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Programme Highlights Most updated curriculum Experienced faculty Guest lecturers from industry and other Universities Specializations offered: - Accounting - Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Two compulsory internships Compulsory industrial visits Excellent placement record Continuous mentoring of students Various sports and co-curricular activities for overall personality development of students Institute of Commerce, Nirma University BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) 2020-23 Institute of Commerce, Nirma University Institute of Commerce, Nirma University S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad- 382481, Gujarat, India Phone: +91-79-71652600, 608, +91-2717-241911-15 Email: [email protected] Website:www.commerce.nirmauni.ac.in Note: The information provided in the brochure is pertaining to the current status, and is subject to change. The admission process of the Institute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ahmedabad. Dr. Trilok Sharma Mr. Sandeep Shah Ms. Jyoti Patel Dr Nayan Patel Library Support Ms. Monita Shastri Librarian 1. Udai Paliwal, Ph.D. – Dean Area: Accounting & Finance 2. Avani Shah, Ph.D. Area: Accounting & Financial Management 3. Sumita Shroff Goyal, Ph.D. Area: Accounting & Financial Management 4. Nitin Kishore Saxena, Ph.D. Area: Accounting, Finance, Reporting & Sustainability 5. Ashutosh Pandey, Ph.D. (pursuing) Area: Econometrics, Quantitative Economics & Fiscal Policy Mr. Sanjeev Jain CS Yashree Dixit Ms. Mangalika Shukla CA Niyati Nawab Ms. Purvi Zaveri Ms. Shreya Chatterjee Ms. Bushra Kureshi Ms. Monika Patel Admin Support Ms. Shweta Trivedi Senior Assistant Mr Parth Jani Junior Assistant 6. Karishma Butani, CS, LLB Area: Law, Commerce & Taxation 7. Nisha Chadda, Ph.D. Area: Accounting & Finance 8. Ishu Mittal, CA Area: Accounting, Finance & Taxation 9. Anjani Kumar Niraj, CMA Area: Accounting, Finance & Commerce Placement Support Mr. Indranil Banerji Head, Corporate Relations Mr. Birju Ambani Placement Officer Faculty Full Time Faculty Visiting / Guest Faculty Officers Testimonials Jugal Wadhwani (Analyst at EY) My life at Institute of Commerce, Nirma University was very dynamic and full of learning experiences. I am thankful to my faculty and our Dean who constantly supported us throughout our studies. The infrastructure of the University is well built and managed and the course structure was very practical. The use of case studies, practical exposure, and industrial examples made our sessions interactive. My sincere appreciation and gratitude to the placement committee and faculty for helping me grab first ever opportunity that came into my life and I am happy to be placed as Analyst in Advisory department at EY, Ahmedabad. Dravya Jain (Analyst at KPMG) We, at ICNU, have a broad spectrum of life that not only includes academics but also co- circular activities like debates, poetry recitations, elocutions, finance related events, etc. We also participate in extra-curricular activities like sports competitions, fashion shows, etc. Our academics include rigorous in-depth assignments which give us simulation of a workplace environment. Our teachers support us in all extension trainings like ACCA, NISM, Tally, etc. and bring in trending subjects like International Financial Services Centre, Indirect Tax Laws (GST), etc. so as to prepare us for our future endeavours. We also have a daily newspaper session to be in touch with the on-going scenario of the world. All-embracing, ICNU gave me a chance to grow in all aspects of life and I am happy to be placed as Analyst in the Risk advisory department at KPMG, Pune.

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Page 1: 170 x 290 Size 16-3-2020 - Institute of Commerce · Institute of Commerce, Nirma University S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad- 382481, Gujarat, India Phone: +91-79-71652600, 608, +91-2717-241911-15

Programme Highlights

• Most updated curriculum

• Experienced faculty

• Guest lecturers from industry and other Universities

• Specializations offered:

- Accounting

- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)

• Two compulsory internships

• Compulsory industrial visits

• Excellent placement record

• Continuous mentoring of students

• Various sports and co-curricular activities for overall personality development of students

Institute of Commerce, Nirma University

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS)

2020-23

Institute of Commerce, Nirma University Institute of Commerce, Nirma University

S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad- 382481, Gujarat, India

Phone: +91-79-71652600, 608, +91-2717-241911-15

Email: [email protected]

Website:www.commerce.nirmauni.ac.in

Note: The information provided in the brochure is pertaining to the current status, and is subject to change. The admission

process of the Institute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ahmedabad.

