SNDT Arts and Commerce College for Women, Pune

SNDT Arts and Commerce College for Women, Pune, was established in 1916 with the idea of women's empowerment through good education. Being in the centre of Pune, Maharashtra, this is a constituent college affiliated to SNDT Women's University. The campus spreads over 15. 553 acres, providing an ambience that is favourable for learning and growth.

The student-teacher ratio has remained commendable, with a total student enrolment of 1,288 and a faculty strength of 47. SNDT Arts and Commerce College offers 5 undergraduate courses in 4 degree programmes—Arts, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Visual arts. The institution has been accredited by NAAC, thereby justifying its dream of delivering quality education.

SNDT Arts and Commerce College for Women has facilities that promote a fine learning experience for students. The library is well-stocked with over 83,000 books and a subscription to modern databases like Proquest. Students get adequate support in conducting in-depth study and research. Specialised laboratories for Drawing and Painting, and fully functional BVA Department support budding artists.

It also has a gym and sports facilities with coaching facilities for sports like basketball, volleyball, throwball, kho-kho, kabaddi, badminton, taekwondo, and boxing. The girl's hostel facility provides comfortable accommodation to out-of-town students.

Adding to the conveniences of campus life is the availability of a canteen that provides nutritious meals at subsidised rates, first-aid facilities in times of medical emergency, and enough parking space for two-wheeler and four-wheeler. SNDT Arts and Commerce College for Women offers various undergraduate courses to suit different interests and career choices of students.

The five full-time courses available in this college are: Bachelor of Commerce , Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Visual Arts , Bachelor of Computer Applications, and Bachelor of Accounting and Finance . These programmes are designed to equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparing them for successful careers in their chosen fields. It has a total of 1,288 students.

This is definitely an indication that the institution is tailored toward providing quality education to a good number of aspiring women professionals. The admission process of SNDT Arts and Commerce College for Women is conceived to be broad-based and merit-based.

The college generally takes into consideration academic performance at the 12th standard or equivalent examination for admission to all undergraduate programmes. The demographic structure of this institution shows the commitment of the college towards women's education: all students enroled in the programmes offered are women, hence 100% female enrolment.

The college draws students from different parts of the country, 98% of the undergraduate three-year programmes come from within Maharashtra, and another 2% from other states. This sets up an active community of students and improves cultural exchange on campus.

Its active Alumni Association is also noted, which organises regular meetings and exhibitions that provide an opportunity for the present students to connect with successful alumni.