When one thinks of D. G. Ruparel College, one thinks of academic excellence. The college is famous for the large number of students who secure ranks in the HSc merit list. It has a very high cut-off percentage for admission at the junior college level and getting a seat is difficult- only those who have done very well in their SSC exams can hope to secure admission. This tradition of excellence in academics (especially in the science stream) is what makes Ruparel College a highly sought after college.

Ruparel College has been awarded A grade by the National Accredititon and Assessment Council (NAAC). It was started in 1952 by the Modern Education Society based in Pune. It is located opposite Matunga station and is quite close to Dadar station as well.

The college offers courses in Science, Arts and Commerce at the graduate and junior college level. Some doctorate courses (Chemistry, Physics, Zoology) are also offered. Vocational subjects at the SYJC level include Computer Science, Biotechnology and Electrical Maintenance. A special minimum competency vocational course is also offered, in which the student is expected to answer papers of English, second language, Foundation Course, 3 vocational subject papers and Electrical Domestic Appliances. The Science department is the college's strength, but the Arts and Commerce sections are also good.

In terms of infrastructure, the spacious campus full of greenery is one of the college's biggest assets. Besides this, the college has a 3- floor library, a very good computer laboratory, a gymkhana and its own bookshop selling all the relevant textbooks. The science laboratories are very good with the latest equipment. Separate laboratories for first year and second year students are regarded by many students as a big asset. The college is currently trying to upgrade its facilities with better internet access in the library and other such features. This is also one of the first colleges in Mumbai to have started a Women's Development Cell to address the concerns of female staff and students.

D. G. Ruparel college has a tradition of nurturing bright students and helping them to meet their career goals. With this end in mind, it has a Competitive Exam Centre which provides information, guidelines and training for various competitive examinations. Also, the atmosphere in the college is one of healthy competition and this motivates students to study. Academics is the focus, especially in the science stream which is quite competitive.

However, the college is also well known for sports. The NCC unit of this college has seen many of its members joining the Indian army and joining the Republic Day parade and it is regarded as being quite prestigious. The college provides coaching and encourages participation in various sports and has an alumni consisting several people who have won the Arjuna awards and the Chattrapati Shivaji Award for excellence in sports. Extra- curricular activities such as literary, music and art related activities are also organised.

This college is recommended for students who are keen on academics, especially those wanting to study science. One has to get a good percentage in the SSC exams in order to be eligible to get admission. The reputation of the college as well as the A grade that it has been awarded, reiterates that joining this college is definitely worth the effort required to get in.

Jagruti Wandrekar

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