HISTORY :

It was the historic day of June 20, 1960 that saw the doors of Bombay’s newest College of Commerce & Economics open wide at dawn. The city, back then, wasn’t so populated, and the Principal wondered if he would have enough students to fill his classes.

History shows that classes filled up soon enough! Located on 123 Dinshaw Wachha Road, at the intersection of the road that faces the University of Mumbai, with its imposing clock tower, the College was founded on idealism.

Seth Hassaram Rijhumal Principal H.C. Malkani Principal K.M. Kundnani, Jyotu Kundnani with Principal H.C. Malkani While the seed of what is today known as the Hassaram Rijhumal College of Commerce & Economics was planted in Hyderabad Sind (formerly undivided India), in 1945, and it was, perhaps, the first commerce college there, although another commerce college was also started in the same year in Karachi, the fledgling Institution had to be hastily forsaken in the storm of Partition.

Uprooted and felled as their spirit was, the foresighted and feisty founding fathers of the College were not about to give up easily, and certainly not in their mission to create an educational institution of lasting value once they migrated to Mumbai (then Bombay) and attempted to restart their lives again. The trials were tremendous, but so was the tenacity of the many mighty men who were determined to germinate this institutional oak again.

One such visionary was Principal Kundnani who, along with Barrister Hotchand Advani, reconstituted the Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate (HSNC) Board in Mumbai, and set about restarting the two colleges the Board already ran in Sind, pre-Partition.

One was the D.G. National College, which was the very first college founded by the HSNC Board in Sind in 1921,and of which Principal Kundnani was Principal at the time of Partition. The second was the College of Commerce & Economics, started with the financial support of the merchant Bhaiband community of Hyderabad.

An interesting, and not entirely coincidental, fact is that when it first started in 1945, H.C. Malkani was appointed as its Principal - and when the College restarted in Mumbai in 1960, the mantle yet again fell upon the industrious H.C. Malkani, to take on the ‘principal’ role in mentoring and remaking the destiny of an institution that was so closely linked to his own! It was almost as though the two, the College and Principal H.C. Malkani, were a match made with divine exactitude that not even the ruinous Partition could rent asunder.

In the intervening years, between his two stints as Principal of the College, a lot had transpired. Most significantly, the map of the Sub Continent was irrevocably altered, and with it the lives of thousands of dispossessed Sindhis - all of who had to run helter-skelter overnight.

Our Mission:

Classrooms → Careers → Communities

H.R. College of Commerce & Economics is committed to:

·         Providing excellence in commerce and business education at the under-graduate and post-graduate levels.

·         Pursuit of knowledge through holistic education in academic and extra-curricular activities

·         Developing strong personal values

·         Addressing the evolving needs of business and industry.

·         Emphasizing theory and practice

·         Giving the breadth of knowledge and the depth of experience to students

·         Providing meaningful contributions to career and community.

·         Preparing students for life and work in an information-rich, technology-driven world

·         Connecting and building partnerships with the corporate sector and non-profit making communities to pursue its educational mission

·         Ensuring the future success of both the college and its stakeholders.

Our Goals

·         STUDENTS Learning & Empowerment

·         FACULTY & STAFF Development

·         CURRICULUM Enhancement & Enrichment

·         TECHNOLOGY, INFRASTRUCTURE, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, Optimal utilization

·         ACADEMIA INDUSTRY Relationships

·         INTERNATIONALISATION Faculty & Student Initiatives

·         COMMUNITY Environment & Value Orientation

HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Admission Process

Placement :

The Placement Cell of H.R. College is a Student Managed professional body, which is for the students, by the students, and of the students. It acts as a liaison between the corporate sector and the young, aspirational students of our college. The Placement Cell strives to groom students for the industry while assisting them in getting varied and suitable job opportunities. The opportunities offered as quantitative as well as qualitative, to correctly fit the skills of the students.

The Placement Cell believes in a collaborative approach and therefore does not restrict the corporate engagement to only the third year, ready to graduate students. As a student body, we acknowledge the need for the 'trial and error method for our students from the very first year. Conducting rigorous internship drives, irrespective of any factors has been one of our strongest initiatives to give our students exactly what is required in their day and age.

The Placement Cell, along with The Entrepreneurship and Incubation Cell of H.R. College and in association with Mr. Divesh Bathija and Mr. Viraj Singal organised a panel discussion on Jobs vs. Startups: A Dilemma on Campus.

The panel discussion, featured Mr. Viraj Singal, the founder of Board of Industry Academia Partnerships and Mr. Divesh Bathija, Co-founder at UnMath School Pvt. Ltd. as guest speakers, and Mr. Navin Punjabi, the Vice Principal of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics and the Director of the placement cell, as the moderator. Mr. Divesh Bathija shared his entrepreneurial journey highlighting the importance of initiative and a strong brand name for success. Mr. Viraj Singhal explained how the board of Industry - Academia partnerships is working towards bridging the gap between academia and industry. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A round and a formal vote of thanks.

HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Placements

HR College of Commerce and Economics placement cell is a student-run professional organisation that works for the students, by the students and of the students. The placement cell at HR College serves as a link between the corporate world and the young students. HR College of Commerce and Economics placement cell aims to prepare students for the workforce by supporting them in finding a variety of job opportunities. In order to properly fit the skills of the students, the opportunities offered are both quantitative and qualitative. The college is committed to exposing students to diverse aspects of society and encourages them to participate in at least one corporate internship and one non-profit internship during their three-year degree programme. 

HR College placement cell activities include summer internship, winter internship, webinars on how to draft a resume, interviews and group discussions, and how to give an interview in a digital environment. The HR College placement cell is committed to connecting recruiters, students, and alumni in the most effective way possible to meet the demands of employers and the objectives of all individuals involved.  The placement cell encourages on-campus recruitment by providing a common platform for students and companies. HR College of Commerce and Economics placement cell is responsible for planning the recruitment schedule, inviting companies to campus for pre-placement talks followed by final placements, and managing the process until it is completed.

HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Placement Process

·         The company representatives share a mail with the job description and eligibility criteria to the college.

·         The eligible students then apply for the company and the student profiles and other details are shared with the companies.

·         Screening is done by the company based on resume and eligibility.

·         The company conducts pre-placement talks to give in-depth information about the company, including the roles and profiles being offered.

·         Company visits the campus with prior notification.

·         Then the company conducts the selection process which compromises CV based shortlisting, group discussions and interviews.

·         The company announced the results and offer letters are shared with the placement cell.

HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Top Recruiters

HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Scholarships

The HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Scholarships are for meritorious students. There are some state-level scholarships available for the students of HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai and the eligible students can only apply for those scholarships.  Before applying for state-level scholarships like the Maharashtra Scholarship, the student must ensure that they are meet the required eligibility criteria. The scholarships are given below.   

• Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship

• Post-Matric Scholarship for persons with disability

• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme

• State Government Open Merit Scholarship

• Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students

• Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students

• Post Matric Scholarship to SBC Students

• State Minority Scholarship Part II

• Scholarship Scheme for State Minority Communities Pursuing Higher Professional Education/All Post H.S.C Courses

HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Facilities

The college has the transport facility for all the students and staff.