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Facilities:
The College admits
students from a variety of backgrounds. The students profile ranges
from first generation learners to children of established
professionals. The college provides an atmosphere of learning and
encouragement to all its students irrespective of their background.
The environment in the college is such that even a student from the
most humble background is motivated towards achieving excellence.
The College is part of a vast campus
aptly called Jnanadweepa. It offers all modern facilities such as
spacious classrooms and reading hall, rich
library, research & reference room, ladies room, gymkhana,
conference hall and an amphitheatre called Kattyayan. The campus has
a large canteen and a well equipped auditorium called Thorale
Bajirao Peshwe Sabhagruha. The entire campus is connected with WIFI.
One can have access to the wireless internet at any point in the
campus with his / her laptop. A
well laid path circumnavigating the campus offers an idyllic walk
amidst trees and flowering plants. Jnanpath as it is called is a
haven in a city starved of open spaces.
Physical Facilities are
no doubt important, but it is the encouragement and support given to
students at every stage that goes towards developing the personality
of the student. Keeping this objective in view, the college offers a
host of opportunities and facilities for the students.
• Library : The
College boasts of excellent library facilities with Home Lending
Section, Acquisition Section, Research and Reference Section and
Reading Hall. The Library offers Book Bank facility to needy
students. A complete Database of the Library OPAC-Online Public
Access Catalogue is available for the students and teachers. In
addition to this, the library provides online access to reputed
databases like JSTOR, EBSCO, HOST, CMIE, ERIC etc. The Library
offers external membership facilities.
• Computer Lab : The
College has a well designed air-conditioned computer lab with LCD
facilities and seating arrangements for 60 students. Every student
has access to a computer with software designed according to the
syllabus. Practicals are conducted under the supervision of trained
IT and Computer staff.
• Gymkhana : The
College has a well-equipped gymkhana, which is managed by a team of
students and encouraged by the Staff, which includes senior
professors and physical instructor. The activities are developed to
encourage all students to participate and learn. There is a
functional gym with a trained instructor.
• Sports Academy :
A Sports Academy has been set up for students with an inclination
towards sports activities. The college encourages individuals and
teams who participate in various sports and aim at achieving
excellence. Our students have distinguished themselves in National
& International sporting events.
•Cultural Activities : The cultural needs of the students
are taken care of through various activities such as dramatics,
music, dance etc. The college encourages and support festivals
organized by students – Navrang, Gandharva and Chrysalis have
become very popular among the students.
• Talent Academy : A Talent Academy is constituted to
unfold the hidden talents of the students. Workshops are conducted
in creative arts to nurture and develop talents of the students.
• Scholars Academy : To encourage academic excellence, a
scholars academy has been formed. Academic toppers are invited to
become members of the academy. The academy arranges for its students
to attend lectures and discussions on various subjects in the
college and outside, pursue academic interests and develop ones
personality.
• National Service Scheme (NSS) : The contribution towards
society is monitored by active participation of the students under
the NSS scheme. The NSS encourages the development of the students
as responsible citizens of the society.
• National Cadet Corp (NCC) : The college has an active
Army and Naval wings for both men and women. Aspirants to a career
in the defence services will find it rewarding to join the NCC.
• Counseling : The college has an inhouse counsellor to
offer support and guidance to students in need of help. The
confidentiality of the students is strictly maintained. In addition
to psychological support, career guidance is provided to help
individual student focus on his/her strength and thereby plan
his/her success path.
• Student’s Council : A student’s council is formed in
accordance with the provisions of the Mumbai University Act, 1994.
It consists of class representatives and secretaries of different
associations. The council acts as a liaison between the students and
the Principal. Student representatives are provided a training
ground for leadership roles in future.
• Civil Defence : The College has a Civil Defence unit to
train the students in life saving techniques. Training is imparted
in first aid, fire lighting, self rescue, handling unexploded bomb
and general rescue methods. Students who complete the civil defence
course are awarded certificates from the Maharashtra Government.
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Womens’ Development Cell (WDC) : The WDC believes in
empowerment of girl students. The cell encourages the students into
developing into confident individuals, ready to face the world.
• Placement Cell : The placement cell assists students in
career counseling by professionals and securing placements. Our
students have secured assignments in TCS, ICICI, Dawnaday AV, Thane
Janata Sahakari Bank etc.
• Generation Dialogue: A forum titled Generation Dialogue
has been established to encourage mutual understanding between the
youth & senior citizens and bridge the generation gap. Senior
citizens are invited to share their wisdom & experiences.
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National Seminars : The college has been conducting workshops
and seminars at National level. Expert from various fields /
subjects are invited as resource persons.
Seminar Conducted :
2004 - National Seminar- ‘Water Management Scenario 2025’.
2005 - State Seminar - ‘Marathi and Computers’
2006 - National Seminar - ‘ Bio-Ethics’
2007 - National Seminar - ‘Indian Philosophy – Its Relevance in
the 21st Century’.
2008 - National Seminar - ‘Post independence Literature’.
2009 - International Seminar – ‘Mind, Brain &
Consciousness’.
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Film Society : A Film Society has been established in the
campus. Internationally acclaimed films are screened for the members
of staff and students regularly. The Joshi-Bedekar College Film
Society is the first college in Maharashtra to be affiliated to the
Federation of Film Society of India.
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Foreign Languages Programme: Vidya Prasarak Mandal has languages
programme in German, French, Japanese & Chinese. Students are
invited to take advantage of this unique programme, that will
provide them a competitive edge in a global society.
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