Modern Junior College of Science & Commerce is a part of one of the most prestigious educational institution of Pune, the Progressive Education Society (PES). The history of PES goes long back into the pre independence era, when education had overtones of Patriotism and Social Obligation. The PES was established in 1934 by Prof. Shankarraoji Kanitkar and his devoted colleagues.

From the beginning the guidelines were pretty clear : Progressive and Modern. The beginning was The Modern High School at Shivajinagar, which has till date produced stalwarts like Shri. Arun Firodia, Shri. Arvind Inamdar, Dr. V. N. Gupchup, Barrister Vitthalrao Gadgil, Dr. Gajanan Ekbote to name a few.

The progress continues and till date there are Fourty Schools and colleges and almost all aspects of education are touched. The education provided includes Primary, Secondary School education through to Post Graduation Courses in Management, Science, Arts and Commerce. There are institutions providing Technical Education like Pharmacy, Engineering and Computers. There is a vocational guidance institute as well, which conducts short duration vocational courses and also provides guidance in competitive examinations

Walking on the pathway set by Late Shankarraoji Kanitkar, the Society is run by a Business Council which is led by Dr. G. R. Ekbote (MS. MNAMS) who, apart from being a Surgeon, is a well known academician. The Business Council consists of Medical Practitioners, Academicians, Professionals, Businessmen and Social workers.

Professor of Surgery, B.J. Medical College, Pune. Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pune, Pune. Appointed as a Member of Consultative Group on “Education” by Planning Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Appointed as a Member of Consultative Group on “Teacher Education” by Planning Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Pro-Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik. Member, Senate & Board of College & University Development, University of Pune, Pune. Member, Management Council (Chancellor’s Nominee) Senate &Academic Council Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik. Member, Board of Governors, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka. Member,Academic Council (UGC Nominee) West Bengal University of Health Science, Kolkata.