The self-development center (SDC) of R.A. Podar College became fully functional from November 2003 in the College. Starting as a small entity, it gained momentum in no time. Now the center is in its 6th year and has become an integral part of the Podar college setup, providing students an outlet to voice their worries and stresses. The psychologist from Disha Counseling Center is the consultant who handles the Center’s work. The center functions on every Thursday from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the audio-visual room of the library. Since the college recognized the need for such a setup, they initiated this cell without any monetary returns from the beneficiaries.

The primary objective behind setting up of the self-development center was “All-round development of self”. The college takes care of shaping students’ careers through academics and the self development center takes care of facilitating students in growing up as competent professionals by building on essential life skills.

Various activities run by SDC are:
• Personal counseling.
• Personal development sessions.
• Career counseling.
• Personality Testing.
• Aptitude testing.

Some achievements in recent past:
• Aptitude testing sessions for career guidance,
• Class talks for students from vernacular medium on effective communication skills in    English,
• Group sessions on study skills for students having low scores in academics,
• Life skills development series for the non teaching and library staff of the college,
• Parental counseling,
• Orientation sessions with students and teachers about the self-development center.