RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics Reviews on Placement, Faculty, Hostel by Students

R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics is one of the best and top colleges whose alumni are very successful and doing exceptionally well. As a recent pass out from the college, I can say it is the best colleges for students pursuing professional courses in Commerce. It focuses on overall development and character of students so that they have an edge over others in the field.Read Full Review

R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics was previously affiliated to the University of Mumbai but is now an autonomous college and is arguably one of the finest commerce colleges in Mumbai. I was lucky to join this college from junior college as I stay in Wadala and the college was nearby. However, that was not just the case as I always wanted to be a part of Podar College. The college was established in the year 1940 by the Pune based trust named 'Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali'. Industrialist Seth Ramdeoji Anandilal Podar built this college in the memory of his late brother Ramniranjan Anandialal Podar and after whom our college is named. The college started its first batch in the year 1941 and while I was in 11th, the college celebrated its platinum jubilee. I enrolled in this college from FYJC and hence got direct admission to the U.G program. The college is purely a commerce college and offers courses like B.Com and BMS. The first year for B.Com is the same and then there is a specialization to choose from such as Accountancy, Management, and Actuarial Studies. The college faculty has made sure that it imparts sound principles of trade and commerce in each of its students. The college building looks like a clock tower and is a heritage building as the main building is still the same that was built way back in 1941.

Besides studies, the college runs a fest and its students have done well not just in studies but in arts and culture as well. The college has as many as 40 forums to choose from such as Extension, WDC, NSS, and NCC among others. The college has a huge seminar hall, a green gym, and separate reading rooms for the students. The college also gives scholarships to the students who can’t afford the fees. The college area is less compared to some other colleges in Mumbai. Apart from that our college has everything that others envy. The reason why I said that Podar is the best place to be in is their extra-curricular activities. Some or other events are held every month. Jam sessions are so frequently organized that you will never feel a need to go-to discs. The only place where Podar needs some attention is sports. No good sports teacher and that is why our team hardly wins competitions at sports. Hang on though, the theatre of Podar is of the highest level. Our theatre group always wins in youth festivals. The college has produced personalities like Sunny Deol, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Ravi Shastri among many others. The college has the best faculty, some of the passed out students have excelled in their respective fields and one day I hope that I too make my college proud.Read Full Review