Location and Historical Background

Pune with a population of 2.5 million is the second largest city (Next to Mumbai) in the Maharashtra State. Since Historical times, Pune has been a famous educational and cultural centre. The Maratha Kindgom was founded by Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj around Pune in 1676 A.D. The weather of Pune is very pleasant with maximum temperature ranging from 320 to 42 0C. The College of Agriculture is located in the heart of the city, very close to the Bus and Railway station and about 10 k.m. from the airport. The city is well connected to other metropolis of the country by road, rail and air.

Historical Background of the College:

The Department of Agriculture was established at the centre in 1877 followed by setting of similar departments by the provinces. It was soon realised that research and education are the very foundations for the development of agriculture. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, the noted thinker, social reformer and agriculturist of Pune appealed to the British Government to set institutions for agricultural education and research in India. This led to the opening of a branch for teaching agriculture in the College of Science at Pune in 1879 that was subsequently developed into a separate College of Agriculture in 1907. Initially three year diploma of the Bombay University was offered. In 1899 a degree course leading to Licentiate in Agriculture(L.Ag.) was started. The Bombay University in the year 1909, further extended the scope of these studies, raised the standards and instituted the degree of Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Ag.) Its nomenclature was changed to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture B.Sc.(Ag), and the first batch of graduate with this degree passed out in 1937.

The College of Agriculture, Pune is one of the first five agriculture Colleges established in India. From its very inception, there has been a close co-ordination between research and teaching. After establishment of Maharashtra Agricultural University in the year 1968 , the College of Agriculture, Pune was transferred to the University as a constituent College. In 1969, the College was transferred to the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (Agricultural University), Rahuri established in that year. The B.Sc.(Hort) degree programme was started in the year 1984. The University headquarters are located in Rahuri, Dist.Ahmednagar 160 km to the north of Pune.

Instructional Programmes :

The instructional programme follows semester system of course credit. The medium of instruction is english. The first and second semesters normally start in the month of July and January respectively.
Undergraduate Programms (B.Sc.(Agri.) & B.Sc.(Hort))

The degree programme is of four year duration spread over 8 semesters. The evaluation is partly internal(20%) and partly external (80%). The credit requirement for the B.Sc.(Agri) degree is 160 credits and for the B.Sc.(Hort) degree is 160 credits, Out of which 15 credits are reserved for rural agricultural work experience (RAWE). To expose the students to the rural life and farming situations, the RAWE programme of 1 semester has been introduced in the curricular of B.Sc.(Agri) and B.Sc.(Hort) degree programme. During the seventh semester the students gain farm experience by staying in the villages

Post Graduate Programmes :

The post graduate programme leading to the M.Sc.(Agri) degrees in 10 disciplines are offered. The M.Sc.(Agri) programme is of two years duration spread over 4 semesters. The students has to complete 50 credits out of which 35 credits are allotted to course work and 15 credits to research work.

The Ph.D. programme is of 3 year duration spread over 6 semesters. The student has to complete 70 credits, out of which 35 credits are allotted to course work and 35 credits to research work.

Faculty position :

The College has well trained faculty consisting of one Associate Dean, 12 Professors, 30 Associate Professors and 69 Assistant Professors or equivalent positions. Most of the Professors have achieved distinction in their respective field of specialization. The College has well developed infrastructures in terms of class rooms and laboratories. It has well developed computer facilities and connected with the Internet.

Research Projects Associated with the College:

All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Microbiological decomposition of Organic Waste, All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Mushroom, All India Coordinated Research Projects on Farm Implements and Machinery, All India Coordinated Research Projects on Cotton, All India Coordinated Research Projects on Biological control of pest, Centre for Advanced Studies in Agricultural Meteorology, Research scheme on micro nutrient, Biological control of insect pests, Regional fruit research station, Plant Virology center , NRC on Grapes and Onion & Garlic.

College Buildings :

By 1907, the Chemistry block was ready for occupation. The College of Agriculture was separated from the College of Science on 1st January 1908. The main building with its grand dome, beautiful entrance hall, library, herbarium and laboratories for teaching and research in Agriculture, Botany, Mycology and Economics was completed in 1911 and was declared open by Lord Sydenham, the Governor of Bombay. Agricultural Entomology, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Engineering sections have separate office and laboratory buildings.

