K V Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce

What K V Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce does

K V Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce is an NAAC 'A' Grade accredited autonomous educational institution established in 1979 in Dombivli East, Maharashtra, India, and managed by Dombivli Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (DSPM), a nonprofit trust founded in 1972. The college offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning junior college (FYJC/SYJC in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams), undergraduate programs (B.A., B.Com. with specializations in Accounting & Finance, Banking & Insurance, and Management Studies; B.Sc. with Computer Science, Information Technology, and Biotechnology; and BAMMC in Multimedia and Mass Communication), postgraduate programs (M.A. Psychology, four M.Com. specializations, and M.Sc. in Chemistry, Computer Science, and Biotechnology), and PhD programs. The institution also offers short-duration certificate courses in areas such as E-Filing of Income Tax Returns, Quantum GIS, HR Management, Personality Development, Travel and Tourism, and GST Accounts.

The college operates with 120+ expert instructors across aided and unaided departments, supported by infrastructure including 46 classrooms, 26 laboratories, 2 conference halls, 1 auditorium, a gymkhana, and a library housing 73,000+ books with SLIM automation and INFLIBNET-NLIST access to 31,50,000+ e-books and 6,000+ e-journals. The institution is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and has adopted the NEP 2020 framework for its autonomous programs, holding UGC 2(f) and 12(b) recognition. The Career and Placement Cell facilitates campus recruitment with 40+ corporate recruiters including TCS, Godrej, Capgemini, Axis Bank, and HDB Financial Services, supported by training partnerships with TNS India Foundation and Magic Bus India Foundation.

The revenue model is primarily tuition-based (subscription/recurring), with annual fees varying by program and student category — General category students pay ₹19,243 to ₹29,310 depending on the program, while SC/ST students receive substantial concessions down to ₹4,532-₹5,370 under government scholarship and freeship schemes. The go-to-market approach is sales-led through the University of Mumbai's centralized online admission portal, followed by college-level merit-based selection, augmented by event-driven placement activities and community-led outreach through NCC, NSS, and DSPM ecosystem engagement. The customer base is geographically concentrated in Dombivli and surrounding Maharashtra areas, serving individual students from HSC completers through doctoral candidates.

Name

K V Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Legal name

K. V. Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Website

https://kvpendharkarcollege.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K V Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce is an NAAC 'A' Grade accredited autonomous institution in Dombivli, Maharashtra, offering junior college, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams under NEP 2020 framework.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (6112), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Junior college education
• Career placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

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: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged across various programs including aided (government-funded) and self-finance courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels. Fee structures vary by program, category (General/SC/ST/OBC), and year of study.
2. Scholarship and Freeship Concessions: Students from reserved categories receive fee concessions under government scholarship and freeship schemes. Concession amounts vary by category and course, with SC/ST students paying significantly reduced fees. Reserved category students must apply for scholarships to receive fee benefits.
3. Placement and Training Services: Career and Placement Cell facilitates campus recruitment drives for corporate hiring, generating institutional visibility and relationships with employer organizations. Training partnerships with TNS India Foundation and Magic Bus Foundation provide skill development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

K V Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce is an NAAC 'A' Grade autonomous institution offering higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education across Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. Core offerings include Junior College programs (FYJC/SYJC), Bachelor's degrees (B.A., B.Com. with Accounting & Finance, Banking & Insurance, Management Studies specializations; B.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Biotechnology; BAMMC), Master's degrees (M.A. Psychology, M.Com. variants, M.Sc. specializations), Ph.D. research programs, and short-term certificate courses in areas such as income tax e-filing, Quantum GIS, HR management, and soft skills. The institution is operated by Dombivli Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (DSPM) and affiliated with the University of Mumbai under the NEP 2020 framework.

