Smt. Maniben M.P. Shah Women’s College Of Arts And Commerce

Seva Mandal Education Society (SMES) established in 1971 believes in the principle that Educate a man and you educate an individual; educate a woman and you educate the entire family! SMES has always been a pioneer in the field of women’s education starting colleges and courses as per the demands of society and providing women students a wide choice of courses. SMES runs seven colleges in the Smt. ParmeshwarideviGordhandasGarodia Educational Complex:The SNDT Women’s University Re-accredited by NAAC with ‘A Grade’ was founded by Bharat Ratna Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve, who dedicated his life to the noble cause of uplifting Women by giving them proper education. The University was established in 1916 and was named Shrimati Nathibai Damodar Thakersey Women’s University (SNDTWU). In 1936 the university head office was shifted to Mumbai. The motto of the University is “SanskrutastreeParashakti”which means “An Enlightened Woman is a source of Infinite Strength”. In 1951, the University succeeded acquiring statutory recognition from the Government of Maharashtra. The university has 170 affiliated colleges in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and has more than 70,000 students on roll in liberal & professional programmes. It is the only women’s university in India which runs variety of programmes exclusively for women. The University completed its Centenary year on 5th July, 2016.