Admission Process at HR

"We have been receiving such good feedback about the admission process. Some parents were shocked not to see a line. It is thanks to the students that the teachers could continue with their teaching," said Mrs. Rekha Bahadur, Vice-Principal, HR College.

"There were no queues at all because of the pace at which the admissions went. We had an overwhelming number of applicants this year probably because quite a few of the high scorers who might have taken science in the earlier years, had opted for commerce instead. The Students' Council and all other students & associates worked together to make admissions a dream," Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani added.

Students Assist in College Admissions

The FYJC admissions for the academic year 2007-2008 began on June 25, 2007, the day the SSC results were declared. There was an overwhelming response and 5000 forms were sold over the next four days. This year, however, the response was an unprecedented one; the rush for commerce was startling and was clearly 6-7% more than the previous years.

Collection of forms began the very next day and continued for four days as per the offilcial rules. Duty began at 7:30 am for the 70 odd student volunteers. This year volunteers were not limited to only Students' Council members but Cascade, Code, Young Minds, the Rotatract Club among others, extended a helping hand as well. In addition to regular counters, five additional counters for sale, collection and scrutiny of forms were set up manned by the student volunteers.

Despite the fury of the Mumbai rains the 1st merit list was put up on the evening of July 2. HR College was one of the few colleges that put up the first merit list as per the announced schedule.

One of the innovative practices followed by the college since last year has been to send out bulk SMSs to the students whose names appeared on the First Merit List. This practice has been getting wide appreciation from parents and students alike.

The admission procedure for the students was held on July 3 & 4. The 5th floor was assigned for ICSE and CBSE students, 3rd floor for the SSC students while the 4th floor was for the reserved category.

Data entry was simultaneously carried out in the computer labs. This process was smooth and uninterrupted. A herculean task due to the sheer volume of students that had applied was administered with absolute surgical precision.

The Students' Council followed the McDonald's principle of not more than 5 minutes in a que and the college admissions witnessed no ques.
On July 14, the FYJC Orientation was conducted for the freshers and their parents. The Students' Council received a standing ovation from all present for making the admission process such an enjoyable process.

Parents appreciate ....

".... the manner of hospitality was like personal guests being entertained at home. Parents were at ease and their comfort was taken care. Their problems were solved then and there. The rooms were having audio-visual programmes, showing various activities of college.

I have never seen such a foolproof disciplined system with humanitarian touch in any of the educational institutions. I find H.R College having all the qualities of ISO-9002.
I congratulate you for being principal of such a star culture college...."
Asha Agarwal, IRS
Commissioner of Income Tax

"...I appreciate all the arrangements (right from putting up the merit list till the final payment of fees),which was extremely well managed by all college volunteers along with your office staff, that at no point of time we had to face any harassment or inconvenience.
I think the efficiency, hard work and polite approach is the result of your institution's sincere efforts to promote personality development of students and all round progress to inculcate national character and discipline...."
S.J. Shah
Parent

"... The experience with your College was really excellent. I wish other colleges of Mumbai also learn the art of handling admissions from your college which was done in a professional manner & not in the old ancient way of Government department kind of manner.

One more thing which impressed me was, getting an SMS from your college when my daughter got selected on the First Merit List of the college. This was very high-tech & the right use of new technological tools available in India. This was a sign of a techno-savvy , progressive & modern - 21st century college..."
Hitesh S. Asher
Kepri Computers

"...The atmosphere at HR was orderly, & your student volunteers were courteous and polite. At no time did we feel we were rudely treated; everyone was sympathetic & understanding, but firm, & explained matters to us patiently.

We congratulate you, your staff, including your office staff & your students for creating such a reassuring atmosphere under such trying circumstances. We are really pleased that our daughter is going to study here & look forward to her progress with great expectations..."
K.D. Tampa
Mazda Hospitality Services