VISION

Information to knowledge
and
Knowledge to Wisdom
MISSION
To nurture and foster an innovative academic environment for
critical thinking, all-round growth and continuous development of
students and staff to make them responsible and sensitized citizens
of society.

OBJECTIVES

To Provide an atmosphere of learning and encouragement to all students
and staff.

To motivate students from even the most humble background forwards
achieving excellence in academic and other fields.

To inculcate values for holistic development and character building.

To encourage and imbibe ICT Skills that gives students a competitive edge.

To Prepare students to take their rightful place in society and contribute
to national development.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
AND GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
The college provides suitable infrastructure, learning resources,
environment and qualified faculty for the programmes offered. Students are
expected to put in appropriate learning inputs and take benefit of all this
during their course period.
Thus, on completing the course, every student graduating from this
college should reap at least the following benefits of his / her personality
development.

Becoming a good human being and a mature, responsible and sensitized
citizen.

Acquiring a foundation that can grow into any desired field in life.

Possessing sufficient subject-related knowledge and skills for useful
application in a job / business / real-life situation in the contemporary
world.

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 Vidya Prasarak Mandal was founded in the year 1935. Its founding
fathers led by late Dr. V.N. Bedekar, a medical practitioner were men imbued
with idealism and desire to serve the educational needs of the people of
Thane.
Beginning with a primary school, Dr. Bedekar and his team, worked
with missionary zeal. Today, the educational institutions established by
Vidya Prasarak Mandal in Thane serves the needs of nearly fifteen thousand
students. The Educational Institutions include:-

Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir (Marathi Medium)

Sou. A.K. Joshi English Medium School

B.N. Bandodkar College of Science

K.G. Joshi College of Arts

N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce

VPM’s TMC Law College

VPM’s Polytechnic

VPM’s Polytechnic IT Centre

Advanced Study Centre

Dr. V.N. Bedekar Institute of Research & Management Studies

Maharshi Parshuram College of Engineering
In 2008-2009 Vidya Prasarak Mandal opened its doors to international
institutions of repute. An educational collaboration was signed with California
University of Technology, USA, (CalUniversity) for conducting professional
courses namely, Master of Business Administration and Doctoral Programme
in Business Administration. An MoU was signed with the University of Skovde
Hogskolevagen, Sweden for conducting Graduate and Post Graduate Courses
in Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Physiology. Another
milestone has been the establishment of the VPM’s London Academy for
Education and Research. This Academy offers courses in Management,
Indian Culture and other emerging areas. The foundations of the proposed
world class Engineering College (VPM’s Maharshi Parshuram College of
Engineering) with state-of-the-art facilities has been laid in Velneshwar 55
Km. from Chiplun (Mumbai - Goa highway). Work on this project is completed.
First batch has Started from June 2012.
K.G. JOSHI & N.G. BEDEKAR COLLEGE:
K.G. Joshi & N.G. Bedekar College of Arts & Commerce was the first

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institution of higher learning to be established in Thane City in 1969.
Strategically located, the college is at walking distance from Thane Railway
Station on the Central Railway line. It is well connected by bus services to
every part of the city including Navi Mumbai.
The College received permanent affiliation, in January 1988 with effect
from June 1982. The college was reaccredited by National Assessment
and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Banglore and awarded ‘A’ grade
in January 2011.
The College is also one of the Community Colleges of the University of
Mumbai and has got the Best College Award of University of Mumbai.
COURSES OFFERED
The College offers a number of courses. They are as follows:

Bachelor of Arts with specialization in English, Marathi, Hindi, Sanskrit,
Philosophy, Economics, Politics, History, Geography, Psychology
(all 6 papers) and Statistics (3 papers)

Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Advanced Accounting and
Auditing and Business Management.

Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)

Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Insurance)

Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Markets)

Bachelor in Mass Media (English & Marathi)

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)

Masters in Commerce in Business Management

Masters in Commerce in Advanced Accountancy

Masters in Commerce in Banking & Finance

Masters in Arts by Research and Ph.D in Philosophy. Principal Dr. (Mrs.)
Shakuntala A. Singh is the recognized Ph.D research guide in Philosophy.

Masters in Library and Information Science (MLISc)

Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking (PGDLAN)

Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism

Masters in Philosophy by papers

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Certificate Course in Tourism Business Management (CCTBM) in
association with Thomas Cook (India) Ltd.

Masters in Hindi by papers
Add on Certificate Courses recognised by University Grants
Commission (UGC)

Conversational English

Gandhian Philosophy
New Courses and Subjects expected to commence from Academic
year 2016-17

Masters in English (M.A.- English)

Masters in Business Economics (M.A.- Business Economics)

Optional subject of NCC in First Year Bachelor of Arts and Commerce.
ENVIRONMENT
The College admits students from a variety of backgrounds. The
students profile ranges from first generation learners to children of established
professionals. The College provides an atmosphere of learning and
encouragement to all its students irrespective of their background. The
environment in the College is such that even a student from the most humble
background is motivated towards achieving excellence.
The College is part of a vast campus aptly called Jnanadweepa. It offers
all modern facilities such as spacious classrooms and reading hall, rich
library,reference and research section, ladies room, gymkhana, conference
hall and an amphitheatre called Kattyayan. The campus has a large canteen
and a well equipped auditorium called Thorale Bajirao Peshwe Sabhagruha.
Our entire college campus is interconnected with Fiber Optic Network having
24 hours access to internet via Leased Line. College has subscribed 10 Lines
of MTNL Broadband Service. with Wi-Fi facility is also available on Campus.
A well laid path circumnavigating the campus offers an idyllic walk
amidst trees and flowering plants. Jnanpath as it is called is a haven in a
city starved of open spaces.
Physical Facilities are no doubt important, but it is the encouragement
and support given to students at every stage that goes towards developing
the personality of the student. Keeping this objective in view, the College
offers a host of opportunities and facilities for the students.

