K.G. Joshi College of Arts and N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce was the first institution of higher education
to be established in 1969 in Thane. Since then, it has prospered into a mammoth place for learning. Keeping in
tune with the mission and vision of the institution, Junior College has worked incessantly to mould its students
accordingly, the priority being all-round personality .To achieve this goal, the teachers efficiently play the dual
role of teachers as well as mentors.
Streams offered – Arts & Commerce
The College abounds in co-curricular programmes and activities, enhancing the students’ artistic , interactive and organising skills.
Committees-
- Talent Academy- It encourages the students’ artistic talents. Our students participate in intra collegiate activities and competitions.
They also participate in inter-collegiate events and have won positions in performing as well as fine arts.
- Literary Association/Library Committee- These committees promote reading and writing skills. Books are issued by the Library Committee
and review sessions on the books along with brainstorming discussions are conducted.
- NSS and Nature Club- Both help to instil a social and environmental awareness and commitment to society and environment.
- NCC- The NCC Unit has an army girls unit which has an enrolment of 60 cadets. Our cadets have won gold medals for map-reading , health and hygiene, and for several
cultural events. The unit conducts activities throughout the year with cadets attending camps at state and national level.
- Sports- The College has a remarkable record in sports and athletics. The college has a well-equipped gymkhana ,
separate grounds for different outdoor games ,excellent coaching for the students . Not surprising that our sports students have achieved accolades at national and international levels.
- Intensive Coaching and Remedial Efforts-Special measures are taken by teachers for the rankers as also the students who have difficulty in
studying . This is done through practice papers and additional lectures.
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Digital Attendance- Digital attendance of students ensures regular attendance and thereby aids better academic results.
- Counselling Cell- The Cell aims at providing emotional succour to the students who can approach the Cell for academic and/or personal help.
- Skillopedia- This course has been designed to develop life skills like relationship management, interaction, initiative-taking, leadership,
handling situations and developing confidence and self-worth. It is rare of its kind initiative taken in a Junior College.
