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Elphinstone College

Elphinstone College 156, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Fort, India • 4000323.8(29)
VerifiedPublic InstituteEstd. 1856Dr. Homi Bhabha State University Mumbai, MumbaiUGC
Founded
1856
Type
Public Institute
Affiliation
Dr. Homi Bhabha State University Mumbai, Mumbai
Highest Package
₹12.0 LPA

About Elphinstone College

Elphinstone College of Mumbai is one of the reputed and prestigious colleges which is accredited with the NAAC 'A' Grade under the affiliation of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University. The college is known for offering various undergraduate programs in the Arts and Commerce, as well as Science streams such as B.A, B.Sc, B.Com etc. Apart from the aided courses, the Elphinstone College also offers self financed courses in the disciplines of Management and Technology. However, admission to these programmes is strictly based on the merits obtained by the students in their 10+2 or last qualifying examinations. 

Besides, the Elphinstone College also provides the option of certification courses/add-on courses in Remote Sensing (RS) Technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the duration of 3 months. Also, Elphinstone College is recognized for its historic significance and gothic architecture. Recently, the building of the college has been restored by the Kala Ghoda Association and was once awarded the Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation, by UNESCO in 2004. 

Another feather in the cap of the Elphinstone College is its facilities for the students' support such as placements, student clubs, hostels etc., and many more. The well equipped college has a library with over lakhs of books ranging from oldest and rarest books in the country to most latest or contemporary books. Also Read More About: Elphinstone College Admission

Elphinstone College Merit List 2024 (Released)

Course First Merit List Second Merit List General Merit List
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Elphinstone College Courses and Fees

Elphinstone College offers undergraduate courses in Science and Arts, as well as Commerce streams. The duration of the UG courses is 3 years and the duration of PG courses is 2 years.

Courses Details Annual Fees
B.A. Eligibility: 10+2 conducted by the Maharashtra State Board or its equivalent
Duration: 3 years
INR 3,995 – INR 5,860 
B.Sc
INR 5,695 – INR 27,300
B.Com INR 3,995 – INR 5,860 
MA Eligibility: Passed graduation from a recognized university
Duration: 2 years
INR 14,000
M.Sc Eligibility: Passed graduation from a recognized university
Duration: 2 years
INR 65,000 – INR 75,870

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Elphinstone College Admission

Elphinstone College admission 2024 has started. The admission process is entirely merit-based for both UG and PG courses offered at the college. 

  • Step 1: Candidates have to register for their chosen course and college on the official website of HBSU using their mobile number, email address and date of birth.
  • Step 2: After this, candidates have to pay a minimal registration fee and wait for the class 12 results. The merit list is released by the college on the basis of availability of seats, registered students, and marks of the applicants in the last qualifying exam
  • Step 3: After the merit list is released, shortlisted candidates have to report to Elphinstone College with all the required documents. Then, they must pay the Elphinstone College admission fee in online mode through the college’s official website. 
  • Step 4: The candidates must then submit the admission form, supporting documents, and a copy of the fee payment receipt at the college to confirm their admission at the college.

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Elphinstone College Cutoff

Course Cutoff  2024 (Open Category, based on Second Merit List)
B.Com 41.33%
BA 78.17%
B.Sc General Science 40.67%
B.Sc IT 41.17%
Elphinstone College Scholarships