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FACILITIES FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Library : The College boasts of excellent library facilities with Home
Lending Section, Acquisition Section, Reference and Research Section
and Reading Hall. Library has started ‘Braille Section’ for visually
challenged students. A complete Database of the Library is available on
OPAC-Online Public Access Catalogue for the students and teachers.
In addition to this, the library provides online access to reputed databases
like JSTOR, EBSCO, HOST, CMIE, ERIC, UGC N-List E resources and
ART STOR. The Library offers external membership facility.

Book Bank Facility : The College offers University of Mumbai’s Book
Bank facility to the students belonging to backward class Category. In
addition of this facility, College also offers Book Bank Facility to the
needy Students Belonging to weaker sections to the society from its
own funds.

Computer Lab: The College has a well designed air-conditioned
computer laboratories with LCD facilities. Every student has access to
a computer with software designed according to the syllabus. Practicals
are conducted under the supervision of trained IT and Computer staff.

Language Laboratory : A state-of-the-art language laboratory with
seating arrangement for 30 students is available for the students. The
laboratory has friendly audio communication facilities for student
teacher interaction. The laboratory is used for programmes in functional
English and Communication Skills.

Gymkhana: The College has a well-equipped gymkhana, managed
by a team of professors and physical instructor. There is a gymnasium
free of charge with a trained instructor. Special timings are reserved
for girl students.

Sports Academy: A Sports Academy has been set up for students with
an inclination towards sports activities. The college encourages individuals
and teams who participate in various sports and aim at achieving
excellence. Our students have distinguished themselves in National
and International sporting events. The College believes that a healthy
mind and healthy body go together. Towards realizing this objective, a
fitness-training programme has been introduced for the students.

Cultural Activities: The cultural needs of the students are taken care
of through various activities such as dramatics, music, dance etc. The
college encourages and support festivals organized by students. Our
festivals – Navrang, Gandharva and Chrysalis have become very popular
among the students.

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Talent Academy: A Talent Academy is constituted to unfold the hidden
talents of the students. Workshops are conducted in creative arts to
nurture and develop talents of the students.

Scholars’ Academy: To encourage academic excellence, a Scholars
Academy has been formed. Students are invited to become members
of the Academy. The Academy arranges for its students to attend
lectures and discussions on various subjects in the college and outside,
pursue academic interests and develop ones personality.

Speakers’ Academy: A Speakers Academy trains the students in
the art of public speaking. Students trained by the Speakers Academy
have won a number of prizes in inter-school and inter-college
competitions.

Research Academy: To inculcate research aptitude among the
students a Research Academy has been set up. The Research
Academy encourages students to conduct surveys and present their
findings.

National Service Scheme (NSS): The college has a vibrant NSS
Unit that encourages the development of the students into responsible
citizens of the society. Students under the guidance of Professors
are actively involved in a number of programmes that are carefully
monitored by the NSS Unit of University of Mumbai.

National Cadet Corps (NCC): The College has an active Army and
Naval wings for both men and women. Aspirants to a career in the
defence services will find it rewarding to join the NCC.

Counselling: The College has an in house counsellor to offer support
and guidance to students in need of help. In addition to psychological
support, career guidance is provided to help individual student focus
on his/her strength and there by plan his/her sucess path.

Students Council: A students council is formed in accordance with
the provisions of the Maharashtra Universities Act 1994. It consists of
class representatives and secretaries of different associations. The
council acts as a liaison between the students and the Principal.
Student representatives are provided a training ground for leadership
roles in future.

Civil Defence: The College has a Civil Defence unit to train the
students in life saving techniques. Training is imparted in first aid, fire
fighting, self rescue, facing unexploded bomb situations in civil areas
and general rescue methods. Students who complete the civil defence
course are awarded certificates by the Maharashtra Government.

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Women Development Cell (WDC): The WDC believes in
empowerment of girl students. The cell encourages the students into
developing into confident individuals.

Placement Cell: The Placement Cell assists students in career
counselling by professionals and securing placements. Our students
have secured assignments in TCS, ICICI, Dawnaday AV, Thane Janata
Sahakari Bank, etc.

(DLLE) DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING & EXTENSION:
To facilitate the sensitization of the students to the socio-cultural
realities, the college has introduced the extension work prospects
program offered by the Department of Life Long Learning and Extension
of University of Mumbai. These projects are based on promoting the
aims and values of human development in community, college and
university and encouraging interaction, support and networking among
students. The student is awarded Ten Additional Marks at the final
examination on completion of 120 hours of work and the submission
of a project report based on two different units : 1) Vocational Career
oriented projects OR ii) Community oriented projects respectively.

Generation Dialogue: A forum titled Generation Dialogue has been
established to encourage mutual understanding between the youth
and senior citizens and bridge the generation gap. Senior citizens are
invited to share their wisdom and experiences.

Students’ Forum: To give the students platform to discuss various
current issues and develop their analytical and debating skills Students’
Forum motivates the students.

Remedial Coaching and Entry in Service Schemes of UGC: The
College offers the Remedial Coaching and Entry in Service Schemes
of University Grants Commission (UGC) to the students belonging to
SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer) and Minority categories of
Grant-in-aid Section.

Business English Certificates (BEC): The College offers the Business
English Certificate courses of Cambridge University (United Kingdom)
to the college students. There are three levels of these certificate exams
and these are,
Level-1-Preliminary’
Level-2-Vantage and
Level-3- Higher.
Certificate Course in Social Work : NSS Volunteers are offered the
Certificate Course in Social Work.

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Summer Placements : Students are offered placements during
summer vacation in association with various Companies.

National Seminars: The College has been conducting workshops
and seminars at National level. Experts from various fields / subjects
are invited as resource persons.
Seminars Conducted:
2004 - National Seminar – ‘Water Management Scenario 2025’
2005 - State Seminar – ‘Marathi and Computers’
2006 - National Seminar – ‘Bio-Ethics’
2007 - National Seminar – ‘Indian Philosophy – Its Relevance
in the 21st Century’
2008 - National Seminar – ‘Post Independence Indian Literature’
2009 - International Seminar – ‘Mind, Brain & Consciousness’
2011 - National Seminar – Development of India through Micro
Financing
2011 - National Seminar – Post Modernization of Libraries :
Challenges and Opportunities.
2013 - International Seminar – Geography of Change:
Contemporary issues in
development environment and
society.
2013 - National Seminar – Jammu Kashmir Affairs:
2014 - International Seminar – Money, Finance and Economic
Growth: Emerging Issues.
2014 - National Seminar – Article 370 of Indian Constitution.
2015 - National Seminar – Women’s Quest for Equality in India
Promises, Problems and Prospects
2016 - National Conference – Indian Cinema : Past,Present and
Future
2017 - (Forthcoming) – Revisiting Shakespeare Four
National Conference Hundred Years After

Film Society: A Film Society has been established in the campus.
Internationally acclaimed films are screened for the members of staff
and students regularly. The Joshi-Bedekar College Film Society is the
first college Film Society in Maharashtra to be affiliated to the Federation
of Film Societies of India.

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Foreign Languages Programme: Vidya Prasarak Mandal has foreign
languages programme in German, French, Japanese & Chinese.
Students are invited to take advantage of this unique programme, that
will provide them a competitive edge in a global society.

Community College : Our College has become the Community College of
the University of Mumbai. For details please log on to www.vpmthane.org

Anti-Ragging Committee : The College has formed the Anti-Ragging
Committee as per the guidelines of University Grants Commission and
the University of Mumbai.
Students involved in offence of Ragging will be strictly punished by the
College Administration.
Email : [email protected]
Toll free Anti-Ragging helpline : 1800-180-5522

Yoga : The College conducts the training sessions of yoga for the
Students and teachers.

Rules & Regulations:
To enable the smooth working of the college, students are expected to
observe rules and regulations that are in force.
1) Students must wear their Identity Card to enter the college through
Gate No.2. Six turnstile machines are placed-three for entry and
three for exit. If any student forgets to bring their Identity Card they
must enter through Gate No. 1 and register their entry in the Security
Cabin. Strict action will be taken against any student misusing their
Identity Card and allowing unauthorized entry through Gate No.2.
2) Students must wear and display their college identity card whenever
in college or when representing the college at any other place. It
should be produced whenever demanded by any of the college staff.
3) The use of mobile phones in the college premises is strictly
prohibited.
4) During lecture hours, students should be present in the class.
Students should not loiter around college premises.
5) Students are expected to observe decorum and decency in clothing
and behaviour.
6) In case of any problem, students can approach the Vice Principal.
7) Students should not collect any fund from other students or from
outsiders without the written permission of the Principal.
8) Students shall not organize on their own picnics, excursion, trips,
etc., without prior, written permission of the Principal.

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 9) Students should not write on benches/walls and should help in
maintaining the learning environment neat and clean.
10) The powers relating to disciplinary action in the college will vest with
the Principal and her decision in this respect shall be final.

