About Us

Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve established an ashram for widows and school for girls at Hingne village near Pune in 1896. This became the stepping stone for the first Indian Women's University in 1916. Sir Vithaldas Thakersey made a generous contribution of 15 lacs to commemorate the memory of his mother Smt. Nathibai, and the University was renamed as Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University in 1920. The University has all India jurisdiction and it is the first University in Maharashtra accredited with the 5 star status by NAAC. The University is a symbol of higher education for Women.

Fruition of Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve's dream for women's empowerment through education is the motto of the institution.

"Sanskrita Stree Parashakti"
(An enlightened woman is a source of infinite strength)
has been the guiding force for all activities conducted by the institution.

S.N.D.T. College of Arts & S.C.B. College of Commerce & Science for Women, the first conducted college of S.N.D.T. Women's University in Mumbai which was started on 8th June, 1931. The college which started with enrollment of only 4 students became a full fledged college having subjects - Social Sciences, Arts, Fine Art, Education, Nursing, Home Science and Post Graduate Departments.

Later, the Post Graduate Departments, Education, Nursing and Home Science became independent colleges. The college offers B.A. degree in 5 languages, 6 Social Sciences subjects, Bachelors in Visual Art and Music. College also offers B.Com and B.Sc.IT degrees besides three vocational courses and three certificate courses. It also has a Junior College with Arts and Commerce Faculties. The mediums of instruction are English, Gujarati and Marathi. The College is equipped with modern amenities to facilitate the best in education.

Administration & services


Principal Dr.B.B.Pradhan M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Vice Principal(Junior College) Smt.Jyoti Popli M.A., D.H.E.
Office Superintendent Mr.V.S.Tambe B.A.
Accountant Miss. Purnima Bhansali B.Com

College Timings

Junior College(Arts & Commerce) 7.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Senior College(Commerce) 7.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Senior College(Arts) 12.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Senior College
B.Sc. I.T. Science
8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Vocational Courses 7.15 a.m. onwards