The Kelkar Education Trusts Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts Science and Commerce

What The Kelkar Education Trusts Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts Science and Commerce does

KET's V.G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) is a trust-run higher education institution established on 20 June 1984 by Late Bhausaheb Kelkar under the Kelkar Education Trust in Mulund East, Mumbai. It operates from a 1,80,000 sq.ft. campus and serves students across a multi-tiered academic stack: Junior College (11th–12th) in Arts, Commerce, and Science streams, undergraduate degrees in Arts, Science, and Commerce through Autonomous status, self-financing professional courses (B.Sc. IT, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Data Science, BBA, BMS, BAMMC, B.Com. Accounting & Finance, B.Com. Banking & Insurance, B.Voc Tourism & Hospitality), postgraduate programs (M.Sc. IT, M.A. Psychology, M.Com. Advanced Accountancy), and PhD research centers, alongside a Post Graduate Diploma in Perfumery & Cosmetics Management (PGDPCM) and a G.D. Kelkar Skill Development Centre.

The institution's underlying infrastructure comprises well-equipped laboratories in Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Cosmetology, and Perfumery, supported by a Scientific Research Centre and an Advanced Chemistry Laboratory & Instrumentation Center focused on plant biotechnology, aromatic and medicinal plant research, microbial and enzyme transformations, and biotechnology-based pollution control. Technology integrations cited are teaching-oriented: a BSE Forum online stock-market course, IIT Mumbai demo sessions in an E-Learning lab, and a credit-processing officer course in collaboration with Anudip Foundation. No proprietary software platform, mobile application, API, or AI/ML product is publicly disclosed.

The college generates revenue predominantly through regulated tuition fees for aided seats and market-priced self-financing courses, with pricing determined by University of Mumbai and government norms rather than commercial pricing. Distribution is single-campus and direct to consumers (students), with admissions conducted through merit-based processes. The GTM motion is institutional rather than commercial, relying on the college website (vazecollege.net), active social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube), event-driven awareness (webinars, guest lectures, industry visits), and community outreach (NSS, school visits). There are no enterprise customers, named corporate buyers, or B2B contracts; revenue mechanics are B2C tuition fees across diverse program verticals.

Name

The Kelkar Education Trusts Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts Science and Commerce

Legal name

KET's Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Website

https://vazecollege.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KET's V.G. Vaze College is a NAAC 'A' Grade autonomous higher education institution in Mulund East, Mumbai, offering Junior College through PhD programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, IT, Biotechnology, and professional self-financing verticals to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Mumbai metropolitan region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The institution is a multi-tier higher education provider delivering classroom-based instruction from junior college (11th-12th) through Ph.D. across Arts, Commerce, and Science streams, supplemented by self-financing professional programs in IT, Biotechnology, Accounting & Finance, Banking & Insurance, Management Studies, Multimedia & Mass Communication, Tourism & Hospitality, Business Administration, and Data Science. It also offers postgraduate diplomas (Perfumery and Cosmetics Management), vocational skill development courses, and doctoral research programs supported by a dedicated R&D Center.

Product overview

KET's V.G. Vaze College operates as a comprehensive educational institution offering a multi-tiered academic portfolio. The institution provides Junior College (11th-12th) in Arts, Commerce, and Science streams, followed by undergraduate Degree College programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce. Self-financing courses (SFC) include professional programs such as B.Sc. IT, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Com. Accounting & Finance, B.Com. Banking & Insurance, BMS, BAMMC, B.Voc Tourism & Hospitality, BBA, B.Sc. Data Science, and M.Sc. IT. Postgraduate offerings include M.A. Psychology, M.Com. Advanced Accountancy, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetics Management (PGDPCM). The institution also houses Ph.D. research programs and a Research & Development Center with specialized laboratories for biotechnology and chemistry research. The G.D. Kelkar Skill Development Centre provides vocational training and finishing school programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior College (Arts, Commerce, Science)
• Degree College (Arts, Science, Commerce)
• B.Sc. Information Technology
• B.Sc. Biotechnology
• B.Com. Accounting and Finance
• B.Com. Banking and Insurance
• BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)
• BAMMC (Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication)
• B.Voc (Tourism and Hospitality)
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
• B.Sc. Data Science
• M.Sc. Information Technology
• M.A. Psychology (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
• M.Com. in Advanced Accountancy
• Post Graduate Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetics Management (PGDPCM)
• Ph.D. Programs
• G.D. Kelkar Skill Development Centre and Finishing School
• Research and Development Center

