Mumbai · Admissions 2027-28
R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics
S. P. Mandali's Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous) is an autonomous college in Mumbai, run by Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali and affiliated to University of Mumbai. In commerce it teaches B.Com, B.Sc, BMS, BBA and M.Com.
Lakhamsi Napoo Road, Matunga (East), Mumbai 400019, Maharashtra
Why consider it
- Established 1941
- Podar College was the first non-government commerce college to be started by the University of Bombay, in January 1941
- The B.Com (Actuarial Studies) programme has been accredited by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) since the academic year 2024-25
- NAAC first accredited the college with an A+ grade in 2004; the college states it was then the first institution in Maharashtra to obtain that grade
Courses
B.Com
Undergraduate
- Four-year programme under NEP 2020
- Actuarial Studies
- Financial Markets
- Accounting and Finance
- Management and Entrepreneurship
B.Sc
Undergraduate
- Finance and AI
BMS
Undergraduate
BBA
Undergraduate
- Shipping and Logistics Management
M.Com
Postgraduate
- Advanced Accountancy
- Business Management
- Business Analytics
- Behavioural Finance
- International Business
Fees, 2026-27
B.Com, first year (aided)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹15,270 first year
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · Reserve Category
- ₹9,750 first year
B.Com (Actuarial Studies)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹88,050 first year
B.Com (Financial Markets)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹92,610 first year
B.Com (Accounting and Finance)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹92,610 first year
B.Sc (Finance and AI)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹1,20,660 first year
B.Com (Management and Entrepreneurship)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹1,20,660 first year
M.Com Part I (Accountancy and Business Management)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹38,055 first year
M.Com Part I (Business Analytics)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹83,860 first year
M.Com Part I (Behavioural Finance)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹83,860 first year
M.Com Part I (International Business)
- Fee (single figure, not itemised) · General
- ₹83,860 first year
Admission
Entrance exams
- Entrance examination conducted by the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra (BMS and BBA (Shipping and Logistics Management), first year)
How seats are filled, as the college states it
- Merit lists declared as per the University of Mumbai schedule, on the college's own online form
- University of Mumbai pre-admission enrolment form is required, one for each programme applied to
- In-house students and non-in-house students (outsiders) apply through separate notices and forms
- Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds of the State CET Cell; four CAP rounds were scheduled for 2026-27
- Institutional Level / ACAP admission after the CAP rounds, on an inter-se merit list published by the college
Eligibility
- BMS
- Passed Standard XII (HSC) or equivalent with not less than 45 per cent marks in aggregate (40 per cent for reserved category)
Placements
- Average package · 2025-26
- Rs. 5.00 LPA
- Highest package · 2025-26
- Rs. 7.60 LPA
Questions
What is the B.Com fee at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics?
For 2026-27, the aided first-year B.Com at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics is ₹15,270 first year for the General category and ₹9,750 first year for the Reserve Category. B.Com (Actuarial Studies) is ₹88,050 first year, and B.Com (Financial Markets) and B.Com (Accounting and Finance) are ₹92,610 first year each.
How do I get BMS admission at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics?
First-year BMS at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics needs the entrance examination conducted by the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra, with seats filled in Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds and then Institutional Level / ACAP admission on an inter-se merit list. Students need Standard XII (HSC) or equivalent with not less than 45 per cent marks in aggregate (40 per cent for reserved category).
Is the actuarial B.Com at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics accredited?
Yes. The B.Com (Actuarial Studies) programme at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics has been accredited by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) since the academic year 2024-25.
What were the placements at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics?
In 2025-26, the average package at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics was Rs. 5.00 LPA and the highest package was Rs. 7.60 LPA.
How do I apply for B.Com at R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics?
Students apply on the college's own online form, along with a University of Mumbai pre-admission enrolment form for each programme applied to. Merit lists are declared as per the University of Mumbai schedule, and in-house and outside students apply through separate notices and forms.
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