Dr. Trilok Sharma

Mr. Sandeep Shah

Ms. Jyoti Patel

Dr Nayan Patel

Library Support

Ms. Monita Shastri

Librarian

1. Udai Paliwal, Ph.D. – Dean

Area: Accounting & Finance

2. Avani Shah, Ph.D.

Area: Accounting & Financial Management

3. Sumita Shroff Goyal, Ph.D.

Area: Accounting & Financial Management

4. Nitin Kishore Saxena, Ph.D.

Area: Accounting, Finance, Reporting & Sustainability

5. Ashutosh Pandey, Ph.D. (pursuing)

Area: Econometrics, Quantitative Economics &

Fiscal Policy

Mr. Sanjeev Jain

CS Yashree Dixit

Ms. Mangalika Shukla

CA Niyati Nawab

Ms. Purvi Zaveri

Ms. Shreya Chatterjee

Ms. Bushra Kureshi

Ms. Monika Patel

Admin Support

Ms. Shweta Trivedi

Senior Assistant

Mr Parth Jani

Junior Assistant

6. Karishma Butani, CS, LLB

Area: Law, Commerce & Taxation

7. Nisha Chadda, Ph.D.

Area: Accounting & Finance

8. Ishu Mittal, CA

Area: Accounting, Finance & Taxation

9. Anjani Kumar Niraj, CMA

Area: Accounting, Finance & Commerce

Placement Support

Mr. Indranil Banerji

Head, Corporate Relations

Mr. Birju Ambani

Placement Officer

FacultyFull Time Faculty

Visiting / Guest Faculty

Officers

Testimonials

Jugal Wadhwani (Analyst at EY)

My life at Institute of Commerce, Nirma University was very dynamic and full of learning

experiences. I am thankful to my faculty and our Dean who constantly supported us

throughout our studies. The infrastructure of the University is well built and managed and

the course structure was very practical. The use of case studies, practical exposure, and

industrial examples made our sessions interactive. My sincere appreciation and gratitude to

the placement committee and faculty for helping me grab first ever opportunity that came

into my life and I am happy to be placed as Analyst in Advisory department at EY,

Ahmedabad.

Dravya Jain (Analyst at KPMG)

We, at ICNU, have a broad spectrum of life that not only includes academics but also co-

circular activities like debates, poetry recitations, elocutions, finance related events, etc. We

also participate in extra-curricular activities like sports competitions, fashion shows, etc. Our

academics include rigorous in-depth assignments which give us simulation of a workplace

environment. Our teachers support us in all extension trainings like ACCA, NISM, Tally, etc.

and bring in trending subjects like International Financial Services Centre, Indirect Tax Laws

(GST), etc. so as to prepare us for our future endeavours. We also have a daily newspaper

session to be in touch with the on-going scenario of the world. All-embracing, ICNU gave me

a chance to grow in all aspects of life and I am happy to be placed as Analyst in the Risk

advisory department at KPMG, Pune.

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Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel established the NERF in 1994 with a view to promote and support

higher education in India. The NERF is a trust that crystallized his long cherished dream of

providing world-class education and inculcating the spirit of social relevance among the

young students of the country. Among many social projects that he has initiated, NERF is

monumental of his commitment to the society.

• Mr K K Patel, Vice President, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

• Dr Anup K Singh, Director General, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

• Ms Anju Sharma, IAS Principal Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, Education Department,

Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

• Mr Rakeshbhai K Patel, Vice Chairman Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad

• Mr J P Joshipara, Academician

• Mr R D Shah, Chartered Accountant, Trustee, Nirma Education and Research Foundation

• Mr Hirenbhai K. Patel, Managing Director, Nirma Limited, Ahmedabad

• Mr Vipinbhai S Parikh, Advocate

• Mr Kamalbhai Trivedi, Advocate General, Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad

• Dr P N Bhagwati, Industrialist and Educationist, Chairman, Bhagwati Sphero Cast Limited,

Ahmedabad

• Dr Pankajbhai Patel, Chairman and Managing Director Zydus Cadila Health Care, Ahmedabad

• Dr Manjunath Ghate, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

• Dr Alka Mahajan, Dean, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

• Mr G Ramachandran Nair, Executive Registrar (Secretary), Nirma University, Ahmedabad

BOARD OF GOVERNORSDr Karsanbhai K Patel

Chairman, Nirma Limited,

Chairman, Nirma Education and Research Foundation,

President, Nirma University

NIRMA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NERF)

MISSION

Nirma University emphasizes the all-round development of its

students. It aims at producing not only good professionals,

but also good and worthy citizens of a great country, aiding in

its overall progress and development.

