Late. Shri. Parsharam Raychand Pagaria, a visionary philanthropist established the P. R. High School Society (PRHS), Dharangaon in 4th February, 1914 and started P. R. High School. The society started Arts, Commerce and Science College at Dharangaon in 1971(Arts and Commerce College in June-1971 and Science college in 2006).It is a leading institution functioning in the process of extension of higher education since its inception. The institution aims to protect and nurture the life of rich sustaining composite culture as well as grand historic tradition. Since beginning, the college has tried its best to lay emphasis on the education of the downtrodden, and students coming from Rural area. The college is located on a 13-acre campus at the outskirts of city Dharangaon.

The college is affiliated the North Maharashtra University. The college is recognized under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act 1956. It was really a difficult task to establish higher educational institute in the rural area like Dharangaon in 1971. However, the college has developed and retained its prestigious position. During more than five decades of its existence, college has rendered pioneering services in the area of higher education in the rural surrounding. Before inception of the college, students have to go to cities for higher education. Owing to this, wards of farmers and labourers were denied the opportunity of higher education due to poverty. The college has facilitated such aspirants to pursue higher education.

The institution has grown up to include several UG and PG courses in Arts, Science and Commerce, BCA, Career Oriented Courses and has taken a leap into the future by offering research facilities as well. Strong emphasis is placed on students’ participation in various co-curricular activities that helps students discover their talent.

The institution is proud for its contribution to the society in the field of knowledge, education and intellectual services. Alumni of this institution are providing various services to the society including education in various parts of the state.

In line with the National Education Policy 2020, we follow a student-centric, innovative, inter-disciplinary and inclusive pedagogy. We have received B-grade in the third cycle of the NAAC accreditation process.