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'''Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce''' is a college affiliated to [[Savitribai Phule Pune University|Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly Pune University)]] in the city of [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]]. The college was established in 1943, in Pune by the [[Deccan Education Society]].
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In 1944, [[Chandrashekhar Agashe]], the Managing Agent of the [[Brihan Maharashtra Sugar Syndicate Ltd.]], was instrumental in getting a donation of {{INR|2,00,000/-}} for the college from the Syndicate, hence the name Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmcc.ac.in/about_bmcc_history.asp |title=Welcome to BMCC The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |publisher=Bmcc.ac.in |accessdate=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120722202403/http://www.bmcc.ac.in/about_bmcc_history.asp |archivedate=2012-07-22 }}</ref>


==About==
'''Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce''' is a college in [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], India. The college was established in 1943 by the [[Deccan Education Society]]. It is affiliated to [[Savitribai Phule Pune University]].
The college has two sections; The Junior Wing of the college is for students graduating from school and it offers course in commerce stream for them, at the end of which students may appear for the Higher-Secondary State Certificate examination.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmcc.ac.in/junior_college.asp |title=Welcome to BMCC The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |publisher=Bmcc.ac.in |accessdate=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323022113/http://www.bmcc.ac.in/junior_college.asp |archivedate=2012-03-23 }}</ref> The Senior Wing offers bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees in commerce, business and computer applications.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmcc.ac.in/admissions.asp#senior |title=Welcome to BMCC The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |publisher=Bmcc.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2012-03-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102195151/http://www.bmcc.ac.in/admissions.asp#senior |archive-date=2 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The college also offers doctoral and autonomous programs. BMCC offers Masters in Business Administration (MBA) course from the [[Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University]].


D. G. Karve, an economist and some time Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India was the First Principal of the college.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bmcc.ac.in/DynamicPage.aspx?value=47&tid=89|title=BMCC – The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune|website=bmcc.ac.in|access-date=2019-10-08}}</ref> BMCC has recently{{when|date=March 2017}}earned the award of 'College with potential for excellence' from UGC.
Dr. Deepak Powdel is the current principal of the college. <ref>{{cite web |title=Principal's Profile |url=https://bmcc.ac.in/principals-profile |website=bmcc |access-date=12 February 2025}}</ref>
Dr. S. U. Purohit is the principal of Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce.<ref name="1998-08-02_bmcc">{{cite web |url=http://www.bmcc.ac.in/about_bmcc.asp |title=Welcome to BMCC The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |publisher=Bmcc.ac.in |date=1998-08-02 |accessdate=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324191415/http://www.bmcc.ac.in/about_bmcc.asp |archivedate=2012-03-24 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
D G Karve, the first principal of the college, stated the mission of the college as "To make a citizen of India as fully endowed materially, intellectually and morally as the citizens of the most advanced country of the world is our collective aim."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmcc.ac.in/mission_vision.asp |title=Welcome to BMCC The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |publisher=Bmcc.ac.in |accessdate=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100628130131/http://www.bmcc.ac.in/mission_vision.asp |archivedate=2010-06-28 }}</ref> It started as the College of Commerce in the Amphi theatre of the Fergusson College on 20 June 1943. [[Sir Ardeshir Dalal]] formally inaugurated the college on 24 June 1943. [[Chandrashekhar Agashe]], managing agent of [[Brihan Maharashtra Sugar Syndicate]] donated Rs 2 lakhs to the college, which was renamed as the Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce. The naming ceremony was performed by Sir [[Chintamanrao Deshmukh]], the then Governor of the [[Reserve Bank of India]], on 11 November 1944.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bmcc.ac.in/milestone_achievements.asp |title=Welcome to BMCC The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |publisher=Bmcc.ac.in |accessdate=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327161436/http://www.bmcc.ac.in/milestone_achievements.asp |archivedate=2012-03-27 }}</ref>
'''Deccan Education Society, Pune''' was established in 1884 and registered on 13th August 1885 and by four patriotic visionaries- [[Vishnushastri Krushnashastri Chiplunkar|Vishnu Shastri Chiplunkar]], [[Bal Gangadhar Tilak]], [[Gopal Ganesh Agarkar]] and [[Mahadev Ballal Namjoshi|Mahadeo Ballal Namjoshi]]- who were already recognized as the pioneers of new education in India with the Launch of New English School in Pune in the year 1880.
 
