About College

SIDDHARTH COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE & COMMERCE

Vision

The People’s Education Society is not merely to give education but to give education in such a manner as to promote intellectual, moral and social democrat. That is what modern India needs and that is what all well wishers of India must promote
Siddharth College Building
College Building

Siddharth College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai is the first premier educational institute established under the umbrella of People’s Education Society (PES) by founder chairman Late Bharat-Ratna Dr. B. R. AMBEDKAR (M.A., Ph.D., D.Sc. (London), LL.D. (Columbia), D.Lit. (Osmania) Barat-Law) on 20th June 1946. The establishment of this college opened a new chapter in the history of higher education of Maharashtra. The objective of the PES in starting this institution is to cater the educational needs of the growing population of this cosmopolitan city in general and to promote higher education among the SC, ST and other backward communities in particular.

 

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar founded the People’s Education Society on 8th July 1945. The society established its first educational institution, Siddharth College of Arts & Science on 20th June, 1946. Initially classes were conducted in the morning in the barracks, meant for soldiers, at Marine Lines for nearly five years. In 1951 the College was then shifted to the Fort area in the magnificent buildings named ‘Menkawa’ and ‘Albert’ later renamed as ‘Buddha Bhavan’ and ‘Anand Bhavan respectively. To fulfil the need of the commercial capital of India, the college opened commerce stream in 1980. The College is housed in Buddha Bhavan, while its office is located in Anand Bhavan both of which are situated in the very heart of the Fort area in the city of Mumbai.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar founded the People’s Education Society on 8th July 1945. The society established its first educational institution, Siddharth College of Arts & Science on 20th June, 1946. Initially classes were conducted in the morning in the barracks, meant for soldiers, at Marine Lines for nearly five years. In 1951 the College was then shifted to the Fort area in the magnificent buildings named ‘Menkawa’ and ‘Albert’ later renamed as ‘Buddha Bhavan’ and ‘Anand Bhavan respectively. To fulfil the need of the commercial capital of India, the college opened commerce stream in 1980. The College is housed in Buddha Bhavan, while its office is located in Anand Bhavan both of which are situated in the very heart of the Fort area in the city of Mumbai.

The College is a multidisciplinary institute that offers courses from 11th to Ph.D. We offer various UG courses under B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Sc. I.T., B.M.S., B.A.F. streams. The College also admits students for M.Sc. in 3 subjects (Physics, Chemistry & Botany) & Ph.D. in 4 subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Hindi & Marathi) with 6 research supervisors. From the academic year 2023-24, we started the NEP-2020 pattern for PG studies and from 2024-25 we are implementing NEP for UG courses also. Apart from excellent curricular accomplishments, students are encouraged to showcase their talent in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. College has reputed National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corp (NCC) units and Gymkhana. The college also encourages “earn and learn” for students with a poor economic background.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had visualized this college as a model institution. The track of academic excellence was charted under the guidance of eminent teachers such as Dr. V.S. Patankar, Dr. H.R. Karnik, Padmashree Prof. Anant Kanekar, Prof. Madhu Dandavate who later became the Finance Minister of India, Prof. T.A. Kamat, Prof. Apsangikar, Prof. Badant Shivli Bodhi and other eminent educators and scholars. Under their guidance many of our students have made it to the University merit list.

Mission

To speak knowledge through higher education among the down-trodden sections of the society, more the down-trodden section of the society, more particularly to SC, ST and other backward communities. To give education in such manner to promote intellectual, moral, and social democracy. This is what wanted in modern India as envisioned by the founder of this Institution and the great Son of India Bharat Ratna Bodhisativa Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

The college has produced many illustrious students who have excelled in their respective careers. Shri M.C. Bhandare, Ex-Governor of Odisha is one of them. Hon’ble Justice Mr. P.B. Sawant, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Justice Mr. H.H. Kantharia, a Judge of the Bombay High Court, Shri Manohar Joshi, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri. N.M. Kamble, Shri Dadasaheb Rupawate, Adv. Sangharaj Rupwate and Shri Ramdas Athavale, Shri. B. Shankaranand, Smt. Margaret Alva and Shri Sayeed Ahmad Ex-Minister in the Central cabinet. It is also a matter of pride that Shri Sashikant Karnik, and Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar, became the Vice Chancellors of Mumbai University.

The College cricket team has been an awesome force on the inter-collegiate scenes. It has given to Indian Cricket nearly 20-25 top-notch cricketers. Mr. Narayan Tamhane the world famous Wicket-Keeper, Mr. Dilip Sardesai-Batsman, Mr. Padmakar Shivkumar, Mr. Sunil Rege, Mr. Ramakant Keni, Mr. Sudhir Naik and Mr. Ramakant Desai were some of the brilliant cricketers selected by Shri. Prabhu Desai and coached by Shri. Dattu Phadkar.
W.B Yeats had said, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” With incessant support from the Principal and Management, the fire of learning will definitely burn bright and light up the path ahead so that Siddharthians continue to conquer newer horizons.