M.P. Arts and M.H.Commerce College for Women, Ahmedabad was established on 12th June 1973 and it is linked with its founder institution, an orphanage known as Mahipatram Rupram Ashram.
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 Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) in August 1980 under Act, 1956. It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade - (CGPA Score 2.77 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 3rd September 2010.
The medium of instruction in this college is English and Gujarati. It is an aided college affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The college is run by Mahipatram Rupram Ashram Trust; a body registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860 and is represented by a Board of 11 Trustees.
The Ashram was founded on 17th December 1892. It started on a small footing in Ahmedabad with only eight inmates. The Ashram flourished over the years into a large institution, now housing 75 orphan children.
It is one of the largest, the oldest and the well-known orphanages in the country. A short history of the Ashram can throw light on the beginning of all its academic institutions.
It has grown into a huge monolith humming with multifarious activities, mainly working as a protective institute for deserted women and orphaned children, who are given shelter, education, and training for future independent life.
The Ashram received two Prestigious Awards from the State Govt. for doing commendable work in the field of Child Welfare Activities (1986) and the Best Institutional Award (1991) and a cash prize of rupees 1,00,000/- for doing precious work in the field of Protection of Women.
The college offers Undergraduate Courses - BA (Sociology, Gujarati & Economics in Gujarati Medium) & B.Com (Both in English and Gujarati medium) and an M.Com Centre.
Mission:
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Commerce | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Com |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Streams |
| Vocational Courses: |
| Beauty Parlour (Full Course) |
| Handicraft (Rope Art) |
| Chocolate Making |
| Retail marketing |
| Health Care Attendant |
| Garment Design and Development |
| Home Management (Tejaswini) |
| Yoga Teachers Training Programme |