Jai Hind College


Jai Hind College is an autonomous college in Mumbai, India, affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It is amongst the most highly reputed colleges in the country. It was established in 1948.
In 2000, India Today named Jai Hind College as one of the best and most sought-after colleges in Mumbai city.
It was established just after independence, by a small group of teachers who were displaced from D. J. Science College of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan under the supervision of Dr. Mohinder-Miles Morton.

Academics

Jai Hind college is having both Junior College and Regular Degree College. This means that students enroll after 10th grade for the higher secondary examination. It offers all three subject streams of Science, Commerce, and Arts for 12th grade board examination. It is affiliated with the Maharashtra Board of Higher Education.
The college also offers a bachelor's degree in Science, Commerce, and Arts and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It has been granted 'Autonomous' status by the university in 2018/19.
Jai Hind College now also offers MSc in Big Data Analytics powered by TCS.

Location

The college is located on 'A' Road, near Churchgate Railway Station in Mumbai. The college is located across from the Arabian Sea Marine Drive promenade in South Bombay.

History of the Institution

It started as an Arts and Science college. Many new courses and subjects were offered later — the faculty of Commerce was introduced in 1980, Management and Computer Science were introduced in 1999, Mass Media and Biotechnology in 2002, and Banking and Insurance in 2003.
It is famous for its Science and Commerce courses at Bachelors level and is one of the most sought-after Science colleges in India. Multiple courses like BSc Information Technology, BMS, BFM, BMM, BA, BAF and BVOC are offered here at Bachelors Level. Some Masters Level courses are also available.

Cultural & Co-Scholaristic Activities

Jai Hind College is also known for its big college fests taking place every year, namely "Detour", "Talaash", "Entourage", "Kani" and "".

Notable alumni