Library Rules
1. Rules and Regulations of the library (for students)
a. Every individual entering the library should be a BONAFIDE STUDENT
of the College and must have a valid INDETITY SMART CARD. Students
should wear and display identity card whenever they are on the campus.
If any student is found without wearing identity smart card,he/she will
be charged fine of Rs. 100/- (Hundred Rupees). The identity smart card
should be produced as and when demanded by any of the library staff.
2. Duplicate Smart Identity Card
a. In case Identity Smart Card is lost, it should be reported to the Librarian
immediately. A duplicate Identity card will be issued to the student
against a payment of Rs. 300/- on Fridays only, after receiving
prescribed application and copy of a police complaint or affidavit on
stamp paper in this respect.
3. Circulation
a. Library books are lent to readers for home reading between 8.00 a.m.
to 5.00p.m.
Note: For in-house reading, books from reading hall as well as home
lending section and ‘Referance and Research Section’ are provided
during all working hours.
4. Library Fine
a. Books are issued for a period of one week from the Home Lending
section. Books reserved for in-house reading are not allowed to be
taken out. A book must be returned on or before the due date shown
on the book. In case a student fails to return a book within the time
limit, a fine of Re. 1 per day per book will be charged for first 15 days
and Rs. 2/-per day per book after 15 days onwards. During Examination
days the fine would be Rs. 10/- per day per book. A student may get
a book reissued, if it is not in demand.
5. Mutilation of Books
a. It is strictly forbidden to mark library books with pencil or ink or mutilate
them in any way. The reader to whom the book was /is issued last will
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 she has brought it to the notice of the library staff before borrowing Any
student held responsible for damage of reading materials will be liable
to fine equivalent to the damage caused.
6. Reading Hall
a. Reading hall copies of the books should be used in reading hall only. A
student taking books outside the reading hall without the permission
of the librarian will have to pay a fine of Rs. 10.- per day per book.
b. Reserving of seats is not permitted in the reading hall of the library
under any circumstance.
c. Complete Silence must be observed in and around the library.
Disregard of this rule will invite punishment leading to suspension of
members.
d. Please note that Reading Hall is meant for reading purpose and self
study only. Students should not discuss anything in the Reading Hall.
7. Discipline
a. The smooth working of the library is possible only if students adhere
to the rules and regulations of the library. The Librarian reserves the
right to refer cases of breach of discipline to the Principal.
Note : Although no specific rules and regulations are formulated for
the staff, all the members are advised to observe general rules and
decorum.

Attendance:
The attendance of the students is regulated by ordinance 119 of Mumbai
University.
1. The ordinance states that, “For granting of terms, attendance of 75%
of theory, practical and tutorials (wherever prescribed) separately will
be required, and of the total number of lectures, practicals and tutorials
conducted in the term.”
2. Students who fail to maintain the condition of minimum attendance on
account of bonafide illness, or any other reason which is deemed right
by the Principal, should apply in writing to the Principal for leave of
absence, prior or within 2 days from the date of commencement of
such leave, failing which they will be treated as defaulters.
3. All applications for leave of absence along with medical certificate, if
any are to be submitted to the Vice-Principals.

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ADMISSION GUIDELINES :-

FYBA /BCOM admissions will be as per the directions issued by the
university from time to time and subject to availability of seats in the
college. In house students on the rolls of the college during the year
2014-15 will be admitted first.

Admissions for the first year B.A. / B.Com classes will start after the
declaration of the results of HSC examination as per the guidelines of
the University of Mumbai.

A candidate for being eligible for admission to the three year integrated
course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts or Commerce must
have passed the higher Secondary School Certificate (SYJC)
Examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary
and Higher Secondary Education, Mumbai or an examination recognised
as equivalent with subjects, as may be specified by the university in
arts or commerce streams.

Students passing an examination equivalent to SYJC of the higher
secondary board, Mumbai, from other states and immigrating from other
University, Boards and seeking admission to the FY of the three year
Integrated Degree Course will be admitted only on production of a valid
“Provisional Eligibility” certificate issued by the university of Mumbai for
the current academic year and for the desired course. Such students
should submit a migration certificate, statement of marks and passing
certificate in original along with true copies within two months from the
date of admission, failing which their admission is liable to be cancelled.

While taking admission to the first year class of the degree college, a
student must submit the following documents duly completed
i) Admission form to be filled online
ii) Eligibility certificate (Application form will be provided by office) or
eligibility certificate from Mumbai university in case of student passing
examination other than that of Maharashtra State Board of
Secondary Education.
iii) Original Mark sheet of the HSC or equivalent examination along
with 3 xerox copies of the same.
iv) Transfer certificate issued by the HSC Board (in case of student
coming from other college)
v) Prescribed fees in full and in CASH (cheques will not be accepted)

All admissions are provisional until all the necessary certificates such
as the final eligibility certificate, transfer certificate, etc are submitted
to the college.

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FEE STRUCTURE

Fees Details F.Y. BA BCOM S.Y.BA BCOM T.Y.BA BCOM

Tuition fees 800 800 800

Enrolment fee 220 0 0

Library Fee 200 200 200

Gymkhana fees 200 200 200

Others Fee/Extra Curricular Activity 250 250 250

Library Deposits 250 0 0

College Exam Fees (For one year) 1300 1300 0

Computer Fees(Only S.Y. & T.Y.B.Com) 0 1500 1500

Adm. Processing Fee 200 200 200

Utility Fee 250 250 250

Magazine Fee 100 100 100

Identity & Library Card Fee 50 50 50

Group Insurance 85 85 85

Student Welfare Fund 50 50 50

Development Fund 500 500 500

V.C. Fund 20 20 20

Uni Sports & Cultural Activity 30 30 30

University E Charge 50 50 50

University E Suvidha 20 20 20

Disaster Relief Fund 10 10 10

Total 4585 5865 5865

NOTE : The fee structure is subject to change as per the guidelines issued
by the University of Mumbai from time to time.

