SNDT Women's University

SNDT Women's University, also called by its full name Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, is a women's university in the city of Mumbai, India. The university headquarters are at Churchgate in South Mumbai, while the main campus is at Churchgate there are two other campuses one in Santacruz–Juhu area of Mumbai and another at Pune. The university has affiliated colleges in Maharashtra, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Surat and Goa, as well.^[2] Dhondo Keshav Karve played a key role in its establishment. He was inspired by novel on Japan Women's University in 1915.

SNDT Women's University

Motto	'Sanskrita Stree Parashakti' (An enlightened woman is a source of Infinite strength)[1]
Type	Public
Established	5 July 1916 (108 years ago) (5 July 1916)
Chancellor	Governor of Maharashtra
Vice-Chancellor	Ujwala Chakradeo
Students	Women only
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra , India
Campus	Mumbai, Pune
Affiliations	UGC
Website	sndt.ac.in

Postage stamp commemorating the centenary of SNDT Women s University, Bombay.

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (SNDT Mumbai) has established valuable collaborations and affiliations to further its academic and research initiatives. Among these, its partnership with Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute stands out. This collaboration focuses on integrating the rich tradition of yoga with modern scientific research, offering students and faculty opportunities to engage in comprehensive studies and practices that blend ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding. Through this affiliation, SNDT Mumbai enhances its commitment to holistic education and the promotion of wellness.

History

In 1920 the university was named Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University. Mr.Vitthaldas Thakarsey pledged ₹1500000 at that time in the memories of his beloved mother Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thakarsey, and so the name SNDT was given to the university.^[3] The money was never completely paid.^[4] Today, the university has an enrolment of over 70,000 students. It has three campuses at Churchgate, Santacruz-Juhu, Pune.^[5]

Notable alumni

• Anita Dongre, designer
• Masaba Gupta, designer
• Neeta Lulla, designer
• Jaya Mehta, Gujarati poet and critic^[6]
• Chitra Mudgal, noted Hindi writer
• Rani Mukherjee, Indian actress^[7]
• Rekha Kamat, Indian actress^[8]
• Heera Pathak, Gujarati poet and critic
• Shruti Sadolikar, Indian classical music singer
• Sonakshi Sinha, Indian actress^[9]
• Bharati Vaishampayan, Indian classical music singer
• Vasubahen, Gujarati writer

References

1. "Motto of SNDT".
2. "Affiliated Colleges". SNDT University. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
3. "History of SNDT".
4. CHANDAVARKAR, G. L. (1970). Dhondo Keshav Karve. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. p. 72. ISBN 978-81-230-2656-5.
5. "Campuses of SNDT".
6. Brahmabhatt, Prasad (2010). અર્વાચીન ગુજરાતી સાહિત્યનો ઈતિહાસ - આધુનિક અને અનુઆધુનિક યુગ [History of Modern Gujarati Literature – Modern and Postmodern Era] (in Gujarati). Ahmedabad: Parshwa Publication. pp. 141–142. ISBN 978-93-5108-247-7.
7. Mukherjee, Haimantee (15 January 2012). "Rani Mukerji won't marry an actor". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
8. "ज्येष्ठ अभिनेत्री रेखा कामत – Marathisrushti Articles". www.marathisrushti.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
9. "Just How educated are our Bollywood heroines?". Rediff.com. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2017.