It was registered as a non-profit limited company under the Indian Companies Act 1913. Queen Mary was the first patron. Started with the personal initiative and monumental efforts of Lady Marie, as Queen Mary’s Technical School (QMTS) grew by leaps and bounds. The purpose of empowering vocational training to the wounded soldiers and enabling them to earn a respectful living continued to thrive. The institute relocated to Pune (Kirkee) in 1922. In 1953, it was duly registered as a Charitable Educational Trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950.