It endeavours to treat every student as an individual, to

recognize their potential and to ensure that they receive the

best preparation and training for achieving their career

ambitions and life goals.

QUALITY STATEMENT

To develop high quality professionals who reflect

and demonstrate values that the university stands

for, through innovation and continuous

improvement in facilitation of learning, research

and extension activities

VISION

Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and

socially responsible individuals and organizations

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Accreditation

Approvals

The Institute of Commerce, Nirma University is a constituent Institution of Nirma University. Nirma

University and its constituent Institutions are accredited with 'A' grade by National Assessment and

Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous accreditation institution of the University Grants

Commission, Government of India.

The letter grade 'A' is the highest grade awarded to an institution of higher education by NAAC. This

accreditation status indicates that Nirma University and all its constituent Institutions meet the

standards of quality as set by NAAC, in terms of their performance related to educational processes and

outcomes covering the curriculum, teaching-learning, evaluation, faculty, research, infrastructure,

learning resources, organisation, governance, financial well-being and student services.

• Institute of Commerce is a constituent Institute of the Nirma University, a statutory university

established under the Gujarat Government Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the

University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.

• All academic programmes offered by the Institute are recognized by the

UGC.

Nirma University

The Institute of Commerce

Nirma University, Ahmedabad, was established as a Statutory University in 2003. The

University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the

UGC Act. The University is also accredited with 'A' grade by National Assessment and

Accreditation Council (NAAC). Nirma University is Ranked among the top 100 Universities by

MHRD, GOI.

Nirma University consists of the Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Management, Faculty of

Commerce, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Architecture

&Planning and Faculty of Research and Doctoral Studies. The graduate, post-graduate, and

doctoral level programmes offered by these faculties are rated highly by accreditation

agencies, industry, business magazines, and students.

Innovation, quality, and excellence are the key driving forces on the campus which have

translated the vision of the University Institutions into reality. Today, the campus vibrates with

not only world class curricular activities but also with myriad of activities like international

conventions, symposia, conferences, student competitions, conclaves, short-term industry

relevant programmes, cultural activities, etc.

Founded on the vision of Padmashree Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Commerce,

Nirma University symbolizes the principles of brilliance, excellence and professionalism. It

aims to impart top-class education in the field of Accounting as well as Banking, Financial

Services and Insurance (BFSI) Sector.

The Institute of Commerce believes in serious academic pursuit by means of prudent mix of

relevance and rigor in its curriculum design and delivery aimed at imparting the relevant

skills, knowledge and ideas through intellectually stimulating debates & discussions,

innovative teaching pedagogies and exposure to industry practices. The Institute is dedicated

to its goal of adding value to life and professional standards.

Institute of Commerce, a centre of learning where knowledge fuels the desire

for distinction, aims to pioneer in serving the changing needs of the

industry. The campus infrastructure and amenities are

comparable to any reputed university around the world.

It hosts fully equipped classrooms where focused

discussions, interactive study sessions,

role plays, presentations, case

studies etc. are held.

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Curriculum

The Bachelor in Commerce (Honours) intends to prepare students for their career in

Accounting or BFSI sector. It aims to develop requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes in

them to meet the challenges of the accounting, auditing, taxation and BFSI sector domains.

The programme focuses equally on theoretical and practical aspects of the above mentioned

domains, promoting an attitude of life-long learning among the students and preparing

them as a professional employee or a self-employed individual. It comprises of six semesters

(two semesters in each year) over a period of 3 years. On successful completion of the six

semesters, a degree of Bachelors in Commerce (Honours) [B.Com. (Hons.)] is awarded to the

students.

Unique Features:• Focused and relevant course contents with rigour in teaching and assessment.

• Most updated curriculum

• Experienced faculty

• Guest lecturers from industry and other Universities

• Specialisations offered:

- Accounting

- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)

• Two compulsory internships

• Compulsory industrial visits

• Excellent placement record

• Continuous mentoring of students

• Various sports and co-curricular activities for overall personality development of students

• Provides strong pathway for gainful employment and for pursuing higher studies in India

and abroad.

