RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics

R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics

R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics is situated in Mumbai in Maharashtra state of India. Established in 1942, RAPCCE is a Private college. The college is affiliated with Mumbai University and accredited by UGC, NAAC, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics offers 10 courses across 3 streams namely Commerce and Banking, Management, IT..Popular degrees offered at R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics include B.Com, BMS, BSc, and M.Com. Besides a robust teaching pedagogy, R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics is also a leader in research and innovation.Focus is given to activities beyond academics at R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics, which is evident from its infrastructure, extracurricular activities and national & international collaborations. The placement at R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics is varied, with recruitment options both in corporates and public sector as well as entrepreneurship.

Particulars	Statistics
Campus Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Courses Offered	PG and UG
No. of Seats	900
Median Salary	–
Fees Range	INR 15,765-47,565

Course and Fees 2024

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.B.M.(1 course)	47.6 K	10+2 : 45 % Exams : Mumbai University Admission
B.Com(3 courses)	15.8 K	Exams : Mumbai University Admission
B.Sc.(1 course)	– / –	Exams: Mumbai University Admission
BBA(2 courses)	– / –	Exams : Mumbai University Admission

RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Bombay. The college believes that knowledge needs to be shared and exchanged freely, without any inhibition. It is very important to state that the ‘vision’ and ‘mission’ as stated by the founders resonates in the campus, echoing its relevance and importance. In an era where discrimination is an acceptable norm and acting with prejudice is considered populist, the Podar mission of spreading knowledge without any preference and prejudice needs a special mention. The college is run by the Shikshan Prasarak Mandali or SP Mandali and is located in the Matunga area of Mumbai.

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics 2024

It is said ‘Knowledge is Power’, but the mission of R.A. Podar is to empower all sections of the society so that the entire society becomes stronger. RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics admission offers full-time courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The Institute of Commerce also offers various certificates in topics such as photography, the stock market, the French language, the Japanese language, and many more.

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics UG Admission 2024

RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics offers three undergraduate degrees. The three courses are Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce (Actuarial Studies), and Bachelor of Management Studies. The degree in Management Studies offers three specializations in the 3rd semester- Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource Management. The mission of the institution is to impart sound principles of commerce and trade and to develop the overall personality of students so that they can work both as leaders and team members.

Course	Specialization
B.Com	General, Actuarial Studies
BMS	Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics UG Admission: Course, Eligibility, Admission Details

Admission to the undergraduate courses is granted based on the merit of the last qualifying examination. Applicants should have passed their 12th standard.

Course	Eligibility
B.Com	Applicants are required to have completed their 12th standard examination One of their compulsory subjects should be Mathematics Admission is granted based on merit only
BMS	Applicants are required to have completed their 12th standard examination Admission is granted based on merit only

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics PG Admission 2024

RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics offers only one postgraduate degree that is Master of Commerce.

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics PG Admission: Course, Eligibility, Admission Details

Admission to the postgraduate course is granted based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Applicants to this course should have completed their B.Com degree.

Course	Eligibility
M.Com	Candidate must have completed their B.Com degree Admissions are done on the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics Ph.D. Admission 2024

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics offers doctoral research programs in 3 specializations- Banking and Finance, Commerce, and Accountancy. Ph.D. aspirants are required to submit a research proposal in consultation with their assigned guide.

Course	Specialization
Ph.D	Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics Ph.D. Admission: Course, Eligibility, Admission Details

Students seeking admission to the Ph.D. course should apply using the prescribed form. The application form, duly filled in by the student and with a passport-size photo affixed on it along with photocopies of the required documents. Admission to the Ph.D. degree program shall be done through an entrance exam i.e. PET. Students who have passed NET/ SET/ M.Phil/ JRF in the relevant subject are exempted from the entrance test. Only those students who have passed the entrance test or who are exempted from the entrance test shall appear for the interview and research proposal discussion.

Course	Eligibility
Ph.D	Candidate must have completed a master’s degree or M.Phil in a relevant stream Admissions are done on the basis of merit score for the concerned discipline, as well as the research proposal interview

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics Application Form 2024

Candidates can apply through the online admission portal of the college and apply under the pre-admission online registration.

A registration processing fee is to be paid via the demand draft.
The original school leaving certificate shall be retained by the college as a permanent record, while the original S.S.C marks sheet shall be returned to the candidate after the government admission centers are closed.
The admission fee for various programmes will be based on RA Podar College fee structure.

