JUNIOR COLLEGE
The Junior College engages in imparting the knowledge of Commerce subjects to students on the basis of guidelines prescribed by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Std XI is the first of the two years that comprise the +2 level of education.
IntakeBachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) is a 3-year full time professional degree program affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
IntakeBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons.) is a 4-year full time professional degree program affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University. The program is designed to cultivate business acumen among students and aims to develop skills, aptitude and awareness in tune with prevailing business conditions.
IntakeBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
The Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business - BBA(IB) is a 3-years and BBA(IB) Hons. is a 4-years professional fulltime undergraduate degree program affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University. It aims at providing the undergraduate students with inputs in theoretical and practical aspects of international business in the context of the current trend towards industrial liberalization and globalization. From Academic Year 2024-25, this professional program will be administered under AICTE, providing multiple entry and exit options for students. Students can pursue a 3 year BBA-IB program or pursue a 4 year BBA-IB Hons. Program. The syllabus has been designed as per NEP 2020.
IntakeBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Computer Application) BBA(CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Computer Application [BBA(CA)] is a 3-year and [BBA(CA)] Hons. is a 4-year professional full-time degree program affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University. It aims at providing Computer skills to undergraduate students and make them ready for the industry. The course imparts learning in various aspects particularly in the context of current IT trends.
IntakeBACHELOR OF VOCATIONS (B. Voc.)
Finance industry in India is rapidly growing with the insurance sector and financial services. In Pune, the banking sector has grown with headquarters of Bank
IntakeMaster of Commerce
Master of Commerce (M.Com.) is a 2-year full time professional degree program affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
IntakePost Graduate Diploma in International Business (P.G.D.I.B)
The objective of the P. G. / Diploma in International Business is to meet requirements of trained manpower in the vast field of foreign trade and international business.
IntakePost Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBFI)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Finance & Insurance has been the oldest post graduate diploma course offered by college. It is a popular course, particularly among those who graduate with banking as their special subject.
IntakeDiploma In Taxation Laws (D.T.L.)
Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Laws (DTL) is a 1-Year professional Diploma program affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
IntakePh.D. & M. Phil
The College is a recognized Research Centre for M.Phil. and Ph.D. of Savitribai Phule Pune University under the Faculty of Commerce. Guidance for M.Phil. & Ph.D. degrees is offered in various disciplines related with Commerce.
IntakeThe Late Prin. Dr. B.S. Bhanage Memorial Seminar was introduced in 1999 and continues to be organized uninterruptedly for the last 19 years. This itself is a measure of its success over the years. The seminar has become a prominent annual event for commerce teachers in Pune and surrounding areas for presenting their research papers. Over 100 research papers have been presented so far under the auspices of the seminar.
The response of teachers for call for papers and seminar attendance has been encouraging. The college has a long tradition of publishing research papers in the form of compiled booklets. These are normally papers presented annually at the Prin. Dr. B. S. Bhanage Memorial Seminars.
The Research Journal of Ness Wadia College of Commerce, called Bizz-Ness (ISSN 2277-4823), is an annual peer reviewed journal which aims at honing the research skills among the teaching community. Its objective is to encourage teachers to write research articles on various areas of business studies. The journal publishes research papers, case studies, book reviews and articles relating to Commerce, Economics, Business and other related areas.
The Foundation Day Lecture Series was introduced in 2004 has been immensely successful. So far as many as 15 scholars of national repute have addressed the students and faculty under its auspices. The recipients of the Scholar of the Year Award have delivered lectures on diverse topics including Urbanization challenges, Democratization of Capital, India in a Globalizing World: Retrospect and Prospects, Does Support to Ongoing Market-oriented Reforms Require Giving up on Socialism, to name a few.
The Foundation Day lecture is delivered on 16th July every year which is the Foundation Day of the college. It has become a seminal forum for ideas in business studies for both students and the faculty. The scholar is requested to be the chief guest at the foundation /day ceremony in the evening and presented with a citation in appreciation of his/her contribution to economics and business knowledge.