• Rich library resources

• Inculcates various side courses within the campus.

Programme Structure/Design:• Duration – 3 years (six semesters)

• Medium of Instruction – English

• Credits – Total 154 credits

• Courses – 1 to 6 credits (one credit hour equals one contact hour per week).

About the Programme:

Sem. Course Code Course Title Credit

I CC1 Financial Accounting-I 6

CC2 Elements of Commerce 5

AECC1 General English 4

GE1 Business Mathematics 4

SEC1 Computer Applications 2

GE2 Principles of Micro Economics 4

II CC3 Financial Accounting-II 5

CC4 Cost Accounting 6

SEC2 Business Statistics 4

GE3 Principles of Macro Economics 3

AECC2 Business Communication 4

GE101 International Business 3

III CC5 Corporate Accounting-I 6

CC6 Cost and Management Accounting 6

CC7 Company Law 5

AECC3 Environmental Studies 4

GE5 Indian Economy 4

SEC3 Social Internship -

IV CC8 Direct Tax Law 6

CC9 Corporate Accounting II 6

CC10 Financial Management 6

GE6 General and Commercial Laws 4

University Elective 3

V CC51 Indirect Taxation 5

CC52 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 5

SEC4 Corporate Internship 4

Accounting Specialisation

DSE-A-1 Advanced Accounting and Reporting 5

DSE-A-2 Auditing 5

DSE-A-3 Project Feasibility and Financing 5

BFSI Specialisation 4

DSE-B-1 Indian Financial System 5

DSE-B-2 Banking 5

DSE-B-3 Insurance 5

VI CC13 Entrepreneurship 5

CC14 Financial Statement Analysis 5

Accounting Specialisation

DSE-A-4 Corporate Tax Planning 5

DSE-A-5 Strategic Management Accounting 5

DSE-A-6 Accounting and Finance for Service Enterprises 5

BFSI Specialisation

DSE-B-4 Fundamentals of Investments 5

DSE-B-5 Merchant Banking and other Financial Services 5

DSE-B-6 Study of International Financial Services Centre 5

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JurisdictionThe admission process of the Institute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of

Ahmedabad. The Information provided in the Brochure reflects the current status on the date

of publication and is subject to change without prior notice.

AdmissionsNumber of seats: 144

15% of total seats are allocated for admission to NRI/NRI Sponsored category.

Admission Categories:

A] General Category

B] NRI(Self)/NRI Sponsored Category

C] FN/PIO/Gulf & South East Asia (CIWGC-SEA) Category

Eligibility:

st• The students seeking admission in the 1 year of B.Com. (Hons) shall have passed the HSC

examination (10+2) [or any other recognized examinations considered equivalent by Nirma

University with English as a subject along with any one of the following subjects:

Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics.

• The candidate must have secured 60% or more marks in the HSC examination (10+2)

Selection Process:

Selection Process: Merit of admission is based on aggregate percentage of marks in

qualifying examination (i.e.12th Standard). Total marks obtained in ALL subjects in 12th

Standard will be considered for merit.

Apply Online: Online Application Form is available on http://www.commerce.nirmauni.ac.in

Last Date to apply: 31st May, 2020

Fee Structure :

Fee Head Fee (2020– 21)

TUITION FEE

General Category ₹ 97,200 per annum

Foreign Nationals/PIO US$ 2500 or equivalent

in ₹ per annum

NRI/NRI Sponsored US$ 5000 or equivalent

in ₹ per annum

Gulf & South East Asia (CIWGC-SEA) US$ 2000 or equivalent

in ₹ per annum

Foreign Nationals/PIO from SAARC Countries ₹ 97,200 per annum

OTHER FEES

Examination Fee ₹ 7000 per annum

Activity Fee & Books & Reading Materials Fee ₹ 11,500 per annum

Enrollment Fees ₹ 1000

Eligibility Certificate (If required) ₹ 1000

Refundable Security ₹ 7000

ICNU NEWS letter - Publication

of KALEIDOSCOPE aims to pave the

way for our students to showcase

the vivid colors of their intellect and

personalities. KALEIDOSCOPE keeps

readers informed about academic

and co-curricular developments at

the ICNU.

