Saturday, June 22, 2013

1:51 AM

KC COLLEGE Churchgate

KC COLLEGE

Churchgate

WHAT’S HOT:
addition to Science, Arts and Commerce degrees, the college offers self-financed courses in Bachelors of Mass Media, Bachelors of Science in Information Technology, Bachelors in Accounting and Finance, Bachelors of Banking and Insurance, Bachelors of Computer Application, Biotechnology and Industrial Chemistry. It is one of the most sought after colleges for science, mass media and arts.
Extra-curricular: The college has student groups and cultural associations that engage students in extracurricular activities. The E-circle is an association dedicated toward creating awareness amongst the students about the day-to-day economic affairs of the country and the world. The Marathi Mandal engages students who want to develop their Marathi language skills through poetry-reading & cultural events.
Infrastructure: The college has well-equipped laboratories and state-of-the-art class rooms. The college also has one of the best auditoriums in the city.
Professional courses and honors programme: The college’s mass media course is popular. KC also offers a Science Honors Programme, aspirants have to go through a rigorous selection process.

WHAT’S NOT COOL:
Small campus: Like most south Mumbai colleges, the campus is small. Parking space is hard to come by for students. According to some students the parking space hogged by college staff adds to students’ space crunch.
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1:50 AM

JAI HIND COLLEGE Churchgate

JAI HIND COLLEGE

Churchgate

Jai Hind College has faculties in all the three main academic streams. Catering to more than 5,000 students, Jai Hind College is considered among the most sought after colleges in the city. The college offers also offers courses such as BMM, BAF, and others.

WHAT’S HOT:
Faculty: According to students, the experienced teachers and excellent infrastructure is the best part about Jai Hind.

Facilities: The Marine Drive promenade in the vicinity is an attractive location to spend time between classes.

Extra-curricular: The college has groups likes the Social and Dramatic Union, a cultural society of the college which scouts talent, sending the best groups to college festivals. At inter-collegiate events, Jai Hind usually figures high in the list of award winners.

Sports facilities: The college has a well-equipped gymkhana and enthusiastic Physical Education instructors. There are inter-collegiate cricket and football tournaments. The ‘Sport- o-Mania’ event is an annual event.

WHAT’S NOT COOL:
Campus: Though the college has a dedicated gymkhana and sports activities, it does not have a sports ground. The science stream students rarely participate in any of the college activities creating a ‘Science v/s rest’ feel. Students coming from Churchgate station have to hop and jump to avoid dog litter all over the road left by the pets of residents of nearby buildings.
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1:48 AM

HR COLLEGE, Churchgate

HR COLLEGE, Churchgate


“We have tie-ups with sports directors and hire grounds, swimming pools. With regards to attendance we have a strict policy since attending classes is just as important as partaking in extracurricular activities for a holistic education.” A PILLAI, vice principal
HR College, located in the same premises as KC, has a long list of famous alumni and continues to be listed as one of the top colleges in the city for commerce. Along with the traditional BCom and MCom courses, HR has many selffinanced courses, including Bachelors in Mass Media, Bachelors in Accounting and Finance (BAF), Financial Management, (BFM) Management studies (BMS) etc.

WHAT’S HOT:
Attendance: There is a strict attendance policy in place, though some professors do go easy on first-time defaulters. Facilities: State-of-the-art laboratories for Electronics, Bio chemistry and Biotechnology.
Good mix of academics and extra- curricular activities:-Students gave a thumbs-up to the balanced structure of courses and the academically-grounded outlook of the college

Student clubs: The various student groups, like ENACTUS, help the more introverted students develop their personality and individual skills. The debating clubs are the hub of discussions on important social national and international issues.

Canteen: The canteen at HR, according to students, serves the best Chinese meals in the area.

WHAT’S NOT COOL:
Location-Located in one of the busiest parts of town, this college does not have a big campus.
Attendance: The attendance roll is closely watched and the college has a strict policy discouraging absenteeism.
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1:46 AM

SIES COLLEGE Sion

SIES COLLEGE

Sion

“We have an excellent environment for teaching and learning. There is ample opportunity for extra-curricular activities. The canteen is small because we have a small campus. ”
DR M THOMAS,principal

This college was established by the South Indian Education Society in 1989. It has a A grade accreditation from NAAC. The college has a quota for South Indians, but the college is popular choice even amongst other students. At the junior college level, it only has a commerce stream, but offers graduate and post graduate programmes in the science stream. It also provides add-on courses such as Tally Program, Certificate Course on Capital Market
WHAT’S HOT:
Faculty: Even those students who are not regular in attending classes admit that the teachers are the college’s best feature.
Campus: Although it has a small campus, the institute has made a smart use of space. It has formed a 'Creative Corner' - a dedicated space for all kinds of competitions and tournaments inside the campus. Even games like football, throw ball and cricket are played in here.

