Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science & Commerce

What Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science & Commerce does

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science & Commerce (VESASC / VES College) is the flagship degree college of the Vivekanand Education Society (VES), a Mumbai-based charitable educational trust founded in 1962 by Late Shri Hashu Advani. VESASC is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Mumbai, holding NAAC A grade accreditation valid until 2026, and offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. The college sits within a vertically integrated trust ecosystem of 26 educational institutions spanning creche, nursery, pre-primary, primary, secondary, junior college, degree, management, diploma, and doctoral levels, supported by specialized academies (Digital, Sports, Music, Yoga, Leadership & Research) and serviced by hostel, vocational guidance, and daycare facilities.

VESASC delivers instruction through smart classrooms on WiFi-enabled campuses, uses a centralized online admission portal (Mastersofterp-integrated), and conducts online classes via Google Classroom. Curriculum follows the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 multidisciplinary framework. The college is part of a broader VES portfolio that includes VES Institute of Technology (VESIT), VES College of Pharmacy (VESCOP), VES College of Architecture (VESCOA), VES College of Law (VESCOL), VES Business School, VES Institute of Management Studies & Research, and VES Polytechnic — collectively serving over 24,000 students with 2,000+ teaching and non-teaching staff across 3,75,000 sq. ft. of built area in Chembur and Kurla, Mumbai.

The business model is tuition-driven and direct-to-consumer: revenue is generated from annual subscription-style fee payments (tuition, term, admission, and miscellaneous fees) collected online across the 26 institutions, with no management quota and no capitation fees or donations. Pricing is tiered by program level (e.g., pre-primary at ~₹48,925/yr, DBC Nursery at ~₹59,800/yr, music academy courses at ~₹800/month). Go-to-market is via online admission portals, institutional websites, social media, and brand events such as the Hashu Advani Centenary Celebration (HACC). Placement outcomes — 2,000+ students placed for AY 2025-26 with recruiters including J.P. Morgan, Deloitte, TCS, Nomura, ICICI Bank, Mahindra, Sutherland, and Asian Paints — are a core customer-acquisition lever for the degree and professional colleges.

Name

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Legal name

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Website

https://ves.ac.in/vesasc

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science & Commerce is the NAAC A-grade autonomous flagship college of a Mumbai charitable trust operating 26 institutions spanning creche to Ph.D., serving 24,000+ students via tuition-funded programs in arts, science, and commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Academic Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Arts and science programs
• Commerce education
• Professional degree colleges
• Campus placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Annual tuition fees, term fees, admission fees, and miscellaneous charges collected from students across all 26 institutions. Fee structures vary by program level (nursery to professional colleges). Revenue supports institutional operations, faculty, and infrastructure maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science & Commerce is a NAAC A grade autonomous degree college affiliated with the University of Mumbai, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. It is part of a 26-institution charitable society serving 24,000+ students from creche to Ph.D. level across professional streams including engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, and polytechnic education. The institution provides merit-based admissions with no capitation fees, supported by specialized academies for sports, music, yoga, digital skills, and leadership development.

