Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, the most progressive educational institute in the field of rural development of Maharashtra established in 1919 by Dr. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil. “Education Through Self–help” which is Padmabhushan Dr. Karmveer Bhaurao Patil’s message and it became motto of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha. This message enhances and glorifies the dignity of labour with education and stands as a lighthouse for the future generations. Chandraroop Dakale Jain College of Commerce, Shrirampur established in June 1962. The local traders and intelligentsia naturally felt the need of a college imparting commerce education. Sanstha took an appropriate initiative in June 1962 and established a Mono Faculty Commerce College at Shrirampur. A local social worker and businessman Late Chandrabhan Roopchand Dakale generously donated a sum of rupees 2 Lakh. With the financial help of the local people and the grants from University Grants Commission, the college is now fully developed. The college has beautiful premises, a well-developed campus with essential facilities with modern technology. The college complex is located on a 16-acre plot, with a fully built up space of 9529.6 Sq.m. It offers all modern amenities required for all around development of the students, such as a hostel for girls, library, reading hall, ladies room, seminar hall, audio visual library, computer and internet facility, gymnasium, playgrounds, vehicle parking, canteen, staff quarters etc. The solar energy and water harvesting plants enhances the green initiative of the college.

Apart from B.Com (UG), M.Com (PG), BBA(CA), M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes, the college offers Career Oriented, Skill Oriented, computer and capability enhancement and development courses. There is a special provision for coaching to the students appearing for C.A. / C.S. Examinations. It is a matter of pride that numbers of our students have successfully completed their Chartered Account ship. Many of our students are serving in different sectors of society such as trade and commerce, banking, industrial, Insurance, Higher Education, politics, civil services and the large number of alumni are occupying notable position in different fields. Today, the college has grown from strength to strength with outstanding results.