About Deccan Education Society
DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY, PUNE , the parent body of Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, is a venerable name in the educational firmament of our country. Born out of the lofty ideals and the intense desire of four firebrand, nationalist, young men barely in their twenties and thirties, who believed in education as the best means to bring about social transformation of the Indian populace and political emancipation from the yoke of foreign rule, the Deccan Education Society has been rendering yeoman service to the nation for well over a century. Ever since its inception,
“Facilitating and cheapening education” has been the mission of the Society which it has been pursuing with steadfast determination and uncompromising commitment.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Mahadeo Ballal Namjoshi
Vishnushastri Chiplunkar
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
Vamanrao Apte
The four young men – Bal Gangadhar Tilak ( popularly known as ” Lokmanya ” and acknowledged as one of the leading figures of the freedom movement), Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (the great social reformer), Vishnushastri Chiplunkar (the doyen of Marathi literature) and Mahadev Ballal Namjoshi a well-known social worker) – had nothing to offer except their firm belief in the chosen goal, an abiding faith , honesty of purpose and steadfast determination. India was then a loose amalgamation of politically fragmented and economically impoverished princely states under an exploitative foreign rule. Further, it was steeped in debilitating traditions, as a result of which the public masses had unconsciously developed an in-built mechanism to resist any meaningful reforms. It was, therefore, the most appropriate decision on the part of these four action-oriented social thinkers to launch an educational movement to bring about an awakening among the masses. The result was the founding of the Deccan Education Society on the 24th October, 1884 – the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami (“Dashehra”).
In the establishment of the Deccan Education Society, these men of vision saw the great potential of education as the emancipator of the masses, bringing in them a new awakening. Such was the dynamic driving force of these founders that within less than three months of the founding of the Society, the Fergusson College was started on the 2nd of January, 1885.
The next few years witnessed rapid expansion of the Society’s activities by way of the growth and development of the existing institutions, and starting new ones in and outside Pune. The Deccan Education Society always remained alert to the changing needs of the larger social set up for which and within which it functioned.
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. This was a revolutionary step, because in those days Government Institutions and Christian Missionaries were the only agencies involved in educating masses. Private enterprise in education was often discouraged. It was also pointed out by these Nationalists that there was no education available to generate leadership, for industrial regeneration of India, or for defense of the motherland i.e. education Required by the people of a self – governing nation. it was the idea of filling these voids that the DES came in to existence. In the view of its founders, Education was the means of rousing-the intellect, the drooping will and the slumbering conscience of their fallen countrymen. They began with a modest aim of facilitating education at low costs by starting schools and colleges.
In the year 1885, the renowned Fergusson College was started. in the year1919, DES established Willingdon College in The southern region of Maharashtra at Sangli on a 125 acre campus. Recognizing the need for commerce Education, the society started Brihan Maharashtra College of commerce in 1943 in follwed by Chintamanarao College of Commerce in Sangli in 1960. In the year 1954, Kirti M Doongursee College was established in Mumbai. The Society entered in the field of technical education too with the launch of Technical Institute in Pune (1937). DES started management institute viz. IMDR in 1974 at Pune and IMR at Sangli in 1996, the year 2003 witnessed addition of DES Law College and the year 2007 DES started Physiotherapy College. DES also runs an autonomous institute in the field of Vocational Training at Pune. With a view to imparting basic education, the Society has started many schools at various places in the state. The DES management is trying to expand its educational activities as per the requirements of the society in general, guided and aided by educationists, visionaries, philanthropists and ex-students, in order to pursue its goal ‘Knowledge is Power’.
Deccan Education Society, Pune
Council Members
Dr. Kunte Sharad Shrikrishna
Lomte Vishram Vijay
Kulkarni Amit Ashok
Palande Ashok Ramrao
Agarkhedkar Sharad Ramkrishna
Palekar Ajit Janardan
Ranpise Khemraj Baban
Mujumdar Madhusudan Mukund
Apte Nitin Mahadev
Sathe Prachee Milind
Thakar Rajashree Abhay
Athavale Mahesh Anant
Phadke Sagar Shripad
Joshi Anant Hari
Rawat Pramod Trimbak
Kamble Milind Mahadev
Vaze Chandrashekhar Prabhakar
Gokhale Adesh Hari
BMCC
The Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) is a pioneering, premier degree commerce college in India, situated in the city of Pune, Maharashtra. The College was established in 1943 by the Deccan Education Society with a view to providing enlightened leadership and trained manpower in the field of commerce and business to the country which was on the threshold of independence. The college is affiliated with the University of Pune and has produced many notable leaders, businessmen and industrialists like Sharad Pawar, Dr.Cyrus Poonawalla & Sulajja Firodia.