Product overview

Vivekanand Education Society (VES) operates a comprehensive educational ecosystem spanning from pre-school (creche) to Ph.D. level across 26 institutions in Mumbai. The core institution, VES College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), is a NAAC A grade accredited degree college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. Supporting the academic offerings are specialized academies including the Digital Academy (online courses in Digital Marketing, Technology, Skill Development), Sports Academy (14 sports programs), Music Academy (Guitar, Singing, Tabla, Kathak), Yoga Academy, and VESLARC (Leadership Academy & Research Centre for student counselling). Additional student services include VES Hostel (separate facilities for boys and girls), VES Creche & Day Care Centre, Vocational Guidance Bureau, and Vivek Sindhi Kendra for Sindhi language certification. VES also operates professional colleges including VES Polytechnic, VES College of Law (NAAC B+), VES Institute of Technology (VESIT), VES College of Pharmacy (VESCOP), VES College of Architecture (VESCOA), VES Business School, and VES Tulsi Technical Institute for vocational and skill development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VES College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous) Premier degree college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams with NAAC A grade accreditation, affiliated with University of Mumbai.
• VES Digital Academy Online skill development platform offering courses in Digital Marketing, Digital Technology, Skill Development, Pharmacy & Science, and Law for students and working professionals.
• VES Sports Academy Sports training academy providing coaching in Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Kabaddi, Rollball, Skating, Chess, Yoga, Karate, Kathak, Bollywood Dance, and Zumba for students.
• VES Music Academy Music education academy offering classes in Guitar, Singing, Tabla, and Kathak with structured curriculum imparted by professionally trained teachers.
• VES Yoga Academy Yoga training academy established under guidance and support of Adv. (Dr.) Shri Laxman Kanal, providing yoga instruction for students and staff across all VES institutes.
• VES Leadership Academy & Research Centre (VESLARC) Student counselling and emotional wellness center created to empower students with skills to navigate the world and values for emotional resilience, providing mental health support and counselling services.
• VES Polytechnic Diploma institute offering courses in Computer Engineering, Automation & Robotics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Safety.
• VES College of Law (VESCOL) Law college offering B.A.LL.B, LLB, and LLM programs, established in 2009 with NAAC B+ accreditation.
• VES Institute of Technology (VESIT) Engineering college affiliated with University of Mumbai, known for developing indigenous chip showcased at Semicon India 2025.
• VES College of Pharmacy (VESCOP) Pharmacy college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with curriculum innovation and industry collaboration initiatives including an MoU with ENTOD Pharmaceuticals.
• VES College of Architecture (VESCOA) Architecture college hosting Hashu Advani Memorial Lecture on Ekistics and conducting programs on sustainable urban futures.
• VES Business School Management education institution offering MBA programs with AI-integrated curriculum.
• VES Tulsi Technical Institute Skill development institute under VES offering vocational training and paramedical programs in collaboration with SCOPE.
• Vivek Sindhi Kendra Certified institution recognized by National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language, offering Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced courses in Sindhi language and culture with approximately 17,000-18,000 library books.
• VES Hostel Student accommodation facility located in Hashu Advani Memorial Complex at Chembur, providing separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with mess, recreational, and indoor/outdoor sports facilities.
• VES Creche & Day Care Centre Child care center providing safe, stimulating, and loving environment for children of working parents, offering structured activities, play-based learning, and individualized attention for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
• VES Vocational Guidance Bureau Career counselling service providing aptitude tests, counselling, workshops on time management and stress management, and career planning assistance for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 students placed in campus placements for 2025-26 academic year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Inner Wheel Club of Chembur TiaraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 July 2026VES College of Arts, Science & Commerce collaborated with Inner Wheel Club of Chembur Tiara to organize a Cervical Cancer Awareness Programme on July 28, 2026. The event themed 'Prevent. Screen. Protect.' saw participation from 192 students, faculty, and club members with Dr. Meenakshi Rao delivering expert sessions.
• ENTOD PharmaceuticalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025VES College of Pharmacy (VESCOP) signed MoU with ENTOD Pharmaceuticals to advance development of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic therapies. The partnership aims to bridge the lab-to-clinic gap in eye care and boost pharma innovation and talent development.
• Skilling College of Paramedical Education (SCOPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025VES Tulsi Technical Institute launched first-ever undergraduate paramedical programs in collaboration with SCOPE, providing skilling and certification opportunities for students in healthcare sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Somaiya Vidyavihar University: Mumbai-based charitable educational trust operating K-12 through university-level institutions including engineering, management, science and commerce colleges — the closest direct peer in structure and scale to VES's 26-institution ecosystem.
• Thakur Group of Institutions: Mumbai-based educational group running a chain of schools, junior colleges and degree colleges including engineering, management and pharmacy programs — directly comparable multi-tier educational ecosystem in the same Mumbai suburb market.
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: Premier NAAC-accredited Mumbai autonomous college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce — directly comparable peer for VES's flagship Arts, Science & Commerce college on program mix and student profile.
• Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College: Mumbai autonomous NAAC-accredited degree college with undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce — directly comparable to VESASC on program portfolio, regulatory standing, and student demographic.
• Don Bosco Institute of Technology: Mumbai-based engineering college offering AICTE-approved undergraduate programs in computer, IT, electronics, mechanical engineering — comparable to VESIT on city, regulatory regime, and engineering program portfolio.
• KJ Somaiya College of Engineering and Information Technology: Engineering college within the Somaiya Vidyavihar University cluster in Mumbai offering AICTE-approved engineering programs with active R&D and innovation focus — comparable to VESIT on Mumbai suburban setting and technical program mix.
• Wilson College, Mumbai: Historic Mumbai autonomous college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce with strong extra-curricular orientation — closely comparable to VESASC's holistic-development positioning and academic stream mix.
• Khalsa College Mumbai: Mumbai-based autonomous college offering Arts, Science, Commerce and select professional programs — direct peer in Mumbai higher-education market for Arts, Science & Commerce positioning.

Broad incumbents

• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies): Larger Mumbai-based private deemed university with management, engineering, commerce, law, pharmacy and science programs; broader portfolio and brand recognition make it a broader incumbent overlapping with several VES streams (management, pharmacy, law).
• Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT Mumbai): Government-aided Mumbai institution with pharmacy, chemical engineering and chemical technology programs — comparable to VES College of Pharmacy on pharma and applied-chemistry research positioning, but as a more specialized, established incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/vescolspeaks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@veslaw2711/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/vescollegeoflaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ves-college-of-law-mumbai
• Instagraminstagram.com/ves.law

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

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