Elphinstone College Mumbai
Elphinstone College, 156, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai, Pin code 400032, Maharashtra, IndiaThe institute was established under the Bombay Native Education (Trust) in the year 1827. The name was given in order to give a tribute to the departing Governor of Mumbai, Mountstuart Elphinstone. Elphinstone College is run by the Government of Maharashtra and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The institute has been recognised by the University Grants Commission. botany, biotechnology, commerce, history, chemistry, economics, information technology, geography, mathematics, zoology, microbiology, physics, statistics, sociology, political science, psychology, Marathi, Hindi and English are the departments of Elphinstone College. As per the official website, the mission of the institute is to provide equal opportunities for education and focus on holistic development of the students in order to create human capital who will become an asset to the nation.
- The college uplift the weaker section of the society to make the future bright
- Outstanding infrastructure
- No Stone is left unturned to maintain exalted standards in imparting academic and practical skills
The institute is located at 156, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai in Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is around 24 km away from the college. The nearest railway station is Churchgate Railway Station and it is around 2 km away from the campus. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Bus Depot is approximately 2 km away from Elphinstone College.
The College has various national and international collaborations.
- B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, Bharat Ratna, economist, scholar, political leader, a Buddhist revivalist, and the chief architect of the Constitution of India.
- Kishori Amonkar, Padma Vibhushan, Hindustani classical music performer.
- Dhiruben Patel, a Novelist, Playwright and Translator. Sahitya Akademi Award and Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak Award Winner.
- Arjun Appadurai, postcolonial scholar of global media and culture.
- Dilip Abreu, economics professor, game theorist, Princeton University.
- Madhav Apte, cricketer.
10+2 in the relevant stream from a recognised board.
Courses & Fees
Facilities
- Boys Hostel
The institute provides accommodation facility to boys and has a hostel in Government College Hostel, at Churchgate (C Road) with an accommodation capacity of 50 students. Another hostel named Ismail Yusuf Hostel provides accommodation to boys and it has a boarding capacity of 50 students. - Girls Hostel
Elphinstone College has a hostel - Telang Memorial Girl's Hostel in order to provide safe and secured accommodation to female students. - Gym
The Gymkhana Department has a gymnasium that has the latest gymming equipment that helps in maintaining the physical fitness of the students. - Library
Elphinstone College library has UGC Network Resource Centre. The library is well stocked with books and reading materials. It also facilitates the learning of visually impaired and dyslexic students. - Sports
Students of Elphinstone College are a part of various sports such as football, cricket, rugby, etc. Sports is given due importance and students participate in various sports competitions every year. - Cafeteria
The college premises has a cafeteria that provides snacks, food and beverages to its members at a reasonable cost. - Auditorium
The campus has an auditorium that is used for organising several extra-curricular and cultural programmes. - Medical/Hospital
The campus has a health centre that in order to provide healthcare in case of medical emergencies. - Wifi
Students can access the internet anywhere within the campus as the institute has a fully w-fi enabled campus. - IT Infrastructure
The institute has computer laboratories to provide IT support. All the technological requirements are being met by the computer labs. - Laboratories
Elphinstone College facilities include labs that have sophisticated lab instruments that help in the practical learning of the students. - Guest Room
The college has a well-furnished guest room for visitors.
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