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 REFUND OF FEES
O. 2859 : Refund of Tuition, Development and all other fees after
cancellation of admission :
The candidates who have taken admission in under graduate courses in
Govt. colleges, in Govt. aided and unaided courses conducted affiliated
colleges and recognized Institutions may request for refund of fees after
applying in writing for cancellation of their admission to the course. The refund
of fees as applicable shall be made on or before 30th day after the date of
cancellation and thereafter. The percentage of fee for the course shall be
refunded to the candidate after deducting charges as follows :
Table - 1: Fee Deduction on cancellation of admission
Period and Percentage of deduction charges
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
Prior to Upto 20 From 21st From 51st day From After
commen- day after the day upto upto 80 days September September
cement of commen- 50 days commencement 1st to 30th 30th
academic cement of after of academic September
term and academic commence- term and
instruction term of the ment of course of
of the course course academic August 31st
term of whichever is
the course is earlier.
Deduction Rs. 500/- 20% of 30% of 50% of the 60% of the 100% of
Charges Lump sum the total the total total amount total amount the total
amount of amount of of fees of fees amount of
fees fees fees
NOTE : The total amount considered for the refund of fees from the
commencement of academic term of the courses includes the
following:-
(i) All the fees items chargeable for one year are as per relevant
University circulars for different Faculties (excluding the courses
for which the total amount is fixed by other competent authorities.)
(ii) The Fee charged towards group insurance and all fee components
to be paid as University share (including Vice-Chancellor fund,
University fee for sports and cultural activities, E-charge, disaster
management fund, exam. fee and Enrollment fee) are non-

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 refundable if payment is made by the college prior to the date of
cancellation.
(iii) Fee collected for Identity card and Library card, admission form
and prospectus, enrollment and any other course specific fee are
not refundable after the commencement of the academic term.
(iv) All refundable deposit (Laboratory, Caution Money and Library etc.)
shall be fully returned at the time of cancellation.)
Scholarships / Freeships
A number of scholarships and freeships are available for needy and
deserving students. Students who wish to apply for SC/ST/OBC/SBC/VJNT
Scholarship are required to keep the following documents ready.
1. Income certificate 2014-15
2. Caste Certificate
3. Caste Validity Certificate for ST
4. Ration Card
5. Non creamy layer certificate for OBC/SBC/VJNT only for freeship
Rules and regulations governing scholarships and freeships are available
in the office.
N.B. : a) If there is a gap in the students academic career a gap certificate
must be enclosed along with the scholarship form.
b) August 30th 2015 is the last date for accepting scholarship &
freeship forms.
c) Students who do not fill scholarship / freeship forms must pay full
fees prescribed for the course.

Once the student is admitted to the college, he/she will be considered
duly enrolled for the academic year, unless he/she informs the Principal
in writing of his/her intention to leave the college, at least one week
before the commencement of the second term If no such intimation is
received, full fees for the second term will have to be paid.
Note :-
G SY and TY BCOM students who opt for computers will pay an additional
fee mentioned below
SYBCOM ` 1500/-
TYBCOM ` 1500/-

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SC / ST / OBC / VJNT category degree students are required to make a
nominal payment of ` 400/- at the time of taking admission. They must
fill government freeship / scholarship form on notification by the college
failing which they are liable to pay full fees.

Only tuition fees are paid by the government in the case of EBC / PTW/
Freedom fighters /STW / They have to pay the fees as mentioned above.
Note : For filling up Scholarship and Freeship forms please visit
http://mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in and submit the printouts of filled
up forms to college office before 30th August 2013.

I. STANDARD OF PASSING AND PERFORMANCE GRADING :

STANDARD OF PASSING
The learners to pass a course shall have to obtain a minimum of 40%
marks in aggregate for each course where the course consists of Internal
Assessment & Semester End Examination. The learners shall obtain
minimum of 40% marks (i.e. 10 out of 25) in the Internal Assessment
and 40% marks in Semester End Examination (i.e. 30 Out of 75)
separately, to pass the course and minimum of Grade E in each project
wherever applicable to pass a particular semester. A learner will be said
to have passed the course if the learner passes the Internal Assessment
& Semester End Examination together.
PERFORMANCE GRADING
The PERFORMANCE GRADING of the learner shall be on the SEVEN
point Grading system as under:

Grade Marks Grade Point

O 70 & above 7
A 60 to 69.99 6
B 55 to 59.99 5
C 50 to 54.99 4
D 45 to 49.99 3
E 40 to 44.99 2
F (Fail) 39.99 & below 1

The performance grading shall ‘be based on the aggregate performance

of internal assessment and Semester End Examination.