D. G. Karve, an economist and sometime Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, was the first principal of the college. Karve stated that the mission of the college was to "make a citizen of India as fully endowed materially, intellectually and morally as the citizens of the most advanced country of the world."  
 
It started as the College of Commerce in the Amphi theatre of the Fergusson College on 20 June 1943. [[Sir Ardeshir Dalal]] formally inaugurated the college on 24 June 1943. [[Chandrashekhar Agashe]], managing agent of [[Brihan Maharashtra Sugar Syndicate]] donated Rs 2 lakhs to the college, which was renamed as the Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce. The naming ceremony was performed by Sir [[Chintamanrao Deshmukh]], Governor of the [[Reserve Bank of India]], on 11 November 1944.
 
Until 1949, BMCC was affiliated with [[Bombay University]], which had a larger province under its jurisdiction. After 1949, it became affiliated with [[University of Pune]].
 
BMCC celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 1993–94 by opening an academic project, the [[Chandrashekhar Agashe|Chandrashekhar Govind Agashe]] Business Motivation, Training and Research Centre (CGA BMTRC). The CGA BMTRC Building, the Nav Maharashtra Hall and the Computer Laboratory were inaugurated on 2 August 1998.
 
In 2005, the college celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with [[Prime Minister of India|Indian Prime Minister]] [[Manmohan Singh]] as the chief guest. The 'Principal D. G. Karve Chair in Commerce & Economics', an academic research position, was launched to mark the occasion.
 
==Student Activities==
 
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) maintains a broad and structured ecosystem of student activities encompassing academic forums, cultural initiatives, service organisations, professional skill groups, and wellness programmes. These activities operate under the supervision of faculty coordinators and are conducted through annual events, intercollegiate festivals, and officially recognised student clubs and committees.
 
===Major Student-Organised Events===
====Troika====
Troika is the flagship intercollegiate festival of BMCC and is one of the largest student-led commerce college festivals in Pune. Organised entirely by students, the festival includes competitions and activities across cultural, literary, management, sports, fine arts, and performing arts domains. Troika attracts participation from a large number of colleges and several thousand students annually, and is recognised for its scale, decentralised student management structure, and emphasis on leadership and organisational training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.troikabmcc.com/|title=BMCC Troika|language=en|access-date=2026-01-23}}</ref>
====AstitvA====
AstitvA is the college’s intercollegiate heritage and culture festival, organised by the Heritage Collective. The festival focuses on Indian cultural traditions and artistic expression, and includes events related to classical and folk arts, literature, visual arts, and cultural knowledge. It serves as a platform for cultural engagement and intercollegiate participation, with students from multiple institutions taking part.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/events/pune/heres-a-look-into-a-city-culture-fest/videoshow/65590276.cms|title=Here’s a look into a city culture fest|language=en|access-date=2026-01-23}}</ref>
====Anubhuti====
Anubhuti is the annual intra-college social gathering of BMCC, organised under the Student Council. The event provides students with opportunities to participate in cultural performances, competitions, and informal activities. It is intended to foster community engagement within the college and involves participation from students across all academic years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bmcc.ac.in/images/Gallery/Anubhutifinalreport3.pdf|title=Anubhuti Report 2024|date=2024|language=en|access-date=2026-01-23}}</ref>
====Late Shri Vijay A. Chavan National Moot Court Competition====
The Late Shri Vijay A. Chavan National Moot Court Competition is a national-level academic competition organised by the Moot Court Society of BMCC. The competition is open to undergraduate students from law colleges and commerce colleges across India and is conducted in separate categories. It includes written submissions and oral advocacy rounds evaluated by legal professionals, and is notable for introducing structured legal reasoning and advocacy training within a commerce college setting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lawctopus.com/10th-late-shri-vijay-a-chavan-national-moot-court-competition-and-memorial-lecture/|title=10th Late Shri Vijay A. Chavan National Moot Court Competition|date=2025-12-03|language=en|access-date=2026-01-23}}</ref>
 
===Student Clubs, Cells, and Forums===
BMCC has a wide range of officially recognised student clubs and institutional forums that support academic enrichment, skill development, social service, cultural expression, and personal well-being.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bmcc.ac.in/programs/2/4|title=BBA-IB Program Details|language=en|access-date=2026-01-23}}</ref>
====Academic, Professional, and Skill-Based Forums====
* Finance Club – Focuses on finance, economics, investment analysis, and financial literacy through discussions, workshops, and practical activities.
 
