3 Best Arts Colleges in Kolhapur

“Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Science and Commerce College Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur I Accredited By NAAC 'A' Grade. Established in 1962 by Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha Kolhapur under the guidance of Shikshanmaharshi Dr Bapuji Salunkhe. Over the past years, the college has worked towards implementing suggestions from the NAAC peer team during the second accreditation cycle. The college offers a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment across 3.75 acres of campus with a built-up area of 8,000 square metres. Equipped with modern facilities, including an auditorium with audio systems, the college hosts a variety of academic and extracurricular activities. With 18 UG and 5 PG programs, a well-stocked library boasting 77376 books. the college ensures a high-quality educational experience. Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Science and Commerce College prides themselves on their comprehensive library, providing access to books, journals, and newspapers essential for all courses.”

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“Vivekanand College, Kolhapur which was established in 1964 is known as one of the best quality colleges in Maharashtra. The U.G.C. granted autonomy to this college from the academic year 2018-19. About 8000 students are enrolled every year for various programmes. The college has been reaccredited the college with ‘A’ Grade. The college is identified twice as the “College with Potential for Excellence” by the UGC and included in “The Star College Scheme” by the DBT, Govt. of India. Vivekanand College offers 30 different programs, a library with 124,404 books, and has received 500 awards. The college has won the ‘MeghnathNageshkar Trophy’ of Shivaji University for the Best College in the field of Sports for eleven years continuously.”

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“The New College, Kolhapur was established on 15th June 1971, with Arts and Commerce faculties and Science faculty in 1975. The New College is affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The New College, Kolhapur got recognition by UGC under section 2(f) and 12B on 30th April 1976. The New College, Kolhapur has been accredited by NAAC in March 2021 and has acquired an A+ grade. The College has stated B.C.S. in 2001, B.B.A. in 2007 and B.C.A. in 2008. The college's ultimate aim is to turn them into highly cultivated and cultured citizens to help them face the challenges of the future. About 250 students succeed in winning the scholarships given by the Government of India, the State government and the Z.P. About 100 students secure admission every year to medical and engineering colleges. Hundreds of students of this college have so far been admitted and have completed their academic courses from UDCT and IIT. The New College has over 3,000 students, more than 100 faculty members, 20+ departments, and a library with over 73,000 books, offering programs in Arts, Commerce, and Science.”

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