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II. CARRY FORWARD OF THE MARKS IN CASE IF THE LEARNER FAILS
IN ONE OR MORE COURSES:
1. A learner who PASSES in the Internal Examination but FAILS in
the Semester End Examination of the course shall reappear for the
Semester End Examination of that course. However his/her marks
of the Internal Examinations shall be carried over and he/she shall
be entitled for grade obtained by him/her on passing.
2. A learner who PASSES in the Semester End Examination but FAILS
in the Internal Assessment of the course shall reappear for the Internal
Examination of the course. However his/her marks of the Internal
Examinations shall be carried over and he/she shall be entitled
grade obtained by him/her on passing.
3. a) For Courses without practical
In case of learner who is reappearing for the Internal Examination,
the examination will consist one project of 25 marks which will be
divided into 20 marks for the documentation of the project and 5
marks for the viva and the interaction.
b) For Courses with practicals
In case of learner who is reappearing for the Internal Examination
for subjects with Practical, the examinations will consist of practical
examination of 25 marks which will be divided into 20 marks for the
machine work / laboratory work, 5 marks for the Viva Examination
for the Journal.
III ALLOWED TO KEEP TERMS (ATKT)
Eligibility for Admission to all the Under Graduate Programs
(aided and non-aided) in the Faculties of Arts and Commerce
under Credit Based Semester and Grading System
a. A learner shall be allowed to keep term for Semester II irrespective of
number of cources of failure in Semester I.
b. A learner shall be allowed to keep term for Semester III if he/she passes
each of semester I and Semester II.
OR
A learner fails in not more than FOUR courses of Semester I and
Semester II taken together with not more than TWO courses at
each of Semester I & Semester II.

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c. A learner shall be allowed to keep term for Semester IV irrespective of
number of courses of failure in Semester III.
d. Eligibility criteria for a learner, to be admitted in Semester V (Third
year) of UG programs (aided and non aided) in Faculties of Arts and
Commerce is amended as follows.
i) Shall have passed Semester I, II, III and IV in full
OR
ii) Shall have passed Semester I and II in full and secured ATKT in the
Second year by failing in not more than two Courses in each of Semester
III and Semester IV
OR
iii) Shall have Secured ATKT in First Year by failing in not more than Two
Courses in each of Semester I and Semester II and have passed
Semester III and Semester IV in full.
e. A learner shall be allowed to keep term for Semester VI irrespective of
grades obtained in each course of Semester V. The result of Semester
VI shall be kept in abeyance until the learner passes each of Semester
I, Semester II, Semester III, Semester IV, and Semester V in full.
ADDITIONAL SEMESTER END EXAMINATION
ELIGIBILITY TO APPEAR FOR ADDITIONAL SEMESTER END
EXAMINATION:
A learner who does not appear i.e. remains absent in some or all the
courses on medical grounds or for representing the college / university
in sports, cultural activities, activities of NSS, NCC or sports training
camps conducted by recognized bodies / competent authorities or for
any reason which is considered valid under exceptional circumstances
and to the satisfaction of the Principal or the Head of the Institute is
eligible to appear for the additional examination.
A learner who does not appear for both the Internal Assessment and
Semester End Examination shall not be eligible to appear for the
additional Semester End Examination.
The additional Semester End Examination shall be of two and half hours
duration and of 75 marks per course. The learner shall appear for the
course of the Semester End Examination for which he/she was absent.
Learners who are punished under O.5050 are not eligible to appear for
this additional examination.

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MODE OF SEMESTER END ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION:
a) There will be one additional examination for semester I, II, III and IV
for those who have remained absent on said grounds.
b) The absent learner will be allowed to appear for the examination by
the head of the institution after following the necessary formalities
subject to the reasons to the satisfaction of the head of the
institution.
c) Additional Examination for Semester I / II and Semester III / IV will
be held after the conduct of respective Semester end examination.
MODE OF ATKT EXAMINATION :
a) There will be Two ATKT examination for Semester I, II, III and IV
during the academic year for there who have failed earlier. One
examination will be in the First Term and the Second examination
will be in the Second Term.
PROJECT EVALUATION (IF APPLICABLE)
a) A learner who PASSES IN ALL THE COURSES BUT DOES NOT
secures minimum grade of E in project as applicable has to resubmit
a fresh project for evaluation till he. she secures a minimum of
grade E. His/her marks in the theory papers that the learner has
passed will be carried forward and he/she shall be entitled for grade
obtained by him/her on passing.
b) The evaluation of project and viva-voce examination shall be by
awarding grade in the seven point scale as given in the grade point
table.
c. A learner shall have to obtain minimum of Grade “E” (or its equivalent
marks) in project evaluation and viva voce taken together.

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Note :- The subjects, subject-contents and subject-combinations from
Semester I to Semester VI mentioned in this Prospectus are liable to change
if required on account of any guidelines issued or approvals granted by the
University of Mumbai from time to time.

FYBA
FOLLOWING SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ARE OFFERED AT
SEMESTER I and II
Subject
FYBA Combinati SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
on Number
1 ECO-I / PHIL-I / GEOG-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
2 ECO-I / PHIL-I / GEOG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
3 ECO-I / PHIL-I / HIST-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
4 ECO-I / PHIL-I / HIST-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
5 ECO-I / GEOG-I / STATS-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
6 ECO-I / GEOG-I / STATS-I /HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
7 ECO-I / GEOG-I / SANS-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
8 ECO-I / GEOG-I / SANS-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
9 ECO-I / HIST-I / MAR-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
10 ECO-I / HIST-I / ENG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
11 ECO-I / HIST-I / HINDI-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
12 ECO-I / HIST-I / ENG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
13 ECO-I / GEO-I / MAR-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
14 ECO-I / GEO-I / ENG-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
Division
“A” 15 ECO-I / GEO-I / HIN-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
16 ECO-I / GEO-I / ENG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
17 POL-I / PHIL-I / HIST-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
18 POL-I / PHIL-I / HIST-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
19 POL-I / PHIL-I / GEOG-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
20 POL-I / PHIL-I / GEOG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
21 POL-I / HIST-I / MAR-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
22 POL-I / HIST-I / ENG-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
23 POL-I / HIST-I / HINDI-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
24 POL-I / HIST-I / ENG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS

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 25 POL-I / GEO-I / MAR-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
26 POL-I / GEO-I / ENG-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
27 POL-I / GEO-I / HINDI-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
28 POL-I / GEO-I / ENG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS
Division 29 ECO-I / POL-I / GEOG-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
“B”
30 ECO-I / POL-I / GEOG-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS

31 MAR-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS

32 MAR-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS

33 HIN-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS

34 HIN-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS

Division 35 ENG-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS
“C”
36 ENG-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS

37 SANK-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS

38 SANK-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS

39 PHIL.-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / MAR-L2/FC-I / CS

40 PHIL.-I / HIST-I / PSY-I / HIN-L2/FC-I / CS

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 SYBA
FOLLOWING SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ARE OFFERED AT
SEMESTER III and IV
Subject
SYBA Combinati SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
on Number

1 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Phil (II and III) P.S. / FCII
2 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Phil (II and III) *G.T. / FCII
3 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Mar (II and III) P.S. / FCII
4 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Mar (II and III) G.T. / FCII
5 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Hindi (II and III) P.S. / FCII
6 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Mar (II and III) G.T. / FCII
7 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Eng (II and III) P.S. / FCII
8 ECO (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Mar (II and III) G.T. / FCII
9 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Phil (II and III) P.S. / FCII
10 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Phil (II and III) G.T. / FCII
11 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Mar (II and III) P.S. / FCII
12 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Mar (II and III) G.T. / FCII
13 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Hindi (II and III) P.S. / FCII
14 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Hindi (II and III) G.T. / FCII
15 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Eng (II and III) P.S. / FCII
16 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Eng (II and III) G.T. / FCII
17 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Sansk (II and III) P.S. / FCII
18 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Sansk (II and III) G.T. / FCII
19 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Stats (II and III) P.S. / FCII
20 ECO (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Stats (II and III) G.T. / FCII
21 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Phil (II and III) P.S. / FCII
22 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Phil (II and III) G.T. / FCII
23 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Mar (II and III) P.S. / FCII
24 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Mar (II and III) G.T. / FCII
25 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Hindi (II and III) P.S. / FCII
26 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Hindi (II and III) G.T. / FCII
27 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Eng (II and III) P.S. / FCII
28 Pol (II and III) / Hist (II and III) / Eng (II and III) G.T. / FCII

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 29 Pol (II and III) / Phil (II and III) / Sansk (II and III) P.S. / FCII
30 Pol (II and III) / Phil (II and III) / Sansk (II and III) G.T. / FCII
31 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Phil (II and III) P.S. / FCII
32 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Phil (II and III) *G.T. / FCII
33 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Mar (II and III) P.S. / FCII
34 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Mar (II and III) G.T. / FCII
35 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Hindi (II and III) P.S. / FCII
36 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Hindi (II and III) G.T. / FCII
37 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Eng (II and III) P.S. / FCII
38 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Eng (II and III) G.T. / FCII
39 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Sansk (II and III) P.S. / FCII
40 Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) / Sansk (II and III) G.T. / FCII
41 Eco (II and III) / Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) P.S. / FCII
42 Eco (II and III) / Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) G.T. / FCII
43 Eco (II and III) / Pol (II and III) / Geo (II and III) B.C. / FCII
44 Mar (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) St. Mgt. / FCII
45 Mar (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) MC / FCII
46 Mar (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) Journ / FCII
47 Hindi (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) St. Mgt. / FCII
48 Hindi (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) MC / FCII
49 Hindi (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) Journ / FCII
50 Eng (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) St. Mgt. / FCII
51 Eng (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) MC / FCII
52 Eng (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) Journ / FCII
53 Sansk (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) St. Mgt. / FCII
54 Sansk (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) MC / FCII
55 Sansk (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) Journ / FCII
56 Phil (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) St. Mgt. / FCII
57 Phil (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) MC / FCII
58 Phil (II and III) / Psy (II and III) / Hist (II and III) Journ / FCII

* G.T. = Gandhian Thought

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 Third Year B. A. (TYBA)
FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED AT
SEMESTER V and VI

Sr. No. SUBJECT

1 Marathi (6 Papers)

2 Hindi (6 Papers)

3 English (6 Papers)

4 Sanskrit (6 Papers)

5 Philosophy (6 Papers)

6 Politics (6 Papers)

7 History (6 Papers)

8 Economics (6 Papers)

9 Geography (6 Papers)

10 Geography-Statistics (3 Papers each)

11 Economics-Statistics (3 Papers each)

12 Psychology (6 Papers)

Note : Detailed information about the paper numbers and credit based
Semester wise grading system will be given by teachers in classrooms.