* Entrepreneurship Development Cell – Promotes entrepreneurial thinking and innovation through startup-oriented programs, competitions, and mentorship initiatives.
 
* Economics and Banking Forum – Encourages discussion and understanding of economics, banking systems, public finance, and policy-related issues.
 
* Moot Court Society – Develops skills in legal reasoning, advocacy, public speaking, and structured argumentation.
 
* Event Management – Provides practical exposure to planning, logistics, coordination, and execution of large-scale college events and festivals. (Events conducted under event management change every semester. Troika is conducted under event management.)
 
====Cultural and Creative Bodies====
* Cultural Committee – Organises and coordinates participation in performing arts, literary activities, and intercollegiate cultural competitions.
 
* Heritage Collective – Focuses on Indian culture, heritage, and historical awareness, and organises heritage-based academic and cultural events.
 
====Service, Outreach, and Leadership Organisations====
* National Service Scheme (NSS) – Engages students in community service, social awareness, and civic responsibility initiatives.
 
* Red Cross – Operates under the Indian Red Cross Society and conducts health awareness programs, first aid training, and blood donation drives.
 
* Community Engagement – Facilitates student involvement in outreach activities and socially oriented initiatives.
 
* Students’ Development Board – Works towards leadership development, skill enhancement, and student welfare programs.
 
* Girls’ Empowerment Cell – Focuses on gender sensitisation, leadership development, and issues related to women’s empowerment.


Till 1949, BMCC was affiliated with the [[Bombay University]], which had a larger province under its jurisdiction. At that time also, BMCC was recognised as one of the best colleges. After 1949, it became affiliated with [[University of Pune]].
====Defence, Sports, and Physical Development====
* NCC Boys and NCC Girls – Provide military training, discipline, and leadership development under the National Cadet Corps. (Operated under 2 Maharashtra Battalion NCC and 2 Maharashtra Battalion Girls NCC)


===Golden Jubilee===
* Sports Committee – Coordinates training and participation in intercollegiate and university-level sports competitions.
BMCC celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 1993–94, when an academic project named [[Chandrashekhar Agashe|CGA]] – BMTRC ([[Chandrashekhar Agashe|Chandrashekhar Govind Agashe]] Business Motivation, Training and Research Centre) was undertaken. The CGA BMTRC Building, the Nav Maharashtra Hall and the Computer Laboratory were inaugurated on 2 August 1998.<ref name="1998-08-02_bmcc" />


===Diamond Jubilee===
====Environment, Wellness, and Personal Development====
In 2005, the Diamond Jubilee was celebrated by the college with [[Prime Minister]] and economist [[Manmohan Singh]] as the chief guest. The 'Prin. D. G. Karve Chair in Commerce & Economics', an academic activity for research and development, was launched at this occasion.<ref name="1998-08-02_bmcc" />
* Nature Club – Promotes environmental awareness, sustainability, and ecological conservation through activities and campaigns.


==Awards and Rankings==
* Yoga and Meditation – Focuses on physical fitness, mental well-being, and mindfulness practices.
In 2009, '''Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce''' was awarded an 'A' grade by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)]]. BMCC has been selected by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] and awarded the status of 'College with Potential for Excellence' (CPE). In 2005, BMCC was ranked third in top ten commerce colleges surveyed by India Today magazine.


The college has been recognized with several awards and prizes in the recent past. It won the First Prize from the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai for Annual Magazine 'Artha Vyavahar – 2001'. It received the 'Best College Award' of the [[University of Pune]] in February, 2002 under the Quality Improvement Programme. The college also received the 'Best NSS Unit Award' of the University of Pune in February, 2004. Several teachers and administrative staff members of the college have also been felicitated by the University, [[Pune Municipal Corporation]] and many other social bodies for their outstanding contribution. Recently, the annual magazine 'Artha Vyavahar' has been recognized by the University with Best Magazine Award.<ref name="1998-08-02_bmcc" /> BMCC has become Pune's first autonomous college of commerce.
Participation in these clubs and forums is open to students across disciplines and academic years, and many students are involved simultaneously in multiple activities. Collectively, these student-led initiatives contribute significantly to leadership development, experiential learning, and the overall campus culture at BMCC.


==Alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Alok Rajwade]] – Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/i-relate-more-to-contemporary-pune/story-yHis5ZfuN6NRepN29xvRAI.html|title='I relate more to contemporary Pune'|date=2017-10-05|language=en|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Alok Rajwade]] – Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/i-relate-more-to-contemporary-pune/story-yHis5ZfuN6NRepN29xvRAI.html|title='I relate more to contemporary Pune'|date=2017-10-05|language=en|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Amey Wagh]] – Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loksatta.com/kutumbkatta-news/actor-amey-wagh-remember-his-golden-days-of-college-life-1819451/|title=कॉलेज आठवणींचा कोलाज : सुवर्णकाळ|date=2019-01-09|website=Loksatta|language=mr-IN|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Amey Wagh]] – Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loksatta.com/kutumbkatta-news/actor-amey-wagh-remember-his-golden-days-of-college-life-1819451/|title=कॉलेज आठवणींचा कोलाज : सुवर्णकाळ|date=2019-01-09|website=Loksatta|language=mr-IN|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
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*[[Dnyaneshwar Agashe]] – Cricketer
*[[Dnyaneshwar Agashe]] – Cricketer
*[[Girish Bapat]] – Politician
*[[Girish Bapat]] – Politician
*[[Madan Deodhar]] – Actor <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punemirror.in/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=2&contentid=2011110920111109083506856292a76d&subsite=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140228104450/http://www.punemirror.in/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=2&contentid=2011110920111109083506856292a76d&subsite=|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-02-28|title=Pune Mirror|date=2014-02-28|website=archive.is|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Madan Deodhar]] – Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punemirror.in/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=2&contentid=2011110920111109083506856292a76d&subsite=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140228104450/http://www.punemirror.in/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=2&contentid=2011110920111109083506856292a76d&subsite=|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-02-28|title=Gajab hui gawa! Marathi director’s Bhojpuri flick at IFFI|first=Neha|last=Kaura|date=9 November 2011|website=archive.is|access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref>
*[[Mohan Joshi]] – Actor
*[[Mohan Joshi]] – Actor
*[[Nipun Dharmadhikari]] – Actor, Writer and Director<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-talent-scores-big-at-65th-national-awards/story-P3LhzVG1pQQFvLk35GUsjK.html|title=Pune talent scores big at 65th National Awards|date=2018-04-14|language=en|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Nipun Dharmadhikari]] – Actor, Writer and Director<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-talent-scores-big-at-65th-national-awards/story-P3LhzVG1pQQFvLk35GUsjK.html|title=Pune talent scores big at 65th National Awards|date=2018-04-14|language=en|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Prasad Oak]] –  Actor, director, writer, singer, anchor, poet and film producer
*[[Prasad Oak]] –  Actor, director, writer, singer, anchor, poet and film producer
*[[Ram Naik]] – Politician
*[[Ram Naik]] – Politician
*Ravi Pandit – Co-founder & CEO, [[KPIT Technologies]]
*[[Sayali Gokhale]] – Badminton Player
*[[Sayali Gokhale]] – Badminton Player
*[[Sharad Pawar]] – Politician
*[[Sharad Pawar]] – Politician
*[[Sheetal Agashe]] – Businesswoman<ref>{{cite journal |title=The Boss Lady: Sheetal Agashe |journal=[[Femina (India)|Femina]] |date=2019 |issue=The Femina Coffee Table Book |location=[[Pune]]}}</ref>
*[[Sulajja Firodia Motwani]] – Vice Chairperson, Kinetic Engineering Limited
*[[Sulajja Firodia Motwani]] – Vice Chairperson, Kinetic Engineering Limited
*[[Siddharth Menon (actor)|Siddharth Menon]] – Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/alumni-connect-i-have-always-wanted-to-be-a-professional-actor/story-Ep0BS4aiTeEp0KyRfnz6FP.html|title=Alumni Connect: 'I have always wanted to be a professional actor,' says actor Siddharth Menon|date=2018-06-08|language=en|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Siddharth Menon (actor)|Siddharth Menon]] – Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/alumni-connect-i-have-always-wanted-to-be-a-professional-actor/story-Ep0BS4aiTeEp0KyRfnz6FP.html|title=Alumni Connect: 'I have always wanted to be a professional actor,' says actor Siddharth Menon|date=2018-06-08|language=en|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
*[[Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni]] – Writer, Director
*[[Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni]] – Writer, Director
*[[Rachana Ranade]] – Chartered Accountant, Finance & Stock Market Guru
*[[Nipun Dharmadhikari]] – Director
*[[Sachin Kundalkar]] – Director
*[[Namita Thapar]] - Entrepreneur
*[[Rachana Ranade]] - Financial Expert


