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| Established: | 1856 |
| Type: | public |
| Principal: | Dr. The date of establishment or date of founding of an Institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point The Principal is the Chief executive and the chief academic officer of a University or College in certain parts of the Commonwealth Lakshmi Vyas M. A. ,Ph. D. |
| Location: | Mumbai, India |
| Campus: | urban |
| Nickname: | Elphi |
| Affiliations: | University of Mumbai |
| Website: | http://www.elphinstonecollege.ac.in |
Elphinstone College,Mumbai(Estd. The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a University or College within the United States is the name officially adopted by The University of Mumbai (मुंबई विद्यापीठ(formerly University of Bombay) is a University situated in Maharashtra state of A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial 1856) is one of the oldest of Indian Colleges imparting western education. College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. It is affiliated to University of Mumbai and offers Undergraduate courses in Science,arts and Commerce. The University of Mumbai (मुंबई विद्यापीठ(formerly University of Bombay) is a University situated in Maharashtra state of In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " Knowledge " or "knowing" is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding The arts is a broad subdivision of Culture, composed of many expressive disciplines. Commerce is a division of trade or production which deals with the exchange of goods and services from producer to final consumer
Reputed as one of the most coveted seats of learning in British India, It played a key role in spread of Western Education in Bombay Presidency.
Alumni of this college are found amongst erstwhile leaders in Academics, Politics and Commerce.
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History
By 19th century Bombay was a prosperous centre for maritime trade and commerce. In 1824 an English School was setup by the Bombay Native Education Society, for Indian students when the opinion in Britain was against educating the 'natives'. And in the year 1827 a resolution was passed that an Institution for promotion of education should be established under Bombay Native Education Society and be designated as "Elphinstone College". This is after Hon. Mountstuart Elphinstone, the departing Governer of Bombay who was responsible for beginning higher education in the city. Mountstuart Elphinstone ( October 6, 1779 &ndash November 20, 1859) was a Scottish Statesman and Historian, Money (amounting to Rs. 2,29,636. 00) was collected by public subscription to fund teaching professorships in the English Language and the Arts, Science and Literature of Europe. The professorships were in honour of Mountstaurt Elphinstone. The College was formally constituted in 1835. The Classes commenced in 1836, at Town Hall, with the first two professors Arthur Bedford Orlebar, Professor of Natural Philosophy and John Harkness, Professor of General Literature.
Elphinstone College, as a distinct institution, separated from the High School, in April 1856. It is this year that is officially considered to be the year of establishment of Elphinstone College.
The College was affiliated to University of Bombay in 1860
Academics
Elphinstone college,like many other colleges, constitutes two diffrent academic entities- Senior college and Junior College. The University of Mumbai (मुंबई विद्यापीठ(formerly University of Bombay) is a University situated in Maharashtra state of
Senior college is affiliated to University of Mumbai and imparts education leading to Bachelor degrees while Junior college is monitored by HSC Board and provides higher secondary education.
Courses offered
- Senior College
- B. Sc in Pure Sciences, Information Technology, Biotechnology.
- B. A in Ancient Indian Culture, Economics, English, French, German, Geography, Hindi, History, Marathi, Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology.
- B. Com
- B. B. A in Hotel and Tourism Management.
- Junior College
- HSC in Arts, Commerce and Science.
Facilities
- Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls.
- Gymkhana
Noteworthy features
Legacy
The Legacy of College as a center of Excellence was unparalled in western India. During British Raj it was most coveted among colleges, standing alongside Presidency Colleges of Calcutta and Madras. However, post independence its standards declined and more so in the recent times. This is generally attributed to Government negligence and Red tapism.
College building
The Building of the College, with its gothic architecture, has been classified as a grade 1 Heritage structure. It is one of the most identified Buildings of South Mumbai as a symbol British raj Heritage.
Location
The College has an enviable location, in Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai. Several landmarks, Business Districts and waters of Arabian Sea are at close proximity.
The College is easily acsssecible both by train (from Churchgate and CST)and bus.
Trivia
- Inception classes of University of Bombay were held at Elphinstone College.
- Inauguration of Jaihind College held at Elphinstone Library Hall in September 1948. College premises were used to conduct classes.
- Not all of College building belongs to the college! Around half the floor area is shared with Maharashtra Archives Department.
- The Building was originally meant for Government central press and was constructed by generous donation of Sir Cowasjee Jahengir. It cost the then princely sum of Rs 7,50,000/-
Notable alumni
- Dadabhai Naoroji - Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political leader, being the first Asian to sit in the British House of Commons. Dadabhai Naoroji ( September 6, 1825 &ndash June 30, 1917) was a Parsi intellectual educator cotton trader and an early Indian The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar - An Indian jurist, scholar, Bahujan political leader, a Buddhist revivalist, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ( Marathi:डॊभीमराव रामजी आंबेडकर ( April 14, 1891 — December 6, 1956 The Bahujan Samaj Party (बहुजन समाज पार्टी is a national Political party in India with Socialist leanings Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices The Constitution of India ( Hindi: भारतीय़ संविधान see names in other Indian languages) is the supreme law of India.
