Wilson College, Mumbai
College established in 1832 in Mumbai, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Wilson College, established in 1832 in Mumbai, is one of India's oldest colleges;[2] its foundation precedes that of the University of Mumbai, (to which it is affiliated), by 25 years.[3] Wilson College was granted autonomy by Mumbai University in November 2021.[4] It was awarded an A rating by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2005.
Motto | Fides Spes Caritas |
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Motto in English | Faith, Hope and Love |
Type | Public |
Established | 1832; 192 years ago (1832) |
Founder | Rev. John Wilson (Scottish missionary) |
Chairman | Rt. Rev. Prakash Patole |
Principal | Anna Pratima G.Nikalje[1] |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Affiliations | University of Mumbai |
Website | wilsoncollege |
Located opposite Mumbai's Girgaon Chowpatty, the college building was constructed in 1889 and designed by John Adams in the domestic Victorian Gothic style.[5] It is listed as a Grade III heritage structure in the city. As of 2011[update], the college offered a variety of subjects for both higher secondary and undergraduate students which include University Aided courses for the Arts and the Sciences as well as self-financed courses such as Mass Media, Information Technology, Management Studies, Biotechnology, Electronics & Computer Science.[6][needs update]