Supplementary / Enrichment Courses:

In addition to the above rigorous and updated curriculum as per the changing market needs,

the ICNU also offers an enrichment course every semester for the overall development of

students. The following is an illustrative list of supplementary courses.

Additional Learning Opportunities:

Summer Internship

We believe that it is our responsibility to develop our students as professionals right on the

campus while they are still students. We consider students as active partners in managing the

Institute and its activities such as conferences, guest lectures, seminars, placement, etc., and

ensures that they play an active role in the life of the Institute rather than being passive

recipients. They are also given opportunities to enroll themselves into various courses like

CGMA which is a Strategic Management Accounting program, NISM Certification Course and

Tally with GST. Thus, the time that students spend at the campus is designed to be the most

fulfilling period of their lives.

The students are required to undergo two Summer Internships for a period of four weeks at

the end of 2nd and 4th semesters. The internship at the end of 2nd semester, with an NGO

is aimed to enhance the skills and develop the character of students whereas the one at the

end of 4th semester is arranged at corporates to enable the students to gain practical / real-

life experience of industry/corporate world.

Course Code Name of the subject

SP01 Yoga & Total Health

SP02 Foreign Language- Elementary Course

SP03 Working with Spreadsheets

SP04 Personality Development

SP05 Presentation Skills (Including GD and PI)

SP06 Introduction to SPSS

SP07 Time Management

SP08 Career Planning and Goal Setting

SP09 Business Etiquettes

SP10 Value System

SP11 Foreign Language- Advance Course

SP12 Stress Management

SP13 Micro Finance

SP14 Personal Finance

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The Campus

Classrooms

Computing Facilities

The University is situated about 15 kms from Ahmedabad city, on the Sarkhej – Gandhinagar

Highway. A 110-acre lush green campus in picturesque surroundings provides a refreshing

environment, stimulating intellectual alertness and creativity. The campus has an ambience

that motivates the students to grow. The University building has several amphitheaters, flat

classrooms, an auditorium with a capacity of 450 seats, computer centre, a communication

lab, a fully automated library, an art gallery, faculty and administrative blocks, conference

rooms, and other facilities. Modernity, aestheticism, and grandeur characterize the buildings.

The campus also has modern sports facilities. The overall atmosphere is distinguished by

serenity, which is conducive for intellectual pursuits.

The classrooms are equipped with multimedia and audio-visual equipment to facilitate

effective learning. Classrooms are designed to promote maximum interaction between the

faculty and students. Each classroom has internet connectivity through LAN and Wi-Fi.

Computing facilities for the students include a well-equipped lab. A state-of-the-art network

connects every corner of the Institute. High-speed servers running on a variety of platforms

to suit all kinds of requirements support the entire network. A 512 mbps dedicated optic

fiber leased line and wi-fi hotspots enable round the clock internet connectivity. The Institute

has also acquired the latest software, namely SPSS and Oracle among others. Internet and

Intranet mail servers are available to students and faculty round the clock.

Library Resource Centre (LRC)

The library provides access to a wide range of business related sources that include leading

national and international business periodicals in addition to an impressive collection of

business databases, digitized corporate annual reports, and CDs/DVDs. The library has more

than 33,500 volumes of books.

The library subscribes to 13 databases. Around 15000 e-journals are subscribed through

databases such as EBSCO's Business Source Complete, and Academic Search Complete,

Elsevier's Science Direct: Business, Management & Accounting package, Emerald

Management, JSTOR archival e-journal package and Oxford e-bundle. The library

subscribes to ISI Emerging Markets database which provides trade related

information from all over the world. The financial and economic databases

subscribed by the library are Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy's- Industry

Outlook, Ace Equity and Ace Mutual Fund from Accord Fintech, India Stat,

EPWRF India Series, Frost and Sullivan, and SCOPUS. The library also

subscribes to Indiastat.com and has Springer e-books collection. All

databases are accessible on Campus IP's and remote access is

given on request as well.

The library is fully automated through Koha: an open

source software, accessible on the campus LAN. This

user-friendly package facilitates issue and return

of books with Web-catalogue. The library has

adopted the latest information technologies

like CD, DVD, multimedia kits, barcode

scanners, and text and graphic

scanners for effective use of

library services.

