Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics

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Not to be confused with the London suburb of Sydenham.

Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics
Commemorative stamp of Sydenham College on its 75th Anniversary 1988
Commemorative stamp of Sydenham College on its 75th Anniversary 1988
MottoLabor Omnia Vincit (Latin)
Samudyogo hi vishvajita (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Work conquers all
Diligent Efforts Conquer the World
TypePublic research university
Established1913; 112 years ago [1]
Academic affiliations
Dr. Homi Bhabha State University
PrincipalDr. Shriniwas Dhure
Location
Mumbai
,
Maharashtra
,
India
Websitewww.sydenham.ac.in
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Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics is a college located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is affiliated to the Dr. Homi Bhabha State University. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in management. It was awarded a re-accreditation 'A' grade and 3.42 GPA in the second cycle assessment conducted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

History

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Sydenham College was established in October 1913. It was named after the then-governor of Bombay, Lord Sydenham of Combe,[2] K.S. Aiyar acted as first honorary principal of the college. The economist Percy Anstey was appointed Principal in 1914, a position he held until his death in 1920.

Sydenham was the first college to offer Commerce education in Asia. It was only in 1941, twenty-eight years after the establishment of Sydenham College, that any other institute started offering courses in the subject. Indian Jurist and intellectual B.R. Ambedkar was a lecturer of the college. Miss Yasmin Surveyor was the First women Commerce Graduate in Asia in the year 1925 from Sydenham College.

On the college's seventy-fifth anniversary in 1988, the Indian Post Office issued a commemorative stamp.[citation needed]

In the year 2019, Sydenham college was de-affiliated from Mumbai University and affiliated to Dr. Homi Bhabha State University.[3]

Societies and Clubs

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Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics offers a vibrant campus life with a variety of student-run societies and clubs spanning cultural, literary, academic, professional, and social domains. These forums are primarily student-managed and contribute significantly to the college's tradition of extra-curricular excellence, leadership development, and community service.[4]

Student's Council

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The apex student body coordinates major college events, represents student interests, and oversees various committees, including the organization of "Brouhaha" (annual intercollegiate festival) now renamed to "The Rainbow Lane".[4]

Dramatics Society (DS)

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Encourages theatre through the organization and performance of plays and dramatic arts activities.[4]

Marathi Wangmaya Mandal (MWM)

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Celebrates Marathi language, literature, and culture through various forums and creative writing events.[4]

Nature Club (NC)

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Registered under the World Wildlife Fund (India), the Nature Club organizes nature trails, environmental campaigns, eco-initiatives, and raises ecological awareness among students.[5][6]

Performing Arts Society (PAS)

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Supports students in dance, music, and allied performing arts, nurturing talent and creating opportunities for stage exposure.[4]

Public Speaking and Debating Society (PSDS)

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Facilitates debates, extempore, quizzes, and literary competitions to enhance students' oratory and analytical skills.[4]

Social Service League (SSL/NSS)

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Coordinates community service, health drives, and social awareness programs in affiliation with the National Service Scheme.[4]

Sydenham College Co-operative Stores

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Student-run co-operative that supports the college community through retail, computer, and publicity divisions.[4]

BMS Society

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A dedicated platform for Bachelor of Management Studies students, organizing academic and professional skills activities.[7]

Rotaract Club

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The Rotaract Club of Sydenham College (RCSC) is affiliated with Rotary International (District 3141) and Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bombay. It empowers students through volunteer service, leadership opportunities, International Fellowship and community engagement. Notable activities include the "Ambiente" the Annual clean up trek,“Let’s Eco brick” sustainability project and a range of social initiatives.[8][9]

Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell)

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E-Cell encourages innovation, business skills, and entrepreneurship among students by organizing workshops, seminars, business plan competitions, and sessions with industry leaders.[10][11]

Alumni Cell and Other Clubs

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Active alumni engagement is fostered through the Alumni Cell. Additional societies—such as Sports Club and other discipline-based forums—contribute to the college’s holistic ethos.[4][12]

Student of the Year

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The Student of the Year award at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics is one of the institution's most prestigious honors, recognizing all-round excellence, leadership, and outstanding contributions by students. Each academic year, the college confers this award separately upon one male and one female student from the Junior College and Senior College, celebrating exceptional achievements in academics, co-curricular activities, and social responsibility[1].

Criteria and Selection

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Recipients of the Student of the Year award are selected based on:

Academic Excellence: Consistently high academic performance and top results in university and college examinations.

Co-curricular Involvement: Meaningful participation and achievements in clubs, societies, and festivals.

Leadership and Service: Demonstrated leadership within the college community or broader society, including both organizational roles and voluntary service.

Conduct and Integrity: Exemplary conduct, discipline, and a positive influence on peers and campus culture.

The selection process involves self nominations by students, assessment by a dedicated committee, and review of students’ portfolios and achievements.

Past Recipients

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Yet to be Released.

Annual Recognition

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The award is presented during the college’s annual awards ceremony, attended by faculty, students, families, and distinguished alumni. Awardees receive a certificate, medal, and formal recognition in college publications and the annual magazine[1][14].

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Location

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Courses offered

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Government aided courses
  • Higher Secondary Certificate - Commerce
  • Bachelor of Commerce (since 1913)
  • Master of Commerce (since 1925)
Self financed courses
  • Bachelor of Management Studies
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Insurance) (since 2003)
  • NSE Certified Market Professional Course
  • Vocational Course in Foreign Trade

Notable alumni

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Business
Education
Film, theatre and television
Politics and government
Others

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics - Mumbai".
  2. ^ "Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics - Our Profile". Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  3. ^ Rao, Yogita (19 February 2019). "Sydenham, Elphinstone de-affiliated from Mumbai University". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics - Mumbai". Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  5. ^ https://www.instagram.com/sydenhamnatureclub/ [bare URL]
  6. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sydenham-bms-society [bare URL]
  8. ^ https://rotaryclubofbombay.org/the-rotaract-club-of-sydenham-college-rcsc/ [bare URL]
  9. ^ "Rotaract Club of Sydenham College (@rotaract.sydenham) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  10. ^ https://in.linkedin.com/company/sydenhamecell [bare URL]
  11. ^ "The Entrepreneurship Cell is proud to celebrate the success of Business Frenzy: Elemental Ignite, a thrilling case study competition as a part of Simerations'25 at Sydenham Institute of Management… | Entrepreneurship Cell, SIMSREE". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Mumbai News: New Facilities On The Cards For Sydenham, Courtesy Of Alums". www.freepressjournal.in. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  13. ^ The Sydenhamite December 2024 Edition, Sydenham College. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  14. ^ Sydenham Awards 2022 – Instagram, Retrieved 22 July 2025.
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