Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science, Santacruz

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science, Santacruz, was established in 1959 and is one of the Autonomous colleges situated at the hub of Mumbai, Maharashtra. It has NAAC accreditation and offers a highly wide spread of courses in home science and related disciplines. The institute is spread over 21 acres of campuses with a total enrolment of 847 students, all girls.

The college runs 17 courses under its 5 degree programmes and has a faculty strength of 28. Specialisations include Developmental Counselling, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Early Childhood Care and Education. Faculties abound to add their own share to creating a more comprehensive learning experience for its students.

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science has an excellent IT infrastructure, keeping the students updated about technological advancements. There is a cafeteria offering a range of cuisines, making it a good space for the students to just sit and relax and socialise together.

Well-equipped laboratories are maintained within the premises for practical learning and an auditorium is put to use for events and seminars. The college also maintains medical facilities such as a qualified doctor and a medical room, well-equipped for emergency purposes. The college provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls, though the student body present is only girls.

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science offers a total of 17 courses , which includes undergraduate and post-graduate both. The institute offers full-time courses, part-time courses, and self-financed courses. The three undergraduate B. Sc programmes that can be engaged with during college time are Developmental Counselling, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, and Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Postgraduate options offered include M. Sc courses in Dietetics, Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition, and Entrepreneurship Management and Business Development. Diploma in Fashion Design as well as executive M. Des in Fashion Design is also offered by the college. The total number of students undertaking all courses shall be 847, distributed as 745 for undergraduate courses and 117 for postgraduate courses.

Course Name Total Fees M. Sc Dietetics Self Finance Rs 182,780 M. Sc Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition Self Finance Rs 182,780 M. Sc Entrepreneurship Management and Business Development Self Finance Rs 182,780 M. Des Fashion Design Self Finance Rs 182,780 While the admission process is merit-based, government reservation policies are in place at the Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science.

The college has open entry from within and outside the state, with about 5% entering from outside Maharashtra. A small percentage of international students further enhance the diversity on campus.

The Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science, ever since its specialisation in home science education, has been leading the way in training professionals in all fields, ranging from nutrition, hospitality, child development, and fashion design.