Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce

What Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce does

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce is an autonomous nonprofit higher education institution founded in 1970 by the Progressive Education Society in Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Permanently affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, it offers undergraduate (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Voc.), postgraduate (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Voc.), and doctoral programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams, enrolling 8,000+ students and employing 501-1,000 teaching and non-teaching staff. The college holds NAAC 'A+' accreditation (3.51 CGPA), UGC Autonomous Status (2019), and Empowered Autonomous Status (2025-26), with 8 Ph.D. Research Centres, 111,877+ library volumes, and government-backed schemes including DST-FIST, DBT Star College, UGC-BSR, and UGC CPE.

The institution operates a hybrid digital-physical service model. Core technology infrastructure includes KOHA Integrated Library Management System (deployed October 2021), a 24x7 WebOPAC, an Institutional Repository (IR@MCASC), and a Digital Library with 20 broadband-connected computers plus accessibility resources for visually impaired students. Admissions are conducted through self-serve online portals (mcs.vriddhionline.com, mccommerce.vriddhionline.com) with merit-based selection, while competitive postgraduate programs (M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Computer Application, M.A. Psychology) use online entrance examinations with remote proctoring via modern.register.epravesh.com. The college implements NEP 2020 frameworks across UG (2023 and 2024 patterns) and PG curricula, and maintains a Training and Placement Cell connecting students with recruiters including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, YouTube, and Tata Elxsi.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees across aided (government-subsidized) and unaided (self-financed) streams, with a separate Business Administration Campus for self-financed B.Com and M.Com programs. Specific tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. The institution supplements tuition revenue with government grants tied to regulatory recognitions (DST-FIST, DBT Star College, UGC schemes) and placement-linked industry MoUs concentrated in the Animation and IT sectors. As a nonprofit entity under Progressive Education Society, no external equity capital, M&A activity, or ownership changes have been disclosed.

Name

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Legal name

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous)

Website

https://moderncollegepune.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Pune-based NAAC A+ accredited autonomous college under Progressive Education Society, serving 8,000+ students with UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Arts and science education
• Commerce education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from tuition fees charged for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs including aided (government-subsidized) and unaided (self-financed) courses, professional programs, and vocational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce delivers higher education services offering undergraduate (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Voc.), postgraduate (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Voc.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational disciplines. Specialized streams include Animation, Computer Science, Data Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Fashion Technology, supported by an automated KOHA-based library, institutional repository, training and placement cell, and online admission portals. Affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, the college operates NAAC A+ accredited autonomous and empowered autonomous status with multiple government recognitions.