Prof. D. G. Karve, a renowned Economist and some time Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India was the First Principal of the College. Situated at the foot of the rugged Fergusson College Hill and dotted with lush green trees and shrubs all around, it has a most picturesque and inviting atmosphere. BMCC has recently earned the award of ‘College with potential for excellence’ from UGC.
BMCC History
Prof. D. G. Karve, a renowned economist and former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India was the First Principal of the College. After Prof. Karve several able, dedicated and distinguished Principals played a very significant role in the development of BMCC.
Prin. S. V. Kogekar, Prin. Dr. T. M. Joshi, Prin. N. A. Mavlankar, Prin. Dr. N. K. Kulkarni and Prin. Dr. C. G. Vaidya, played pivotal role in development of the college.
VISION & MISSION
The emblem of Deccan Education Society is depicted here. The Eagle with uplifted wings symbolizes high aspirations ; the knot at its feet stands for unity.
The “Shree” verhead represents material prosperity and the crescent moon is a symbol of international contact through foreign commerce. The “Shree”and the crescent are special features symbolizing the characteristics of this college.
It is an adaptation for this institution of the basic emblem of the D. E. Society.
Mission Statement of BMCC
” 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. All activities connected with the College will be consciously correlated to this declared objective of the society.”
( From the speech of Prin. D.G. Karve, First Principal of BMCC, June 1943 )
College Development Committee Members
1. Shri.Sagar S. Phadke
4. Shri.Mahesh Athavale
7. Dr. Dileep Deodhar, Nominee(Social Services)
10.Dr.J.R.Lanjekar
13. Dr. Smt.R.D.Gokhale, Teaching Representative
16. Smt.M.T.Pawar, Non-Teaching Representative
19. Prof.Smt.Bharati Upadhye, Permanent Invitee
2. Dr. V. V. Acharya
5. Shri.Nitin Apte, Secretary
8. Smt.Shilpa Patwardhan, Nominee
11. Dr.A.M.Puranik
14.Prof.Smt.P.R.Rajguru, Teaching Representative
17. Shri.S.G.Gosavi, Invitee
3. Shri. Jagadish Kadam
6. Shri.Badrinath Murthy, Nominee (Industry)
9. Shri. S. S. Sable, Nominee
12. Dr. S.V.Waghmare, Teaching Representative
15. Prof. Y.P.Mahajan, HOD
18. Dr.Smt.V.H.Deshpande, IQAC , Coordinator, Invitee
20. Prin.Dr.Seema Purohit, Secretary
Junior College Committee
1. Shri.Sagar S. Phadke
4. Shri.Jagadish Kadam
7. Prin.Dr.C.N.Rawal, Secretary
2.Dr. V.V.Acharya
5. Dr. J.R.Lanjekar, Permanent Invitee
8. Smt.Rajani Tambe
3. Shri.Mahesh Athavale
6. Shri.S.G.Gosavi, Invitee
Finance committees
1. Prin.Dr.Seema U. Purohit
4. Dr.Smt.V.H.Deshpande, IQAC Co-ordinator
7. Shri.S.G.Gosavi, Registrar
10. Dr.J.R.Lanjekar, Special Invitee
2. Shri.Sagar Phadke, Chairman GB of Autonomous BMCC
5. Prof.Smt.Bharati Upadhye, Teacher
8. Smt.S.D.Dodke, Accountant
11. Dr.D.A.Kulkarni, Secretary
3. CS Mahesh Athavale, Management
6. Prof.Y.P.Mahajan, Teacher
9. Shri.R.B.Shinde, Accountant
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. Prin. Dr. Mrs. Seema Purohit – Chair Person
4. Dr. R.P. Kuchekar – Member
7. Dr. P.V. Sathe – Member
10. Dr. Shilpi Lokare – Member
2. Dr. S. V. Waghmare – Secretary