Library :

In 1977, a separate building for the College Library was constructed and inaugurated at the hands of Dr. P.C. Alexander, Hon. Chancellor and Governor of Maharashtra. The College Library has a collection of 37838 books, 4435 back volumes, 276 important reports, proceedings. The College also subscribes for 50 periodicals.

Hostels :

One of the outstanding feature of the College is its hostels, providing accommodation to 800 students. A girls hostel accommodating 60 girl students is available. Each of the building has common hall and mess arrangement. The Rector, assisted by Monitors, supervises the hostel. The reading room is provided with News papers, Magzines, Radio and TV. The mess is run by the students on cooperative basis.

Scholarships :

The number of scholarships and educational concessions are available. Educational Tours : Educational tours to reputed institutions and organizations throughout the country to give the students exposure to their mode and functioning in different environment.

National Service Scheme (NSS) :

The National Service Scheme of students sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India is in operation at the College since 1985. The unit is provided with 250 volunteers and two programme officers. the activities are two fold 1) Regular activity under which the volunteers have to complete 240 hours during two years of registration. 2) Special Camping Programme \, under which the volunteers are kept in a village for 10 days to participate in literacy, health, sanitation, construction of rural roads etc

National Cadet Corps :

The college is attached to the 'D' Coy. of the 36 Maharashtra Battalion NCC. There are two pareds every week. Every year there is a camp during the December vacation. Students joining the N.C.C. can appear for the 'B' and 'C' Certificate examinations and can get commission in the Armed Forces.

Gymkhana :

The College of Agriculture has a sports ground, spread over an area of 3 hectare. The Gymkhana has all the facility for Indian as well modern games, Indoor and Outdoor, with a gymnasium and Badminton hall. Medical facility : The College has a Dispensary headed by a resident Medical Doctor Banks : A branch of the Pune District Central Cooperative Bank operates on the Campus. Post Office : Postal Services are provided by the branch of the Shivaji Nagar Post Office 411 005, located within the Campus.

Other Institutions in the City :

University of Pune, Bharthi Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, National Defence Academy, Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astra Physics, National Institute of Bank Management, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology etc.

The Mira College is a part of the "Mira Movement in Education". Founded in the year 1962, St. Mira's is a dream realization of the progressive, visionary, saint, philosopher Sadhu T. L. Vaswani. Eminent citizens well versed in academics with strong leanings toward social issues and student welfare grace the managing committee of the college. Proactivity and progression are the hallmark features of the college � this is easily evidenced in the fact that the college enjoys the rare honour of being the first city college affiliated to Pune University to be accredited by NAAC as also the first accredited Arts and Commerce college to go autonomous. This milestone easily distinguishes us on the educational firmament. St. Mira's College was the First College in Pune city to volunteer for the critical exercise of self-assessment and accreditation under NAAC. We submitted our Self Study Report in April 2002, and the Peer Team from NAAC visited us in August of the same year. After two packed days of thorough study and scrutiny-which included in-depth interviews with staff, students, parents and alumni, visits to every department and facility in the campus; and a thorough check up of every aspect of documentation - the Peer Team unanimously announced its verdict at the Exit Meeting The college is a well-acclaimed institution for degree courses with an outstanding record of high academic results, well-placed alumni; accountability; well-established self-correcting mechanisms and healthy practices. St. Mira's stands for a new type of education. An education that emphasises on Quality in Education Character building Community Service Love of Indian ideals & Reverence for humanity Education And Human Values We believe that the Challenge confronting us is to infuse the learning process with idealism and pragmatism. We believe that we need to bring about a paradigm shift from conventional teaching-learning methods to becoming �facilitators� in the learning process; from chalk and talk teaching to modern methods of teaching and learning. We endeavour to enrich our pedagogical efforts with entrepreneurial spirit and all-time commitment to values. We strive to generate a new genre of students who will be self-confident, sensible and sensitive citizens Advantage Mira Acknowledged Center for Excellence � NAAC Value added education Enviable Academic performances by students Hi-tech and hi-touch attributes of teaching Excellent library facilities Customer Centricity and Social Responsibility �We are a customer-centric, socially responsible academic institute.� We are market driven in our approach and desire to give students an additional ++ in their B.A. and B.Com degrees. We endeavour to do so by giving students a curriculum in a congenial environment that prepares them for the market and a meaningful life. Infrastructural facilities : A spacious Sanctuary Hall to accommodate the entire student population of the Degree College / Junior College.

http://www.miracollege.org/
6, Koregoan Road
Pune,Maharashtra,411001
Established: 1962

COURSES OFFERED AT MODERN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ONLY FOR LADIES

TheCollege offers:
The Bachelor of Pharmacy Course(B.Pharm.)
Duration: 4 years
Intake Capacity:60 Students per year.
( Inclusive of 20% management quota)

Eligibility Criteria:The minimum qualifications required for admission to the course is as indicated below.