Product overview

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce is an autonomous educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Voc.), postgraduate (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Voc.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce disciplines. The institution operates as an NAAC A+ accredited autonomous college under Savitribai Phule Pune University, providing specialized programs in Animation (B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Voc.), Computer Science, Data Science, Biotechnology, and Fashion Technology. Key service offerings include a fully automated Library and Information Centre with KOHA ILMS, an Institutional Repository for digital preservation, an online entrance examination system with remote proctoring, and a digital admission portal (Vriddhi Online). The college also provides sports facilities, hostel accommodation, and a Training and Placement Cell facilitating recruitment with major technology companies. The institution implements NEP 2020 frameworks across its academic programs and maintains research centers in multiple disciplines.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Voc.) Undergraduate degree programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams providing bachelor's degrees across multiple disciplines including Animation, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Data Science, Fashion Technology, and Microbiology. Aimed at students who have completed 12th standard and seek accredited quality higher education.
• Postgraduate Programs (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Voc.) Master's degree programs offering advanced studies in disciplines including Animation, Botany, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Economics, English, Microbiology, Psychology, Statistics, and Zoology. Targeted at graduates seeking advanced academic credentials. Competitive programs (M.Sc Computer Science, M.Sc Computer Application, M.A. Psychology) require online entrance examinations.
• Ph.D. Research Centers Doctoral research programs across 8 disciplines including Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Electronic Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Marathi, and Zoology for advanced research and academic contributions. Aimed at doctoral researchers seeking supervised Ph.D. work.
• B.Sc. Animation / M.Sc. Animation / B.Voc. Animator Specialized animation programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with facilities including chroma studio, sound recording studio, E-content development studio, and industry collaborations for practical training. Targeted at students pursuing careers in animation and VFX.
• Online Entrance Examination System Online entrance examination system for M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Computer Application, and M.A. Psychology programs featuring remote proctoring, MCQ format, and computer-based testing infrastructure. Aimed at prospective postgraduate applicants seeking competitive admission.
• Online Admission Portal Digital admission system (Vriddhi Online) for online registration, merit form submission, document upload, and online fee payment for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Self-serve channel for prospective students.
• Library and Information Centre Automated library with 1,11,877+ volumes, 80 journals, access to 6,000+ e-journals via INFLIBNET N-LIST, KOHA ILMS, institutional repository, digital library section, and accessibility resources for visually impaired students. Serves 8,000+ student members and 400+ teaching and non-teaching staff members.
• Institutional Repository (IR@MCASC) Digital repository for preserving and providing access to institutional academic outputs, research publications, and scholarly work produced by the college community.
• Training and Placement Cell Career services connecting students with placement opportunities at companies including Google, Amazon, YouTube, Microsoft, Swish Payment, Tata Elxsi, Immersive Vision Technology, Sharkfinn Studio, and Excellencea Digital Technology. Includes dedicated support for resume building, interviews, and industry connections.
• NEP 2020 Framework Implementation National Education Policy 2020 aligned curriculum implementation with structured frameworks for UG (2023, 2024 patterns) and PG programs, including skill development, Indian Knowledge Systems, and online MOOC components across undergraduate and postgraduate offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• NAAC 'A+' Grade with 3.51 CGPA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• R. Enterprises (Vastav Marathi), MancharminorOthersAnimation department collaboration via MoU for industry exposure and potential student placement in Marathi media production.
• Staenz Academy, NashikminorOthersAnimation department collaboration via MoU with Staenz Academy for skill development and training in animation.
• Media Adict Studio, AhilyanagarminorOthersAnimation department MoU for industry partnership and placement opportunities.
• Mindwave Media Pvt LtdminorOthersAnimation department MoU for media industry collaboration and potential student placements.
• Meta fx studio, KothrudminorOthersAnimation department MoU for VFX and animation industry partnership.
• D.Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center, PuneminorOthersCross-disciplinary collaboration between Animation department and D.Y. Patil Medical College for potential medical animation and multimedia projects.
• Glorious frame productions, PuneminorOthersAnimation department MoU with Glorious frame productions for film and animation production collaboration.
• The VFX triangle studio, PuneminorOthersAnimation department MoU with The VFX triangle studio for VFX industry collaboration and placement.
• INFLIBNET's N-LISTcoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary access to 6,000+ e-journals and 31,35,000+ e-books through INFLIBNET's N-LIST subscription. Provides access to subscribed and open access databases.
• DELNETcoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary access to DELNET database for inter-library loan and resource sharing across member institutions.
• NDL (National Digital Library)coreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary access to National Digital Library for digital resource access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi: Top-ranked Commerce and Economics college under University of Delhi with strong placement outcomes. Comparable as a high-prestige Indian Commerce benchmark against which Modern College's Commerce and BBA programs are positioned, though in a different geography and university ecosystem.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large deemed private university in Karnataka with broad UG/PG offerings across multiple disciplines. Comparable as a similarly scaled Indian private higher education peer competing for the same student pool, but operating at a national scale well beyond Modern College's Pune footprint.
• Loyola College, Chennai: Renowned autonomous college in India with a broad Arts, Science, and Commerce portfolio and strong placement record. Comparable as a benchmark-tier autonomous arts/science/commerce college, though located in South India rather than competing locally in Pune.
• Christ University, Bangalore: Large deemed university in Bangalore with a wide UG/PG portfolio across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management. Comparable as a broader-tier private Indian higher education competitor that competes for the same placement-driven and aspirational student segments, though operating at much larger national scale.
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: Premier autonomous Arts/Science/Commerce college in Mumbai with NAAC A++ and 155+ years of brand equity. Comparable to Modern College as a similarly configured autonomous arts/science/commerce institution in Maharashtra, but materially larger in scale and brand.

Others

• Arena Animation: Major private vocational animation training network across India and an MoU partner of Modern College's Animation Department. Comparable because it competes for the same pool of prospective animation students, though its delivery model (standalone vocational centers) differs from Modern College's degree-integrated approach.

Direct peers

• Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), Pune: Leading commerce and business studies college in Pune affiliated to SPPU. Direct peer because of shared city, university affiliation, and a strong focus on Commerce and BBA programs that directly overlap with Modern College's Commerce and BBA IB streams.
• Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune: SPPU-affiliated autonomous college in Pune offering Arts, Commerce, and Computer Applications programs. Comparable on city, university affiliation, and student segments (UG/PG in commerce and related), making it a near-direct peer for admissions and placement benchmarking.
• Fergusson College, Pune: Historic Pune-based autonomous college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. The most direct local peer - same city, same SPPU university affiliation, comparable Arts/Science/Commerce portfolio and accreditation profile, and overlapping student segments.

Regional players

• St. Mira's College for Girls, Pune: SPPU-affiliated women's college in Pune offering Arts, Science, and Commerce programs. Strong geographic overlap with Modern College, but a different student segment (women-only), making it a regional segment peer rather than a head-to-head competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iic_05?s=20
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@modernmedia1042
• Facebookfacebook.com/modern747
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/progressive-education-society-s-modern-college-of-arts-science-and-commerce-shivajinagar-pune
• Instagraminstagram.com/modernmcasc_shivajinagar?igsh=MW56ZjBzcmh1MzE3cA%3D%3D

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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