R.D. National College was established in the year 1949 by the Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate Board (HSNCB) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The college is permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai and is recognized by UGC.

At present, R.D. National College is offering various UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in the field of Arts, Science, and Commerce. Admissions to all the UG and PG courses are done on the basis of merit as per the University of Mumbai guidelines. While Ph.D. admissions are based on an entrance test followed by a personal interview conducted by the college. Check R.D. National College Admission

R.D. National College also provides placement and internship opportunities to all the students. Every year more than 35% of the batch gets placed. The highest salary package offered at the college is INR 3.5 LPA, while the average CTC stood at INR 2.5 LPA. Wipro, Deloitte Infosys, ICICI Prudential, and HDFC are some of the top recruiters associated with the college.

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R.D. National College Merit List 2023 (Released)

R. D. National College Key Highlights 

  • The college has added several short-term courses and in-house internship programs to add value to the curriculum.
  • Faculty members of R.D. National College are actively involved in research and have received grants from the UGC and other funding agencies
  • The college is a part of a large conglomerate of fourteen prime educational institutions in and around Mumbai and even has established networks with other reputed institutions.
  • R.D. National College has collaborated with some industries and corporate houses to offer skill-based programs.

R. D. National College Important Dates

Events Dates
BA, B.Sc.,B.Com, BMM
Online/Offline Application Form Availability May 27- June 15, 2023
Pre-admission online May 27- June 15, 2023
Last Date for Online submission of the Application form along with the pre-enrollment form June 15, 2023
1st Merit List release June 19, 2023
Online Verification of documents and fee payment June 20 to June 27, 2023
2nd Merit List release June 28, 2023
Online Verification of documents and fee payment June 30-July 5, 2023
3rd Merit List release July 6, 2023
Online Verification of documents and fee payment July 7- July 10, 2023

R. D. National College Courses

Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College run a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. Below given is a tabular representation of the same.

Course Specialization Eligibility Fees
B. Com Accounting (Aided) 45% aggregate marks in 10+2 in any Stream from a recognized board. INR 19,015 (1st Year Fees)
Accounting and Finance
Banking and Insurance
Financial Markets
B. Sc Bio-Technology 10+2 in Science Stream from a recognized board. INR 29,025 (1st Year Fees)
Chemistry (Aided)
Information Technology
Mathematics (Aided)
Microbiology (Aided)
Physics (Aided)
BA Economics (Aided) Passing marks in 10+2 in any Stream from a recognized board. INR 5,875 (1st Year Fees)
English (Aided)
Management Studies
Psychology (Aided)
BMS Computer Science 45% aggregate marks in 10+2 in any Stream from a recognized board. INR 18,715 (1st Year Fees)
Sociology (Aided)
BMM Mass Media Passing marks in 10+2 in any Stream from a recognized board. INR 18,715 (1st Year Fees)
M. Sc Analytical Chemistry Bachelor's degree  in B.Sc with passing  marks from a recognized university  INR 34,955 (1st Year Fees)
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry
MA Psychology Bachelor's degree  in any stream with passing  marks from a recognized university  INR 50,330 (1st Year Fees)
Public Relations
Ph.D Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Master's degree with 55% marks from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST) + PET --
Microbiology
Physics

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R. D. National College Admission

The admission process at Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College is done through online mode. Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their application form.  The application form can be filled online by following the below - listed steps:

Step 1: Applicants are required to visit the official website of Mumbai University and register through the portal.

Step 2: Select the course you want to pursue and fill in other required details.

Step 3: Print Application Form and Purchase a Pre-Admission Form from the college admission office

Step 4: Submit the duly filled form at the college with the required documents.

Step 5:  After that Merit list will be  uploaded on the website and shortlisted students are offered admission to the college

R. D. National College Placements

The college does not have any policy or commitment to place its students. However, it puts in constant efforts to help as many students as it can by offering them an opportunity to apply for and sit for the placement process. It continuously provides career guidance to the students and helps them shape a career path.

Every year, about 35% of the batch gets placed. The top recruiting companies that visited the campus were Wipro, Deloitte Infosys, ICICI Prudential, HDFC, etc. The highest package offered at the college was INR 3.5 LPA and the average package was INR 2.5 LPA.

