Smt. Radhadevi Goenka College for Women, Akola, Maharashtra, was established in 1965 by Bharatiya Seva Sadan. The objective of the college is to extend educational opportunities to empower the women of the region, who come from various small villages in the Akola region. It is spread over 23 acres of land. The student enrolment is 2154 with 36 faculty members.
Smt Radhadevi Goenka College for Women is affiliated to the college Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. The Smt. Radhadevi Goenka College for Women offers many facilities. The college has a well-equipped library containing more than 35,000 books, journals, and periodicals. The staff is fully trained to help students with their requirements.
The college has fully computerised the library to be easily accessible. The computerised OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) facility is also available for all the students to search for books online using different criteria. Smt. Radhadevi Goenka College for Women has an excellent IT infrastructure. There is an auditorium for events or seminars. It has WiFi facilities also.
The cafeteria is also there for students and staff. There is a health centre with first aid facilities. All sports lovers can use the college sports facilities. The college offers a girl's hostel with 64 rooms with facilities to promote community living among them. The Smt. Radhadevi Goenka College for Women offers 24 courses in science, arts , commerce, and computer application. The courses are Ph. D. , BA, M. Com.
, and BCA, etc. Degree Name Eligibility Criteria BBA 10+2 from a recognised board B. Com 10+2 from a recognised board B. Sc 10+2 with a science stream from a recognised board MA Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration (B. A. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 Admission to Smt. Radhadevi Goenka College for Women is based on merit.