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{{Short description|Commerce college in Mumbai, India}}
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'''M. L. Dahanukar College of Commerce''' (also known as '''Dahanukar College''') is a commerce stream college in suburban [[Mumbai]], India. The college is affiliated to the [[University of Mumbai]] and was founded by the [[Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association]] in 1960. {{As of|2011}}, the college had an [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] accreditation of B+ and enrolled over 5,200 students.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://examresults.raftaar.in/Exam-Results/Naac-Accredited-Colleges-Accredited-Universities/College/Maharashtra |title=Maharashtra National Assessment and Accreditation Council |website=examresults.raftaar.in |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109210108/http://examresults.raftaar.in/Exam-Results/Naac-Accredited-Colleges-Accredited-Universities/College/Maharashtra |archive-date=9 November 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==History==
M. L. Dahanukar College of Commerce was established in June 1960, by [[Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association]] as the '''''Parle Commerce College'''''. It was renamed ''Mahadev Laxman Dahanukar College of Commerce'' in 1961 as a result of the generous donation of {{INR}} 3 lakhs from the Industrial House of Dahanukars.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mldcc.com/webpages/about_hl.html |title=About us |access-date=28 September 2017 |archive-date=29 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929044801/https://www.mldcc.com/webpages/about_hl.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was the first commerce college in the suburbs of Mumbai to 'impart quality education to the youth of Mumbai, particularly to the residents of [[Vile Parle]] and neighboring suburbs'.

==Academics==
Dahanukar College is a co-educational institution and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai.
<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120311160307/http://joiye.com/education/colleges/junior-college/m-l-dahanukar-college-of-commerce/ M L Dahanukar College of Commerce]</ref> The Institution receive grant-in-aid of the State Government. The college is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] under section 2 (f) and 12 (b) of the U. G. C. Act of 1956.<ref name=punjabcolleges>{{Cite web |url=http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522314-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-ML-Dahanukar-College-of-Commerce-Mumbai-(Bombay).htm |title=NAAC report of ML Dahanukar College of Commerce | Mumbai (Bombay) news |access-date=30 June 2011 |archive-date=16 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316215727/http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522314-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-ML-Dahanukar-College-of-Commerce-Mumbai-(Bombay).htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Curriculum===
As an affiliated college of the University of Mumbai, M. L. Dahanukar College follows the [[curriculum]] and regulation of the university.<ref name=punjabcolleges /> The syllabi in Commerce and Management Studies incorporate multi-disciplinary / interdisciplinary components and a certain amount of flexibility. The college has 8 departments viz. [[Commerce]], [[Accountancy]], [[Economics]], [[Mathematics]] and [[Statistics]], [[Psychology]], Business Law, Business Communication and Environmental Studies. The institution offers a few optionals / electives both at B.Com. and M.Com. level.

The college also offers the career oriented courses viz. Bachelor of Management Studies and Bachelor of Commerce (accounts and finance), Bachelor of Commerce (banking and insurance), Bachelor of Commerce (financial markets), Bachelor of Mass Media, Bachelor of Science in information technology, Master of Science in information technology. These two self-financing courses not only provide better choice for students but also cater to the demands and needs of industries and business establishment. Five postgraduate diploma courses are also offered for the benefit of students. These diploma courses are in business management, marketing management, financial management, material management and human resource development.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}

The college also offers P. E. 1 course of I. C. A. I. Co-curricular activities are encouraged through various associations in the college. A one-day workshop was organized by the Department of Accountancy on Financial Accounting and Auditing.

===Library===
There are 45,000 books in the library. The library subscribes to 30 journals / periodicals. There is also facility for inter-library exchange. The library provides book-bank facility to the needy students.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}

==Student life==
The college has facilities both for Indoor games and outdoor games. A large number of students have participated in various sports events at the intercollegiate & regional levels.<ref name="punjabcolleges"/>

The college, like other colleges in Mumbai City, has its own annual festival named ''"Kurukshetra"''.<ref>https://mldcczunj.blogspot.com/p/about_13.html{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Sporting and cultural activities play an important role in the festival. The college also participates in various inter-college events including Mumbai University's "Youth Fest" where it stood third in academic year 2010-11 beating 165 other colleges.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.mldcc.com/}}
* [https://archive.today/20120701013459/http://mldcczunj.blogspot.com/p/about_13.html Zunj Festival Website]

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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Commerce colleges in India]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1960]]
[[Category:1960 establishments in Maharashtra]]

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