BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Deccan Education Society (DES) is graced by the founding fathers’ vision and glory, Lokmanya Shri. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Shri Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, Shri. Madhav Ballal. It has a distinct advantage of having a unique heritage of the Deccan Education Society, and it intends to guard and cherish it fiercely. It follows the same tradition of its parent society today, which is reflected in the tremendous growth of DES SNFLC in a short period.DES Shri. Navalmal Firodia Law College has entered its 13th year, keeping pace with the social change and answering responsibly, all the demands of any complex and intricate global legal set up. It has brought about a tremendous metamorphosis in terms of inculcating legal education through innovative pedagogy. It has been ranked in the top 25 colleges by ‘India Today’ magazine three years consecutively. The students have been proving their worth by securing merit ranking in Savitribai Phule Pune University every year.
LOCATION
Gate No.3 Fergusson College Campus, Pune – 411 004.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
INFRASTRUCTURE
- CAMPUS
Details of Infrastructure
| SR.NO | GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE | DETAILS |
| 1. | Built | 22122.15 Sq.m. |
| 2. | Office Space | Principal Office, Full Time Lecturers Staff Room, Common Room, Store Room, College Office, Placement Cell, NSS office, Research Cell. |
| 3. | Administration Block | 14841 Sq.Ft. |
| 4. | Academic Block | 3112.85 Sq.Ft. |
| 5. | Playground/Sports/Games Area | 242170 Sq.Ft. |
| 6. | Class Rooms | 16 |
| 7. | Seminar/Tutorial/Conference/Committee Rooms | 19 |
LIBRARY
No University in the world has ever risen to greatness without a correspondingly great library…” Lawrence Clark Powel. The library extension on the third floor, having a seating capacity of 100 students, was inaugurated by Dr. Abhay Firodia, Chairman, and Force Motors on 17th February 2012.
HOSTEL
As they say, a hostel is a home away from home. There are two different buildings, one of the boy’s hostel and the other with proper facilities. It is also surrounded by many trees and seems like a peaceful hilly area.
ACADEMICS AND FACULTIES
The faculty is divided into full time, visiting, administrative staff, and non-law faculty members. The college provides various courses like BA.LLB, LLB, LLM, and DTL.
ADMISITRATION AND FEE STRUCTURE
| COURSE | TOTAL FEES/ YEAR | ELIGIBILITY |
| Diploma | – | – |
| L.L.B | ₹24,000 | Graduation |
| B.A + L.L.B | ₹24,000 | 10+2 |
| L.L.M | – | L.L.B. |
CAFETERIA
As the campus has a large area with many other departments, there are two to three cafes at a distance on the whole campus with big menus and a hygienic and clean area around.
STUDENTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Students from various parts of the country come to gain legal knowledge. The cultural activities include INDRADHANUSH, the annual fest with a sister fest DUM take place every year with various fun activities like bag painting, rangoli, writing, fireless cooking, solo and duet singing, Pictionary. Students also participate in fests outside college like MALHAR, VEDANTA, TROIKA, MILESTONE 35, PURUSHOTTAM KARANDAK, and many other sports events too.
PLACEMENT
To produce complete professionals and holistic individuals, DES’S SNFLC has been instrumental in providing access to the students to potential employers and the finest of the related opportunities in this regard. Various Companies, Law Firms, and LPO’s offered placements. A large group of students forwards other activities under the placement cell, such as campus visits, mentorship, also CVs.
BEST THING
The facilities are really good. The college provides a Wi-Fi connection and a computer lab. The classrooms are well maintained. There are medical facilities provided. There are sports facilities and many other things which help the students. There’s also a moot court society, legal research cell, and the atmosphere is quite good.
WORST THING
Nothing is worst; It’s a decent college with facilities for the completion of your law course.
ANY OTHER
The college also organizes study tours to Mumbai High Court as well as to Delhi Supreme Court. Activities related to NSS also take place throughout the year. Various research papers, blogs, sessions, seminars, debates, moots take place throughout the year. The college takes care of all the cultural and academic participation of the students.
Submitted By: Shweta Tated
