Nanasaheb Yashvantrao Narayanrao Chavan Arts, Science & Commerce College, Chalisgaon is run by Rashtriya Sahakari Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Ltd. Chalisgaon Dist. Jalgaon. The College was established in June 1984 and is affiliated to the North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. The College is Grant-in-aid, affiliated and co-education system. The College was first accredited in January 2004 and was awarded B+ by the NAAC.

In the Second cycle of NAAC Reaccreditation our institute excelled and achieved “A” grade with CGPA 3.10, in 2012. Similarly, in 2013 North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon bestowed upon us 'Best College Award' in the University. In Academic Audit conducted by the University we were again given 'A' grade.

The college started with BA, B.Com and B.Sc. During the course of time moved upward by adding various graduate, post-graduate and doctoral courses. To be in tune with the time of professionalism we also offer undergraduate programmes like B.C.A. and B.B.M. and PG course M.B.M.

The need of the hour is ‘skill-based courses’ and this institute has rightly initiated the course like 10-Certificate, 06-Diploma, 06-Advanced Diploma Courses as Career Oriented Courses and One P. G. Diploma Course. M. Phil, and Ph. D. activities by the recognized guides are available on the campus of the College.

Every year our students secure ranks in University merit list some are Gold medalists. Highly qualified staff along with academic growth of students complement by co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to nurture all round personality of our students.

Our students represent University at various levels in sports. We are always at 1st or 2nd position among the ‘10 Best Colleges in the University’. Our students are recipients of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at various events in University level cultural event: Yuvarang. Our respected Principal has been awarded “Best Centre In-charge Award” (Karya Gaurav Puraskar) by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik.

The college has been recognized under 2(f) and 12 (b) by the UGC. The campus area of the college is 14284 sq. mts. And Women’s hostel 1184.19 sq. mts. The college stands in a multi-storied, majestic building with various facilities. More than two thousand and four hundred students and studying in the college.

There is Library building with NRC for students and teachers, Play ground and well equipped Gymnasium. There is Canteen and Health Centre on the campus.

To enhance the potential of students in writing, compiling annual magazine ‘Rashtriyata’ is published. Some departments compile wall papers on certain subjects. In the competitive world and to prepare for competitive examination with the philanthropic contribution by our Ex-Principal we have been conducting State Level General Knowledge Quiz Competition every year.

The College also has a Study Centre of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik. The Centre offers B. A., B. Com., M. A. and M. Com. Courses. The strength of students at the Centre almost equals to that of the strength of our regular courses.

Through this Centre we provide opportunity of learning to those who cannot attend regular college. Our respected Principal has been awarded 'Best Centre In-charge Award' (Karya Gaurav Puraskar) by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik.

The faculties in our College are competent and committed and they upgrade the knowledge of their subjects by participating in state, national and international conferences and seminars. There are 21 Ph. D. holders and 6 are pursuing Ph. D.

Our faculty members also engage in Research projects. Most of the faculty members have published their Research articles in state, national, international level and online journals with impact factors. They are also authors of some books.