College Profile
Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal (LRT) College of Commerce, Akola
🏛️ Introduction
Established in 1964 by The Berar General Education Society, Akola, Smt. Laxmibai Radhakisan Toshniwal (LRT) College of Commerce is one of the leading single-faculty commerce colleges in Western Vidarbha.
The vision of the college is:
“To become one of the best educational institutions in the country by attaining excellence in commerce education.”
Permanently affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), Amravati. ·Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in both the second and third cycles
Conferred with College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) status by UGC
·Appointed as a Lead College by SGBAU, Amravati, to guide other institutions regarding NAAC Assessment & Re-accreditation
🎓 Academic Programs
Alongside the traditional B.Com. and M.Com. programs, the college offers a wide range of self-financing and career-oriented courses:
🔹 Postgraduate Programs
Master in Computer Management (MCM)
·Master in Human Resource Development (MHRD)
🔹 Diploma & Certificate Programs
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Taxation
Diploma in Marketing Management
Diploma in Financial Management
Diploma in Office Automation
Certificate in Website Designing
Certificate in Event Management
Certificate in Tourism Management
🔹 Research Opportunities
Recognized Research Center for Ph.D. (SGBAU, Amravati) in 4 subjects
M.Phil. in Commerce
👨🏫 Principals Who Shaped the Institution
The college has flourished under the leadership of eminent principals whose contributions remain a legacy:
| 📅 Sl. No. | 👤 Name of Principal | 🕰️ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.S.S. Jogalekar | 1964 – 1972 |
| 2 | K.G. Gandhi | 1972 – 1995 |
| 3 | B.S. Chandak | 1995 – 1996 |
| 4 | Dr. S.G. Chapke | 1998 – Present* |
Note: During 1996 to 1998, officiating Principals were appointed.
The College is ascending in glory since the first Cycle of accreditation and this fact is validated by the table which shows the ascending CGPA since the first Cycle of accreditation.
🏆 Accreditation & Achievements
The progress of the college is evident in its consistently ascending NAAC CGPA scores:
| 🔁 Cycle | 🏅 Grade | 📊 CGPA | 📅 Year of Accreditation | ⏳ Validity From | ⏳ ValidityTo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | B+ | -- | 2004 | 08/01/2004 | 08/01/2009 |
| Cycle 2 | A | 3.02 | 2010 | 03/09/2010 | 03/09/2015 |
| Cycle 3 | A | 3.03 | 2016 | 29/03/2016 | 29/03/2021 |
·IQAC established on 18/04/2006, ensuring continuous quality enhancement
UGC Funding: In November 2016, the college received ₹80,00,000 under the College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) scheme
🌐 Institutional Strength
Grant-in-Aid Institution operating in regular co-education mode
Attracts students from both economically weaker and affluent sections of society
·Holds the maximum enrollment of commerce students in SGBAU, Amravati