Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai : Ranking, Admissions 2026-27, Courses, Fees, Placements, Scholarship

Mumbai, Maharashtra

College Type
Autonomous
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
University of Mumbai

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Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Facilities Details

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V.P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics (Patkar-Varde College) in Mumbai boasts a robust faculty comprising highly qualified educators across arts, science, commerce, and specialised programs like data science and actuarial science. The teaching staff emphasises practical learning, industry relevance, and student mentorship, contributing to the college's NAAC-A accreditation and strong academic reputation.

Faculty Qualifications and Experience

Most faculty members hold advanced degrees such as PhDs, MPhils, MSc, MCom, MBA, or MMS from reputed institutions like Mumbai University, with many qualified in NET/SET exams.
Industry experience varies from 7 to 24+ years, blending academic rigor with corporate insights—e.g., finance and IT professors bring prior roles from BFSI and tech firms.
This mix supports specialized courses like M.Sc. Data Science and B.Sc. Actuarial Science, where faculty guide research projects and internships.

Student-Faculty Ratio

The college maintains a favorable student-faculty ratio of approximately 40:1 overall, with variations by department—commerce and science streams closer to 30:1 due to higher enrollment in self-financed programs.
This enables personalized guidance, evident in reviews praising approachable professors available beyond class hours for doubt-clearing and career advice.

Teaching Methods

Faculty employ interactive methods including case studies, hands-on projects, guest lectures from industry experts, and tools like simulations for data analytics or actuarial modeling.
Emphasis on real-world applications features in B.Sc. IT and psychology courses via live projects, workshops, and flipped classrooms.
digital tools and research-oriented assignments foster critical thinking.
Extracurricular seminars and alumni mentorship sessions enhance employability.

Faculty Members

Detailed faculty profiles are available on the college website by department. Below is a compiled list of notable staff with qualifications and experience.

Name	Department/Role	Qualifications	Experience	Specialization
Dr. Ashwini Arte	Director	MMS (Personnel), PhD	21+ years	Management, Personnel
Dr. Monika Khanna	Associate Professor	MCA, MBA, PhD	14+ years	IT, Business Administration
Dr. Amrita Thakkar	Associate Professor	MMS (Finance), PhD	12+ years	Finance
Prof. Misha Jain	Assistant Professor	MBA (Finance & Marketing)	9+ years	Finance, Marketing
Prof. Jameel Pathan	Assistant Professor	M.Com, MBA (Marketing), PhD pursuing	24+ years	Marketing, Commerce
Prof. Ashwini Akki	Assistant Professor	Not specified	7+ years	Academics
Dr. Mahesh B. Jadhav	Commerce (Assistant Prof.)	M.Com, PhD, NET, SET	17 years	Management
Dr. Amita Koli	Commerce (Assistant Prof.)	Not specified	Not specified	Commerce
Ms. Bobby Singh	Data Science (Coordinator)	MSc in Statistics	8 years	Data Science, Analytics
Mr. Bhavya Goradia	Data Science (Visiting)	M.Tech Data Science, BE Computer	Not specified	Data Science, AI
Tanish Telisara	Actuarial Science (Visiting)	B.Sc. Statistics, MSc Applied Stats & Analytics	Not specified	Actuarial Science, 5 Actuarial Papers
Ms. Aarohi Arun Sawant	Psychology (Asst. Prof.)	MA, SET	1 year	Clinical Psychology
Mr. Kshitij Kamble	Psychology	Not specified	Not specified	Psychology
Dr. Sopan Adhao	Chemistry (Asst. Prof.)	PhD in Chemistry	Not specified	Chemistry
Ashita Chaudhary	General	Not specified	Not specified	Teaching
Nidhi Dedhia	Lecturer	Not specified	Not specified	General

Departmental Highlights

Commerce department features PhD-guided research centers with faculty like Dr. Jadhav focusing on employability skills.
Science departments (e.g., Botany since 1964, Data Science) integrate labs and industry workshops; psychology emphasizes clinical training.
Visiting faculty from corporate backgrounds enrich programs like hospitality and actuarial science, aligning with Mumbai's job market.

Student Feedback

Reviews highlight supportive faculty (rated 4.1/5), with praise for knowledgeable PhD holders, industry exposure via guest sessions, and flexibility in approachability.
Challenges include large class sizes in popular courses, but overall, faculty aid in placements and higher studies prep.

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