Product overview

K V Pendharkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce is an NAAC 'A' Grade accredited autonomous institution established in 1979, managed by Dombivli Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. The college offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning Junior College (Arts, Science, Commerce streams), Undergraduate programs (B.A., B.Com. with specializations in Accounting & Finance, Banking & Insurance, Management Studies; B.Sc. with Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology; BAMMC), Postgraduate programs (M.A. Psychology, M.Com. in Advanced Accountancy/Banking & Finance/Business Management/Accounting & Finance, M.Sc. Chemistry/Computer Science/Biotechnology), and Ph.D. programs. Certificate courses in IT, HR, Tourism, and Tax filing complement the academic offerings. The institution operates under NEP 2020 framework for its autonomous programs and maintains affiliations with University of Mumbai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior College (Arts, Science, Commerce) Two-year higher secondary education programs (FYJC and SYJC, equivalent to 11th and 12th grade) offered across three streams: Arts (with subjects including Economics, History, Psychology, Geography), Science (with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics), and Commerce (with Book Keeping, Organization of Commerce, Secretarial Practice). Available in aided and unaided divisions for SSC-completing students.
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Three-year undergraduate degree program in Arts with multiple subject combinations including Economics, History, Psychology, Geography, Marathi Literature, and English Literature, offered across Marathi and English mediums. Designed for HSC-completing students from Arts stream seeking a broad-based liberal arts education.
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Three-year undergraduate degree in Commerce covering Business Communication, Business Law, Accounting & Financial Management, Business Economics, Taxation, and Computer Applications. Designed for HSC-completing students from Commerce stream seeking a general commerce education.
• B.Com. in Accounting & Finance (A&F) Specialized three-year undergraduate program focusing on Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Taxation, IT in Accountancy, Corporate Law, and Project Work. Career paths include Accounts, Tax Consulting, and Financial Analysis. Designed for students seeking specialized finance and accounting expertise beyond the general B.Com. curriculum.
• B.Com. in Banking & Insurance (B&I) Three-year undergraduate program covering Financial Services, Banking Operations, Insurance Principles, Financial Management, and Security Analysis. Eligibility requires 45% aggregate marks in HSC. Designed for students targeting careers in banking, insurance, and financial services sectors.
• B.Com. in Management Studies (BMS) Three-year management-focused undergraduate program with elective groups in Finance (Equity and Debt Market, Corporate Finance), Marketing (Consumer Behaviour, Rural Marketing), and Human Resource (Recruitment, Training & Development). Designed for students targeting management careers in corporate, marketing, or HR roles.
• Bachelor of Multimedia and Mass Communication (BAMMC) Three-year program preparing students for careers in Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Photography, Event Management, and Film Making, with an intake capacity of 60 students. Designed for HSC-completing students interested in media, communications, and creative industries.
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Three-year undergraduate science program with subject combinations including Botany/Chemistry/Zoology, Chemistry/Maths/Physics, Chemistry/Physics/Statistics, and Computer Science, Information Technology, and Biotechnology specializations. Designed for HSC-completing students from Science stream seeking pure science or applied science education.
• M.Com. (Advanced Accountancy) Two-year post-graduate program in Advanced Accountancy with comprehensive coverage of accounting principles, auditing, and financial management. Designed for B.Com. graduates seeking advanced expertise in accountancy for careers in accounting, auditing, and corporate finance.
• M.Com. (Banking & Finance) Two-year post-graduate specialization in Banking and Finance covering financial institutions, markets, and advanced banking operations. Designed for graduates seeking careers in banking, financial services, and capital markets.
• M.Com. (Business Management) Two-year post-graduate program in Business Management focusing on strategic management, operations research, and corporate communication. Designed for graduates seeking management and leadership roles in corporate organizations.
• M.Com. (Accounting & Finance) Two-year post-graduate program in Accounting and Finance aligned with the NEP 2020 framework. Designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge in financial accounting, corporate finance, and analytical finance roles.
• M.A. Psychology Two-year post-graduate program in Psychology offering comprehensive study in psychological theories, research methods, and applied psychology. Designed for arts and social science graduates seeking careers in counseling, HR, clinical psychology, or research.
