Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is MLDC Alumni Association all about?

DahanukarCollege, as MLDC is known popularly, has been a great force in moulding our lives. College has contributed greatly to our success as professionals and good human beings, that we are today. All ex-students love to be in touch with their old mates and also with the College itself. But thanks to our hectic life, we seldom are able to do so.

MLDC Alumni is your own association which provides you a platform to be in touch with the college.

Q2. Who formed the Alumni Association and when?

The Association was formed in 2002. It was inaugurated on 19^th October 2002, by the then Principal of the College, Prof. Praful Oak. Oak Sir remains the main source of inspiration for the Association.

Q3. What is the legal structure of the Alumni Association and how does it function?

The Alumni Association is a registered Public Trust and is also registered under the Society’s Registration Act.

The general body of all members of the Association elects the

The Managing Committee meets at least 4 times every year and takes all administrative decisions. The meetings of the Committee are chaired by the elected Chairman.

Q4. What are the objects of the Alumni Association?

The principal object of the Association is to promote fraternity not only among the ex-students of the College inter se but also among the present students of the College on one hand and the Alumni of the college on the other hand.

The Association also facilitates the Alumni of the College to actively participate in various programs designed and or intended to assist the present students of the College to help them achieve excellence in diverse fields including academics, sports, cultural activities etc.

Q5. What other activities can the Alumni Association undertake?

Incidental to the main objects, the Association can launch programs to

• Motivate present students of the College
• Offer career counseling to the present students of the College
• assist the present students of the College in achieving excellence in their chosen fields inter alia by assisting them in getting practical exposure through hands-on training
• discharge various social obligations

Q6. Which activities has the Association undertaken so far? 

• Several seminars, lectures and workshops on diverse subjects for the present students of the college
• Sponsored events like ‘Zunj’, again for the present students of the College
• Created a bridge for the students seeking employment and various banks, institutions and corporates
• Annual picnics and get-to-gathers for the ex students of the College
• Various entertainment programs for the ex students of the College
• Every year, the Association chooses best and second-best students from Junior College as also from DegreeCollege based not only on academic performance but all-round performance and encourages such students by giving awards.
• The Association also chooses every year three to four of the Alumni who have made substantial contribution to the Society in various fields and felicitates them.

Q6. How are these activities funded?

Principally, all these activities are funded through the membership fees and sponsorships. Association is authorized to organize fund raising campaigns including contributory dinners, entertainment programs etc to raise resources.

Q7. In what manner can I contribute to the Association?

Well, you can help the Association is several ways.

• If you are employed, you can recommend  / help the students to gain practical experience, training or a job in your establishment
• If you are a professional, you can offer career counseling, share your experiences and knowledge with  the present generation
• You can participate actively in all the programs organized by the Association as a Volunteer
• You can just be a well wisher of the Association!!

Q8. What are the different types of memberships that the Association provides?

The Association provides you an opportunity to be a member in any of the following categories:

• Honorary Fellows

The Managing Committee may by Resolution confer the rank of Honorary Fellow on members and others who have rendered distinguished services to the Association or have contributed substantially to the achievement of its objectives.

• Institutional Members

Any Government / Semi Government / Educational/ Public Sector / Private Sector organization / Institution who have donated an aggregate sum of Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lacs Only) or more shall be eligible for the Institutional Membership and will be entitled to nominate one representative.

• Patrons

The Managing Committee may from time to time elect persons of eminence who have donated to the Association as aggregate sum of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lac Only) or more to be the Patrons of the Association.

• Fellow Members

The Managing Committee may by resolution confer the rank of Fellow Member on members and others who have donated to the Association an aggregate sum of Rs, 11,000 (Rupees Eleven Thousand Only) or more.

• Life Members

Any applicant for the category of Life Member should be an ex student of the College, should have attained the age of eighteen years on the date of his application and donated to the Association an aggregate sum of Rs. 1,000 (Rupees One Thousand Only).

• Student Members

Every student of the College shall be entitled to become a Student Member of the Association by paying a sum of Rs. 100 (Rupees One Hundred Only) as one time fee. Such membership will be valid only so long as the student member continues to be the student of the College.

In addition, secretaries of all associations recognized by the College and functioning in the College will be ex-officio student members.

Q9. How do I become a member?

It’s simple. Just fill up the attached form. Draw in favour of “MLDC Alumni Association” the cheque for appropriate amount (Rupees One Thousand Only if you want to become a Life Member and Rupees Eleven Thousand if you want to become a Fellow Member) and mail the form to the following address:

Address:  MLDC Alumni Association, C/o M/s. V. S. Jog & Company,

                C-101, Ram Janki Apartments CHS Ltd.,

                M. V. Pandloskar Marg, Vileparle (East), Mumbai 400 057.

                Phone Nos.:- 26105817, 26182274, 26182883.

Q10. What benefit do I

The best thing to happen to you is to be a ‘collegiate’ all over again! You get instantly  connected to your College, your old memories and to your old friends through the link of Alumni. Is that not a great thing in itself??

You get to participate in the annual get to gathers, picnics, entertainment programs for the members.

If you are a professional, you can network with the other ex students of the College, benefit from their experiences & knowledge.

Do let us know what further you expect specifically from the Association. We shall work towards achieving that same. Our email id is  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .