Tolani College of Commerce

Coordinates: 19°7′42″N 72°51′52″E / 19.12833°N 72.86444°E Tolani College of Commerce is a commerce college in Andheri East, Mumbai, India.

Introduction

Tolani College of Commerce was established in the year 1989 by Tolani Education Society to promote academic activities in the northeastern suburbs of Mumbai. The College is permanently affiliated to University of Mumbai and is recognized under section 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the University Grants Commission Act. The college is recognized by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education for its junior college section. Tolani College of Commerce is one of the premiere institutions of Andheri suburbs of Mumbai imparting commerce education. Dr. N.P. Tolani, the founder of this institution, has followed the ideals of his father, the late Shri Pribhadas.S. Tolani, a great educationist and philanthropist, who chose education as a field of activity and dedicated himself to it. Dr. N.P. Tolani has obtained his master's degree and Ph.D. degree from Cornell University, U.S.A and majored in Agricultural Economics. He has been presented a citation naming him as among the foremost benefactors of Cornell University by Dean Susan Henry. His generous endowment to his alma mater led to the creation of Tolani senior professiorship in International Trade Policy in the Department of Applied Economics and Management.This college was awarded the The highest ranking A+(5-star) status by NAAC in 2009.

This college is well known for its discipline, strict adherence to academic schedule, students attendance and commitment on the part of the principal and the teaching faculty to inject quality in their academic programmes. While observing strictness in academic matters, the administration of the college promotes a student-teacher friendly atmosphere in the college. It promotes all round development of students’ personality by providing facilities in games and sports.

Tolani College of Commerce has been granted a minority status on linguistic (Sindhi) basis, by the Government of Maharashtra and University of Mumbai. Accordingly, for 50% of the seats, preference in admission is given to Sindhi students. Yet, students from the reserved categories and economically backward sections of the society are also encouraged to seek admission. In addition to this, students from all strata of society, irrespective of caste, creed, community, religion and financial background are also given admission, based on merit.

The College consistently strives to provide stimuli for the intellectual development of the students and firmly believes in upholding the dignity, uniqueness and value of each student. In addition it provides a diverse platform to hone the students’ talents and skills in sports, cultural and extension activities.

Besides the University related academic programmes the college carries out several Diploma and Certificate programmes which are relevant and employment oriented. This enhances the employability of its students. The college tries to transmit its goals and missions to the students through the subject taught in the class room. To cope with changing needs and equip students to face the challenges, relevant subjects in commerce are offered.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the College with a A++(5-star) rating.

Academics

Tolani College of Commerce offers the following courses:

Junior College

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

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