SNDT Women's University

SNDT Women's University
Motto'Sanskrita Stree Parashakti'
(An enlightened woman is a source of Infinite strength)[1]
TypePublic
Established5 July 1916 (108 years ago) (5 July 1916)
ChancellorGovernor of Maharashtra
Vice-ChancellorUjwala Chakradeo
StudentsWomen only
Location,
CampusMumbai, Pune
AffiliationsUGC
Websitesndt.ac.in
Postage stamp commemorating the centenary of SNDT Women s University, Bombay.

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 SantacruzJuhu 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.

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.

  1. ^ "Motto of SNDT".
  2. ^ "Affiliated Colleges". SNDT University. Retrieved 3 July 2012.