V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
| V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Kelkar College) | |
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  V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Kelkar College) | |
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Mithagar Road Mulund, Maharashtra, 400081 India | |
| Coordinates | 19°09′47″N 72°57′27″E / 19.162990°N 72.957544°ECoordinates: 19°09′47″N 72°57′27″E / 19.162990°N 72.957544°E |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1984 |
| Founder | Shri Govind Damdodar alias Bhausaheb Kelkar |
| Principal | Dr. B. B. Sharma |
| Medium of language | English |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Affiliation | University of Mumbai |
| Website | VazeCollge.net |
Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (more commonly known as Kelkar College), a Mumbai University affiliated college located in Mulund East, Mumbai, boasts as "the youngest college to get permanent affiliation from the university. It is the first affiliated college in Maharashtra accredited with A 5 star, and was re-accredited in 2004 with A grade. In addition to it, the College has been Awarded with "Potential for Excellence", being chosen as for "Best College Award" by University of Mumbai in 2005.[1][2] The Kelkar Education Trust, in memory of its founder trustee, late Shri Annasaheb Vaze, established Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce in 1984.
History
Bhausaheb Kelkar was an industrialist who manufactured fragrances. He had been promoting educational activities through donations to institutions and grants to underprivileged students. A Kelkar Education Trust was set up by Bhausaheb in Mulund in 1979 to start a college.[3] Kelkar College was started by the Kelkar-Vaze family in the year 1984. The college managed to get affiliation from University of Mumbai soon and is the youngest college to get permanent affiliation from the university of Mumbai.[4]
Location
It is located at Mithagar area of Mulund East, a northeastern suburb of Mumbai.
Affiliation and accreditation
The College is permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai since 1990. It was also later recognized by UGC(University grants commission).[5] Kelkar College is the first affiliated Arts, Science and Commerce institution in the state of Maharashtra which was assessed for accreditation by National Assessement and Accreditation Council(NAAC), which the institution of UGC had started. College received five star status in 1998, reassessed in 2005 and assessed for third cycle in 2012 (Third time) with an "A" grade from NAAC.[6]
Courses
The college offers various professional courses, Post graduate programs, and advanced diploma under the dual degree program.
- PhD: Economics, Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, Life sciences
- PG Programmes: PG by research in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
- PG by papers in Zoology, Chemistry, MSc IT, MSc Biotech
- UG Degree: Commerce, Arts and Science. In all 122 subject combinations.
- Self-financing Collaborative programme: Post Graduate Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Management[7][8]
Vision and Mission Statement
The Vision of the college is:[9]
To contribute to sustainable and inclusive development of knowledge driven society through youth empowerment.
The mission statement of the college is:[10]
- Imparting in-depth knowledge
- Developing critical and analytical abilities
- Developing capability to relate and use knowledge in real life situations
- Developing vocational and professional competencies and skills
- Developing values: social, moral, cultural and aesthetic
- Overall Excellence, Efficiency & Equity Philosophy
- No charity in business and no business in charity
Students' Council
As per section 40 (2)(b) of Maharashtra University Act, 1994,[11] the College has set up a body of 22 nominated students, on behalf of all the students of the college, to represent various classes and disciplines.
Festival
The college hosts an inter college festival named "Dimensions".[12] It generally takes place during the month of December/January every year. Every year a theme is chosen, and accordingly the fest revolves around it.
| Year | Theme Name |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Back to Innocence [13] |
| 2014 | Tour De World [14] |
| 2015 | The Age of Superheroes [15] |
Famous alumni
- Rucha Hasabnis, Hindi Television Actress
- Yukta Mookhey, Miss World 1999[16]
- Tejashree Pradhan, Marathi Television Actress
- Manasi Salvi, Hindi Television Actress
See also
References
- ↑ "Best College Award, Mumbai (2005) - Kelkar College". careerindia.com. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ↑ "Introduction of Kelkar College". www.vazecollege.net. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Kelkar Trust's Vaze College blends sports with studies - Hindustan Times". www.hindustantimes.com/. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "Welcome to V.G.Vaze College". Vazecollege.net. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ "Welcome to V.G.Vaze College". Vazecollege.net. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ "Welcome to V.G.Vaze College". Vazecollege.net. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ "Welcome to V.G.Vaze College". Vazecollege.net. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ "Vaze College Mumbai Cosmetology Centre". www.favors101.info. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Vision of Kelkar College". Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Mission Statement of Kelkar College". Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ The Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 (PDF). pp. 51–53. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Dimensions - Kelkar College Fest". vazecollege.net. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ↑ "Dimensions 2013-14". festpav.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ "Official Theme for Dimensions 2015". Dimensions 2014-15 - facebook.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ "Official Theme for Dimensions 2015". Dimensions - The Fest. - facebook.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ Nair, Sandhya (19 June 2004). "The definitive guide to Mumbai colleges". Mid Day. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
