Vidya Prasarak Mandal was founded
in the year 1935. Its founding fathers led by late Dr. V.N.Bedekar,
a medical practitioner were men imbued with idealism and desire
to serve the educational needs of the people of Thane.
Beginning with a primary school, Dr. Bedekar and his team, worked
with missionary zeal. Today, the educational institutions established
by Vidya Prasarak Mandal in Thane include:-
Dr. Bedekar Vidya Mandir (Marathi Medium)
Sou. A. K. Joshi English Medium School
B.N.Bandodkar College of Science
K.G.Joshi College of Arts
N.G.Bedekar College of Commerce
VPM's TMC Law College
VPM's Polytechnic
VPM's Polytechnic IT Centre
Advanced Study Centre
Dr. V.N.Bedekar Institute of Research & Management Studies.
In 2008-2009 Vidya Prasarak Mandal opened its doors to two international
institutions of repute. An educational collaboration was signed
with California University of Technology, USA, (CalUniversity)
for conducting professional courses namely, Master of Business
Administration and Doctoral Programme in Business Administration.
A MOU was signed with the University of Skovde Hogskolevagen,
Sweden for conducting Graduate and Post Graduate Courses in Medical
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Physiology.
K.G.
JOSHI & N.G. BEDEKAR COLLEGE :
K.G. Joshi & N.G.Bedekar College of Arts & Commerce was
the first institution of higher learning to be established in
Thane City in 1969. Strategically located, the college is at walking
distance from Thane Railway Station on the Central Railway line.
It is well connected by bus services to every part of the city
including Navi Mumbai.
The College received permanent affiliation, in January 1988 with
effect from June 1982. It was awarded B++ by National Assessment
and Accreditation Council (NAAC) set up by UGC in January 2004.
The College had 5695 students registered on its rolls in 2008-2009.
Accreditation Council (NAAC) set up by UGC in January 2004. The
College had 5695 students registered on its rolls in 2008-2009.
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