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Meghnad Desai Academy of EconomicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Economics collaborated with the academy to conduct workshops on 'Telling a Data Story' and 'Introduction to R and Statistics with R' for students, enhancing research and analytical skills
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Commerce and Accountancy organized sessions in collaboration with CIMA on 'Future of Finance' and professional development for commerce students
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) - WIRCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized career counseling program and orientation sessions in association with WIRC of ICAI for CA course aspirants
• Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarted online short-term course 'Basics of Stock Market' in collaboration with Bombay Stock Exchange Forum for TYB.Com students
• Anudip FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized orientation program for short term courses in collaboration with Anudip Foundation; Conducted Credit Processing Officer course (184 hrs)
• Jamboree EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted webinars on 'Higher Studies in India & Abroad' and MBA from world's best colleges in association with Jamboree Education
• MAESTRRO FINPLAN ACADEMYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized webinar on 'CFP as a Career Opportunity' in association with MAESTRRO FINPLAN ACADEMY
• Grecia Global Advisory LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized orientation for GST Certification Course in collaboration with Grecia Global Advisory LLP
• Xavier's Research Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSS and Department of Business Economics in association with XRCVC organized online workshop for students on accessibility

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College: A well-established autonomous college in Mumbai offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. It is a direct peer given its similar autonomous status, NAAC accreditation, comparable program portfolio, and overlapping student demographic in the Mumbai metropolitan region.
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: A prestigious autonomous college in Mumbai with NAAC 'A++' accreditation offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce. It is a direct peer as a top-tier Mumbai-based autonomous college competing for the same high-achieving students.
• H.R. College of Commerce and Economics: A leading Mumbai autonomous commerce college with strong undergraduate and postgraduate programs in commerce, accounting, and management. It is a direct peer given its similar location, autonomous status, and overlap in commerce and self-financing program offerings.
• K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce: A Mumbai-based autonomous college with strong science, commerce, and self-financing programs. It is a direct peer due to its similar multi-faculty structure, diverse SFC offerings, autonomous status, and competition for the same Mumbai undergraduate student pool.
• Sophia College for Women: A Mumbai-based autonomous college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. It is a direct peer due to its comparable multi-faculty structure, autonomous status, and overlap in student demographics in South Mumbai.
• SIES College of Commerce and Economics: A Mumbai-based college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in commerce, management, and self-financing courses. It is a direct peer given its similar self-financing course portfolio (BMS, BBI, BAF) and overlapping Mumbai student market.
• N.M. College of Commerce and Economics: A Mumbai-based autonomous college with strong commerce, management, and self-financing programs. It is a direct peer given its overlapping self-financing course portfolio (BMS, BBI, BAF, BFM) and competition for the same Mumbai undergraduate student demographic.
• Mithibai College (SVKM's Mithibai College): A prominent Mumbai autonomous college offering Arts, Science, Commerce, and self-financing programs including BMS, BMM, and B.Sc. IT. It is a direct peer serving the same student demographic with comparable program mix and reputation.
• Wilson College: A historic Mumbai autonomous college offering programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. It is a direct peer given its autonomous status, multi-faculty structure, and shared competition for Mumbai-based undergraduate students.

Regional players

• Poddar College (R.D. & S.H. National College): A Mumbai-based autonomous college with Arts, Science, Commerce, and self-financing programs. It is a regional peer operating in a different part of Mumbai (Bandra) with similar autonomous status and SFC course mix, though not directly competing in Mulund East.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/vaze_v
• Facebookfacebook.com/vazekelkarcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/v-g-vaze-college-802760126

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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