Mandatory Documents

12th Mark Sheet and Certificate (With photocopies)
10th Mark Sheet and Certificate (With photocopies)
Passing/ Degree Certificate of the last qualifying degree examination
Mark-list of the last qualifying degree examination
Documentary proof for date of birth
Passport-sized photographs
Entrance exam Rank Card

RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics Admission Helpline

RA Podar College Contact Details
Address	R A Podar College Of Commerce & Economics, L.N. Road, Matunga (CR), Mumbai – 400 019
Phone Number	91-22- 24143178, 24142960
Email ID	[email protected]

Mumbai University Admission Last Round percentage (General-All India)

Course	2022	2023	2024
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)	91.33	93.25	92.8
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)	84.5	57.17	– / –
Bachelor of Business Administration	75	83.33	– / –
B.Com in Financial Markets	87.5	90.5	93.2
B.Com in Acturial Studies	70.17	70.4	79.83
B.Sc. in Data Science and Analytics	74.17	76.6	84.2
BBA (Shipping and Logistics)	– / –	83.33	– / –

The Week Ranking

RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Commerce ranking by The Week is 11 out of 118 colleges in India in 2024 and it was 11 out of 107 colleges in India in 2023.

Stream	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking	2022 Ranking
Commerce	#11 out of 118 in India 2024 #2nd in Mumbai	#11 out of 107 in India 2023 #2nd in Mumbai

R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, S.P. Mandali Scholarships and Funding

Scholarship 1R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, S.P. Mandali provides scholarships to merit holders and economically weak students

Scholarship 2R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, S.P. Mandali provide ANGC scholarships to the open category students

RAPCCE Campus

The college building was constructed in 1941. It is a Gothic structure with a clock tower. It is located in the central part of the city between Dadar T.T. and Matunga C.R. providing convenient access for Central and Western railway commuters as well as commuters of road transport. The campus has an area of apprx.0.62 acres (2500 sq.mtrs.) and the built in area is 5055 sq.mtrs. The building is in the shape of an inverted T.

The infrastructure supports the conduct of various academic programmes run by the College. The rooms are made available for the conduct of lectures. The facilities available with respect to the electronic and audio visual devices also support the conduct of academic programmes in an appropriate manner. The reading hall with a capacity of four hundred students adequately supports the academic requirements of the students. The classrooms are well equipped with adequate fans, tube lights, desks and chairs to enable a conducive environment for academic exchange through lectures. A few air-conditioned classrooms are available which are equipped with LCD projector. The college has as many as 40 different forums which include statutory bodies such as NCC, NSS, WDC, Extension, IQAC and Students’ Council. Dedicated space is provided for the students with the required resources such that the activities under these forums are conducted without disturbing the lectures conducted in the college.

R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics Facilities

Auditorium
Canteen
Computer Lab
Gym
Gymkhana
Theatre
Library
Medical Facilities
Cls. Room
Grounds
Seminar Hall
Conference Room
Bed
Table
Chair
Cafeteria
Laboratories
Hostel
Common Room

Students Activities & Clubs

NSS Club –
Photography Club –The Photography Club was initially formed with the idea that Podar’s own students should photographically document all it’s various events conducted in the college premises. Over time it has expanded it’s scope to help students build photography as a hobby, through workshops and practical exposure. The Photography Club aims at nurturing budding photographers and generate an interest among the students to the world of photography.
Hiking Club –The Podar Hikers’ Club organizes TREKS for PODARITES throughout the Academic Year. It also conducts other activities like RAPPELLING, ROCK CLIMBING etc., which are generally carried out during ENIGMA & RAPPORT.
Apart from developing the spirit of adventure, the CLUB offers a good opportunity to the students to experience nature through trekking.
The Hikes are easily affordable and safe for students. The hikes play an important role in personality development too. We get to know our fellow Podarites especially Ex-Podarites. People come together and this helps build team spirit.
It is worth experiencing a hike with the CLUB especially if you are Podarite!

Nature Club –Podar nature club was established to promote the environmental awareness among the students which extends beyond classroom knowledge. The main objective of the forum is to inculcate the environmental ethics in the mind and souls of the young students transforming them into a responsible citizen. Conservation of resources, understanding the Ecological problems and taking a step ahead to do something for the environment is the need of the hour which can be effectively spread across the society through youth. Thus NATURE CLUB of R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics provides a platform to learn and exhibit the talent and novel ideas to improve and protect our Mother Earth.

Women Empowerment Club –The formation of a college level Women Development Cell was made mandatory by the University of Mumbai after the Vishaka Judgment in the year 2001. In compliance of this mandate of the University, the Women Development Cell was formed in our college in the year 2001 under the Chairmanship of Prof. Manjusha R. Sawant. Since 2005 this cell is chaired by Prof Tejashree Patankar.

NCC Club –
Entrepreneurship Club –Entrepreneur Development Cell is formed to encourage and develop students of our college to be entrepreneurs in future. EDC’s main objective is to motivate and inspire the students to take up their Family Business towards global standards. Therefore, with compliance of the objective of the forum, Entrepreneur Development Cell was formed under the chairmanship of Prof Tejashree Patankar.

Address: R A Podar College Of Commerce & Economics, L.N. Road, Matunga (CR),Mumbai – 400 019

Email: [email protected]

Phone +91-22- 24143178, 24142960
Fax No: +91-22-24141964