Ahmednagar Jilha Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj is one of the oldest & pioneering society / trust which has been promoting education since 1918. The Late Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur not only inspired but also financially supported the starting of the society. The progress started with the establishment Late Hutatma Karveer Chatrapati Chavthe Shivaji Maharaj Maratha Boarding in 1918. The Residential Highschool (earlier named as Tagore Highschool) was established in 1941. From this period onwards development started at a faster pace.
The main focus of the society / trust has been to provide education to the economically backward community and for the famine stricken and hilly regions. It has established a network of 89 educational units. This includes 12 Higher & Technical colleges, 25 Higher Secondary Schools, 48 Secondary Schools and 4 Primary & Ashram Schools throughout the Ahmednagar district that impart education in various fields like Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Law, Engineering, Management, Computer Science & Hotel Management.
New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar, established in 1970, is one of the educational institutes successfully run by Ahmednagar Jilha Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj, Ahmednagar. Chhatrapati Rajarshee Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur is the inspiration behind establishing this premier institute devoted to the cause of education of the weaker sections of society.
Chhatrapati Rajarshee Shahu Maharaj donated grants in 1918 to build Maratha Boarding in memory of Karveer Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj IV, who was humiliated and assassinated in the Ahmednagar fort by the British and cremated on the other side of this educational complex.
Our Vision Mission:
The growth of the institute in the past 100 years is consistent with its motto…
“TejoSi Tejo Me Dehi” means, Oh God! You are the Source of Luster, Grant Me Luster.
Achievements
- Establishment: 1970, with 150 students
- Celebrated Golden Jubilee Year in 2019-20 with a student intake of more than Ten thousand
- Academic Autonomy from the academic year 2021-22 from UGC.
- NAAC A Grade in Cycle 1 (2003) and Cycle 2 (2012).
- NAAC A ++ Grade with CGPA 3.79. on a four-point scale in the Cycle 3 of assessment and accreditation in 2017.
- Star College Scheme, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
- DST- FIST Sponsored College, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- College with Potential for Excellence, UGC, New Delhi.
- Indira Gandhi N. S. S. Award 2004-05
- National Award for Short Film Pistulya, Government of India.
- Five Adopted villages under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.
- Mentor Institution under Paramarsh Scheme, UGC, New Delhi.
- Best College Award (2003-04 and 2015-16), SPPU, Pune.
- Purushtoum Karandak: 2017 and 2019.
- Rangvaikhari Karandak: 2017
- Best College Magazine Award 2012-13, SPPU, Pune.
- Best College Magazine Award 2015-16, Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai.
Established in 2007, the one-of-a-kind Department of Communication Studies was the first to be set up with Media Studies in Ahmednagar District. Since then, DCS has grown from strength to emerge as one of the leading media studies centers in Maharashtra.
DCS is recognized for professional growth in the field of Mass Media. Reputed for the outstanding caliber of students from its postgraduate programmes, DCS attracts the best students for its bachelor’s and master’s programmes. Academic Programmes at DCS are driven by excellent faculty.
DCS also builds links with peer institutions and media organizations to enhance its educational programmes. The alumni have distinguished themselves through their achievements in and contributions to the film industry, media outlets, academics and research institutions. Our glorious alumni have won many prestigious awards and recognition, including National awards. DCS continues to work closely with the alumni to enhance its activities through interactions in academic programmes.
Over the years, the institution has created a niche for its innovative short-term courses like Diploma in Film Techniques and Certificate Course in Photography.
All the courses have a dynamic curriculum with a modern approach to teaching.
We value new knowledge by cultivating a wide range of thoughts from academicians and industry experts. We are better able to bring forth talented students with professional skills.