune at Flat No 6 in the Gajendra Apartments. It is right behind Darshan Hall in Tanajinagar, Chinchwad. It’s a bit of a quiet residential area, so it doesn't feel like a big school when you first walk up. This flat is where a lot of the administrative side of things happens for us. We have some desks set up in the rooms, and it’s mostly where we keep the records and handle the paperwork for the maritime programs. It is much quieter than a big campus, which is nice when you have to focus on student files or coordinating schedules. Sometimes the neighbors in the apartment building chat with us in the hallway. It’s a very local feel. We have been in Chinchwad for a while, and people around here know us as the maritime office in the apartments. There isn't a big sign out front, so you really have to look for Gajendra Apts to find us. Inside, it’s mostly just shelves full of books and folders. It feels more like a home than an office, which makes the long days of planning a bit easier to handle. We drink a lot of tea and try to stay on top of the logistics that come with running an institute. It’s a humble setup, but it’s where all the important details get straightened out before anything moves forward.