• M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) Two-year post-graduate specialization in Organic Chemistry with a research-oriented curriculum aligned with NEP 2020. Designed for B.Sc. Chemistry graduates seeking advanced research or industry roles in organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, or chemical sciences.
• M.Sc. Computer Science
• M.Sc. Biotechnology
• Certificate Courses Short-term certificate programs including E-Filing of Income Tax Returns (30 hours, 02 credits), Quantum GIS Software (30 hours/02 months), REBT Orientation, Diploma in Human Resource Management (01 year, 04 credits), Personality Development with Soft Skills (60 hours/6 months), Travel and Tourism (60 hours/6 months), Sewage Treatment Plant Process, and GST Accounts & Assistance. Designed for students and 10+2 pass-outs seeking practical skill development and industry-relevant certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% student satisfaction rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TNS India Foundation (Techno Serve)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNS India Foundation is a major training partner providing 100 hours of free pre-placement training for students of TYBBI, TYBMS, TYBAF programs. Orientation sessions conducted on 29/11/26 for pre-placement training covering aptitude, soft skills, and employability.
• Magic Bus India FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagic Bus Foundation is a training partner conducting orientation sessions on AWS/Azure and career development programs. AWS/Azure orientation conducted on 05/12/26 for student skill development.
• INFLIBNET-NLISTcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe college is a registered member of INFLIBNET-NLIST database providing access to 6,000+ e-journals and 31,50,000+ e-books for academic and research purposes. Students and faculty access digital resources through institutional login credentials.
• University of MumbaicoreTechnology or IntegrationThe college operates under the affiliation of University of Mumbai with autonomous status. Pre-admission enrollment is conducted through the university's online admission portal (muugadmission.samarth.edu.in) and curriculum is aligned with university guidelines.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ University, Bangalore: Deemed-to-be university in Bangalore offering Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management programs with strong NAAC accreditation and placement record. Comparable in program diversity, autonomous-like academic flexibility, and UG/PG portfolio, with stronger national brand and placement outcomes.
• Jai Hind College: Churchgate-based Mumbai autonomous college with multi-stream UG/PG programs. Directly comparable in program portfolio, autonomous status under University of Mumbai, and target student segment, with a stronger brand and larger placement network.
• N.M. College of Commerce and Economics: Vile Parle-based Mumbai commerce-focused autonomous college affiliated with University of Mumbai. Comparable in commerce-focused curriculum (B.Com, BMS, BBI, BAF), autonomous status, and placement-driven GTM, with stronger recruiter relationships in finance and banking.
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: Prestigious South Mumbai autonomous college with Arts, Science, and Commerce programs. Comparable product mix and autonomous status, but operates at a much higher brand and fee tier, making it a benchmark for KVPC's upper-bound aspirational positioning.
• Wilson College: Chowpatty-based Mumbai heritage college offering Arts, Science, and Commerce programs under University of Mumbai affiliation. Comparable in multi-stream structure, Mumbai location, and traditional higher-education positioning, with a longer operating history.
• Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College: Matunga-based Mumbai college with autonomous status offering UG and PG programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. Comparable in academic structure, NAAC accreditation tier, and Mumbai-Maharashtra student market, though it commands a stronger brand and higher applicant quality.
• K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce: Vidyavihar-based Mumbai college within the Somaiya Vidyavihar trust ecosystem, offering B.Com, B.Sc., and BMS programs with autonomous status. Comparable in trust-based governance model, program mix, and target student segment, but with stronger brand recognition.
• SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce: Sion-based Mumbai college run by the South Indian Education Society, offering Arts, Science, and Commerce programs with autonomous status. Comparable in trust-based governance, multi-stream offerings, and student demographic, with a similar mid-tier fee and brand positioning.
• Mithibai College: Mumbai-based multi-stream autonomous college offering Arts, Science, and Commerce programs at UG and PG levels with strong NAAC accreditation. Comparable as a direct peer in the same geography, same product mix (B.Com, B.Sc., BA specializations), and similar student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University: Large pan-India private university with multi-campus operations and extensive program portfolio. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the Indian private higher-education market, contrasting with KVPC's single-campus, trust-based model and representing the scale ceiling aspirational benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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