J. P. Pardiwala (Shri Jehangirji Pestonji Pardiwala) Arts & Commerce College, Valsad was established in 1981 by the Pardi Education Society.
It is one of the premier institutions to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.
The college is affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) 13th December 1988 & 12(B) on 2nd November 1992 under Act, 1956.
It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.80 on a 4 Point Scale in 1st Cycle) on 4th September 2010.
Shri Jehangirji Pestonji Pardiwala, the chief donor of this college, came from a poor parsi family. His father was a small farmer in a village called Samarpada in Pardi Taluka. Jehangirji”s school education was completed at Bai Awabai high school, Valsad.
He then went to Mumbai for the higher education. He served at many places before he started his own business. He was an ardent and sincere worker and honest, generous and God fearing man. He donated a large sum of money for the upliftment of rural students of Pardi Taluka.
The Society runs Pre-primary section, Middle School, High School and the College. It caters to the educational need of the surrounding area. The Society has received donations from Mumbai, Pardi and Valsad District.
The members of the society have the vision to serve and uplift the backward students and prepare them for self-help after graduation and post graduation.
The Pardi Education Society had long back envisioned the need for Computer Education and established the Computer Centre in 1995 on the college campus. The students of the college and Pardi taluka have benefited from the variety of courses offered at the center.The Education Society has its own website: www.peds.org.in
The college offers courses in Arts and Commerce.
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Arts | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |