Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is one of the prominent colleges in the city of
Mumbai for the study of economics and commerce. This college is exactly located at Vile Parle (W), Mumbai. Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is affiliated to the
University of Mumbai. Every year, a large number of students queue outside the college in order to get admitted in it, this shows volumes about the popularity of the college. Today, Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is one of the leading colleges in the Commerce stream in Mumbai. This college was ranked as the top college amongst commerce colleges affiliated to University of Mumbai.
Objective of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
The main objective of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is to be a vibrant and innovative centre for education, to equip students with knowledge and skills in their chosen stream, inculcate values and identify hidden talents. It also aims at providing opportunities for students to realize their full potential and thus shape them into future leaders, entrepreneurs and above all good human beings.
History of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics was founded in the year 1964 by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal or in short SVKM, a charitable trust which runs several academic institutions. Narsee Monjee, who used his entire life for the foundation of indigenous cigarette factory, was also the first Principal of the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. This college has been able to get the status of the most prestigious colleges in the city of Mumbai as well as in India. The college got its name from Shri. Narsee Monjee. The most remarkable part of this college is that from the date of its initiation, it has been continuously trying to update and upgrade itself with regard to the increasing demands of job market.
Courses Offered at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
This college in Mumbai is mainly a college for commerce. The degree courses offered in this college are Bachelor of Commerce or B.Com, which is a regular graduation course under the University of Mumbai and the Bachelor in Management Studies or B.M.S, which is course of three year duration and it is also affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The vocational courses offered in the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics include Marketing and Salesmanship, which is of two years duration. Accounting and Auditing are also offered at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics.
Admissions start after the HS examination or its equivalent. Admission into the degree courses in the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is entirely based on a candidate`s performance at the 10+2 level. In order to take admission into the Bachelor in Management Studies Programme a candidate after successfully completing the Class XII examinations or its equivalent, need not have to appear for any entrance examination. Admissions into the different vocational courses offered in this college are provided to those students who have successfully completed their SSC examinations or its equivalent. After successful completion of the vocational courses in this college a student can also choose to join B.Com course.
Infrastructure of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics provides excellent infrastructure to facilitate the education process, and enhance the learning ability of the students. Its main objective is to develop the intellectual capabilities of the students and to enhance their understanding of the relationship between education and the real world. The college uses state-of-art technology in its teaching process by making use of audio systems, Overhead Projects, LCD projectors, DVD players and television sets. A well-equipped Resource Generation Room is set-up for the faculty to prepare teaching material and carry out research in their subject. The well equipped computer laboratories enhance the learning process and enable the proper conduct of the University prescribed courses. The students` comfort is taken care of by providing separate common rooms for girls and boys, and other utilities. Further, the talent of the students is given a supportive platform through the auditoriums and conference rooms of the SVKM. The SVKM`s Juhu Jagruti Hall, Bhaidas Sabhagriha, Jashoda Rang Mandir and Santokba Hall are available to the college for its events. The spirit of sportsmanship is encouraged by the college. A spacious gymkhana has infrastructure and facilities for indoor games. The college participates in games from the district to the national levels. The college has a very spacious and state-of-art library. The college also has a Health-cum-Counseling Centre.
Co-curricular Activities of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is famous for having near about 1,723 associations, including the Student`s forum, Music and Dance Society, Planning forum, Advertising and Marketing circles and number of others. An inter-collegiate festival by the name of `Umang` is hosted by the college.
Alumni of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
In order to bring together the faculty and the students of this college together, in the year 1997 the `NaaM` or the Narsee Monjee College Alumni Association Movement was conceptualized by some previous students of this college. The NaaM thus helps in bringing all the past students of the college together, under one roof. The famous Alumni of the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics are Bollywood actors
Aamir Khan and
Paresh Rawal.
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is reputed for its strict rules and regulation as far as the attendance of the students are concerned and a number of other criteria for passing. Thus, it can be said that this college of
Maharashtra is among the best educational institutions in the country.
(Last Updated on : 11/06/2010)