Candidates should have passed HSC (Std. XII) examination of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with all the subjects mentioned under Group I and any one of the subjects from Group II with English as one of the subject. AND secured minimum 50% marks (45% for backward class candidates form Maharashtra) in Physics, Chemistry and the subject of maximum marks amongest the four subjects of Group-II, added together.

Group-I: (all subjects from this group are compulsary)
1.Physics 2. Chemistry

Group-II: (any one of the subjects from this group)
1.Mathematics 2.Biology 3.Bio-Technology 4.Computer Science

Note:
Marks in the individual subiects will be converted to marks out of 100.

Candidates must secure non-zero marks in MAH-PH-CET or if OMS, then she must have appeared for AIEEE / MAH-PH-CET.
If any seats remain vacent after the complition of all admission procedure, then the students not appeared for MAH-PH-CET / AIEEE, may be considered for admission according to rule by Govt. of Maharashtra.

Note :The rules & regulations as laid down by Govt. of Maharashtra, AICTE, PCI & Directorate Of Technical Education form time to time, shall be applicable and binding on the candidate.

INFRASTRUCTURE
In persuence of excellence in Pharmacy Education, we have developed excellent infra structural facilities. Various laboratories have been established to cater the need of students as per syllabus. Specious class rooms & other amenities are also provided

A very spacious and rich library is established, providing latest books and periodicals. we also have applied for membership of various libraries like British Library, NCL Library, Jaykar Library of Pune University etc.


SCOPE FOR THE PHARMACY GRADUATES
Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs.A PHARMACIST is a person skilled in and has the authorization to engage in the I activities like Research, Formulation, Handling, Training, Testing, Marketing etc. of medicines.Pharmacy is one of the most dynamic and highly respected sectors of Indian Economy. Pharmaceutical Industry has shown continuous growth during last many years. The 21st century belongs to Information Technology,Biotechnology and PHARMACEUTlCAL TECHNOLOGY

Career Opportunities For A Pharmacy Professional.
Post Graduate Studies

* M.Pharm(Master Of Pharmacy)
* Ph.D.In Pharmaceutical Sciences
* M.B.A.
* Post Graduate Courses In Biotechonology, Bioinformatics.
* Post Gaduate Abroad (U.K., U.S.A.)

Pharmaceutical Industry

* Manufacturing i.e.Production Of Formulation Like Tablets, Capsules,Injectables, Creams And ointments And Many More.
* Quality Control And Quality Assurence : Opportunities In Laboratory Analysis, Documentation, Validation, Product Registration Abroad.
* Research And Develpment : Bulk Drugs, Drug Discovery, Formulation And Development, Analitical Method Development, Radiopharmacuticals,Ayurvedic Medication, pharmaceutical Accessories, Vaccines, Nutraceutials, Biotechnology, Cosmetics.

Pharmaceutical Marketing

* Community Pharmacy (Retail Shop)
* Wholsale And Distributorship
* Product Management
* Detailing (Medical Representative)
* Export Manager
* Cosmetic Marketing

Clinical Pharmacy

* Hospital Pharmacist
* Clinical Pharmacist
* Clinical Trials

Food And Drug Administration

(Government Job opportunities)

* Drug Inspector
* Drug Regulatory Affairs
* Government Analyst

Opportunities Abroad
Job as Hospital, Clinical & Community Pharmacist In Australia, U.K. Canada, U.S.A., Newzealand

Address For Correspondence

Progressive Education Society's
Modern College Of Pharmacy Only For Ladies
Borhadewadi,A/P Moshi,Tal.Haveli,Dist.Pune 412105
Tel020)27447560 Fax020)27443089

college of bba and bca chakan
chakan, pune, maharashtra

Manghanmal Udharam College of Commerce Pune

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Master of Commerce (MCom)
Pimpri,
Pune 411017