Infrastructure

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Orientation cum Induction Programme 2019

Freshers 2019

Talent Hunt 2019

Teachers' Day celebrations at ICNU

Social Visit

Institute of Commerce's First Convocation Ceremony & Formation of

Alumni Association

KPMG Campus to Corporate – Employability skills workshop

The Institute organised the orientation cum induction programme for its fourth batch of

B.Com (Honours) students on July 15, 2019. The orientation cum induction programme was

inaugurated by Dr. Pankaj Singh, Senior Vice President, Data Centre Business & Group

HR, Adani Group, who graced the occasion as chief guest and CA Bishan Shah, Managing

Partner at Bishan R Shah and Company and management committee member of ICAI,

Ahmedabad chapter.

The Fresher's party was a day filled with excitement, joy, music, enthusiasm, laughter and

happiness. The very purpose of Fresher's day was to welcome newcomers in a friendly

atmosphere and avoid social evils, to encourage their creative impulses to boost their

confidence.

The hunt for talent begun on September 5, 2019 to provide platform to fresher's to showcase

their hidden skills. Various cultural, literary, and fine-arts competitions were conducted which

included dance, music, elocution, essay writing, micro tale writing, poetry, debate, and t-shirt

painting. The participants of each and every event showcased their talent in front of the

audience and showed a glimpse of the talents present in our Institute.

On the auspicious occasion of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's 131st birthday, ICNU celebrated

Teacher's Day with the lighting of lamp and a solemn prayer to Goddess Saraswati. Following

this, the faculty members were treated to heartfelt messages by their former as well as

current students thanking them of their unwavering support during their tenure in the

University. All the faculty members then cut a cake and Dean Prof. Udai Paliwal delivered an

inspiring speech.

A social visit for students of B.com (Hons.) first year was conducted at Blind People's

Association (BPA) to inculcate values in them and create awareness on how people who are

physically or mentally challenged live their lives. The tour was divided into three sections-

Firstly, the students visited the work area of differently able people, followed by a visit to the

places where they study and learn new things to build career and lastly to give a little

practical experience of their lives, students were taken into Dark Vision Room.

The Institute of Commerce, Nirma University on 16th October, 2019 convened its very first

ever convocation ceremony for its pioneer batch 2016-2019. The event was held after the

conclusion of the majestic 28th Convocation Ceremony at University level.

The Institute is enormously proud of its scholars- Ms Ruchi Jain (BSFI) and Mr Nihit Lohiya

(Accounting) for securing Gold medal at an immensely established level. The institute is

equally proud of all its graduating students from its forerunner batch. This was followed by

inauguration of Commerce Alumni Association.

The ICNU in association with KPMG conducted a five day employability workshop for the

graduating batch of B.Com (Hons.). The highlights of the workshop were; mock interviews,

behavioral skills. Etiquettes in formal as well as informal environment, body language, Rule of

12 etc.

Life on campus for the

students of Institute of Commerce is

thrilling and exciting. The years that students spend

on the campus of Nirma University turn out to be the most fulfilling

years of their lives. Life at the Institute is vibrant and exhilarating, studded with

events and celebrations that enrich the students intellectually, transforming them into more

complete individuals. Students of the Institute plan, organize and conduct all types of

activities – academic, social, cultural and sports – thus developing their leadership and

teamwork skills.

Institute organises Expert lectures from time to time. The lectures conducted during the

academic year 2019-20 include;

• Self-Motivation and Goal Attainment by Prof. Nityesh Bhatt a Professor (Information

Management Area) and Chairperson of MDPs at Institute of Management, Nirma

University, Ahmedabad.

• Interview Techniques by Mr Rohan Garg, an alumnus of Nirma University.

• Text Mining and Textual Analysis for Predictive Models and Risk Assessments by Dr.

Rajendra P. Srivastava, Professor Emeritus of Accounting & Information Systems in the

School of Business, University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA.

• Financial Reporting and Accounting by Dr Shyam Sunder is the James L. Frank Professor of

Accounting, Economics, and Finance at the Yale School of Management and Professor in

the Department of Economics.

• An awareness generation workshop on Export-related matters and schemes like "NIRYAT

BANDHU" by Mr Anil Chaudhary, Additional DGFT & Mr Rohit Soni, Deputy DGFT,

Ahmedabad.

