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In this blog by piraml realty, we shall take a look at some of the higher education powerhouses in South Mumbai to understand why the prime real estate properties in their vicinity are enjoying huge demand from families prioritising quality education as well as ease of commute.

Top colleges in South Mumbai

St. Xavier's College (Empowered Autonomous)

St. Xavier's CollegeCredits: Google images

Founded in 1869, the St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science, And Commerce at Fort, Mumbai is one of the most sought-after educational institutes for its academic standards and vibrant campus culture. The college building itself resonates brilliance with its Indo-Gothic style of architecture, and the ‘Heritage Structure’ status bestowed by the esteemed Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee.

The college has been granted the "Empowered Autonomous" Status by the University of Mumbai in the year 2023, and has received the ‘A+’ NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) grade in the year 2022.

Along with undergraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce, the institute offers numerous postgraduate courses in the streams of Ancient Indian History-Culture-Archaeology (AIHCA), Economics, Public Policy, Psychology, Big Data Analytics (BDA), Botany, Biotechnology, Geology, Life Science, Microbiology, and Physics (Astrophysics). Its widely taken diploma courses cover fields such as Bioinformatics (Hybrid Model), Forensic Science And Criminal Law, Gemmology, Intellectual Property Rights, and PG equivalent programs in Counselling and Expressive Arts Therapy.

Sophia College for women (Autonomous)

Sophia College for womenCredits: Google images

As the name suggests, the famous institute established in the year 1940 at Peddar Road, Mumbai, imparts state-of-the-art education to girls and women. The college has acquired an impressive 'A++' grade in the 3rd cycle of accreditation with a striking CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.70 on a four-point scale. It was granted the status ‘AUTONOMOUS’ in 2018, and remains affiliated with the University of Mumbai as of date. The list of the interesting courses it offers includes postgraduation in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Life Science, and Microbiology, and Ph.D in Applied Biology, Microbiology, and Zoology.

It is known for conducting educational trips to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks regularly, and for undertaking practical initiatives like tree planting, treks, and clean-up drives that immensely complement theoretical knowledge.

Jai Hind College (Empowered Autonomous)

Jai Hind College, MumbaiCredits: Google images

Located at Churchgate, and founded in the year 1948, Jai Hind College counts among the most popular colleges in south Mumbai. It received “Empowered Autonomous” Status from the University of Mumbai in the academic year 2023-24, and has been accredited with an ‘A++’ grade by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.52 out of 4.

Along with undergraduate Arts, Commerce, and Science academics, and PG programs in Chemistry, Big Data Analytics, and Commerce in the aided category, it offers a wealth of self-financed undergraduate courses in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Banking & Insurance, Financial Markets, BioTechnology, Mass Media, Management Studies, Information Technology, Software Development, Travel & Tourism Management, and Digital Strategy.

KC college (Kishinchand Chellaram College)

KC College, MumbaiCredits: Google images

KC college, Churchgate, Mumbai was instituted in 1954, and is one of the best colleges in South Mumbai with an ‘A’ grade from NAAC in three consecutive cycles. In 2019, the college was awarded ‘Star College’ Status and ‘Star Scheme’ by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

Its junior college academics cover all the three streams - Arts, Commerce, and Science, and the long list of postgraduate programs venture into Communication & Journalism, Entertainment, Media & Advertising, Psychology, Accountancy, Information Technology, Chemistry, Statistics, Computer Science, Microbiology, Economics, Liberal Studies, Life Sciences, and Biotechnology.

The institute offers Ph.D in Hindi, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Economics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, English, Sociology, Banking & Finance, Information Technology, and Computer Science.

Elphinstone College

Elphinstone College, MumbaiCredits: Google images

Established in the year 1856, and strategically located at Fort, Mumbai, the Elphinstone College of Commerce and Economics is a constituent college of Dr. Home Bhabha State University.

The institute offers undergraduate programs in languages, botany, zoology, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, and more, and exhibits excellence through its PG courses in Information Technology, Applied Psychology, English Literature, Industrial Biotechnology, etc.

HR College (Hassaram Rijhumal College) of Commerce and Economics

HR College, MumbaiCredits: Google images

This college, founded at Churchgate, South Mumbai in 1960, has been awarded with a CGPA of 3.72 (highest) on a scale of 4 by NAAC. Its alumni include successful and famous personalities across various fields including entertainment, corporate sector, and law, and is one of the popular choices for students who dream of making it big in the film industry or theatre, as the campus culture offers wonderful opportunities in this arena. The institute is one of the best colleges offering M.Com in Advanced Accounting, Banking & Finance, and Business Management, and Ph.D in Business Economics and Business Policy & Administration.

Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics

Sydenham College of Commerce and EconomicsCredits: Google images

Founded in 1913 and situated at Churchgate, South Mumbai, the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics is a constituent college of Dr. Homi Bhabha State Cluster University. It has been accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC with a 3.42 CGPA out of 4. Along with the regular academics in commerce, the college offers numerous undergraduate level self-financed courses and Diploma & Certificate Programs in Sports Management, Management Studies (BMS), Commerce - Banking & Insurance (BBI), Luxury Brand & Retail Management(BS-LBRM), Accounting and Finance, Banking & Financial Analytics, Finance, etc.

All of the above colleges are academic excellence centers in South Mumbai, making the part of the city truly rich in terms of education and professional brilliance enhancing skills. The sophisticated urban class, seeking quality education along with convenient commutes, chooses to buy residential properties in the vicinity of these knowledge hubs, thereby saving more time for constructive activities and leisure.


Piramal mahalaxmi - Property in south mumbaiCredits: Google images

Piramal realty understands this very well, and locates its luxury real estate projects at strategically ideal positions in the heart of the city, making it highly convenient for the residents to reach their daily destinations in real short durations.

Their premium properties, Piramal Aranya and Piramal Mahalaxmi, located at Byculla and Jacob circle, respectively, have all the prominent social infrastructure amenities like reputed schools and colleges, top-tier medical facilities, and major business centers situated within reasonable distances. Sophia College for Women (listed above) is just 5.7 km (about 20 minutes) from Piramal Aranya, and incredibly close (only 3.8 km or 15 minutes by road) to Piramal Mahalaxmi.

Famous hospitals such as Jaslok and Breach candy, too, are located at close distances from both the properties. The projects are well connected to most of the parts of Mumbai, and to Navi Mumbai, Thane, and other adjacent cities via crucial transit routes like the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), Eastern Freeway, JJ Flyover, Mumbai Metro Line 3, Coastal road, Dr. E. Moses Road, etc., making the projects truly worth investing in.




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