==References==
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Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
Logo of BMCC
Former name
The College of Commerce
TypePublic research university
Established24 June 1943; 83 years ago (1943-06-24)
Parent institution
Deccan Education Society
Affiliation
PrincipalDr. Deepak Powdel
Location
Pune
,
Maharashtra
,
India
Websitewww.bmcc.ac.in

Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce is a college in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The college was established in 1943 by the Deccan Education Society. It is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Dr. Deepak Powdel is the current principal of the college. [1]

History[edit | edit source]

Deccan Education Society, Pune was established in 1884 and registered on 13th August 1885 and by four patriotic visionaries- Vishnu Shastri Chiplunkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Mahadeo Ballal Namjoshi- who were already recognized as the pioneers of new education in India with the Launch of New English School in Pune in the year 1880.

D. G. Karve, an economist and sometime Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, was the first principal of the college. Karve stated that the mission of the college was to "make a citizen of India as fully endowed materially, intellectually and morally as the citizens of the most advanced country of the world."

It started as the College of Commerce in the Amphi theatre of the Fergusson College on 20 June 1943. Sir Ardeshir Dalal formally inaugurated the college on 24 June 1943. Chandrashekhar Agashe, managing agent of Brihan Maharashtra Sugar Syndicate donated Rs 2 lakhs to the college, which was renamed as the Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce. The naming ceremony was performed by Sir Chintamanrao Deshmukh, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, on 11 November 1944.

Until 1949, BMCC was affiliated with Bombay University, which had a larger province under its jurisdiction. After 1949, it became affiliated with University of Pune.

BMCC celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 1993–94 by opening an academic project, the Chandrashekhar Govind Agashe Business Motivation, Training and Research Centre (CGA BMTRC). The CGA BMTRC Building, the Nav Maharashtra Hall and the Computer Laboratory were inaugurated on 2 August 1998.

In 2005, the college celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the chief guest. The 'Principal D. G. Karve Chair in Commerce & Economics', an academic research position, was launched to mark the occasion.

Student Activities[edit | edit source]

Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) maintains a broad and structured ecosystem of student activities encompassing academic forums, cultural initiatives, service organisations, professional skill groups, and wellness programmes. These activities operate under the supervision of faculty coordinators and are conducted through annual events, intercollegiate festivals, and officially recognised student clubs and committees.

Major Student-Organised Events[edit | edit source]

Troika[edit | edit source]

Troika is the flagship intercollegiate festival of BMCC and is one of the largest student-led commerce college festivals in Pune. Organised entirely by students, the festival includes competitions and activities across cultural, literary, management, sports, fine arts, and performing arts domains. Troika attracts participation from a large number of colleges and several thousand students annually, and is recognised for its scale, decentralised student management structure, and emphasis on leadership and organisational training.[2]

AstitvA[edit | edit source]

AstitvA is the college’s intercollegiate heritage and culture festival, organised by the Heritage Collective. The festival focuses on Indian cultural traditions and artistic expression, and includes events related to classical and folk arts, literature, visual arts, and cultural knowledge. It serves as a platform for cultural engagement and intercollegiate participation, with students from multiple institutions taking part.[3]

Anubhuti[edit | edit source]

