Kavishree Botadkar Arts & Commerce College, Bhavnagar was established on 15th June 1967 by Shree Vidya Bharti Trust.
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.
It is a Grants-in-Aid college affiliated to M.K. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar) and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) on 22nd March 1971 under Act, 1956.
It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.57 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 14th June 2014.
Botad Prajamandal decided to start KAVISHREE BOTADKAR ARTS & COMMERCE COLLEGE from 1967. Perhaps ours is the only education institute in Gujarat which is meeting the huge cost of administrative and other miscellaneous expenses, a meeting, presided over by Shree Uchhangrai Dhebar (Late Chief minister of Saurashtra state and Late president of national congress) was held.
The leading industrialists, businessmen, and localities voluntarily came forward with a generous contribution for the noble cause. The college did not have its own building. Initially, the college started in the government high school in 1967. In less than two years the college had its own building and began teaching in the new premises in 1969.
The main objective of this institution is to provide higher education to the socially and educationally backward class students and to inculcate in them feelings of the universal brotherhood and moral values. In institution reaches to the remote villages under its N.S.S. program in order to bring social, cultural and educational awareness in semi-urban areas.
It also helps them to learn the lessons of unity, service to fellow-beings, society, and nation and make them aware of the value of patriotism.
The institution organizes human diagnosis camp in collaboration with a social organization like Red Cross Society.
The institution provides financial aids and freeship to the needy and economically weaker students. N.S.S. volunteers have thus rendered invaluable services to the society. We also have active N.C.C. units having 140 cadets (boys & girls) They have made excellent performance and have been chosen for army and police force.
“Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye” is the slogan of our institution. We believe that education should be such as frees a person, youth, society from the blind faith & superstitions, which frees the students from an inferiority complex, poverty of thoughts, class, caste & creed distinctions.
This institution aims at imparting education which illuminates self, society, nation & the world at large. The real progress of a human being is not possible without proper education. This institution aims to fulfill this objective.
The aims, objectives, vision & mission of the institution are reputedly discussed & communicate to students, teachers, staff & other stakeholders at the joint meeting in the beginning of the new term.
The vision of Vidyabharti & Kavishree Botadkar Arts & Commerce College is to play a leading role in shaping the lives of the students in particular & people in general.
The main objective is to prepare youths for challenges of life through education the dream is to widen the horizons of knowledge & provide education to the people of the remotest area of this province & build a healthy ideal society irrespective of caste, religion, social status & position.
The college aims at creating a society which does not separate the people but brings them together, removes hatred & brings harmony, brotherhood & integrity among them. The future vision is to prepare self-reliant & cultured citizens who can face global challenges.
The college has an attractive, campus situated in secured and serene atmosphere suitable for learning
The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results.
The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students.
The institution is working with a shining sun, the spectrum which is radiating in all possible directions.
The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, multipurpose halls, playground & hostel etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college.
The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed.
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments.
The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 1st July 2009 and Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to assure the quality of the college
Internet & Wi-Fi facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs.
The college has got a large playground, Basket Ball court and facilities and equipment for different sports like Cricket, football, Volleyball, Hockey, badminton, Table tennis and so on.
State Government and the Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus.
The college also provides NCC training to its students. The NCC cadets attend different camps and earn pride for themselves and for the college.
The college Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
| 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 in Gujarati | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |