Admission Fever: A quick guide on 2016 college selection and admissions in Mumbai

ST XAVIER’S COLLEGE-Autonomous 

Junior college :

Arts : English, Hindi / French, Economics, Sociology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Maths, EVS
Science: English, French/Hindi/IT,  Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology/ Geology/ Economics and EVS

Popular picks 

Arts : Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Political Science
Science : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, It

2015 Cut-offs 
Arts: 93.8 % Science: 91.85 %

Senior college

ARTS: English Literature, Psychology, Sociology, History, Political Science, Ancient Indian Culture (AIC), Anthropology, Commerce (for Arts), Economics, Statistics, French and Hindi
SCIENCE: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, IT, Life Science, Maths, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics and Zoology
OTHERS : BMS, BMM and BSc IT. A special evening session of Commerce (5:20-9:20 PM) is available for those without adequate financial means.

Popular picks 
ARTS: Psychology, Literature, Economics
SCIENCE: Microbiology, Life Sciences, Chemistry
2015 Cut-offS
ARTS: 97 % SCIENCE: 85 % 

Famous alumni: Sunil Gavaskar, Shabana Azmi, Eunice De’Souza, Rahul Da’Cunha, Mukesh,  Ambani, Shobha De, Vidya Balan  

PRINCIPAL’S PITCH

-Agnelo Menezes

We believe in getting students to develop a heart in their head and so we go the extra mile to make learning fun, relevant, sensitizing and hands-on."

 

STUDENT SPEAK

-Yash Milind Bhavsar, TYBA, Economics

The reason I decided on Xavier’s is obvious but a true enough one. I simply wanted to get into the best college."

campus cruise

One lesser known spot is the small passageway behind the chapel, it is a lovely place to catch a breather. If you are the kind that likes a big happy crowd instead, there’s always Anna’s Mess.

KISHINCHAND CHELLARAM (KC) COLLEGE

JUNIOR COLLEGE

ARTS : English, EVS (compulsory for all streams), Economics, Psychology, Sociology, History, Political Science (Electives), Marathi/Hindi/French/Information Technology (Fifth Elective)
SCIENCE : English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology (Electives), The Languages/ Electronics/Electrical Maintenance/Computer Science/IT(Fifth Elective)
COMMERCE : English, Economics, Organisation of Commerce, Book-keeping and Accounts (Electives), Maths/Office Management/IT (Fifth Elective)

Popular picks
ARTS : Arts has caught up with the neck-to-neck popularity of Commerce and Science. In Science, vocational subjects like Computer Science, Electronics and Electrical Maintenance are preferred. 

2015 cut-offS
ARTS: 85.2% SCIENCE: 90% COMMERCE: (AIDED):90.8% COMMERCE : (UN-AIDED):89.2%

SENIOR COLLEGE

ARTS: History, English Literature, Hindi Literature, Sociology, Economics, Psychology (combined as per choice, with a single-subject Major); Political Science, AIC and French (for FYBA and SYBA)
SCIENCE : Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Microbiology, Statistics (combined as per choice, with a single-subject Major) and Bio-Chemistry
COMMERCE : Commerce and Accountancy 
OTHERS : BMM, BSc Biotechnology, IT, Computer Science BAF, BBI, BFM and BMS

Popular picks
ARTS : Psychology, Sociology, Economics and English Literature
SCIENCE : Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Statistics and Microbiology

2015 CUT-OFFS
ARTS: 87% BMM: 93.6% BMS: 88.62%
SCIENCE : BSc: 70% BMM: 93.8% BMS:94.5% BSc-IT: 80%
COMMERCE : BCom: 89%, BMM: 93.8%, BMS: 92%,  BAF: 93% , BBI: 87%,  BFM:90.15%
famous alumni:  Anil Ambani, SubodhTiwary, Sachin Kalbag

PRINCIPAL’S PITCH

Manjula Nichani

KC is the only college in South Mumbai to have a recognized Nuclear and Radiochemistry laboratory. It also has a great NSS unit and an active Rotaract Club. The college’s proximity to famous bookshops like Oxford and iconic restaurants like Samrat, Relish, 210 makes it a fun place to be in.

STUDENT SPEAK

Sujay Bhandary, TYBA, Psychology

With one of the top faculties for Arts, I was attracted by KC’s equally happening extracurricular repertoire. My college also has a very encouraging outlook for research in the field of social sciences."

campus cruise

 The KC campus is more cozy than small. This coziness fosters a better interaction and bond among KC students, as compared to other colleges. The quadrangle, the rooftop of the college garage and language lab called the “Kibbosh” are some cool hang-out zones.