WHAT’S NOT COOL:
Non-teaching staff: Students say the non- teaching staff, including the clerical staff, is not very helpful.

Location: Auto and taxi drivers are reluctant to ply to the college, leaving students with no other choice but to walk 10 to 15 minutes to reach the college.
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1:45 AM

RAMNARAIN RUIA COLLEGE Matunga

RAMNARAIN RUIA COLLEGE
Matunga

“The mass media section had the best class room. The security is top notch and I can say that because for three years, every day I was asked to show my identity card while entering the campus.” A ANAND, BMM student “We do have a strict attendance policy in place and the results of which are seen in our performances. We encourage students to participate in activities since it’s important for personality development.” D GANPULE, principal “With numerous coaching classes, students think attendance is not important. But the knowledge that an experienced professor has can’t be found elsewhere. We take pride in balancing academics and extracurricular activities and the new building will have space for sports activities too.” JYOTI THAKUR, vice principal
Ruia College, set amidst a host of other colleges, in a quiet corner of Matunga, is known for its excellent science faculty. Students from Ruia have a lot to say about the college, most of which is good, since for them, being a Ruiate is a matter of pride. Besides vanilla courses in Arts and Science at junior college and degree courses, the college offers diploma courses in Life Sciences, Food Science, Business Journalism, Public Relations.
 
WHAT’S HOT:
Faculty: With an excellent faculty, the science students of Ruia find it hard to look for reasons to bunk college, so do the Arts students. Hard to believe, but true.

Facilities: – State-of-the-art laboratories for Electronics, Bio chemistry and Biotechnology.

Extra-curricular: The Ruia Film Society promotes good cinema and helps educate students on cinema as an art form. The college festival Utsav is taken rather seriously by students. The famous Rose Day, where young love is professed with cheesy cards and red roses, is an annual highlight.

Canteen: The highlight of the spacious canteen is the new menu of desserts including mousse, marble cake, homemade chocolates.

WHAT’S NOT COOL:
Attendance - Strict attendance policy with a dedicated list of defaulters released every semester.

Campus: Nerdy crowd which is not really bothered about clothing trends. The campus and the canteen is a favourite haunt of cats. If you are not a cat lover, it can be bothersome. However, principal D Ganpule says that the students themselves have opposed the college’s attempts to drive the acts away. So, it’s your call.
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1:42 AM

DG RUPAREL COLLEGE Matunga

DG RUPAREL COLLEGE

Matunga

Ruparel College is among the city's best science institutes. It offers PhDs in four subjects, MSc in six, as well as undergraduate and graduate programmes in arts, commerce, science and BMS. It’s been accredited with an A grade by the NAAC.

WHAT’S HOT:
Campus: The lush green tenacre campus was awarded the Sant Gadge Maharaj Cleanliness Award by the BMC for being the ‘cleanest campus’ in 2008. Recently, a sevenstoreyed building that houses an auditorium and a multipurpose hall has been added to the campus. There are separate buildings for the library, canteen, gymkhana and boys’ hostel. The big open ground has a football court and basketball court in one corner.
Environmentally conscious: It is the first college in Mumbai to implement rain water harvesting. The college also has a botanical garden, a butterfly garden and sparrow shelters.

Canteen: The canteen serves sandwiches, Chinese dishes, vada pav and South Indian dishes.

Teaching: Teachers pay attention to students who are lagging behind in academics. The science exhibitions are well-attended. Attendance rules are strict.


WHAT’S NOT:
 
Location: Students have to cross the busy road outside Mahim station to reach college. Most students choose to walk a little further to the Mahim station foot over bridge to cross the road.
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1:40 AM

ST XAVIER’S COLLEGE Fort

ST XAVIER’S COLLEGE

Fort

One of the best colleges in India for arts, it also offers courses in commerce and science. The college building has been recognised as a heritage structure by the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee. The college also hosts one of the biggest student festivals in town – Malhar.
St Xavier's is now an autonomous university offering courses in media and management, apart from the regular arts, science and commerce.

WHAT’S HOT:
Campus: The spacious building, with its winding corridors and innumerable stairs connecting different wings, can confuse newcomers, but has its own charm. The basketball court is a big attraction. There is also a volleyball court and a gymkhana where students can play table tennis, chess, carom and other indoor games.
 
