Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies is two completely different institutions. The common thing between them is that they are registered under the same trust names SVKM. 

• NM College is affiliated with Mumbai University whereas NMIMS is deemed to be a university. Both are very different. 
• NMIMS, being an autonomous institute, has its own syllabus and courses made and updated by itself. 
• NMIMS offers many courses with lots of changes in the syllabus like B.com (Hons.), BBA, B.sc, Finance, B.sc Economics for undergraduate and MBA and others for post Graduate. 
• NM College offers courses such as B.Com, Bachelors in Management Studies (BMS), Bachelors in Accounting and Finance (BAF), Bachelors in Financial Markets (BFM), and other postgraduate courses as well.

NMIMS has better academics because their courses and syllabus are regularly updated according to the response given by the students. They can update their syllabus however they seem fit but on the other hand, NMCCE is under Mumbai University which does not change its syllabus frequently and has outdated courses too. Moreover, the fee for NMIMS is way higher than NMCCE which is considered affordable.

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai has a very strict attendance policy of a minimum of 75% required overall. The college is however very strict for attendance and you need to follow the attendance rule. There is no way you can escape it.

However, the college does give some relaxation to students by bringing down the overall attendance to 50% and individual subject attendance to 25%. I would suggest you don’t ever fall below this mark. You will have to attend classes even at 7 AM in the morning to maintain at least 50% aggregate and 25% individual subject mark. If you are lucky enough then you can get away with proxies as I did. But you should not take this for granted as some professors are very strict about this.

Also, there is no special rule for those pursuing CA and CS courses along with attending the college. 

I would say that please do not get scared of the 75% attendance rule. The professors and the seniors may scare you with this but it eventually comes down to 50%.

One of my friends did his B.Com from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. Since he now belongs to the alumni network, here are some of the things he had to share about his college.

• Being there for 5 years, he describes his journey as something out of a dream. 
• It was indeed a huge transformation for his personality and he gets appreciated by his colleagues and friends for being a part of it.
• You would be surrounded by a knowledgeable pool of students and hefty rules like strict attendance criteria, etc. is an integral part of all-around development.
• This may sound exhausting at first but you get ample opportunities and time to bond with your friends.
• He always loved the fact that people were able to recognize his college and its reputation, just by the name.

As you step out of college and meet the fierce real world, your reputation works only when you work hard enough. Fortunately, being a part of NM, all of his friends were fearless and prepared to face challenges due to the tough regime and discipline they learned. On top of that, the name itself is a matter of pride for NMites any day.

Yes, the college does not offer a CA course. However, because more than half of the students of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics go on to pursue CA in the later stage of their lives, it is claimed as the CA factory nonetheless. 

One of my cousins is a recent alumnus of the institute, and he says that the title acclaimed to NM college is quite inaccurate. It is because there are several other top colleges that produce students who go on to pursue CA in their upcoming years, without having to call themselves a part of the CA factory. For instance, HR, SRCC, and numerous other institutes are to name a few handfuls. 

Now, whether it is accurate to call NM College a CA factory or not is a completely subjective view. But it is called CA factory as a considerable number of students pursue CA after the completion of their degree from this college.

Both the colleges are different from each other in terms of rules and the curriculum. Having to know some people in both of these colleges, here are some comparative points you can refer to before making a decision.

• If you are an early riser, Narsee Monjee is the best as the classes start in the early morning. On the other hand, classes at St. Xaviers Kolkata are usually conducted in the evening from 4 pm to 8 pm. 
• Choosing between the two also depends on your perspective whether you want to be in your comfort or you want to see a change in your schedule.
• CA is not an easy subject. One of my friends has cleared IPCC and it will require a lot of dedication and hard work. 
• Coupled with B.Com it becomes more challenging. But if you are well prepared, it will not be a problem.
• The quality of education and brand name is at par for both the colleges, however, if you are an average student then Narsee Monjee is a better choice. 
• This is because you can attend the classes in the morning itself and finish by noon so that you can join coaching in the evening. 
• Both the colleges demand a minimum of 75% attendance however, in recent years Narsee Monjee has been allowing students with at least 50% attendance. So again the decision depends on your dedication towards CA.
• Being in a morning college also makes you disciplined. You will be able to work on a routine.

Overall, CA is one of the prestigious career perspectives in India and there is a huge scope for CA graduates. Thus, you must choose the college wisely. Both of these colleges stand apart from each other In terms of schedule and even location. Know your determination towards your goal and you can easily make a choice.

My sister is a student of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics and according to her, it can be done. But it will definitely be very much difficult for you to handle. The attendance of Narsee Monjee is strict, at least 75% is required. So you will have to attend classes almost every day.

Then the classes are not according to a fixed schedule. They change frequently. You may have a presentation or a project at any time without notice. This will eat up a lot of your time. All these things make doing CA and BAF simultaneously very difficult. But yes it can be done nonetheless. If you can take this and manage classes and office at the same time then go ahead and do it. 

Narsee Monjee College of Economics and Commerce is Mumbai University affiliated while NMIMS is altogether a separate University. I have a few friends from the mentioned institutes and here are some tips that may help you in choosing between the two. 

So what you have to decide is whether you want to study what everyone across Mumbai is studying or you want to go the other way.

Here is a brief comparison of the two institutes. 

In terms of faculty, infrastructure, and curriculum parameters Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) is the better one.