K.G. Joshi College of Arts & N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce was the primary establishment of upper learning to be established in Thane town in 1969.

Strategically settled, the college is at walking distance from Thane railroad station on the Central Railway line. it's well connected by bus services to each a part of town together with Navi Bombay.

The College received permanent affiliation, in Gregorian calendar month 1988 with the result from June 1982. the faculty was reaccredited by National Assessment and certification Council (NAAC), Banglore and awarded ‘A’ grade in Gregorian calendar month 2011 (2nd cycle) and afterward has awarded ‘A’ grade in November 2016 throughout the third cycle.

The school is one in every of the Community faculties of the University of Bombay and possesses the simplest College Award of University of Bombay (2011-12). the faculty is additionally ISO 9001-2015 Certified.

Objective

• To Provide an environment of learning and encouragement to all or any students and workers.
• To inspire students from even the foremost humble background forwards achieving excellence in educational and alternative fields.
• To instill values for holistic development and character building.
• To encourage and imbibe ICT Skills that provides students a competitive edge.
• To Prepare students to require their rightful place in society and contribute to national development.