The Council of Education's
Night College of Arts and Commerce, Kolhapur
Estabilshment in 1971 | Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur | NAAC reaccredited 'A' grade
The Council of Education's
Night College of Arts and Commerce, Kolhapur
Estabilshment in 1971 | Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur | NAAC reaccredited 'A' grade
Night College of Arts and Commerce, Kolhapur was established in the year 1971 by Council of Education, Kolhapur under the visionary leadership of the great freedom fighter and patriot, Padmashri Dr. Ratnappanna Kumbhar. In the very first issue of the college’s annual magazine “Nandadeep”, the editorial clearly articulated the objective behind the establishment of the college.
After passing the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination, many students are compelled, due to adverse financial circumstances, to discontinue their education and seek employment, engage in jobs, or start businesses. As a result of such unavoidable situations, their aspirations for Higher Education are often suppressed. It was therefore essential to provide such students with an opportunity to pursue Higher Education. The absence of such opportunities leads to stagnation in the personal and professional development of students. With the aim of attracting these students into the mainstream of progress, the Night College was established.
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Education functions as a TOUCHSTONE that can transform human life into a priceless golden existence through enlightenment and wider scope of opportunity. It is a foundational tool that empowers individuals, breaks the cycle of poverty, and drives societal progress. Higher Education is recognized as the most powerful weapon for positive change at the individual as well as societal level.
The college has been serving as an equalizer that reduces socio-economic disparities. It helps bright, needy, and economically disadvantaged students earn their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, enabling them to lead successful and fulfilling professional lives. With its motto, ||असाध्य ते साध्य करिता सायास|| (Unattainable becomes attainable through persistent efforts), the college offers the financially disadvantaged social class opportunities to pursue Higher Education and transform their life positively. Read More
