Principal Mohan Hemandas Ajwani (1992 – 2000)

Late M.H. Ajwani was born on November 1, 1935, in Nowabshaw (Pakistan). He did his post-graduation in geography from M.S. University, Baroda, in 1960, and another M.A. in Economics from the University of Mumbai in 1976. He completed his Ph.D. after his superannuation. He joined M.M.K. College (run by the HSNC Board), as a Lecturer in 1961 and continued until June 1964. Then he shifted to Chinai College of Commerce & Economics in June 1964 and remained there until June 1981.

Further, he moved to Vivekanand College, Chembur, as a Senior Lecturer and Vice Principal in December 1992. He came to H.R. College of Commerce & Economics as Vice Principal and was here until June 1990, when the HSNC Board appointed him Principal of M.M.K. College, Bandra. He remained there until May 1992.

He was appointed Principal of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics on June 1, 1992. Principal Ajwani returned to H.R. like a fresh breath of air, ushering in an atmosphere of camaraderie and trust among staff and students. Being an even-tempered and unassuming person by nature, he endeared himself to both students and staff by his humanity, and his helpful, gentle and friendly disposition.

Principal Ajwani was instrumental in putting H.R. College among the top 8 colleges of Mumbai University and among the 209 top colleges all over India, selected by the UGC to teach vocationalisation at the degree level. This included subjects such as Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Sales Management, Tourism and Travel Management, and Tax Procedures and Practice.

He took a lead role in introducing the prestigious Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) degree course in 1999 at H.R. College. During his tenure, the Research recognition – Doctorate in Commerce (Ph.D.) was accorded to the institution in 1996 for Business Policy and Strategy subjects. He was re-employed by the HSNC Board as Principal of H.R. College in November 1995 and continued until October 31, 2000, when he finally retired from active service.

He went to the US to join his daughter and to avail of his green card holder permit. He even took up some teaching assignments there. However, on May 2, 2002, he passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy at H.R.