Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (also known as NM College) is an affiliated and constituent college of the University of Mumbai. It is a highly reputed college for commerce and management education in India. The college was established in 1964 by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal. It was awarded a re-accreditation 'A' grade and 3.42 GPA in the first cycle assessment conducted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.[1]

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Motto in English
Excellence in Education
TypePublic
Established1964
PresidentShri Amrish Patel
Students6,000+
Location
Mumbai
,
Maharashtra
,
India
Colours  Air Force Blue
  Pearl White
Affiliations- National Assessment and Accreditation Council
- University of Mumbai
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Websitewww.nmcollege.in

Courses offered

The institute offers courses of study in various commercial disciplines:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate – Commerce
  • Higher Secondary Certificate – Vocational
  • Bachelor of Management Studies
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Regular
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Markets)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)
  • Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
  • Master of Commerce
    • Advanced Accounting
    • Banking and Finance
  • Doctorate of Philosophy

(fellowship approval pending)

The college follows the curriculum laid down by the University of Mumbai. The institute focuses on the overall development of the students. The college regularly organises industrial visits (IV) to help the students to get a practical insight into the functioning of an organisation. The college faculty and students have also undertaken and published multiple research project that is either self-funded or partly-funded by the university, non-profit organisations, third party research survey firm, etc.

The college has also applied for 'Autonomy' with the University Grants Commission. Under this scheme the college will formulate and enrol its syllabus on par with the curriculum of national commercial bodies like ICAI, Institute of Actuarial Sciences of India, ICSI and in line with the latest rules and provisions required by the government and corporate entities.

Library

I. J. Patel library covers a total area of 7400 sq. ft. divided in two floors. The college has a library with a capacity of more than 300 students. The library is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, UGC Network Resource Center and OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue). The library has an institutional membership of the British Council Library, Indian Commerce Association and Maharashtra Economic Development Council. The college keeps the library open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.[2]

Festivals

The college has around 20 societies and clubs where students join in according to their passion and interests. Clubs include Debate and Literary Society, Planning Forum, Women Development Cell, etc.

Umang, Rotofest and Insight are the three festivals held annually by the college. Umang is NM's cultural festival, Insight is the NM's business, finance and economics festival whereas Rotofest is NM's socio-economic festival. Students work enthusiastically to make the festivals a success. The main attractions of Umang are dance, music, drama, fashion show, etc. Umang is tagged as the 'Asia's Fastest Growing College Fest' every year that attracts more than 50000 youths from all over the country.[3]

Likewise, Umang also organizes talk-shows, pro-nites and other management related events. Insight 'the BFE fest' holds business conclave, international summits, workshops, seminars, etc. which enlighten and illuminates the thought provoking minds of Indian college students.[4][5] Rotofest is organised by the Rotaract Club of NM college in the month of December.

Notable alumni

References
  1. shiksha.com. 31 January 2017 http://www.shiksha.com/college/narsee-monjee-college-of-commerce-and-economics-vile-parle-west-mumbai-48821. Retrieved 12 March 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. http://nmcollege.in/AboutUs/Library.aspx
  3. "Umang". NM College. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  4. "At Mumbai college fests this year: Apps, podcasts, QR codes". Hindustan Times. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. "College festivals are getting bigger and better. Here's a sneak peek". Hindustan Times. 5 July 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  6. "Nita Ambani [Biography]". matpal.com. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  7. https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20161219-humour-cant-exist-without-candour-twinkle-khanna-akshay-kumar-733748-2016-12-19
  8. Kulkarni, Ronjita (7 November 2002). "Character artiste Deepak Tijori turns filmmaker". Rediff.com. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
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