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R. D. National College Scholarships

The college aims at assisting students financially so they can have a better learning experience. Students have to apply for scholarships at the beginning of the academic year. R.D National College offers scholarships under mainly two categories as mentioned below: 

1) For those who perform well in college examinations

  • Silver Jubilee Scholarship
  • Barrister H.G. Advani Scholarship
  • Late (Smt.) L.K. Wadhwani Scholarship
  • Principal K.M. Kundnani Scholarship
  • Principal N.J. Hingorani Scholarship
  • Sports Awards: For excellent performance in sports:
  • N.J. Hingorani Scholarship
  • R.N. Kudchadkar Scholarship

2.  For the student with the overall best performance in a year

  • Late Shri Tirath Sabani Scholarship

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R. D. National College Facilities

Following are the facilities offered by the Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College to cater to the needs of the students as well as faculty members:

  • Library: The college has a very capacious library. The library proudly holds more than 80,000 volumes of books, journals, and numerous periodicals and newspapers. 
  • Auditorium: The college has a fully air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 600 people. Crafted with creativity, it offers space for various student-related events and seminars
  • Sports Centre / Gym: The college has a multi-purpose sports center that has been equipped with various fitness and recreational facilities and equipment such as the Treadmill, Weights, Cycle, Yoga Mats, and many more.
  • Conference Room: The college has two air-conditioned Conference Rooms which are well equipped with modern facilities and the latest state of art audio-visual equipment along with the other e-learning tools

R. D. National College Faculty

The faculty at Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College is highly specialized. There are a total of 141 staff members at the National College, Bandra, Maharashtra. There are 39 staff members at the degree college aided level, 32 staff members at the unaided degree, 53 staff members at the aided junior level, and 17 staff members at the unaided junior level.

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R. D. National College Alumni

  • Lal Krishna Advani: 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India, He is also one of the co-founders and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party
  • S.P. Hinduja: Chairman of the Hinduja Group
  • Majeed Memon: Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha of India from Maharashtra
  • Vikrant Massey: Indian Actor
  • Sumeet Vyas: Indian Actor

R. D. National College FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admissions?

Ans. Students need to produce the below-mentioned documents at the time of admissions:

  1. Class 10 Marksheets and Certificate
  2. Class 12 Marksheets and Certificate
  3. Passport size photograph
  4. Signature on the white background.
  5. Attested photocopy of Transfer Certificate.
  6. Provisional Eligibility Certificate from the University of Mumbai
  7. Proof of Residence
  8. Caste Certificate (If applying for scholarships)
  9. Income Certificate of parents (If applying for scholarships)

Ques. Is there a reservations policy at R. D. National College?

Ans. Yes, there is a reservations policy at R. D. National College. The details of the same are mentioned below:

Category Reservation
OBC 19%
SC 13%
ST 7%
D.T. (De-notified Tribe) 3%
Physically Handicapped/Disabled 3%
Transfer Cases (State and Central) 3%
SBC-Special Backward Class 2%

Note: 50% Seats are reserved under Sindhi Linguistic Minority Quota

Ques. What are its hours of operation at the college?

Ans. The college is open for the below-mentioned working hours in the week:

  • Monday: - 10:00 A M - 4:00 P M
  • Tuesday: - 10:00 A M - 4:00 P M
  • Wednesday: - 10:00 A M - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: - 10:00 A M - 4:00 P M
  • Friday: - 10:00 A M - 4:00 P M
  • Saturday: - 10:00 A M - 4:00 P M
  • Sunday: - Closed

Ques. How can I get admission to R. D. National College, Bandra?

Ans. In order to get admission into the R. D. National College, Bandra, students have to start by registering themselves at the official website of the University of Mumbai. After this, students have to go to the college in person, get the application form, and submit it within the deadline.

Aspirants can then check their names in the merit list updated on the official website of the college.

Ques. How are the placements at R. D. National College, Bandra?

Ans. The college does not have a very robust placements policy. However, select students get placed in big brands. The college offers career guidance and interview opportunities for students. About 35% of the batch gets placed through direct college placements. Meritorious students get ample opportunities to place themselves.

Some major recruiters are Wipro, Deloitte Infosys, ICICI PRUDENTIAL, HDFC, etc.

Ques. Is there a hostel facility available at R. D. National College, Bandra?

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities are available at the request of out-stationed students. The hostel rooms are not guaranteed and given only at the discretion of the college.