About College

About College

Smt. Dankunwar Mahila Mahavidyalaya, located in Jalna, a thriving business hub, has been a beacon of women's education for 38 years. Established in 1985 with a focus on Commerce, the college expanded its offerings to include Arts in 1989, followed by M.Com. and a dedicated Research Center in Commerce in 2006. This growth reflects the college's commitment to evolving with the needs of its students and the community. Recognizing the changing landscape of higher education, the college has embraced new initiatives, including Career-Katta, Online career guidance, and skill-based programs, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP). The college's dedication to quality education and women's empowerment is evident in its "B+" grade from its third cycle of NAAC accreditation.

Looking ahead, the college will introduce science programs in 2025, further diversifying its academic offerings. This expansion demonstrates the college's proactive approach to preparing women for successful careers and leadership roles in various sectors, contributing to the cultural, social, and economic progress of the nation.

Vision

• “Educated, Skilled, Efficient, Enthusiastic, Innovative, Self-reliant and Empowered women shouldering the future of the nation in the global universe for social and economic transformation."

Mission

• To impart scientific, physical, psychological, cultural, moral, social, vocational and domestic education to girls.
• To encourage and develop female education. To protect and promote further interest in female education and to take steps to popularize it.
• To promote the spirit of self-help, equality in order that they may become good and useful citizens of our free Nation.
• To help the deserving poor girls to carry on education by granting them free-ships, scholarships and other facilities.

Goals

• To encourage and develop women for higher education.
• To arrange programmes to inculcate human values.
• To make up all pervasive development for the upliftment of women with the help of University, Government & NGO’s.
• To promote the spirit of self-dependence among women.
• To develop literacy for skill development.
• To educate women to build and develop the character of the nation.

Academic Programs

Current Offerings

• The college currently offers programs in Bachelor of Arts and Commerce, including M.Com. and a Research Centre in Commerce.

Upcoming Programs (Starting from 2025)

• B.Sc.
• B.C.S.

Institutional Level Certificate Courses

• Spoken English
• Dance
• Beauty Parlour
• Tally Account Writing

Special Features and Achievements

• Legacy: The college has a long history of graduating successful female students who contribute to various sectors.
• Academic Excellence: The college boasts 65 university merit students (55 from Commerce, 10 from Arts) and is recognized as a "Brand of Women Education."
• Career Development: The college provides career counselling, campus interviews with companies like TCS, Infosys, Rubicon, Dhoot, and Bajaj Finserv, and training for competitive exams. Many students secure placements and become self-reliant.
• Research and Scholarship: The Commerce Research Centre has awarded Ph.D. degrees to 38 students, many of whom hold prominent positions.
• Student Support and Engagement: The college has a student council, a mentoring system, and offers various skill-based and extracurricular activities through NSS and Life Long Learning and Extension.
• Skill-Based Initiatives: The college has introduced several certificate courses based on student interest, including Spoken English, Dance, Beauty Parlour, and Tally Account Writing.
• Entrepreneurship Focus: The "Entrepreneurial Motivational Project" encourages students to start their own businesses, fostering female entrepreneurship and financial independence.
• Holistic Development: The college emphasizes moral character development and personality enhancement through social and cultural activities.
• Sustainable Practices: The college is situated in a green environment and has Green Audit, Energy Audit, and Environment Audit certifications.

Management Committee

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