MITHIBAI COLLEGE

JUNIOR COLLEGE

ARTS : English, French/ Gujarati/ Hindi/ Marathi/IT, (Compulsory); Economics, Logic, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, EVS, Physical Education (as per combination)
SCIENCE : English, French/ Gujarati/ Hindi/ Marathi/ Information Technology (Compulsory); Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, EVS, Physical Education (as per combination)
COMMERCE : English, French/ Gujarati/ Hindi/ Marathi/ IT (Compulsory); Economics, Organization of Commerce, Book Keeping & Accountancy, Mathematics, Secretarial Practice, EVS, Physical Education,  (As per combination)
Popular picks: All subjects are equally popular

SENIOR COLLEGE

ARTS : English, Economics, Political Science,  Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Gujarati (single subject specialization in third year)
SCIENCE : Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics , Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology 
COMMERCE: Export Marketing, Direct and Indirect Taxes Paper, Psychology of Human Behaviour at Work, Computer Systems and Applications (single applied component in third year)
OTHERS: BMS,  BAF, BFM, BBI, BMM 

Popular picks
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Microbiology in Science and BMS, BAF, BFM, BBI, BMM amongst others

2015 Cut-offS
ARTS: 75- 80% SCIENCE: 55% (BSc) COMMERCE: 86.4%
Famous alumni: Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Anu Malik, Lalit Pandit, Sajid-Wajid

PRINCIPAL’S PITCH

Rajpal Shripat Hande

We provide a conducive atmosphere that helps shape the overall personality of a student. We use a special digital learning system called the ‘Blackboard Technology’ which facilitates different pedagogies, modes of interaction and feedback between teachers and students."

STUDENT SPEAK

Takshama Pandit, TYBA, Psychology

Mithibai has an excellent Arts faculty, which provides the framework to learn and cultivate ideas beyond the syllabus. It also has a fabulous library that has books on just about anything and even free access to international journals that we’d otherwise have to pay for."

campus cruise 

The campus thrives on cultural activities. Walking down the corridor, one is sure to catch a dance or theatre rehearsal, or a botany project in progress. The diversity is mind-boggling. There’s always something exciting happening at Mithibai.

HINDUJA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

JUNIOR COLLEGE

COMMERCE: Economics, Book Keeping & Accountancy, Organization of Commerce; English, EVS , Physical Training (PT) (Compulsory);  Maths with Statistics or Maths with Secretarial Practice and IT/Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi (Any two optionals)
Popular picks: Maths and IT
2015 cut offS: 86%

SENIOR COLLEGE

COMMERCE: BCom, BMS, BAF, BBI, BBM, BFM  
OTHERS: BSc-IT, Bachelor in Transport Management (BTM) and Bachelor in Investment Management (BIM)

Popular picks
BCOM: Advertising (Second Year), Taxation and Computer (Third Year) 
BMS:  Marketing, Finance and Human Resource 
BMM: Advertising (Third Year)
2015 cut-offS: 82%
famous alumni: Aman Sharma, Kunal More

PRINCIPAL’S PITCH

Minu Madlani

The college provides dual degree where a student can take any of the above programs along with BCA. We also offer varied certificate and diploma programs to make students more employable."

STUDENT SPEAK

Ankita Sharma, TYBMS, Human Resource Management

The quality education for Commerce and a super-active placement cell at Hinduja made it an obvious choice for me."

campus cruise 

Like Hogwarts, Hinduja has its own caretaker cat who sits near the watchman’s chair, keeping an eye on everyone. The campus doubles up as a foodie’s paradise, with chaat, dosa, gola, vada pav or Chinese all available at affordable rates.

