Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (SNDT) is a women's university in the city of Mumbai, India. Y.
The university headquarters are situated at Churchgate in South Mumbai, while the main campus is in Santacruz - Juhu area of Mumbai. SNDT has three campuses: Two in Mumbai and one in Pune. Being a University it has number of colleges in various parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Assam, Goa as well. University profile
Today, the University has an enrolment of over 70,000 students. It has four campuses
, located at Churchgate, Santacruz-Juhu, Pune and Palghar. The university has 26 colleges, 38 university departments, 11 faculties. There are 11 undergraduate colleges and 38 postgraduate departments. The university continues to manage three secondary schools for girls, which it has inherited from the past. The university is actively involved in teaching, research and extension. The University is the first University in Maharashtra to obtain a Five Star (*****) rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India. Collaborations
The university has collaborated with state and central governments, industry, national and international organisations to develop and conduct academic programmes, undertake research and in working with the community. The partners include Government of Maharashtra, various ministries of the Government of India, University Grants Commission, UNICEF, British Council, Association of Commonwealth Universities and Swedish International Development Agency. Colleges/University Departments
Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, an engineering College affiliated to SNDT Women's University (formerly known as the Institute of Technology for Women)
Janaki Devi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JDBIMS) offers Post graduation programme ( Master's) in Management studies. Department of PostGradaute Studies and Research in Home Science offers postgradaute education in five specialisations of Home Science. More details on www.dpsrhomescience.org
Under the 'Faculty of Commerce' is the 'Department of Commerce' which offers the Masters in Commerce (MCom) and Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) degrees. The department is currently headed by Dr. G. Sh*tole, a prominent researcher in Research Methodology. He is also the recipient of the prestigious "Best Commerce Teacher" award by the Maharashtra State Commerce Teachers' Association.
