Bhusawal Arts Science and PO Nahata Commerce College, Jalgaon

The Bhusawal Arts Science and PO Nahata Commerce College is located in the town of Bhusawal, which lies in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. When this college was set up back in 1963, it was the first of its kind in the entire Tehsil. The 1958- born Tapti Education Society (TES) has been behind its establishment. The group runs several educational ventures, including a school, also situated in Bhusawal. This college covers a total land area of ten acres. The Bhusawal Arts Science and PO Nahata Commerce College is affiliated to the North Maharashtra University which lies in the city of Jalgaon. This affiliation ensures approval of the UGC (University Grants Commission). 

In addition, the college has also been accredited by the NAAC (National Assessments and Accreditation Council), earning an A grade rating in it. A separate IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) has been created to this end, to ensure that all the terms of the NAAC are complied with. An AQAR (Annual Quality Assurance Report) gets generated to quantify the results. The Bhusawal Arts Science and PO Nahata Commerce College offers courses at both the UG as well as PG levels. The entire academics here is run by the three departments within it. There are departments here for- Arts, Science and Commerce & Management. For many of the courses imparted, there is the option between English and Marathi language medium. 

At the undergrad level, there is the general BA course. There is also a B. Com. The BSc. may be pursued in either the General mode or in the specializations of Bio Technology, Computer Science or in Microbiology. Professional courses may also be undertaken for the areas of BBA, BCA and the BBM with specialization in E- Commerce. All these programmes are for three-years’ duration. At the master’s level, the areas of choice include the MA, M. Com, MSc. and the MBM. Uniquely for a college of higher education, but what is a fairly common trend in some parts of the country, this college even runs school level programmes for Plus 2 level. So, students may pursue at this very campus, class XII and XII studies within either the Arts, Science or Commerce streams. The college has also taken a lot of steps to integrate learning and academics to be digital space. So, a separate e- learning portal has been established, endemic to this college. Several sessions have been recorded on that portal now. Likewise, this Bhusawal- based college has also signed up for the national level e- Suvidha platform. 

In addition, there are several certificate programmes are on offer here. These may be taken up by the enrolled students as add- on courses, or by some external ones as well. They are primarily meant for working professionals, seeking a skill upgrade. These certifications are divided from among the separate faculty areas. Certifications can be undertaken from the Faculty of Arts for the areas of- Dramatics, English Speaking and for Human Rights & Value Education. The Faculty of Science offers these short- term programmes in- Web Design, Analytical Chemistry, Nursery Management in Botany and for Electronics & Telecommunications. The Faculty of Commerce and Management handles two such certifications, for the areas of- Tax Consultancy and in Advertising & Salesmanship. 

Research is something that takes place simultaneously at the Bhusawal Arts Science and PO Nahata Commerce College in Maharashtra. That’s why several research projects have been undertaken by the college. These have been carried out from across the departments. Some of the topics studied recently have included the likes of – medicinal plants in Jalgaon district, importance of CRM in internet banking, study of carp seeds in earthen ponds, water quality on Tapti river and a few more things. Research papers have also been published on several recognized platforms. Some of the best recognized platforms where published includes- Journal of Research & Development, ICNB (Institute for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity), NCRAMS, CSCIT and the Shodh Samikha aur Mulayankan. The annual fest held on campus is called the Avishkar. 

The campus has much to offer. There is a sports field where outdoor sports may be played. Facilities are also there for indoor games. The gymnasium may also be used by all. A large auditorium is there to facilitate major events, at both intra and inter college level. The campus has the right IT infrastructure. A health centre is also there to cater to medical emergencies. Hygienic food is prepared at the college cafeteria. There is a large parking area next to the college, which the students, staff and faculty may use. Banking facilities with ATM, access to public transport and PG living quarters are available just outside the college campus. The library here is one of the best stocked within the region. Besides the physical books on display, it also provides digital access to en number of international academic journals for research and academic purposes.