The scholars have included eminent dignitaries such as Dr. Gita Piramal (2004), Business historian and writer, Dr. Narendra Jadhav, economist and banker; former Vice Chancellor, Pune University (2005) and now, Member, Planning Commission, Dr. Prakash Apte, Management Scholar; Director, IIM, Bangalore (2006) and the late Dr. Suresh Tendulkar, economist; formerly, Director, Delhi School of Economics, Dr. Subramaniam Ganti, Distinguished Economist/Former Director, NIBM, (2008-09); Dr. Ajit Ranade, Chief Economist, Aditya Birla Group (2009-10); Dr. V Chandrasekhar of Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (2010-11); C.A. Mayur Naik, President, Bombay Chartered Accountant Society(2011-12); Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, CRISIL (2012-13); Mr. Achyut Godbole , I.T. Expert (2013-14); Dr. Vikas Chitre, economist, President, Indian School of Political Economy (2014-15); Dr. Mahendra Dev, Director and Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development and Research, Mumbai (2015-16); Dr. Santosh Panda, eminent academician and policy maker (2016-17); Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar,Former Vice Chancellor, Economist, Teacher, Educationist and Social Worker(2017-18); Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, eminent economist and Chairperson ICRIER (2018-19).
The year 2001-02 was observed as the 50th Death Anniversary year (1873-1952) of Sir Ness Wadia after whom the college is named. The Sir Ness Wadia Memorial Lecture, dedicated to his memory was instituted in this year. Since then several industry stalwarts have delivered lectures under the aegis of this lecture series. Some prominent speakers are as follows:
1. Mr. Rahul Bajaj, Chairman Bajaj Auto India on “Taking India Forward”
2. Mrs. Anu Aga, Ex-Chairman & CEO, Thermax India on “Corporate Social Responsibility”
3. Dr. Anand Deshpande, MD, Persistent Systems
4. Shri. Y.N. Deosthali, CMD, L&T Finance Holdings
5. Mr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Dalit Chamber of Commerce and Industry on “Positive Affirmation in Industry”
* Dr. Gita Piramal, Renowned Business Historian(2004-05)
* Dr. Narendra Jadhav, Formerly Principal Advisor and Chief Economist, RBI, Former Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and now Member, Planning Commission(2005-06)
* Dr. Prakash Apte, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore(2006-07)
* Late Dr. Suresh Tendulkar, Economist; Formerly Director, Delhi School of Economics (2007-08)
* Dr. Subramaniam Ganti, Former Director, National Institute of Bank Management Pune2008-09)
* Dr. Ajit Ranade, Economist and Columnist(2009-10)
* Dr. V Chandrasekhar, Professor of Business, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad(2010-11)
* C.A. Mayur Naik, Leading Chartered Accountant, Mumbai(2011-12)
* Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, CRISIL, Mumbai(2012-13)
* Mr. Achyut Godbole, Managing Director, Softexcel Consulting Services(2013-14)
* Dr. Vikas Chitre, An Eminent Economist and President, Indian School of Political Economy (2014-15)
* Dr. Mahendra Dev, Director &Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai(2015-16)
* Dr. Santosh Panda, Former Director,Staff Training & Research Institute, IGNOU & Former Chairperson, NCTE(2016-17)
* Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar,Former Vice Chancellor, Economist, Teacher, Educationist and Social Worker(2017-18)
* Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Padma Bhushan, Indian Economist, Chairperson, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) (2018-19)
* Mr. Anant Nadkarni
* Mr. Ashwini Malhotra,CMD, Weikifield Industries( Year 2009-10)
* Ms. Chanda Nimkar, Director, Nimkar Agricultural Institute, Phaltan (Year 2010-11)
* Dr. Deepak Tilak, Vice Chancellor, Tilak Maharashtra Deemed University, Pune (Year 2012-13)
The Staff Academy of the college has been established with a view of enhancing the core values of teaching profession and engagement with a wide variety of subjects and topics. The Academy invites experts from various fields to interact with the faculty members. It also provides a platform for our teachers to share their teaching experiences, research activities and innovative practices followed by them.
Dr. Ravindra Mhasade
In-charge, Staff Academy