
Established 1856
Elphinstone College, Mumbai
A heritage institution in the Fort & Kala Ghoda precinct of Mumbai, educating students in the arts and sciences since 1856.
Since 1856
Established on 1856
Elphinstone College occupies a unique position in the annals of education in the country. It is an outstanding place of learning which came into existences much before the University of Mumbai, to which it was later on affiliated. The institution is known for its open access to students from all strata of the society. This includes various communities, income groups and interests. It is one of the few colleges in Mumbai with an extensive hostel facility for both boys and girls. Located within a walking range from the college and overlooking the marine Drive, the hostel is certainly among the unique strengths of the College.

From the Principal's desk
Principal's Message
Read the full message →Welcome to Elphinstone College – a place where tradition meets innovation, and where every student is encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence.
Established in 1856, Elphinstone College has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic and cultural landscape of Mumbai and the nation at large. With a proud legacy of producing leaders, thinkers, and change-makers, our institution stands as a symbol of academic rigor, integrity, and social responsibility.
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Our Departments
- Department of Psychology
- Department Of Information Technology
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Botany
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Economics
- Department of English
- Department of Geography
- Department of Hindi
- Department of History
- Department of Marathi
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Physics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Zoology
Affiliation
A constituent college of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University
Government of Maharashtra · Established 1856