- Sonal Mansingh - Padma Vibhushan, Odissi dancer. Dr Sonal Mansingh ( Hindi: सोनल मानसिंह (b The Padma Vibhushan is India 's second highest civilian honour Odissi is the classical dance form of Orissa in north-east India
- Kishori Amonkar - Padma Vibhushan, Hindustani classical music performer. Kishori Amonkar (िकशोरी आमोणकर (born April 10 1931 in Mumbai) is a noted Indian classical vocalist The Padma Vibhushan is India 's second highest civilian honour Hindustani Classical Music ( Hindi: हिन्दुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत Urdu: ہندوستانی شاستریے سنگیت
- Ranjit Hoskote - noted poet, art critic, cultural theorist and curator. Ranjit Hoskote (born 29 March 1969 is a contemporary Indian Poet, Art critic, cultural theorist and independent Curator. A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" An art critic is a person who specializes in evaluating Art. Their written critiques or reviews are published in newspapers magazines books and on web sites Curator (from Latin cura care means manager overseer. A curator or keeper of a cultural heritage institution (e
- Madhav Apte - Cricketer
- Homi J. Bhabha - A nuclear physicist of Parsi-Zoroastrian heritage who had a major role in the development of the Indian atomic energy program. Madhavrao Laxmanrao Apte (born October 5, 1932, Mumbai, Maharashtra) is a former Indian Cricketer who played in 7 This page is about the physicist Homi J Bhabha For the postcolonialist theorist see Homi K Nuclear physics is the field of Physics that studies the building blocks and interactions of Atomic nuclei. Zoroastrianism (ˌzɔroʊˈæstriəˌnɪzəm is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings
- R.G.Bhandarkar - Scholar and social reformer. Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, also spelt Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, and known as R
- Bhulabhai Desai - An acclaimed lawyer involved in the Indian independence movement. Bhulabhai Desai ( October 13 1877 - May 6 1946) was an Indian freedom fighter and acclaimed Lawyer. The term " Indian independence movement " is diffuse incorporating various national and regional campaigns agitations and efforts of both Nonviolent and Militant
- C. D. Deshmukh - Economist and former Finance Minister of India
- P. L. Deshpande - Well-known Marathi author, playwright, performing artist, director and music director. The Finance Minister of India is a Cabinet position in the Government of India. Purushottam Laxman Deshpande (पुरुषोत्तम लक्ष्मण देशपांडे (8 November 1918 &ndash 12 June 2000 was a Marathi writer Marathi (mr मराठी Marāṭhī) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of what is considered western India.
- Sanjay Dutt - National Award-winning Bollywood actor. Sanjay Dutt ( Hindi: संजय दत्त born 29 July 1959, is an Indian Bollywood film actor Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India
- Virachand Gandhi - Represented Jainism at the first ever World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. Virachand R Gandhi (1864 - 1901 represented Jains at the first World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893 Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म is an ancient religion of India. There have been several meetings referred to as a Parliament of the World’s Religions, most notably the World's Parliament of Religions of 1893 the first attempt to create Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale - Founding member of the Indian independence movement, social reformer. Gopal Krishna Gokhale, CIE ( गोपाल कृष्ण गोखले) ( May 9, 1866 - February 19, 1915) was one of The term " Indian independence movement " is diffuse incorporating various national and regional campaigns agitations and efforts of both Nonviolent and Militant
- Mukesh Khanna - Television actor. Mukesh Khanna is an Indian Television and Film actor famous for portraying strong dynamic characters
- Pherozeshah Mehta - A political leader, activist, and leading lawyer, who was knighted by the British Government for his service to the law. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta, KCIE (August 4 1845 - November 5 1915 was an Indian political leader activist and a leading lawyer who was knighted by then British
- Vijay Merchant - Cricketer
- Dattu Phadkar - Cricketer. Vijaysingh Madhavji Merchant (October 12 1911 - October 27 1987 was an Indian Cricketer. Dattatraya Gajanan "Dattu" Phadkar ( 12 December 1925, Kolhapur, Maharashtra – 17 March[[ 985]] Chennai
- Mahadev Govind Ranade - Judge, author, and social reformer. Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade ( 16 January 1842 – 16 January 1901) was an Indian Judge, Author, and Reformer
- Swaroop Sampat - Former Miss India and Bollywood actress. Swaroop Sampat, born on 3rd November is a Bollywood actress who has acted in several Hindi language films such as Naram Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India
- Jamsedji Tata - Entrepreneur and industrialist, founder of the Tata group. Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata ( March 3, 1839 - May 19, 1904) was a pioneer in the field of modern Industry The Tata Group ( Hindi: टाटा समूह is a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India.
- Kashinath Trimbak Telang - Judge and oriental scholar. Kashinath Trimbak Telang ( August 20, 1850 in Bombay &ndash September 1, 1893 in Bombay was an Indian Judge and
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak - Nationalist, social reformer and freedom fighter, who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (बाळ गंगाधर टिळक ( July 23 1856 - August 1 1920) was an Indian nationalist
- Venkanna H. Naik was a Barrister from Lincoln's Inn and a graduate from Cambridge. A barrister is a Lawyer found in many Common law Jurisdictions that employ a split profession (as opposed to a Fused profession) in relation The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London to which Barristers of England and Wales belong and where
- Ajit Wadekar - International cricketer, later served as both captain and manager of the Indian cricket team. Ajit Laxman Wadekar (born 1 April 1941 in Bombay, India is a former international Cricketer He played domestic First-class cricket for the Mumbai