5. Dr. V.H. Deshpande – Member
8. Dr. A. S. Bagwan – Member
11. Shri. A. A. Salmpure – Member
3. Dr. Bharati Upadhye – Member
6. Dr. D.U. Powdel – Member
9. Dr. M.V. Gokhale – Member
12. Shri. S. R. Salve – Member
Academic Council Committee Members
Dr.Seema Purohit, Chairman
Shri.Sagar Phadake, Management
Dr.D.R.Mane, SPPU Nominee
Dr.Yashodhan Mithare, SPPU Nominee
Dr.Nitin Ghorpade, SPPU Nominee
Ms.Divya Garware, Industrial Expert
Dr.P.V.Sathe, HOD
Prof.S.N.Garje,HOD
Dr.Y.P.Mahajan, HOD
CA Vinayak Govilkar, Industrial Expert
CMA Milind Date, Industrial Expert
Dr.J.R.Lanjekar, HOD
Prof.Bharati Upadhye, HOD
Dr.S.H.Nirmale, HOD
Prof.Vinaya Hasamnis, HOD
Dr.R.D.Gokhale, HOD
Prof.R.P.Kuchekar, HOD
Dr.Shilpi Lokare, HOD
Dr.V.H.Deshpande, IQAC-Coordinator
Dr.S.V.Waghmare, Vice Principal
Dr.A.M.Puranik, Vice Principal
Dr.D.U.Powdel, Secretary
Planning and Evaluation Committee
1. Prin.Dr.C.N.Rwal, Chairman (till 31.12.2020)
Prin.Dr.SeemaU.Purohit
4. Dr.VarshaH.Deshpadne, IQAC Co-ordinator
7. Smt.Bharati Upadhye, Co-ordinator, BBA Course
2. Srhi.Sagar Phadke, Chairman CDC, BMCC, Management
5. Dr.A.M.Puranik, Vice Principal
8. Smt.Vinaya Hasamnis, Co-ordinator BCA Course
3. Dr.V.V.Acharya, Management
6. Dr.S.V.Waghmare, Vice Principal
Grievance and Redress al Committee
Examination committee
1. Dr. Seema Purohit, Chairman
4. Dr. S. H. Nirmale, BOS – Language Studies
7. Mrs. V. M. Hasamnis, BOS – Computer Application
10. Dr. A. M. Puranik, Vice-Principal
2. Prof. Preeti Rajguru, Controller of Examination
5. Dr. V. H. Deshpande, BOS – Experiential Learning
8. Dr. J. R. Lanjekar, Vice-Principal
11. Prof. Bharati Upadhye, Assistant COE
3. Dr. P. V. Sathe, BOS – Accountancy
6. Dr. R. D. Gokhale, BOS – Business Studies
9. Dr. S. V. Waghmare, Vice-Principal
Admission Committee
1. Dr. Seema Purohit, Chairman
4. Dr. J. R. Lanjekar, Vice-Principal
7. Mrs. Bharati Upadhye, In charge BBA ,BBA IB,PGDBF,PGDIB
10. Vaishali Kondhalkar, Senior College Commerce
13. Nilesh Ovhal, Research Department Admission
2. Sagar Phadake, Chairman CDC
5. Dr. S. V. Waghmare, Vice-Principal
8. Dr. P. V. Sathe, Research Co-ordinator
11. Omkar Kaldhonkar, Senior College Commerce
3. Dr. V. H. Deshpande, IQAC Co-ordinator
6. Dr. A. M. Puranik, Vice-Principal
9. Mrs. Vinaya Hasamnis, In charge BBA CA ,PGDBDA
12. Minakshi Marathe, Professional Courses Admission
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. Prin. Dr. Mrs. Seema Purohit – Chair Person
4. Dr. R.P. Kuchekar – Member
7. Dr. P.V. Sathe – Member
10. Dr. Shilpi Lokare – Member
2. Dr. S. V. Waghmare – Secretary
5. Dr. V.H. Deshpande – Member
8. Dr. A. S. Bagwan – Member
11. Shri. A. A. Salmpure – Member
3. Dr. Bharati Upadhye – Member
6. Dr. D.U. Powdel – Member
9. Dr. M.V. Gokhale – Member
12. Shri. S. R. Salve – Member
Student welfare committee
Sexual harassment committee
1. Dr.Varsha H. Deshpande, Chairman
4. Smt. Manjiri T. Pawar, Non-Teaching member
7. Nitika Sharma, Research Students
10. Anushka Pawar, BBA(CA) student
2. Smt. Preeti R. Rajguru, Teaching Member
5. Shri. Omkar V. Kaldhonkar, Non-Teaching member
8. Riya Bedekar, M.Com. Student
3. Dr. Rajashree D. Gokhale, Teaching Member
6. Adv. Pranita Jadhav, Social Worker
9. Asmita Rasal, B.Com. student