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 COMMERCE FACULTY
THREE YEAR DEGREE COURSE
First Year B. Com.
FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED AT
SEMESTER I and II
1) Foundation Course
2) Mathematics & Statistics (Lower Level)
3) Business Communication.
4) Environmental Studies.
5) Business Economics
6) Accountancy & Financial Management
7) Commerce

Second Year B.Com.

FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED AT
SEMESTER III and IV
1) Foundation Course
2) Accountancy & Financial Management
3) Commerce
4) Business Economics
5) Business Law.
6) ACG :
Divisions Division Division
A&B C D
Company Secretarial Economic Computer
Practice Systems Programming

Third Year B. Com. 2016-17 Batch only

FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED AT
SEMESTER V and VI
“A” and “B” Division :
Subjects
1) Business Economics
2) Commerce
3) Export Marketing.
4) Direct & Indirect Taxes

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 5) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Financial Accounting)
6) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Cost Accounting).
7) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Sem.V-Management Accounting,
Sem.VI-Auditing)

“C” Division :
Subjects
1) Business Economics
2) Commerce
3) Export Marketing or Computer Systems.
4) Direct & Indirect Taxes.
5) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Financial Accounting)
6) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Auditing & Costing).
7) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Management Accounting)
OR
5) Business Management (Management & Organisation Development)
6) Business Management (Financial Management)
7) Business Management (Marketing Management)

“D” Division :
Subjects
Seven Papers
1) Business Economics
2) Commerce
3) Computer Systems.
4) Direct & Indirect Taxes.
5) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Financial Accounting)
6) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Auditing & Costing)
7) Financial Accounting & Auditing (Management Accounting)

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 SUBJECT COMBINATION
FYBCom
All Subjects are Compulsory for all Divisions
FYB.com Subject SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Combination
Number
Division “A to D” 1 Foundation Course - /Business
Communication/ Accountancy-/
Maths/Stats/E.V.S./Business
Economics-/Commerce

All other Subjects are Compulsory for all Divisions

SYBCom
SYB.Com Subject SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Combination
Number
Division “A & B” 1 Company Secretarial Practice
Division “C” 2 Economics Systems
Division “D” 3 Computer Programming
TYBCom
TYBCom Subject SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Combination
Number
Division “A & B” 1 Accountancy-Export Marketing
Division “C & D” 2 Accountancy-Computer Systems
& Application
Division “C” 3 Business Management-Export
Marketing
Division “C” 4 Business Management-Computer
Systems & Applications

Note : Detailed information about the paper numbers and credit based
Semester wise grading system will be given by teachers in classrooms.
The subjects, subject-contents and subject-combinations from Semester I
to Semester VI mentioned in this Prospectus are liable to change if required
on account of any guidelines issued or approvals granted by the University of
Mumbai from time to time.

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 FACULTY 2015 – 2016
PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
Dr.(Mrs.) S.A.Singh, M.A. Ph.D., Post Doctoral Research Fellow(ICPR)
(Associate Professor, Head and Principal)
Dr. (Mrs.) S.A. Naik, M.A. , Dip. in Child Guidance and Counselling
(Associate Professor)
A. Waghmare, M.A. (Assistant Professor)
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
P.T. Kharate, M.A. M Phil, DMC (Assistant Professor & Head)
M.R. Patharkar, M.A. (Assistant Professor) on FDP from 01/09/2014
Ms. M.M. Arekar, M.A. (Assistant Professor)
Dr. (Mrs.) S. R. Abraham, M.A., M Phil, Ph. D., PGCTE (Assistant Professor)
P.P. Bhosale, M.A. (Assistant Professor)
Ms. Kranti Doibale, M.A, on FDP post from 01/09/2014
MARATHI DEPARTMENT
A.R. Bhabad, M.A.D.J., D.H.M.C.T. (Assistant Professor) Head of the Department
S.L. Rane, M.A., B.Ed (Assistant Professor)
HINDI DEPARTMENT
Dr. A.D. Dhawale, M.A.,Ph. D.,B.Ed. (Assistant Professor & Head)
Dr. (Ms.) J. Singh, M.A., Ph. D., D.Ed. (Assistant Professor)
SANSKRIT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. S. Bhalerao, M.A.,B.Ed. (Assistant Professor and Head)
Ms. Pooja Kadam, M.A.; B.Ed (Visiting Faculty)
HISTORY DEPARTMENT
S.G. Shinde, M.A. (Assistant Professor, Head and Vice Principal)
Dr. (Mrs.) I. Roy, M.A., Ph.D., B.Ed. (Assistant Professor)
POLITICS DEPARTMENT
Mrs. G.U. Luktuke, M.A., M.Phil (Associate Professor & Head)
Mrs. P.P. Tokekar, M.A. (Assistant Professor)
ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
Dr. D.P. Sable, M.A. Ph.D. (Assistant Professor & Head)
Ms. K.J. Chandhoke, M.A. (Assistant Professor and Head, Business
Economics)
Mrs. N.N. Pathak, M.A. (Assistant Professor)
P.S. Jangale, M.A. B.Ed (Assistant Professor)
Dr. S. Thakkar, M.A. Ph. D.(Assistant Professor)

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