Canteen: The canteen offers everything from fast food to vegetarian meals. The food is only served in steel or casted plastic plates. Students like the quality of food and the hygiene standards.
 
Teaching: Audiovisuals on projectors and powerpoint presentations are being used in all courses. Teachers help stragglers through ‘extra’ classes. There are many extra workshops and interactive sessions on new developments related to subjects being taught.

WHAT’S NOT:
Location: For students commuting from the western suburbs, the location of the college in Fort poses a bit of a problem. They either have to take a taxi from Churchgate or Marine Lines station.
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1:39 AM

RD NATIONAL COLLEGE Bandra

RD NATIONAL COLLEGE

Bandra

The college offers courses in arts, science and commerce both at the junior and degree college level. Students can also opt for BMM, BMS, and other self-financing courses. At the master’s level, there are post graduate and research courses in chemistry, physics, English literature and psychology. among others, as well as dual degree programs in biotechnology, heritage management and music appreciation.

WHAT’S HOT:
Location: Located on Linking Road, the college is close to shopping areas, eateries, and popular hangouts like the Bandstand and Carter Road.

Campus: The large quadrangle is a favourite gathering place for students. There is also a basketball court, an indoor badminton court, an air-conditioned gymnasium, a huge auditorium and two mini conference halls for seminars and workshops.

Stationery store on campus: A book and stationery shop with a photocopy machine is located on campus, making it easier to get quick copies of notes and textbook pages.

Libraries: There are two well stocked libraries for the law and degree colleges. The librarian is friendly, and helps track down any book in minutes.

Eateries: If you need to grab a quick bite between lectures, there is a kiosk selling noodles and coffee; a juice bar and a canteen on campus. There are several stalls selling sandwiches and frankies and coffee shops close to college too.


WHAT’S NOT:
Traffic jams: One of the drawbacks of being located on the busy Linking Road is that there are frequent traffic jams, making it extremely difficult to reach college on time. Many classrooms and laboratories face the noisy road.
Classrooms: They are large but not well-ventilated. The walls in many classrooms are covered in graffiti.
Hygiene: Few water filters actually work. The toilets can be cleaner.
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1:37 AM

KET’S VG VAZE COLLEGE Mulund

KET’S VG VAZE COLLEGE

Mulund

Run by the Kelkar Education Trust, the college is one of the most coveted by students in the city. It has been recognised as having ‘Potential for Excellence’ by the University of Mumbai, and was the first recipient of the university’s ‘Best College Award’ (Urban Area). The college has been accredited with an A grade by NAAC.
The college offers arts, science and commerce at the junior college level, as well as degree courses in these streams. It also offers BMM and BSc IT, as well as PhDs in five subjects. Some of the post graduate programmes include a diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Management.

WHAT’S HOT:
Canteen: Though the college’s canteen is not very big, it is well stocked and known for its good service and affordable food.
Faculty: The teachers are helpful, but only if you are attentive and a regular student in college.
Location: It is located only a short distance from the Mulund railway station. There are frequent buses and autorickshaws available to take students to class.
College festival: The two-day annual festival called ‘Dimensions’ is a big attraction.

WHAT’S NOT:
Non-teaching staff: Students say that the administrative staff is rude and unhelpful when confronted with problems.
Campus: The college doesn’t have a big campus and there is very little space and encouragement to play sports.
Washrooms: Students complain that the restrooms – both the men’s and women’s – could be kept cleaner.
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1:36 AM

KJ SOMAIYA COLLEGE Vidyavihar

Big campus or good location?

The autonomous college has been accredited with an A grade by NAAC. The college offers junior college and degree courses in the science and commerce streams. It also offers professional courses such as BMS and post graduate courses like MCom, MSc and MSc (IT).

KJ SOMAIYA COLLEGE Vidyavihar
  WHAT’S HOT:
Campus: The campus is large and green, so students have lot of space to hang out and study. There is an eatery on campus called Maggie House that serves noodles with coffee.
Faculty: While most teachers are approachable and experienced, some have a reputation of being difficult.
Sports Department: The gymkhana is good. The college has an international-standard court for basketball and football, where various tournaments are held.

WHAT’S NOT:
Dress Code: The dress code is quite strict. Girls in are not allowed to wear sleeveless tops, while boys are not supposed to wear shorts to college.
Canteen: Although there are four canteens on the large campus, the one in the Somaiya College of Science and Commerce can be given a miss. Students said that the food is oily and the place is unhygienic.
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