Elphinstone College has a number of scholarships for the students who exceed expectations in academic fields and for those who belong to economically weaker sections. There are a total of 13 scholarships offered by the Government of India, 6 scholarships by the State of Maharashtra as well as college-led scholarships. Some of the popular scholarships are mentioned below.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Bai Mithibai Mugaseth Prize Students who have scored highest percentage of marks in the major subject at the B.A. Examination
S.C. Jog Prize For the highest marks scorer in History and Economics at the B.A. examination; now Economics Major
Behram B. Kanga Prize For highest marks in Economics at the B.A. examination
Sanjeev Shivapuri Memorial Prize For the highest marks scorer in Economics at the B.A. examination
Smt. Satyavati Bhaskar Dandekar Scholarship Students scoring highest marks in Botany with a first class at the B.Sc. examination
Prof. B.R. Ayachit Memorial Prize For highest marks scorer in Hindi at the T.Y.B.A. Examination. 
  • The Bombay Municipal Corporation Endowment Scholarships: Two scholarships of INR 40 per month each to the second and third-year BA and B Sc students
  •  The College Centenary Scholarships: Two scholarships of INR 50 per month each to third-year BA and B Sc students belonging to economically weaker sections and 27 merit scholarships of INR 40 per month each to BA and B Sc students
  • 6 Centenary Scholarships of INR 40 per month each to first-year BA students
  • 7 College Open Merit Scholarships of INR 15 per month each to BA students
  • 2 Municipal Scholarships of INR 40 per month each to second and third-year BA and B Sc students

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Elphinstone College Facilities

Elphinstone College offers the following facilities for the benefit of its students:

  • Hostel: The college has hostels at various locations around Churchgate. About 100 seats are available for boys in two different hostels. While 60 seats are available for girls. Admissions to the hostel are done through the college website.
  • Sports and Recreation: Elphinstone College provides provisions for outdoor sports like Cricket, Football, Basketball, and Volleyball. Facilities for indoor games like table tennis, chess, as well as carrom, are also available. The college has its own gymkhana, which is a furnished fitness center. 
  • Film Library: The college has a library dedicated to the best cinemas. Collections from world cinema, Director’s collections, regional and western cinema, war, and comedy movies are available.
  • Music Library: From classics to contemporary music, from regional tunes to western beats, the music library of Elphinstone College is equipped with a vast collection that helps students relax and meditate.
  • Library: With over 120,000 books in total, the college library is a spacious hall which assists students in conducting their necessary academic research. In addition, the library is equipped with around 10 periodicals, over 100 CDs, 30 audio cassettes, 25 videotapes, 30 maps, and 6 daily newspapers for the benefit of the students. The campus also houses a reading room that provides a serene environment.

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Elphinstone College Faculty

The faculty of Elphinstone College is composed of around 50 members. 24 members of the team have acquired a Ph.D. degree. The college faculty strives to guide the students to a better future. Their educational and moral values help to shape the lives of students.

  • Associate professors: 16
  • Assistant professors: 24
  • Lecturers: 10
  • HOD: 10

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Elphinstone College FAQs

Ques. Can I do my master’s degree from Elphistone College?

Ans. No. Elphinstone College only offers undergraduate courses in arts, science, and commerce streams. Postgraduate courses are not available as of now.

Ques. What is the duration of the diploma course offered by Elphistone College?

Ans. The diploma course offered by the college lasts for 3 months. The intake capacity for the same is 20.

Ques. Where can I get the hostel application form at Elphistone College?

Ans. Interested candidates may download the application form for hostel admission from the official website of the college. The authorities have provided a hyperlink for a convenient admission process.

Ques. Does Elphistone College offer any scholarship programs?

Ans. Yes. Elphinstone College has a plethora of scholarship programs. In addition to its personal scholarships and awards, it also offers scholarships extended by the central and state governments to eligible candidates.

Ques. Does Elphistone College have a reservation for seats?

Ans. Yes. Elphinstone College has the following reservation criteria, in keeping with the guidelines of the Government of Maharashtra.

Ques: Does Elphinstone College provide any extracurricular activities for the students convenience?  

Ans: Elphinstone College provides several extracurricular activities so that the student's mind can be freshen up. Some of the activities are Maharashtra Utsav, Techsar, Primers from the department of Biotechnology and Zeal organised by gymkhana.    

Ques: How are the faculties of Elphinstone College?  

Ans: The faculty members of Elphinstone College are all experts, accomplished and have done higher studies in their respective fields. All the teacher faculties help, support and give the adequate knowledge required by the students.      

Ques: Is choosing Elphinstone College for a B.Sc Course a good option?  

