Kishinchand Chellaram College, popularly known as KC College, is a prestigious junior, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral institution in Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1954 under the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board (HSNC Board), KC College has a distinguished legacy of academic excellence and holistic education. The college is affiliated with HSNC University, Mumbai and was one of the first in the region to receive an “A” grade accreditation from NAAC. 

Mission, Vision & Values

Vision: To be a centre of academic excellence, fostering value-based education and preparing students for global challenges. 

Mission: Deliver quality education, promote academic distinction, and nurture lifelong learning. 

Motto: Salvation through knowledge emphasizing wisdom and realization as the highest goals of education. 

Accreditations & Recognition

Accredited with NAAC “A” grade in multiple cycles. 

Recognised by UGC and the Government of Maharashtra. 

Awarded Star College Status by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. 

Academic Programs

KC College offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research courses across Arts, Commerce, and Science streams:

Undergraduate (UG) Programs:

B.A. (Arts)

B.Com (Commerce)

B.Sc (Science)

B.M.S (Management Studies)

B.Com Variants (BAF, BBI, BFM)

B.A. in Multimedia & Mass Communication, Films, Television & New Media Production

B.Sc in Biotechnology, IT, Computer Science
(And other specialised UG programs) 

Postgraduate (PG) Programs:

M.A. in Communication & Journalism, Hindi, Psychology, Economics

M.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, and other science disciplines

M.Com Advanced Accountancy
(Various PG specialisations) 

Research & Doctoral Programs:

Ph.D. across science and language disciplines. 

(Admissions generally consider performance in 10+2 and other relevant eligibility criteria.) 

Infrastructure & Facilities

KC College boasts an urban campus with well equipped facilities designed to support quality learning:

Spacious classrooms, multimedia labs, and science & IT labs

Modern library with extensive academic resources and journals

Auditorium for cultural and academic events

Active student clubs and associations for co-curricular engagement

Sports and recreational facilities and supportive learning environment 

Note: The college does not provide on-campus hostel accommodation; students typically arrange PG or rental accommodation nearby. 

Achievements & Rankings

Consistently reaccredited with NAAC “A” grade, reflecting strong academic standards. 

Recognised as a Star College by the Government of India. 

Featured in various college rankings in arts, commerce, science, and mass communication domains (per educational ranking reports). 

Placement & Industry Links

KC College fosters industry exposure through placements, internships, and corporate interactions. Recruiters typically include reputed companies across sectors such as IT, finance, consulting, and media. 

Student Life & Culture

The college environment promotes academic growth as well as personal and social development through:

Cultural festivals and events

Technical and media clubs

Student leadership and community outreach activities