The Modern Education Society, Pune was established on 15th February, 1932, to meet the demand for education by the residents of the eastern part of the city of Poona. The efforts of its founder, Prin. V. K. Joag, and of the Wadia brothers, Sir Cusrow Wadia and Sir Ness Wadia,

The Modern Education Society came into being as a regular registered Educational Society formally at a meeting of its founder members at the Cowasjee Dinshaw Library Hall.

True to Its credo 'For the Spread of Light', the Society pioneered efforts to open the portals of higher education to the residents of eastern parts of Pune and pursued them tirelessly through the last eighty resplendent years. The Society today has seven institutions in the bustling cities of Pune and Mumbai. Over the years, they have become the first choice to acquire an all-round quality education for many promising young men and women all over the country and abroad.

It was at this meeting that the First Senate of the Modern Education Society was formed and the Senate decided on the recommendations of it’s Finance Council and Academic Council to establish from June 1932, a college affiliated to a University in the Poona Suburban Area. Thus, came into being, the ‘Nowrosjee Wadia College’ named after the Late Mr. Nowrosjee Wadia, father of Sir Cusrow Wadia and Sir Ness Wadia. Today the seven Institutions of the Modern Education Society in Pune and Mumbai are well known all over India and abroad as institutions of excellence in education, sports and in extra-curricular activities and are most sought after as educational Institutions of excellence by students from all over India and several countries abroad.

True to its credo 'For the Spread of Light', the Society pioneered efforts to open the portals of higher education to the residents of eastern parts of Pune and pursued them tirelessly through the last eighty resplendent years. The Society today has seven institutions in the bustling cities of Pune and Mumbai. Over the years, they have become the first choice to acquire an all-round quality education for many promising young men and women all over the country and abroad.It is a unique education society since the Board of Life members, the supreme decision making body of the Society and its Institutions, is made up entirely of teachers of these institutions, the management is intensely aware of the strengths, weaknesses and requirements of the Institution. As a result, the policies of the management are made keeping in mind the interest of the teachers, the non-teaching staff and the students.

Sir Nusli Wadia

It gives me great pleasure to communicate with you the young, fresh minds, who are preparing to embark on a career in the world of commerce and Industry, having completed your education at Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune

I hope that during your time at the Institute you have not only had the opportunity to imbibe and be equipped to face the world with confidence in the discipline that you choose but that the college has provided you with the value system with which you will conduct yourselves wherever opportunity takes you.

I am sure that over the years ahead you will make this Institute proud of your accomplishments and achievements. The institute would greatly appreciate that you not only continue your connections with it but when you progress in life you bring back to Institute your learning’s, in order to share them with the students and faculty of the time.

I am sure that you will make the contribution which all citizens need to, in whatever their field to, the society and the nation of which this Institute can be justly proud of. With all good wishes for a long, happy and successful life!

Mr. Ness Wadia

Since its inception in 1932, MES Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune has risen to new heights and turned into a well known and renowned institute in Pune and in India With more than 6000 students on its roll, many of them from abroad, Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune true to its motto ‘For the Spread of Light’, is known for imparting its unique blend of value added education, combining sound basic knowledge together with its enviable culture of modernism, cosmopolitanism and secularism.

MES Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune tradition always ensures that our students assimilate the best of knowledge from the formal system of education. The Institute, equally known for its achievements in Placement, Leadership skill and Extra-curricular activities, strives to instill in students, the true Wadian spirit embodied in the phrase ‘ Excellence’ on and off the field’. Nowrosjee Wadia College caters to the holistic development of students, who, after a thorough training in theory, practice, life skills, personality development and attitudinal grooming, are sent out not only as promising brand ambassadors but also as confident leaders in the making.

The spirit of “Earning Supremacy” through deserving means , percolates down to each and every student member. I wish the Institution, my Alma-mater, immense success in all its endeavors.

