Institutional Distinctiveness:
Rajaram college, Kolhapur is one of the ten oldest institutions in India. Established in the colonial period i.e. 1880, it has completed 140 years of its prominent existence. It was founded by the royal family of Kolhapur state with a goal to spread the higher education among the masses, especially the downtrodden. While catering to that need as on today, the college has developed itself in all possible ways. For a period of a century and a half almost, it has maintained its premier status in the western Maharashtra. For Personality, for nationality is the motto of our college. In keeping with its vision, the college has produced countless number of students who have succeeded not only in their personal lives but they have also made outstanding contributions at the national and international levels. With a strong and active bonding with its past students and its commitment to the present students, Rajaram College has left behind a great legacy. Solely governed by the government of Maharashtra, the college is known as a distinct institution in the region. With its thrust on the present students, the college decided to motivate them by presenting before them the role models in various areas. This was achieved through its unique activity called “RajaramMahotsaw”.
RajaramMahotsawa: This is certainly a distinct activity of our college. It was started from the academic year 2018-19. This activity was organized with a view to motivate and guide the young generation studying in this college. It was a week-long programme in which distinguished personalities were invited to address the students and teachers of the college. It also included the active participation of the alumni and parents. His Highness ChhatrapatiShahuMaharaj inaugurated this programme. Other guests of honour were: Dr. JayasingraoPawar (Noted Historian), Shri. AppasahebKhot (Noted Writer), Shri. Chandrakant Joshi (Director), Shri. Rushikesh Joshi (Actor), Shri. SachinJagtap (International Flute Player), Shri. HanmantraoGaikawad (Director, Bharat Vikas Group) Dr. SharadBhutadia (Actor), and Shri. PopatraoPawar (Noted Social Activist). These personalities from various walks of life truly guided and motivated all the stakeholders of the institution to do better and to live better. This programme was widely covered by all the local newspapers and electronic media. This helped a lot in projecting a very positive image of the college in the society.