JAI HIND COLLEGE

JUNIOR COLLEGE

ARTS : English, Hindi/ French, Economics, Sociology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (EVS)
SCIENCE : English, French / Hindi/ IT, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/ Geology/ Economics, EVS

Popular picks
ARTS: English, French, Hindi, Gujarati and Sindhi, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, History, Philosophy 
SCIENCE: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics/ Options: Economics, Psychology
COMMERCE: Secretarial Practice, Commerce, Accounts, Maths (For Commerce)
2015 Cut-offS
ARTS: 90+ % SCIENCE: 89% COMMERCE: 90% (Approx) 

SENIOR COLLEGE

ARTS: English, Psychology, History (Major)/ Psychology-Philosophy, History, Political Science (Part Majors, or combined Majors in two subjects)
SCIENCE : Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Life Science, Biotechnology, Maths, Computer Science, IT (Major)
COMMERCE: Commerce, Accounts, Management
OTHERS : BVoc Tourism Management, Software Development
Popular picks
ARTS :  Psychology, all Psychology combinations in Part-Major
SCIENCE: Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry
COMMERCE: Accounts
2015 cut-offS
ARTS: 90%  SCIENCE: 75% 
COMMERCE: 90% (Approx.)
Famous alumni: Dr Raghunath Anant Mashelkar,  Chanda Kochhar, Ajay Piramal, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra

PRINCIPAL’S PITCH

Ashok Wadia

Jai Hind’s motto, “I will and I can”, defines its spirit. We believe that having a drive and a burning desire can make real changes. At Jai Hind, we nurture that desire. Socially responsible citizens make for proud Jaihindites!"

STUDENT SPEAK

Prita Jhaveri SYBAF

Their well-structured admission procedure had me hooked right from the start. Everything in this college is so well organized, we have a clear picture of the academic year even before it begins. For me, that really counts."

campus cruise

Ours is a lively campus, always bustling with activities. A favourite spot among students is the staircase opposite the auditorium, which gives one a great view of the entire college.

SOPHIA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

JUNIOR COLLEGE

Standard subjects in Arts, Science and vocational stream
Popular picks
ARTS: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, History
SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry, Information Technology

2015 cut-offS: In favour of equal rights to education, no exact cut-offs rules are exercised

SENIOR COLLEGE

ARTS : Economics, Education, English, Hindi, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
SCIENCE : Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Science and Biochemistry 
OTHERS: BMM, BSc-IT; Bioinformatics, Food and Nutrition, Women’s Empowerment, Baking and many more 

Popular picks
In Arts, Economics, Psychology, English are popular, and BMM and BSc-IT are in demand

Famous alumni: Pheroza Godrej, Vasundhara Raje, Priya Dutt, Anila Verghese, Leela Samson, Kaajol, Kiran Rao

PRINCIPAL’S PITCH

Ananda Amritmahal

If there is one thing that sets Sophia apart, it is our personalized, holistic approach to education...every student has a voice here at Sophia."

STUDENT SPEAK

Soumya Agrawal, TYBA, Economics

The moment I entered this college, I fell in love with the beautiful campus. Indeed, the opportunities provided by the college proved to be tremendous."

campus cruise 

The triangular terrace is the prettiest spot of our campus, from where one can observe all the action in the college! We also have a ‘Den’, the office of our annual college fest, Kaleidoscope. 

RAMNIRANJAN JHUNJHUNWALA COLLEGE

JUNIOR COLLEGE

Arts, Science and Commerce, IT in lieu of Languages, Bifocal: Computer Science

Popular picks
Science and Bifocal: Computer Science

2015 cut-offS
ARTS: 50%  SCIENCE: 89% 
COMMERCE: 85%

SENIOR COLLEGE

ARTS : Hindi, English, Marathi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics
SCIENCE: Botany Zoology, Chemistry, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science,  Biotechnology, IT
COMMERCE : Banking and Insurance 
OTHERS: BMS, BBI, BVoc Financial Markets and Services, BVOC Real Estate Management

Popular picks 
Physics, Maths, Chemistry; Botany, Zoology; BMS, BBI, IT; Biotechnology, Computer Science

2015 cut-offS
Science: 55% Commerce: 75%
Famous Alumni: Dr Sanjay Deshmukh, Dr Rajpal Hande, Balwinder Singh Sandhu, Sanjay Bangar

PRINCIPAL’S PITCH

Usha Mukundan

RJ College is unique in providing a home like ambience away from home. We have many innovative features like reading-room facility for all, Earn-While-Studying Scheme, special facilities for differently-abled students, collaboration with TISS for students skill development of students, tie-up with L’ O’real for grooming."

STUDENT SPEAK

Namrata Jaiswal, TYBSc

The college offers a wide range of programmes and has noted faculty. That is what got me interested."

campus cruise 

Believe it or not, warm and helpful teachers and our excellent laboratories actually motivate us to not miss college—and be on campus all day!