Extra curricular activities committee
Academic Audit Committee
1. Prin.Dr.C.N.Rwal, Chairman (till 31.12.2020)
Prin.Dr.SeemaU.Purohit
4. Dr.VarshaH.Deshpadne, IQAC Co-ordinator
2. Dr.Prashant Sathe, Professor
5. Smt. Sonal Apte, Assistant Professor
3. Dr.A.M.Puranik, Vice Principal
6. Smt.Bageshree Deo, Teaching Associate
BMCC Governing Body Committee Members
1.Shri.Sagar Phadke, Chairman GB
2.Dr.V.V.Acharya, Management
3.CS M.A.Athavale, Management
4.Shri. Jagadish Kadam, Management
5.Dr.Ms.Shimla, UGC Nominee
6.Dr.Mohan Khatal, Government Nominee
(Jr. Director Higher Education, Pune Region)
7.Dr.Sanjay Kaptan, SPPU Nominee
8.Dr.S.V.Waghmare, Teacher
9.Dr.Smt.R.D.Gokhale, Teacher
10.Smt.P.R.Rajguru, Teacher
11.Shri.S.G.Gosavi, Non-Teaching
12.Dr.Varsha Deshpande, IQAC
Co-ordinator
13.Dr.J.R.Lanjekar, Invitee
14.Dr.A.M.Puranik, Invitee
15.Prin.Dr.Seema Purohit, Secretary
Principal's Desk
Dear Student,
With great pleasure and privilege I extend my best wishes to you all. BMCC is a premier Institute with a great scholastic tradition of more than six decades. The students of BMCC have been performing at all levels with outstanding success. It has produced a large number of students who have rendered yeoman’s service in different walks of national life. The present students of BMCC have kept the torch of excellence burning bright even to this date in academics, sports and cultural events
Our parent body, Deccan Education Society, is entering the post centennial silver jubilee year. On this auspicious occasion, I appeal you to continue the rich heritage of the society in academics entrepreneurship and social service.
We aspire to acquire excellence by way of introducing new areas of Commerce education and providing support facilities to students.
Perspective Plan
Dr. Seema Purohit
MSc.,Ph.D. ,MBA,PGDBDA
Principal – BMCC
Launching Of BMS course in Association with Logistic Sector Council
Inauguration of Boys Hostel & Bhumipujan Ceremony
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Sustainable Development
B.Com. with ACCA started
National Conference on 'Sustainable Development - Swami Vivekanand's Contribution'
Centre for External B.Com. SPPU started
Ted X was organised
International Conference on Internationalization of Commerce and Management Education
Autonomous Status by UGC
Received Grant Rs. 1.5 Cr.under CPE from UGC
Best College Award by SPPU
Principal Dr.C.N.Rawal honored with the “Best Principal Award” by SPPU
Inauguration of Ladies Hostel Building. Chief Guest: Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister-Ministry of Commerce & Industries
Inauguration of Computer Laboratory in Library Building :Chief Guest, Hon'ble Mr. Prithviraj Chavan Chief Minister Maharashtra.
MCA (Commerce) course of University of Pune was launched
Construction of Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Conference Hall.
Dr. C.N.Rawal took over the charge as Principal.
Additional Grant of Rs. 50 Lacs received from UGC under CPE Scheme
Construction of new building with classrooms and a computer laboratory for professional and regular courses.
Permanent Affiliation to PG. Courses in M.Com.
Started BCA, PGDIB and PGDIT Courses affiliated to University of Pune.