Expert Lecture Series

Life on Campus

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ELYSIAN 2.0 - Elegant Fest of ICNU

National Service Scheme (NSS) Activities

DESI-CULT' 2020 - Ethnic Day Celebrations at ICNU

Girls take Gift City

Institute of Commerce, Nirma University organized the second edition of its two-day cultural,

literary and fine-arts festival – ELYSIAN 2.0 on November 13-14, 2019. Mr. K. K. Jain –

Managing Partner, KPMG Ahmedabad and Baroda inaugurated the event.

This year the event saw participation from over 300 students from different colleges and

universities across Gujarat. The event provided platform to students to showcase their latent

talents through various events which included dance, music, theatre events, lok sabha

debate, stock exchange games, fine arts competitions, fashion show etc. The winners of the

competitions won exciting gifts and vouchers. The event concluded with EDM night, taken

over by renowned DJ Paroma from Mumbai.

The Institute of Commerce, Nirma University organized seven days Special NSS Camp at

Kavitha (adopted village) from 10 -16 December 2019. The camp was headed by the NSS

Programme Officer Dr. Nitin Kishore Saxena and CS Karishma Butani. The NSS student

volunteers focused upon primary issues like women empowerment, women's safety,

cleanliness, sex education, marital abuse, self-defense, and employment generation, overall

development of Kavitha's school students, and awareness about the Government benefits for

villagers. The camp was a great success. The volunteers took with them many lessons and

lifetime experiences from this seven days NSS camp.

To celebrate the same enthusiasm toward our culture, the students of Institute of Commerce,

Nirma University celebrated Ethnic Day. The function started by welcoming the faculties with

tilak, a rich Indian tradition. The venue had photo booths, food stalls, and exquisite

decoration. There were different events planned for the students such as Antakshari, Fireless

Cooking and Mr and Ms Ethnic. The programs involved the participation of students as well

as faculty members.

On October 21, 2019, female students of the Institute of Commerce participated in the event

'Girls Take Gift City'. The event was organized by GIFT City in collaboration with Bloomberg

and UBS, which included sessions on financial data & news, panel discussions, and mentoring

around career options and interview tips. The event was attended by about 100 female

students from different colleges. The participants had the opportunity to tour GIFT City,

India's first International Financial Service Centre (IFSC), smart city, and special economic

zone developed as a Greenfield development.

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Self-Defence Workshop

National Level Case Analysis Competition (NLCAC)’ 2020

Industrial Visit to the Financial Capital of India – Mumbai

A self-defence workshop was conducted by the Women Development Cell of Institute of

Commerce, Nirma University. Workshop started with the enthusiasm and zeal to learn new

things and become confident about defending or protecting one-self in trouble, instead of

running from the situation. Useful techniques were taught in the workshop such as keeping

pepper-spray, calling Abhayam at 181 or registering at Police Heart and Grannes.

Institute of Commerce organized a National level Case Analysis Competition (NLCAC) 2020

on 31 January 2020. It was organized in association with ISTD - Ahmedabad Chapter. The

theme of the competition was Businesses Balancing Social and Economic Strings. There were

more than 120 participants of different universities such as IIT Gwalior, IIS Jaipur, Christ

Lavasa, Karnavati, P. P. Savani, PDPU, Davv Indore, Kachchh University, Prestige University -

Indore, R K Patni college, Kishangarh, Mewar girls college, VNSGU, BRCM College of Business

Administration, CU Shah, Amrut mody school of management, GLS University, ICAI -

Ahmedabad Chapter, Nirma University etc.

The Institute of Commerce, Nirma University organized an Industrial visit for third year

students of B.Com (Hons.). A total of 39 students along with 2 faculty members visited to the

Financial Capital of India, Mumbai. The purpose of visit was to gain practical knowledge of

the major financial institutes of the country. The students visited the Slums of Dharavi This

was followed by a seminar in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and an informative visit to

the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Museum.

UDGAM – The Social Club OF ICNU

“UDGAM” – The Social Club of ICNU assists with organisation of extension activities like old-

age home visits, charity drives, and such activities through which they learn to give to the

society. The following activities were undertaken during the academic year 2019-20 by the

social club:

• Sports Event

• Fruit Distribution Drive

• Friendship Day Celebration

• Cleanliness Drive

• Janmashtmi Celebration

• Diwali Celebration

• Ganesh Chaturthi

Celebration

• Ganesh Visarjan

• Blanket Distribution

• Food Distribution

• Christmas Celebration

• Atulya