Admission Fever: A quick guide on 2016 college selection and admissions in Mumbai
dnaofeducation hand-holds you through this college admission season, starting with 7 city colleges across various streams. Read on to make an informed choice
ST XAVIER’S COLLEGE-Autonomous
Junior college :
Arts : English, Hindi / French, Economics, Sociology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Maths, EVSScience: English, French/Hindi/IT, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology/ Geology/ Economics and EVS
Popular picks
Arts : Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Political ScienceScience : 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 HindiSCIENCE: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, IT, Life Science, Maths, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics and ZoologyOTHERS : 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, EconomicsSCIENCE: Microbiology, Life Sciences, Chemistry2015 Cut-offSARTS: 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 picksARTS : 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-offSARTS: 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-ChemistryCOMMERCE : Commerce and Accountancy OTHERS : BMM, BSc Biotechnology, IT, Computer Science BAF, BBI, BFM and BMS
Popular picksARTS : Psychology, Sociology, Economics and English LiteratureSCIENCE : Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Statistics and Microbiology
2015 CUT-OFFSARTS: 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 picksBiochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Microbiology in Science and BMS, BAF, BFM, BBI, BMM amongst others
2015 Cut-offSARTS: 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 IT2015 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 picksBCOM: 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 picksARTS: English, French, Hindi, Gujarati and Sindhi, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, History, Philosophy SCIENCE: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics/ Options: Economics, PsychologyCOMMERCE: Secretarial Practice, Commerce, Accounts, Maths (For Commerce)2015 Cut-offSARTS: 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, ManagementOTHERS : BVoc Tourism Management, Software DevelopmentPopular picksARTS : Psychology, all Psychology combinations in Part-MajorSCIENCE: Microbiology, Biotechnology, ChemistryCOMMERCE: Accounts2015 cut-offSARTS: 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 streamPopular picksARTS: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, HistorySCIENCE: 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, SociologySCIENCE : Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Science and Biochemistry OTHERS: BMM, BSc-IT; Bioinformatics, Food and Nutrition, Women’s Empowerment, Baking and many more
Popular picksIn 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 picksScience and Bifocal: Computer Science
2015 cut-offSARTS: 50% SCIENCE: 89% COMMERCE: 85%
SENIOR COLLEGE
ARTS : Hindi, English, Marathi, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, EconomicsSCIENCE: Botany Zoology, Chemistry, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, ITCOMMERCE : 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-offSScience: 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!