The Nowrosjee Wadia College, was established on July 21, 1932 within six months of the establishment of the Modern Education Society on February 15, 1932. True to Its credo ‘For the Spread of Light’, the college pioneered efforts to open the portals of higher education to the residents of eastern parts of Pune and pursued them tirelessly through the last eighty resplendent years. Over the years, it has become the first choice to acquire an all-round quality education for many promising young men and women all over the country and abroad.

While Pune was known ever since the advent of the British rule as a prominent center of education, the eastern parts of the city were virtually devoid of any educational facilities.

The matter of providing facilities for higher education in the eastern parts of Pune would have remained a distant dream had it not been for a group of prominent citizens in these parts and of devoted academicians in the city who clearly brought out to the public the need for a college in this part of the city. Among the important citizens of this part of Pune and the Cantonment who supported the idea were Sir Manekji Mehta, Prof. D. D. Kapadia, Shri A. B. Sethna, Rao Bahadur, Dr. R. K. Naidu, Dr. A. D’Gama and Sardar Mudaliar.

The Munificent Wadias: It may be mentioned here that Prin. V. K. Joag, who already knew the late Sir Cusrow Wadia, while he was life member of the Deccan Education Society, approached him about the middle of January 1932 and told him how he and some of his colleagues were free to work outside the Deccan Education Society and were desirous of starting an Arts and Science college in the eastern parts of the city of Poona as early as possible. Sir Cusrow was pleased with the idea and said that he and his brother Sir Ness Wadia would gladly help in any efforts to establish such a College. Sir Cusrow and Sir Ness also consented to name the planned new College after their illustrious father Shri Nowrosjee N. Wadia. A regular registered educational Society called the Modern Education Society was subsequently founded on 15th February at a meeting of the citizens of Poona and other friends held in the Cowasjee Dinshaw Library Hall.

The Nowrosjee Wadia College, currently in its 90th year was established on 21 July 1932 within six months of the establishment of the Modern Education Society on 15 February 1932.

Over the years, it has become a popular choice to acquire an all-round quality education for many young men and women all over the country and abroad. The Nowrosjee Wadia College was founded in 1932 with just 250 students. The College was initially affiliated to the University of Bombay but switched affiliation to the University of Pune (now Savitribai Phule Pune University) in 1949. Currently, the college has over 7000 students on roll. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in the Arts and Science faculty.

The Wadia family is a Parsi family from Surat, India currently based in Mumbai. The college was named after Mr. Nowrosjee Wadia, the father of Sir Ness Wadia and Sir Cusrow Wadia and grandparent of Mr. Nusli Wadia.

Nowrosjee Wadia was the founder of a small operation of Indian spun cotton yarn dip dyed by hand in 1879. Bombay Dyeing has now grown to be one of the most respected and trusted brands in the country. His wife, Bai Jerbai Wadia was a known philantropist of her time. The Fergusson college library has been named after her.

Prof. Dr. Vasant V. Chabukswar

Modern Education Society’s flagship institute, the Nowrosjee Wadia College, has completed 90 glorious years and is revered by students from all over the country. It is a premier institute and a preferred destination for students pursuing higher education in disciplines of Science and Arts. The Nowrosjee Wadia College is known for its cosmopolitan culture. We have students from different parts of the country and from a number of countries around the world.

The motto of the College is "For the Spread of Light“. The institution has stood for the last 90 years for this noble mission - imparting knowledge and value-based education. The institution also infuses into its students, the principles of wisdom, courage, and determination.

The College is affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University and conducts various courses designed by the University at undergraduate and post graduate levels. A highly qualified and dedicated faculty works hard to ensure that the students have an enriching and holistic learning experience.

Academics is complemented by sports and cultural activities, which helps in developing the overall personality of the student. We have a rich tradition and legacy of sportspersons who have represented the country in different sports. Some of our students have been eminent artists. A number of our students have risen to eminence and are now distinguished personalities in various walks of life.

The overall quality of the College is monitored by NAAC and the Nowrosjee Wadia College is accredited with an A+ grade. The College is NEP ready - can efficiently implement and follow the guidelines laid down in the new National Education Policy under the UGC.

