K J SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE

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National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Our NCC wing is a strong, active wing that regularly participates in different events at state and national levels, such as parades, camps, events, etc. Many of our students have been awarded recognitions and prizes at different levels. In 2002-03, Cdt. Tejashree Raorane of this institution was chosen for the Vice Chancellor’s Awards for the BEST CADET. NCC unit of the college have been honoured with Vice Chanceller's banner of Mumbai university for the year 2003-2004.

National Service Scheme (NSS)

We believe in our obligation to the Society and hence, our NSS wing is deeply involved in various social activities. Every August, the NSS wing of the college takes initiative in organizing a blood donation camp. The college has a huge donor database, that is often tapped to get blood for the patients. We collect on an average more than 100 blood donors for every camp organized and the participants are our own students and teachers.

Somaiya Centre for Talent Research

A specialised training centre for school students to prepare them for Brihanmumbai Talent Search (BTS), State Talent Search (STS), National Talent Search (NTS) examinations is setup at the college. The training is impaired to students of standard VIII and IX in Marathi and English medium.

Cultural Forum

Culture includes art, music, film, literature and various other forms of expression. In our College we understand culture in the true sense. Through the Cultural Forum, which consists of student representatives and teachers, we actively promote various activities through out the year. Before the winter break, a week long cultural festival is conducted which includes various competitions. The cultural week ends with a College day programme put together and show casing talents of the students of the College.The college is planning to organise Intercollegiate cultural festival from the academic year 2006 - 2007.

Student's Magazine

The College publishes its annual magazine Sanskriti to encourage creative expressions of both, the students and the Staff. The magazine is multilingual; and has sections in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati. The magazine also serves as a space for acknowledging student and staff achievers and is also a record of the various activities conducted through the year. The sanskriti magazine of 2004 - 2005 was dedicated to the TSUNAMI victims and the magazine of 2005 - 2006 will be dedicated to EINSTEIN to commomorate the centenary of Einstein theory.

Voices

‘Voices’ is a weekly campus newsletter, published since December 2003, on every Monday. It voices the various events on the campus and achievements of the students and staff members. The editorial team comprises students, staff and the management.

Science Association

The Science Association is formed to create and arouse interest in the field of science beyond the curriculum. Through out the year, the Association organizes talks by eminent scientists and other experts in various fields, slide shows, Science Exhibition and an annual Science Quiz.

Nature club

The Nature Club aims to enhance students’ relationship with their environment and also to make them aware of nature related issues. This club organizes different activities and programmes like slide and film shows, invited talks, poster competitions, Nature Quiz, Nature Trails, etc.

Extension Courses

The College organizes various short term courses for students and teachers on varied topics like Communication Skills, Photography, Flower Arrangement, Chocolate making, Perfume making, First Aid, etc. These courses are conducted by in house experts and visiting faculty from outside the College.

Geological Association

Geology is gaining importance and the association creates awareness among the student community to learn and explore the vast knowledge in this field by organising lectures by eminent speakers.

Hikers Club

Trekking is an adventurous activity leading to the overall personality development of students. It gives opportunity to come close to nature. Various hikes in Sahyandris are organised.

Commerce Association

The Commerce Association arranges lectures on topical subjects and engages students in participating in intercollegiate competitions and workshops.