H.R. College of Commerce and Economics

Hassaram Rijhumal College of Commerce and Economics, commonly known as HR College, is a Premier Autonomous Educational institute located in Churchgate, Mumbai. It is run by the Hyderabad (Sindh) National Collegiate Board and is affiliated to the HSNC University.

Hassaram Rijhumal College of Commerce & Economics
Other name
H. R. College
MottoProsperity Through Commerce
TypeJunior and Degree College
Established1960
PrincipalDr. Pooja Ramchandani
Students6000+
Address
123, Dinshaw Wachha Road, Churchgate
,
Mumbai
,
Maharashtra
,
400020
,
India
LanguageEnglish
AffiliationsHSNC University
Websitewww.hrcollege.edu
Entrance to the college

It was the second college in Maharashtra (after KC College, Churchgate) to be accredited ‘A’ grade with a score of 87.95% by the NAAC (National Assessment & Accreditation Council) under the revised scheme in 2002.[1]

It is located adjacent to Kishinchand Chellaram College and shares a building with the KC Law College.

College Leadership

Dr. Indu Shahani, a noted academicians and former Sheriff of Mumbai, is a former principal of HR College.

Currently, Prof. CA. Parag Thakkar the principal in-charge of the college. He is also head of Department (HoD) of Accountancy for degree college.[2][3]

Courses

The courses offered by the institute can be broadly classified into two categories; Junior college degrees & Senior college degrees.

Junior college degrees includes 11th grade (FYJC) & 12th grade (SYJC) courses. For this, it is affiliated to Maharashtra State education board. This includes the High School passing certificate (Class 12 certificate).[4]

Senior college degrees offered by the institute include courses such as BCom, BMS, BBI, BAF, BMM, BFM and BVoc.[5] For this, it was affiliated to University of Mumbai.

HSNC University

In 2019, it was announced that HR College will be part of the second cluster university in Mumbai called HSNC Cluster University. This cluster university would also include (and be led by) KC College. They were officially suppose to become part of the cluster university from academic year 2020-21.[6][7][8][9]

Notable alumni

References
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  5. "HR College; Degree College courses". hrcollege.edu.
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  8. "HSNC varsity to open doors for students from June". Hindustan Times. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  9. "City's Second Cluster University 'HSNC' To Commence Its Admissions From June 2020". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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See also
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