 Arms of the Elphinstone College | |
Other name | Elphi |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1856; 170 years ago (1856) |
| Founder | Jagannath Shankarseth,Mountstuart Elphinstone |
Parent institution | Government of Maharashtra |
Academic affiliations | Dr. Homi Bhabha State University |
| Address | 156, Mahatma Gandhi Road ,,400023 ,India 18°55′38″N72°49′43″E / 18.9271413°N 72.8284738°E /18.9271413; 72.8284738 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
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| Criteria | Cultural: (ii) (iv) |
| Designated | 2018(43rdsession) |
| Part of | Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai |
| Reference no. | 1480 |
Elphinstone College is one of the constituent colleges ofDr. Homi Bhabha State University, a state cluster university. Established in 1856, it is one of the oldest colleges in Mumbai. The college played a major role in shaping and developing the educational landscape of the city and was instrumental in the inception of theUniversity of Mumbai.
The college has many notable alumni, including revolutionaries such asB. R. Ambedkar,Bal Gangadhar Tilak,Virchand Gandhi,Badruddin Tyabji,Pherozeshah Mehta,Nanabhai Haridas,Kashinath Trimbak Telang,Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade andJamsetji Tata and teachers such asDadabhai Naoroji. It played a key role in the spread of education inMumbai. In 2019, it ended its affiliation with theUniversity of Mumbai.
In 2006, the college marked its sesquicentennial celebrations of inception (1856–2006). It offers undergraduate-level courses in the arts, sciences, and commerce.
By the 19th century,Mumbai was a prosperous center for maritime trade and commerce. In 1824, an English school was set up by the Bombay Native Education Society for Indian students.
In 1827, a resolution was passed that an institution for the promotion of education should be established under Bombay Native Education Society and be designated as "Elphinstone College" (distinct from High School). This was named afterMountstuart Elphinstone, the departingGovernor of the Bombay Presidency, who was responsible for beginning higher education in the city. An exuberant amount of Rs. 2,29,636.00 was collected by public subscription to fund teaching professorships in the English language and the Arts, Science, and Literature of Europe.
The college was formally constituted in 1835. The classes commenced in 1836, at Town Hall, with the first two professors: Arthur Bedford Orlebar (natural philosophy) - i.e. science) and John Harkness (generalliterature - i.e. classics). In 1840, the professors' classes were amalgamated with the Society's High School to form the Elphinstone Native Education Institution. In 1845, the name was shortened to Elphinstone Institution.
Elphinstone College became a distinct institution, separated from the high school, on 1 April 1856. This year is officially considered to be the year of the establishment of Elphinstone College.
The college was affiliated with theUniversity of Mumbai in 1860.
In 1871, Elphinstone College got its building inByculla. James Trubshawe, an architect who flourished in the early part of the 19th century, designed the structure, which was built by the engineer, John Adams. This older Elphinstone College building stands opposite theJijamata Udyaan in Byculla, Mumbai. It is now a hospital, and a second Elphinstone College across theJehangir Art Gallery was built a decade later.
The Elphinstone College played a pivotal role in the inception of TheUniversity Of Mumbai which was established in 1857, the same year asIndia's first revolt. The university's initial classes were held at the college's Byculla building and were subsequently moved to the present Fort campus of the same.
The college also played a major role in formalizing legal education in India. The esteemed "Perry Professorship" (A chair ofJurisprudence atthe University Of Mumbai) was set up at Elphinstone in 1855. One of the best-known lawyers of the time,Barrister R. T. Reid (LL. B. Bar-at-Law) was appointed the first Perry Professor of Jurisprudence and theGovernment Law School was establishment. This institution later came to be known as theGovernment Law College, Mumbai. It is the oldest law school in Asia.
In 1948, it was suggested that Elphinstone College's premises were to be used (during morning hours) for initial classes ofJai Hind College. The proposal was accepted and admission started for the Arts Faculty in June of the same year. A formal inauguration took place in September 1948 at the Elphinstone College Library Hall.
TheSir J. J. School of Arts was founded in 1857 and was instituted to offer drawing classes. Its Initial classes were also held at Elphinstone.
The Elphinstone College consists of two academic entities: Junior and Degree colleges.
Degree or "senior" college was affiliated to University of Mumbai till 2019. And, it was later made a constituent college ofDr. Homi Bhabha State University. This was a newly formed state owned cluster university.[1][2] It was the first of its kind. After mere months, another state cluster university was formed in Mumbai called theHSNC University, which included institutes likeKC College andHR College.[3][4]
The Junior college of the institution is affiliated to theMaharashtra State Board (or commonly known as HSC Board). It provides education at ahigher secondary orhigh school level.
The college building, with its Gothic architecture, has been classified as a grade 1 heritage structure. It is one of the most identified buildings ofSouth Mumbai as a symbol of heritage.
Locally, the college is famous for itsRomanesque Transitional style building that has been categorised asGrade I Heritage structure. The iconic building was designed byTrubshaw. And, it was made under the supervision ofKhan Bahadur Muncherjee Murzban, and completed in 1888.[5]
In 2004, the college was awarded the Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation byUNESCO.[6][7]
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Maharashtrotsav is a National Level Inter-College Cultural Festival organized by all the students and faculties of Elphinstone College. In 2011–2012, it gathered a crowd of more than 75 colleges with nearly 2500 students, which was then a State Level Event. In 2012–2013, marked huge progress in its type making it National Level Festival with nearly 5000 students from more than 130 colleges across India.
TechTsar started back in 2009, with a budget of INR 75,000, which was contributed by advertisements in the TechTsar brochure and banners. Amongst the notable past corporate sponsors such as Bank of Maharashtra,Dena Bank,Airtel, and many more.
The name of the festival was inspired by two words: Technology [tech] and King [Tsar] and was proposed by Elphinstone College alumni Rohan Bhambhani. The motto is "Merging Talent with Technology." The festival consists of many events suchas C andJava debugging,LAN gaming, quiz, debate, photography, logo designing, grand Prix, treasure hunt, etc. Students from many colleges across Mumbai,Thane, andNavi Mumbai participate. The festival usually takes place in the final week of November.
The college is located in theKala Ghoda area ofSouth Mumbai. Several landmarks, business districts and waters ofArabian Sea are close by.
The college is easily accessible by train (fromChurchgate andCSMT) and bus.
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Elphinstone College A Romanesque transition style, it was designed by Trubshaw, supervised by Khan Bahadur Muncherjee Murzban, and completed in 1888. The building is a Grade I listed structure.Established in 1824, Elphinstone is one of the oldest colleges in Bombay. Its alumni are among the greatest names of the Indian Nationalist Movement, strongly establishing the institution's contribution towards shaping the history of India. The structure will receive anti-termite treatment, new flooring, new Gothic revival details to the parapets, new paving in the courtyard and around the building, renovated toilets, re-plastering where essential and RCC repairs.Repairs to existing windows and doors, new weather sheds on the rear and in the courtyard and weld mesh shutters will also be carried out.Stone facades will be cleaned, paint scraped off from stone, wooden surfaces painted and polished. Defective pipes will also be changed.