I welcome you all to this institute of higher learning and assure you of a nurturing and caring environment that will see you evolve into empowered human beings.

Prof. Dr. Vasant V. Chabukswar

Incharge Principal

Professor of Chemistry

M.Sc. Ph.D.

Dr. Samina S. Boxwala-Kale

Vice-Principal, Head of Department (Mathematics)

Associate Professor of Mathematics.

M. Sc. (Pure Mathematics), IIT Bombay

Ph. D. in Mathematics, University of Mumbai, SET

Dr. Bharat B. Bahule

Vice Principal

Associate Professor of Chemistry.

M. Sc.(Chemistry), Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Prof. Nitin D. Abhyankar

Dean, Faculty of Science

M. Sc. Statistics,

A.D.C.S.S.A.A., PGDMM

Prof. Dr. Manjusha Musmade

Dean, Faculty of Arts

M.A., NET, M.Phil., Ph.D.

Mr. Ashok. R. Mundhe

Vice Principal Junior College

M. A. M. P. Ed. NET

Mrs. Smita. S. Nirpharake

Supervisor, Junior College

M. Sc. B. Ed. DCM

Mr. Rajendra G. Tagade

Registrar

M. A. B. Lib.

NIRMITI

NIRMITI is the Cultural Association of the College. Nirmiti stands for creation which is a forum to encourage students to hone their various artistic skills. It uses the medium of art i.e. music, drama, dance to discover students’ talent. "

Events: Students are encouraged to participate in intra and inter-college, university, state and national level competitions like dance, singing, acting and so forth. NOWROS: It is the college annual function with different themes each year."

Every year in the last week of January, the college conducts departmental activities, wherein the students showcase their academic skills and subject knowledge, through poster and rangoli competitions, treasure hunts, plays, skits, street plays etc. the week culminates in the cultural programme NOWROS, where the students get a chance to participate in singing, dance, instrumental music and other such events

The Nowrosjee Wadia College is proud of its varied heritage and academic achievements. Along with a great sporting tradition, the college is also proud of its intellectual geniuses, who have earned a name for themselves and the college. Every year, as per tradition our scholars are honoured for their academic accomplishments at the hands of well celebrated guests who themselves have impressed society with their own achievements.

The Nowrosjee Wadia College in its long history has proudly boosted of a rich sporting tradition and a long legacy, which is being carried out to this day. Our students have participated and won laurels in state, national and international events too. In the annual Gymkhana Day programme, students are felicitated for their sporting achievements at the hands of well renowned guests who themselves have carved a niche in their genre of sport and profession.

Mr. Jagdish Sethi, a proud alumnus of Nowrosjee Wadia College,and a member of the Lions Club, instituted this inter collegiate quiz competition in the loving memory of his mother Late Mrs Mayadevi Chadanlal Sethi. This competition receives a huge response from most colleges in the city. The quiz is held via a written round and then an oral round comprising of teams made up of the top scorers of the written round.

For over 80 years now the Nowrosjee Wadia College in collaboration with the Servants of India society of India, has been conducting the His Highness Raja of Sangli’s Gokhale Elocution Competition. The elocution competition has been a well-known one amongst debating circles across the city. Students from college across the city participate in this competition, displaying its overwhelming response. Contemporary topics of the current year , related to society, culture, academics, economics, defense and strategy are selected as the main theme for the event.

Every year on 14th September the college organizes the Hindi Bhasha Diwas, wherein the well-known guests are invited to throw light on the importance of the Hindi Bhasha Diwas. Students participate in this event by way of debates, elocution, essay writing competitions, poetry writing and reading and other such activities. This event is organized in order to state the importance of our national language.

Since the past 6 years the Savitribai Phule Pune University has permitted the colleges affiliated under it to organize the Convocation ceremony for its passing out batches. The students are conferred upon with their degrees after a grand procession at a gala ceremony, at the hands of renowned guests.