Ness Wadia College Of Commerce [NWCC], Pune

Ness Wadia College of Commerce has a rich history dating back to 1969. It all began with pre-degree commerce classes under the Modern Education Society, sharing space with Nowrosjee Wadia College. Recognizing the growing need, the commerce wing became an independent college in 1969, named after the philanthropist Sir Ness Wadia. The college found its permanent home in 1971 and was officially inaugurated by the then-Vice Chancellor of Pune University.

Ness Wadia College offers programs from undergraduate degrees to PhDs. Accredited by NAAC with a good grade, the college boasts a balanced student body and enrolls over 3600 students across various programs.

Rankings

· Ness Wadia College of Commerce consistently ranks among the top commerce colleges in India. In 2020, India Today placed it 17th overall and 36th for commerce programs specifically.

· Similarly, Outlook ranked it 34th for commerce programs in both 2022 and 2023.

Course Name	Specialisations and Intake
BBA	BBA General – 160
	International Business – 80
	Computer Applications – 80
B.Com	B.Com – 720
B.Voc	Banking, Finance, and Insurance  – 50
M.Com	M.Com – 120
PG Diploma	Banking, Finance & Insurance – 120
	International Business – 60
Diploma	Taxation Laws – 180

Students that graduate from the college can get the jobs they need through the placement cell. A platform is provided for them to investigate the corporate world and launch a prosperous career. The cell arranges guest lectures, workshops, employment fairs, industrial visits, seminars, and so on. The placement drive statistics for the year 2022–2023 are as follows:

Total no of companies visited	100+
Highest Package	INR 7.6 LPA
Average Package	INR 4.28 LPA
Median Package	INR 3.84 LPA
Number of Students Appeared	346
Number of Students Placed	200+
Field with Maximum Offers	Finance

Top Recruiters

Vodafone	HSBC
Accenture	Deloitte
Wipro	TCS
Infosys	Capgemini

Scholarships are available for deserving students:

• National Merit Scholarship: Based on 10th, 12th, and graduation (B.Com) marks, with a family income below ₹25,000 annually.
• Shree Panjeevan Narottam Memorial Scholarship: Supports underprivileged students in their 1st and 2nd year of undergraduate studies.
• Freeships for Ex-Servicemen Wards: Available for students whose parents served in the military (up to Major rank in Army or equivalent).
• Government Scholarships: Offered to Maharashtra residents with physical disabilities and students from backward classes (SC, ST, NTDT, VJ, SBC).