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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|Constituent college of the University of Mumbai}}<br />
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{{Infobox university<br />
| name = Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai<br />
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| established = 1964<br />
|mottoeng = Excellence in Education <br />
| president = Shri Amrish Patel<br />
| students = 6,000+<br />
| city = [[Mumbai]]<br />
| state = [[Maharashtra]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| affiliations = - [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]]<br>- [[University of Mumbai]]<br>- [[Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education]] <br />
| website = {{url|http://www.nmcollege.in}}<br />
| type = [[Public]]<br />
| colours = {{colour box|#2E86C1}} Air Force Blue <br /> {{colour box|white}} Pearl White<br />
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'''Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics''' (also known as NM College) ([[Marathi language|Marathi]] : नरसी मोंजी कॉलेज वाणिज्य आणि अर्थशास्त्र, मुंबई) is an affiliated and constituent college of the [[University of Mumbai]]. The college was established in 1964 by [[Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal]]. It was awarded a re-accreditation 'A' grade and 3.42 GPA in the first cycle assessment conducted by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]].<ref name=grading>{{Cite journal|url=http://www.shiksha.com/college/narsee-monjee-college-of-commerce-and-economics-vile-parle-west-mumbai-48821|journal=[[Shiksha.com]]|date=31 January 2017|accessdate=12 March 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Courses offered==<br />
The institute offers courses of study in various commercial disciplines:<br />
*Higher Secondary Certificate – Commerce<br />
*Higher Secondary Certificate – Vocational<br />
*Bachelor of Management Studies<br />
*Bachelor of Commerce - Regular<br />
*Bachelor of Commerce - Honours <br />
*Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Markets)<br />
*Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)<br />
*Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)<br />
*Master of Commerce<br />
**Advanced Accounting<br />
**Banking and Finance<br />
*Doctorate of Philosophy<br />
(fellowship approval pending)<br />
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The college follows the curriculum laid down by the [[University of Mumbai]]. The institute focuses on the overall development of the students. The college regularly organises industrial visits (IV) to help the students to get a practical insight into the functioning of an organisation. The college faculty and students have also undertaken and published multiple research project that is either self-funded or partly-funded by the university, non-profit organisations, third party research survey firm, etc.<br />
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The college has also applied for 'Autonomy' with the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]. Under this scheme the college will formulate and enrol its syllabus on par with the curriculum of national commercial bodies like [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India|ICAI]], Institute of Actuarial Sciences of India, [[Institute of Company Secretaries of India|ICSI]] and in line with the latest rules and provisions required by the government and corporate entities.<br />
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==Library==<br />
I. J. Patel library covers a total area of 7400 sq. ft. divided in two floors. The college has a library with a capacity of more than 300 students. The library is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] Network Resource Center and OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue). The library has an institutional membership of the [[British Council]] Library, Indian Commerce Association and Maharashtra Economic Development Council. The college keeps the library open Monday to Saturday from 7:00{{nbsp}}a.m. until 7:00{{nbsp}}p.m.<ref>http://nmcollege.in/AboutUs/Library.aspx</ref><br />
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==Festivals==<br />
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The college has around 20 societies and clubs where students join in according to their passion and interests. Clubs include Debate and Literary Society, Planning Forum, Women Development Cell, etc.<br />
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Umang, Rotofest and Insight are the three festivals held annually by the college. Umang is NM's cultural festival, Insight is the NM's business, finance and economics festival whereas Rotofest is NM's socio-economic festival. Students work enthusiastically to make the festivals a success. The main attractions of Umang are dance, music, drama, fashion show, etc. Umang is tagged as the 'Asia's Fastest Growing College Fest' every year that attracts more than 50000 youths from all over the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Umang|url=https://nmcollege.in/umang/|access-date=2020-08-18|website=NM College|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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Likewise, Umang also organizes talk-shows, pro-nites and other management related events. Insight 'the BFE fest' holds business conclave, international summits, workshops, seminars, etc. which enlighten and illuminates the thought provoking minds of Indian college students.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-08|title=At Mumbai college fests this year: Apps, podcasts, QR codes|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/at-mumbai-college-fests-this-year-apps-podcasts-qr-codes/story-PM5KDedg4lFSxzwAbyJxgN.html|access-date=2020-10-29|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-05|title=College festivals are getting bigger and better. Here's a sneak peek|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/college-festivals-are-getting-bigger-and-better-here-s-a-sneak-peek/story-CP9Xe6KREFOaLm6pDad11H.html|access-date=2020-10-29|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Rotofest is organised by the [[Rotaract Club]] of NM college in the month of December.<br />
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==Notable alumni==<br />
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* [[Nita Ambani]], philanthropist <ref name="alumni3">{{cite news|title=Nita Ambani [Biography] |url=http://matpal.com/2012/04/nita-ambani-biography.html|accessdate=3 March 2017|publisher=[[matpal.com]]|date=16 April 2012}}</ref><br />
* [[Harman Baweja]], actor<br />
* [[Vikas Bhalla]], actor<br />
* [[Priyanka Chaturvedi]], politician and spokesperson, [[Shiv Sena]]<br />
* [[Juhi Chawla]], actress<br />
* [[Rashami Desai]], actress<br />
* [[Makarand Deshpande]], film director<br />
* [[Anita Dongre]], fashion designer<br />
* [[Paresh Ganatra]], comedian/actor<br />
* [[Anupama Gokhale]], sportsperson<br />
* [[Ashutosh Gowariker]], film director<br />
* [[Nirmal Jain]], business tycoon<br />
* [[Dilip Joshi]], comedian/actor<br />
* [[Sharman Joshi]], actor<br />
* [[Twinkle Khanna]],<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20161219-humour-cant-exist-without-candour-twinkle-khanna-akshay-kumar-733748-2016-12-19</ref> actor<br />
* [[Aamir Khan]], actor<ref name="alumni" /><br />
* [[Kunal Khemu]], actor<br />
* [[Amaal Mallik]], musician <br />
* [[Yasin Merchant]], sportsperson<br />
* [[Arundathi Nag]], theatre artist<br />
* [[Paresh Rawal]], actor/politician, [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]<ref name="alumni" /><br />
* [[Vipul Amrutlal Shah]], film director<br />
* [[Anita Sood]], sportsperson<br />
* [[Deepak Tijori]], director/actor<ref name="alumni">{{cite news|last1=Kulkarni|first1=Ronjita|title=Character artiste Deepak Tijori turns filmmaker|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/nov/07deepak.htm|accessdate=21 November 2014|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=7 November 2002}}</ref><br />
* [[Divyank Turakhia]], business tycoon<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://nmcollege.in/ Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics webpage]<br />
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