Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts Commerce and Science, Gondia

Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce and Science was established in 1990. This affiliated college is situated in the heart of Gondia and has sprawling campuses over 6 acres of land and it provides diversified training programmes. The college has been accredited by the NAAC and it marks the commitment to quality education.

Comprising a total enrolment of 702 students and faculty strength of 14, the college aims to provide nourishing environments for growth of academic and personal repute. Manoharbhai Patel College boasts of state-of-the-art facilities that add flavour to the learning process of the students.

At the heart of these facilities is an adequately equipped library housing more than 7,000 books, which serves as a treasure trove of knowledge for eager learners. The institution has a special sports department for sports and physical fitness enthusiasts. Four acres of open grounds provide outdoor game fields for volleyball, kabaddi, and cricket. Indoor games like chess and carom are also available.

Laboratories in geography, botany, zoology, and chemistry reveal seriousness towards practical learning. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled and has a computer laboratory having internet connectivity so that the students can browse the latest in information technology, thus keeping abreast of the digital age. Four courses are offered in the college as a whole-managing different disciplines.

The three undergraduate courses, BA , B. Com, and B. Sc , offered here are for three years each. The college also offers a two-year postgraduate programme in Geography (MA Geography). All of these programmes are students who have a wide range of academic interests. Students can do whatever they want to do and build an acumen that will serve them well later on in life.

The current student intake of the college stands at 677, with the latest data available. The intake reflects its ability to nurture as many aspiring minds each passing year. As for admissions, Manoharbhai Patel College, an affiliated College of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur , follows an open and merit-based process.

Primarily, the institution caters to local students since 100% of its student population hails from within the state of Maharashtra. Such local focus creates a robust sense of community and enables the institution to serve the educational needs of the region in a relevant manner.

What is really interesting is that the college has a more diverse gender ratio, with women holding 63% of the undergraduate student population, which reflects its commitment to education among women.