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St. Vincent (Night) College of Commerce
St. Vincent (Night) College of Commerce is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is affiliated to the University of Pune. The college was set up in 1970 by the Poona Jesuit Schools’ Society primarily to offer an opportunity to working youth, who wished to pursue their studies while continuing to work. The college functions in the evening and caters to the working students in the city. The college which was started initially as a degree college added the junior college and the post-graduate section. It is now a full-fledged commerce college.

Management
St. Vincent College of Commerce is run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) of Pune Province. The Society of Jesus is a Catholic Religious Order founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. Since its inception,the Society has been active in the field of education throughout the world. In India, the Society of Jesus is caters to students through over 110 High Schools, 24 University Colleges and 14 Technical Institutes. These institutions are part of the Catholic Church's effort to share in the country's educational undertaking. The Jesuits could undoubtedly be called the global leaders of education. The Jesuits aim at making their own contribution towards a transformation of the present-day social conditions, so that principles of social justice, equality of opportunity, genuine freedom, and respect for religious and moral values, enshrined in the Constitution of India, may prevail, and the possibility of living a fully human existence may be open before all. The college adheres to the Jesuit hallmark of an all-round,value-based and disciplined approach to education. Over the years St. Vincent College has emerged as a center of excellence in the field of commerce education in Pune City.

History
St. Vincent (Night) College of Commerce was started in 1970 in Pune City, Maharashtra by the Society of Jesus of the Goa-Pune Jesuit Province. In 1974 it was affiliated to the University of Pune for Commerce Faculty.

Students’ Council
St. Vincent College has an active and vibrant Students' Council with representatives from all classes. The Council plans and executes all the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The Council acts as a bridge between the teachers and the student community.

Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch
Girls’Association of the college is named after Mother Teresa. The Vidyarthini Manch was inaugurated in 2001 by Principal, Dr. Olive Pinto. The purpose of Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch is to promote the empowerment of women and it aims at making them self-reliant and independent. Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch conducts various activities throughout the year to achieve its purpose. From the Academic Year 2012-13, the College Instituted "Irena Sendler Peace Award" to a deserving student who contributes selflessly to work for the college and the students.

AICUF
All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) was inaugurated at St. Vincent College on February 2, 2011 by Ms. Marina D'costa in the presence of the Manager, Fr. James Selvaraj, S.J., Principal, Dr. Anil Adsule and other faculty members. In July 2011, St. Vincent College was declared as an official AICUF Unit of Maharashtra Region. Inculcating a sense of civic responsibility and solidarity with the poor is the duty of an educational institute and  AICUF serves this purpose. AICUF ensures students’ involvement in various social and youth activities. AICUF, as an international body, provides the perfect platform to students to broaden their horizon to reflect on global concerns and to exercise their social responsibility. AICUF organizes various activities for personality development of the students.

Landmark Dates of AICUF Pune
AICUF Inauguration at St. Vincent College - 2 Feb, 2011.

Election of Mr. Paulraj Shetty as the First President of AICUF Unit of Pune - Feb 2011.

Approval of St. Vincent College as AICUF Unit - July 2011.

Election of Ms. Leonora Mendis as NWC's Co-Convener -  20 Nov, 2011

Election of Mr. Franklin Fernandes as National Convener - 16 Aug, 2012

Alumni
Alumni is a formal forum to facilitate interaction between the ex-students and the college as well as interaction amongst ex-students themselves. The Alumni plays a special role in the Training and Placement Cell in procuring better job opportunities for the students. The Alumni also organizes various activities for the ex-students. On the occasion of the Annual Day (29 Jan, 2011), Rev.Fr. Bertram Rozario, S.J. launched the Alumni with the name VINCA. With the efforts of the College and the Alumni, the constitution was drafted and sent for Registration. On 24 May, 2012 our Alumni was Officially Registered under the name 'St. Vincent College of Commerce Alumni'. The short name of the Alumni will be 'VINCA'.

Alumni Office Address

St. Vincent College of Commerce Alumni (VINCA)

St. Vincent College of Commerce,

2004, St. Vincent Street, Camp,

Pune - 411 001 Maharashtra - INDIA

Mobile:+91 9850403324

Email ID :  svcvinca@gmail.com

Placement Cell
Training and Placement Cell is an integral part of St. Vincent College. Since the college educates those students who are working during the day, finding a suitable job for the students is a prerequisite for effective education. The college has all the required infrastructure and excellent facilities for students to pursue their studies and prepare themselves for a better career. The college has provided complete infrastructure for effective functioning of the cell. Training activities are organized throughout the year in an effort towards preparing the prospective students for the campus selection programmes. The college now offers M.S.Office and Tally ERP 9 to students to enhance their computer skills and accountancy so that they are better suited for competitive career. The objective of the Training and Placement Cell is to ensure 100% employment of all the students graduating from the college. The college offers regular training in soft-skills. There are also guest lectures and workshops on Personality Development, Career Guidance, Time Management, Life Style Management, Stress Management and other such topics.

College Officials
Fr. Bhausaheb Sansare, S.J., Chairman, PJSS.

Fr. James Selvaraj, S. J., Manager.

Dr. Anil Babanrao Adsule, Principal.

Prof. Joseph Panackal, Vice - Principal.

Dr. Anil Babanrao Adsule, Public Information Officer (PIO).

Website: www.svcpune.com