Internal Quality Assurance cell (IQAC) was established.
Establishment of Prin. D. G. Karve Chair in Economics, Banking and Commerce. BBA, BFT and PGDBF courses started.
Completed computerisation of Library, Inaugurated PNG Language Lab and Maitree Audio-Visual Hall.
Diamond Jubilee Celebration, Chief Guest: Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister, Guest of Honour: Shri. Sharad Pawar, Union Minister for Agriculture, Shri. S.M. Krishna, Govt, of Maharahstra, Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh, Chief Minister Maharashtra State, Dr. Arun Nigawekar Chairman UGC, Dr. Ashok Kolaskar, VC University of Pune
'Best Principal Award' from University of Pune was Received by Prin. A. B. Deshpande.
National level seminar on GATS IMPACT INDIA.
New Center of guidance for FY. External Students on behalf of DES was started.
'Best NSS Unit Award' was given by the University of Pune.
College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) Status conferred by UGC.
Establishment of UGC Network Resources Center from 2003-04.
The college has been accredited with A' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, (NAAC), Bangalore for next five year.
Independent, official web site www.bmcc.ac.in launched.
Inauguration of Ladies Common Room constructed from the UGC Grant & donation from Shri. AT. Doshi
UGC approved Vocational Course in Tax Procedure & Practices and the Remedial Course for backward students.
'Best College Award' (As second from the Colleges in Urban area) under Quality Improvement Programme of the University of Pune was received.
'UGC Heritage Grant' of Rs. 7,00,000/- was received under which Computers & books were purchased.
First Batch of Autonomous Courses under CGA BMTRC.
Construction of ladies Common Room1 from UGC Grant & Donation from Shri. A. T. Doshi.
Started publication of In house students Journals. Think Track, Artha Vichar, Vanijya Vichar and Staff Academy Journal - We share.....
' Best Teacher in Commerce Award ' of the University of Pune was received by Dr. S.R. Kandalgaonkar.
State level 'Best College Magazine Award' from Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishtan, Mumbai was received
Inauguration of the new building and CGA BMRTC Project by Shri Sharad Pawar ( Leader of the Opposition Loksabha ).Shri Ram Naik (Union State Minister for Railways) and Dr. Arun Nigvekar (Vice Chancellor, University of Pune,) were the Chief Guests of the function.
UGC Vocational Course in Computer Applications started.
Computer Laboratory started in the New Building.
Golden Jubilee year
M. Phil. (Commerce) Programme entrusted to our College by the University of Pune.
Prof. A. B. Deshpande took over as Principal
Main Function of the Golden Jubilee. Chief Guest : Shri. Sharad Pawar, the then Chief Minister, Maharashtra.
An annexe consisting of eight classrooms constructed : Inauguration by Shri. Sharad Pawar,the then Chief Minister, Maharashtra.
Junior College Classes started.
Principal Dr. C. G. Vaidya.
The Silver Jubilee of the College. Shri. L. K. Zha, the then Governor, the Reserve Bank of India, Chief Guest at the Main Function.
The Pittie Hall constructed out of the donation of Rs. 25,000 given by Shri. Nandalalji Pittie in the memory of his father late Shri. Mukundlalji Pittie.
Inauguration of the New Library Building by Shri. N. A. Palkhivala.
Principal Dr. N. K. Kulkarni.
Principal N. A. Mavlankar
The new Building formally declared open by Shri. Rama Rau, the then Governor, the Reserve Bank of India.
Principal Dr. T. M. Joshi
The corner stone of the new college building laid at the hands of Dr. John Mathai (The then Finance Minister, Govt. of India)
J. N. Tata Hall constructed : Donation of Rs. 50.000 /- from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust.
Principal S. V. Kogekar.
The Naming Ceremony performed by Sir Chintamanrao Deshmukh, the then Governor, the Reserve Bank of India. BMCC donated Rs. 2 lakhs from Brihan Maharashtra Sugar Syndicate brought by late Shri. C. G. Agashe.
Formal inauguration of the College at the hands of Sir Ardeshir Dalal.
The College of Commerce (later BMCC) started in the Amphi theatre of the Fergusson College. Prin. D. G. Karve : First Principal (1943-1949).