The College admits students from a variety of backgrounds. The students profile ranges from first-generation learners to children of established professionals. The College provides an atmosphere of learning and encouragement to all its students, irrespective of their background. The environment in the College is such that even a student from the most humble background is motivated towards achieving excellence.
The College is part of a vast campus aptly called Jnanadweepa. It offers all modern facilities such as spacious classrooms and a reading hall, a rich library, a reference and research section, ladies' room, gymkhana, conference hall, and an amphitheatre called Kattyayan. The campus has a large canteen and a well-equipped auditorium called Thorale Bajirao Peshwe Sabhagruha. Our entire college campus is interconnected with a Fiber Optic Network, offering 24-hour access to the internet via Leased Line. Wi-Fi facility is also available on Campus.
A well-laid path circumnavigating the campus offers an idyllic walk amidst trees and flowering plants. Jnanpath, as it is called, is a heaven in a city starved of open spaces.
Physical Facilities are no doubt important, but it is the encouragement and support given to students at every stage that goes towards developing the personality of the student. Keeping this objective in view, the College offers a host of opportunities and facilities for the students.
The College boasts excellent library facilities with a Home Lending Section, Acquisition Section, Reference and Research Section, and Reading Hall. The Library has started a ‘Braille Section’ for visually challenged students. The database of the Library is available on OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) for students and teachers. In addition to this, the library provides online access to reputed databases like Manupatra, J-Gate, CRISIL, EBSCO, Proquest, World E-book Library, Jnanaprabha e-portal, UGC N-List E-resources, and ART STOR. The Library also offers external membership facility.
The College offers University of Mumbai’s Book Bank facility to students belonging to the backward class category. In addition to this facility, the College also offers Book Bank Facility to needy students belonging to weaker sections of society from its own funds.
The College has well-designed air-conditioned computer laboratories with LCD facilities. Every student has access to a computer with software designed according to the syllabus. Practicals are conducted under the supervision of trained IT and Computer staff.
The College has a language laboratory with seating arrangements for 30 students. The laboratory is used for programs in Functional English, Communication Skills, and BEC classes.
The College has a well-equipped gymkhana, managed by a team of professors and a physical instructor. There is a gymnasium free of charge with a trained instructor. Special timings are reserved for girl students. A Sports Academy has been set up for students with an inclination towards sports activities. The college encourages individuals and teams who participate in various sports and aim at achieving excellence. Our students have distinguished themselves in National and International sporting events. The College believes that a healthy mind and a healthy body go together. Towards realizing this objective, a fitness-training programme has been introduced for the students.
The college has a vibrant NSS Unit that encourages the development of students into responsible citizens of society. Students, under the guidance of Professors, are actively involved in a number of programs that are carefully monitored by the NSS Unit of University of Mumbai.
The College has active Army and Naval wings for both men and women. Aspirants to a career in the defense services will find it rewarding to join the NCC.
The cultural needs of the students are taken care of through various activities such as dramatics, music, dance, etc., by the Cultural Committee. The college encourages and supports festivals organized by students. Our festivals – Navrang, Gandharva, and Chrysalis – have become very popular among the students. A Talent Academy is constituted to unfold the hidden talents of the students. Workshops are conducted in creative arts to nurture and develop talents of the students.
To facilitate the sensitization of the students to socio-cultural realities, the college has introduced the extension work prospects program offered by the Department of Life Long Learning and Extension of University of Mumbai. These projects are based on promoting the aims and values of human development in the community, college, and university, and encouraging interaction, support, and networking among students.
To encourage academic excellence, a Scholars Academy has been formed. Students are invited to become members of the Academy. The Academy arranges for its students to attend lectures and discussions on various subjects in the college and outside, pursue academic interests, and develop their personality. To inculcate research aptitude among the students, a Research Academy has been set up. The Research Academy encourages students to conduct surveys and present their findings.
A Speakers Academy trains the students in the art of public speaking. Students trained by the Speakers Academy have won a number of prizes in inter-school and inter-college competitions.
The College has a Civil Defence unit to train the students in life-saving techniques. Training is imparted in first aid, fire fighting, self-rescue, facing unexploded bomb situations in civil areas, and general rescue methods. Students who complete the civil defence course are awarded certificates by the Maharashtra Government.
To give the students a platform to discuss various current issues and develop their analytical and debating skills, the Students’ Forum motivates the students.
A forum titled Generation Dialogue has been established to encourage mutual understanding between the youth and senior citizens and bridge the generation gap. Senior citizens are invited to share their wisdom and experiences.
It is affiliated with Swami Vivekanand Kendra, Kanyakumari. It inculcates the teachings and values of nation-building among the students.
The College conducts training sessions of yoga for both students and teachers.
A Film Society has been established on the campus. Internationally acclaimed films are screened regularly for staff and students. The Joshi-Bedekar College Film Society is the first college Film Society in Maharashtra to be affiliated with the Federation of Film Societies of India.
Our College has become the Community College of the University of Mumbai (SMART Course). For details, please log on to www.vpmthane.org
These schemes are subject to continuation as per UGC guidelines.
A students' council is formed in accordance with the guidelines issued by the State govt. and the University of Mumbai from time to time. It consists of class representatives and secretaries of different associations. The council acts as a liaison between the students and the Principal. Student representatives are provided a training ground for leadership roles in the future.