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{{Short description|Educational institute in Mumbai, India}}
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'''Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College''', popularly known as '''R. D. National College''' ({{lang-sd|رِشي دَيارام نيشنل ڪاليج}}) or simply as '''National College''', is an education institute on [[Linking Road, Mumbai|Linking Road]] in [[Bandra]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India. It is affiliated to the [[University of Mumbai]] and the first of twenty four institutions established and managed by the [[Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board]] (HSNCB).
'''Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College''', popularly known as '''R. D. National College''', is an education institute on [[Linking Road, Mumbai|Linking Road]] in [[Bandra]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is managed by the [[Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board]] (HSNCB).{{cn|date=April 2025}}
 
== History ==
National College was established in Independent India in 1949 under the leadership of Late Principal M. Kundnani and Late Barrister H. G. Advani - who had migrated from [[Sind]], [[Pakistan]] to [[Mumbai]] after [[Partition of India|Independence]]. The college, however, traces its origin to [[D. G. National College]], which was established in [[Hyderabad, Sindh|Hyderabad]] ([[Sind]]) in 1922 with the support and guidance of Dr. Annie Besant and Rishi Dayaram Gidumal. After the [[Partition of India]], it got re positioned to [[Bandra]] (West), [[Mumbai]]. The college originally catered to the educational needs of the refugee community, and later the local population joined the college in large numbers. A variety of courses are offered by R D National College, which include Commerce, Arts and Science.
 
== Campus ==
The infrastructural facilities of the college include [[laboratories]] and Multimedia classrooms for academic activities, a multipurpose, Badminton Courts and a floodlit multi Sports-[[Basketball]] / [[Throw ball]] / [[Volleyball]] Court for sports activities. The college campus has a canteen attached with variety of food items. The college has a number of security guards for the security purpose of the students. The classes are non air conditioned.
 
The college has a  [[Gymkhana]] the facilities include a full set of weight and power lifting equipment treadmill and exelcycle. The Gymkhana also has facilities and equipments for many games.
 
It has [[Auditorium]] with a capacity of 600. The auditorium is fully air conditioned.
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== Courses ==
Pre Degree (Junior College) plus two level and the Degree level in the [[Science]], [[Arts]] and [[Commerce]] streams.
 
The college is developed up to the doctorate level and offers a [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (Ph.D) in [[Chemistry]]
 
At the Postgraduate level, following courses are offered :
 
* [[Master of Science]] in [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], [[Computer Science]], [[Information Technology]] and [[Biotechnology]].
* [[Master of Commerce]]
* [[Master of Arts]] in [[English studies|English]] and [[Psychology]].
 
At the graduate level, the institute offers the following courses :
 
* [[Bachelor of Arts]] (B.A.) in specializations including [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]], [[Economics]], [[History]], Political Science and [[Psychology]].
* [[Bachelor of Commerce]] in Accounting and Finance.
* [[Bachelor of Science]] (B.Sc.) in specializations of Botany, [[Biology]], [[Bio-Technology]], [[Computer Science]], [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], [[Computer Science]], [[Mathematics]], [[Information Technology]] etc.
* The college offers a standalone course in [[Bachelor of Journalism|Bachelor of Mass Media]] (BMM) which is one of the finest in [[India]] and [[Bachelor of Management Studies]] (BMS).
 
At the Junior College level, the institute offers courses in [[Science]], [[Commerce]] and [[Arts]].
 
There are around 240 seats in Commerce, 240 seats in Arts and 600 in Science. The Honours Programme encourages students to research topics outside their curriculum. The Mentor system has one teacher mentoring 20 students. A credit system encourages students to take up extra-curricular activities. There are also UGC-sponsored certificate courses in Hindustani Classical Music, Odissi dance, Heritage Management, Beauty care and Finishing school. National College is strict in terms of attendance and if it falls below 70%, the college authorities have the right to withhold a student's hall ticket. RD National College also has an active placement cell that provides information and guidance to the students regarding jobs and recruitment procedure in various esteemed companies.


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
* [[S. P. Hinduja]], billionaire industrialist<ref name="Publications2003">{{cite book|author=Europa Publications|title=The International Who's Who 2004|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sR4Ch1dMe8IC&pg=PA733|accessdate=22 May 2016|year=2003|publisher=Psychology Press|isbn=978-1-85743-217-6|page=733}}</ref>
* [[S. P. Hinduja]], billionaire industrialist<ref name="Publications2003">{{cite book|author=Europa Publications|title=The International Who's Who 2004|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sR4Ch1dMe8IC&pg=PA733|accessdate=22 May 2016|year=2003|publisher=Psychology Press|isbn=978-1-85743-217-6|page=733}}</ref>
* [[Amjad Khan (actor)|Amjad Khan]], actor and director
* [[Amjad Khan (actor)|Amjad Khan]], actor
* [[Divine (rapper)]], rapper
* [[Arjun Kanungo]], singer and actor<ref>{{Cite news |last=Daniell |first=Oshin Grace |date=February 3, 2020 |title=Music and acting will have equal importance: Arjun Kanungo |url=https://www.theweek.in/leisure/lifestyle/2020/02/03/music-and-acting-will-have-equal-importance-arjun-kanungo.html |work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]}}</ref>
* [[Vikrant Massey]], actor
* [[Tanmay Bhat]], comedian
* [[Nagma]], Actress and Politician
* [[Allu Sirish]], Telugu Actor


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.rdnational.ac.in/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.rdnational.ac.in/}}
 
* [https://www.rdnational.net/ Junior College – website]
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[[Category:1922 establishments in India]]
 
[[Category:R. D. National College]]
* [https://www.rdnational.net/ Junior College Website]
[[Category:HSNC Board]]

Latest revision as of 01:42, 21 January 2026


Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College
Other names
  • R. D. & S. H. National College
  • National College
MottoPlay The Game
TypeJunior and Degree College
Established1922; 104 years ago (1922)[1]
FounderK.M. Kundnani
Parent institution
Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board
Academic affiliation
University of Mumbai
PrincipalNeha Jagtiani[2]
Address
Linking Road, Bandra (West)
,
Mumbai
,
Maharashtra
,
400050
,
India
Websitewww.rdnational.ac.in

Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College, popularly known as R. D. National College, is an education institute on Linking Road in Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is managed by the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board (HSNCB).[citation needed]

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "R. D. National College Homepage". Archived from the original on 27 March 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "College Administration". R. D. National College. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  3. ↑ Europa Publications (2003). The International Who's Who 2004. Psychology Press. p. 733. ISBN 978-1-85743-217-6. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Daniell, Oshin Grace (3 February 2020). "Music and acting will have equal importance: Arjun Kanungo". The Week.

External links[edit | edit source]

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