The Institute of Science, Mumbai
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19°08′01.09″N 72°54′55.29″E / 19.1336361°N 72.9153583°E
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| Motto | It is good to seek out the causes of things |
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| Type | Research Institution |
| Established | 1920 |
Academic affiliations | Dr. Homi Bhabha State University |
| Director | Prof. S. B. Kulkarni |
Academic staff | 50 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | iscm |
The Institute of Science (formerly known as the Royal Institute of Science (RIS)) is an institution of postgraduate education and research located in Mumbai, India.[1] It is managed by the Government of Maharashtra and is currently clustered from 2019 batch with the Dr. Homi Bhabha State University. However, previously enrolled batch students will get their degree affiliated to the Mumbai University. It is accredited with an 'A' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in March 2014.[1]
Established in 1920, its research centers around all branches of science including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology and Environmental studies. In Maharashtra state and University of Mumbai, some programs like the Masters in biochemistry, were available only in the Institute of Science until recently. It offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs and currently does not offer undergraduate programs. Though the institute offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs of the University of Mumbai till 2018 enrolled batch due to the autonomy granted to the institute, the admissions to these programs are managed separately by the institute but examinations are conducted by the Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (cluster).
'The Institute of Science, Mumbai' was founded by
The foundation stone for the institute, designed by
Built in yellow Kharodi basalt stone from the district of Thane, this elegant, curving facades of the two wings, joined by the flat central dome of the Cowasji Jehangir Hall, manage to harmonize with the 19th century buildings surrounding it. Protected from the street by the many-arched facades are a botanical garden, herbarium and a park.[3] The Institute of Science is awarded the status of "College with potential for Excellence" by the UGC in 2009 and awarded generous grants for infrastructure development.[citation needed]
Notable Alumni
The institute enjoys a wide variety of notable alumni.[4] These persons played a crucial role in the development of their respective fields;
- V. V. Narlikar - Indian Physicist
- B. M. Udgaonkar - Indian Physicist
- ISRO
- Shreeram Abhyankar - Indian-born American Mathematician
- Madhav Gadgil - Indian Ecologist
- Madhav Chavan - Indian Social Activist & Educator (Pratham)
- K. H Gharda - Indian chemical Engineer
- K. J. Somaiya - Indian Industrialist & Educator (Somaiya Trust)
- Kiran Karnik - former CEO of NASSCOM
- Varsha Gaikwad - Indian politician
- Kamala Sohonie - Indian biochemist
References
- ^ a b "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscmumbai.org.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ^ "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscmumbai.org.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "The Institute Of Science: Mumbai/Bombay pages". theory.tifr.res.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ^ "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscm.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