Ans: Yes, Elphinstone college is one of the prominent and oldest colleges which is affiliated to Dr Homi Bhabha State University. The college has best faculty members with good teaching skills, the labs are well equipped with all the required equipment. A student can opt for this college.    

Ques: Is attendance very strict at Elphinstone College?  

Ans: Yes, as per the norms of HBSU, Elphinstone college has a rule for maintaining at least 75% attendance to be qualified to sit for the semesters.    

Ques: What is the function of student council at Elphinstone College?  

Ans: The students council is a body represented by the students which engages co-curricular and extracurricular activities. It consists of the following Societies:

  • English Literary Association
  • Marathi Wangmaya Mandal
  • Hindi Parishad
  • Ranade History and Political Science Society
  • Geography Association
  • Sociology Association
  • Planning Forum
  • Commerce Association
  • Jamshedji Tata Science Association
  • Nature Club
  • Sukshma Shrishti
  • Statistics Society
  • Film Society
Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹5,582
Highest Fee
₹55,595
Streams
4
ArtsCommerceMedicalScience
Admission
Online Registration [BA]
Start: 21 May 2024
Last Date: 08 Jun 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
General
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
1st Year Fee
₹5,582
Total Fee
₹15,256
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration [MA]
Start: 27 May 2024
Last Date: 15 Jun 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
2 available
Applied Psychology
Master of Arts [MA] (Applied Psychology)
1st Year Fee
₹34,062
Total Fee
₹65,374
Cutoff
N/A
English
Master of Arts [MA] (English)
1st Year Fee
₹19,570
Total Fee
₹42,390
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration [B.Com]
Start: 21 May 2024
Last Date: 08 Jun 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
General
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
1st Year Fee
₹5,582
Total Fee
₹18,056
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration [B.Sc]
Start: 21 May 2024
Last Date: 08 Jun 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
6 available
Information Technology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Information Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹24,418
Total Fee
₹73,864
Cutoff
N/A
General
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]
1st Year Fee
₹6,782
Total Fee
₹18,056
Cutoff
N/A
Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
₹28,492
Total Fee
₹89,286
Cutoff
N/A
Data Science
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Data Science)
1st Year Fee
₹1,09,870
Total Fee
₹3,21,860
Cutoff
N/A
Digital & Cyber Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Digital & Cyber Forensic Science)
1st Year Fee
₹74,312
Total Fee
₹2,17,186
Cutoff
N/A
Medical Imaging Technology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Medical Imaging Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹74,312
Total Fee
₹2,17,186
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration [M.Sc]
Start: 27 May 2024
Last Date: 15 Jun 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
3 available
Bioinformatics
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Bioinformatics)
1st Year Fee
₹55,595
Total Fee
₹1,07,615
Cutoff
N/A
Information Technology
Master of Science [M.Sc.] (Information Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹55,595
Total Fee
₹1,07,615
Cutoff
N/A
Industrial Biotechnology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Industrial Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
₹55,595
Total Fee
₹1,07,615
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Elphinstone College is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Placements & Recruiters

Elphinstone College Placement Details

Elphinstone College in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Recruiters
5
Salary Metrics
1/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹12,00,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

N/A

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 5 recruiters
  • Wipro
  • TCS
  • NIIT
  • Infosys
  • Times of India
Campus Facilities

Elphinstone College Facilities

Elphinstone College in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Total Facilities
9
Academic Support
3
Student Life
6
  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Gym
    Campus Life

    Gym

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Dr. Saumitra Sawant

Dean

Dr. Saumitra Sawant

Dean

Shri. Bharat K. Raut

Assistant Professor Head of department, Departnment of Chemistry

Smt. Roshani D.Yeola

Assistant Professor, Departnment of Chemistry

Dr. Y.G. Birajdar

Assistant Professor, Departnment of English

Dr. Ratan V. Hazare

Associate Professor Head of Department, Departnment of Geography

Ms. Sanjyoti M. Sanap

Associate Professor Head of Department, Departnment of Hindi

Contact Information

Elphinstone College 156, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Fort<br> India

Pincode: 400032

022-22844060

22843797

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