SRCC Turns 100: From 12 Students to Commerce Mecca, A Century of Excellence

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News18•03-01-2026, 12:36
SRCC Turns 100: From 12 Students to Commerce Mecca, A Century of Excellence
- •Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), founded in 1926 as 'Commercial College' by Lala Shri Ram with 12 students, celebrates its centenary on January 3, 2026.
- •Evolved from a rented room in Chandni Chowk to Delhi University's 'Mecca' for Commerce and Economics education in Asia, now with 2,800 students.
- •Known for its 99% cut-off, world-class education at low cost, offering top UG (B.Com Hons, BA Hons Economics) and PG courses.
- •Has produced numerous stalwarts including Arun Jaitley, K.V. Kamath, Anshu Jain, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Gulshan Grover, and Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri.
- •Launched 'Digital Economy' and 'Fintech' labs, aiming to prepare students for the global market for the next 100 years.
Why It Matters: SRCC marks 100 years, transforming from a humble start to a global leader in commerce education.
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