Anubhuti is the annual intra-college social gathering of BMCC, organised under the Student Council. The event provides students with opportunities to participate in cultural performances, competitions, and informal activities. It is intended to foster community engagement within the college and involves participation from students across all academic years.[4]

Late Shri Vijay A. Chavan National Moot Court Competition[edit | edit source]

The Late Shri Vijay A. Chavan National Moot Court Competition is a national-level academic competition organised by the Moot Court Society of BMCC. The competition is open to undergraduate students from law colleges and commerce colleges across India and is conducted in separate categories. It includes written submissions and oral advocacy rounds evaluated by legal professionals, and is notable for introducing structured legal reasoning and advocacy training within a commerce college setting.[5]

Student Clubs, Cells, and Forums[edit | edit source]

BMCC has a wide range of officially recognised student clubs and institutional forums that support academic enrichment, skill development, social service, cultural expression, and personal well-being.[6]

Academic, Professional, and Skill-Based Forums[edit | edit source]

  • Finance Club – Focuses on finance, economics, investment analysis, and financial literacy through discussions, workshops, and practical activities.
  • Entrepreneurship Development Cell – Promotes entrepreneurial thinking and innovation through startup-oriented programs, competitions, and mentorship initiatives.
  • Economics and Banking Forum – Encourages discussion and understanding of economics, banking systems, public finance, and policy-related issues.
  • Moot Court Society – Develops skills in legal reasoning, advocacy, public speaking, and structured argumentation.
  • Event Management – Provides practical exposure to planning, logistics, coordination, and execution of large-scale college events and festivals. (Events conducted under event management change every semester. Troika is conducted under event management.)

Cultural and Creative Bodies[edit | edit source]

  • Cultural Committee – Organises and coordinates participation in performing arts, literary activities, and intercollegiate cultural competitions.
  • Heritage Collective – Focuses on Indian culture, heritage, and historical awareness, and organises heritage-based academic and cultural events.

Service, Outreach, and Leadership Organisations[edit | edit source]

  • National Service Scheme (NSS) – Engages students in community service, social awareness, and civic responsibility initiatives.
  • Red Cross – Operates under the Indian Red Cross Society and conducts health awareness programs, first aid training, and blood donation drives.
  • Community Engagement – Facilitates student involvement in outreach activities and socially oriented initiatives.
  • Students’ Development Board – Works towards leadership development, skill enhancement, and student welfare programs.
  • Girls’ Empowerment Cell – Focuses on gender sensitisation, leadership development, and issues related to women’s empowerment.

Defence, Sports, and Physical Development[edit | edit source]

  • NCC Boys and NCC Girls – Provide military training, discipline, and leadership development under the National Cadet Corps. (Operated under 2 Maharashtra Battalion NCC and 2 Maharashtra Battalion Girls NCC)
  • Sports Committee – Coordinates training and participation in intercollegiate and university-level sports competitions.

Environment, Wellness, and Personal Development[edit | edit source]

  • Nature Club – Promotes environmental awareness, sustainability, and ecological conservation through activities and campaigns.
  • Yoga and Meditation – Focuses on physical fitness, mental well-being, and mindfulness practices.

Participation in these clubs and forums is open to students across disciplines and academic years, and many students are involved simultaneously in multiple activities. Collectively, these student-led initiatives contribute significantly to leadership development, experiential learning, and the overall campus culture at BMCC.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Principal's Profile". bmcc. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "BMCC Troika". Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Here's a look into a city culture fest". Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Anubhuti Report 2024" (PDF). 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "10th Late Shri Vijay A. Chavan National Moot Court Competition". 3 December 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "BBA-IB Program Details". Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "'I relate more to contemporary Pune'". 5 October 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  8. ↑ "कॉलेज आठवणींचा कोलाज : सुवर्णकाळ". Loksatta (in मराठी). 9 January 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  9. ↑ Kaura, Neha (9 November 2011). "Gajab hui gawa! Marathi director's Bhojpuri flick at IFFI". archive.is. Retrieved 31 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ↑ "Pune talent scores big at 65th National Awards". 14 April 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  11. ↑ "Alumni Connect: 'I have always wanted to be a professional actor,' says actor Siddharth Menon". 8 June 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2019.

External links[edit | edit source]

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