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HSNC University

The HSNC University, Mumbai is a collegiate public state university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established as a joint venture between the Ministry of HRD (erstwhile Education Ministry), the Government of Maharashtra, and the HSNC Board (the parent educational trust). It is the second cluster university in the city of Mumbai.[1][2]

HSNC University, Mumbai
HSNC University Logo
TypePublic University
Established11 June 2020; 4 years ago (2020-06-11)
ChancellorGovernor of Maharashtra
Vice-ChancellorDr. Hemlata Bagla
Provost Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani
Address
D.M. Harish Building,
47, Dr. R. G. Thadani Marg,
Worli
,
Mumbai
,
Maharashtra
,
400018
,
India
Campus Urban
Affiliations H(S)NC Board
Government of Maharashtra
Websitewww.hsncu.edu.in/Default.aspx

Overview

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The HSNC University is a Cluster university comprising a cluster of the existing colleges from the Bombay vicinity; namely, H.R. College (as the lead college), Kishinchand Chellaram College (KC College), and Bombay Teachers' Training College (BTTI) as the constituent colleges with H(S)NC Board as its parent body. It is established under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shikshan Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme, a funding agency under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.[3][4][5][6]

The University aims to promote skill development and will include courses such as dance, music, and yoga, for which the students will get course credits with an option to avail e-certificate. A dedicated ‘Incubation Centre’ to help students' liaison with associations, and self-learning modules in the curriculum to help students to score marks, are some concepts being offered.[7]

Concept of Cluster University

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The idea of the Cluster University was a radical initiative by Rashtriya Uchater Shikshan Abhiyan (RUSA), an apex body under the Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India (erstwhile, Education Ministry), and the Government of Maharashtra, in the pursuit to overcome the lacunae in the existing University system of India. The Cluster University also aims at opening up curriculum reforms and bringing in greater autonomy in the designing of syllabi to make them contemporary, multi-disciplinary, and in tune with the highest of global standards.

Constituent institutions

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  • K.C. College[8] (Founding College)
  • H.R. College[8] (Founding College)
  • Bombay Teachers Training College (Founding College)
  • Niranjan Hiranandani School of Real Estate[9][10][11]
  • D.M. Harish School of Law[12]
  • School of Interdisciplinary Studies[13]
  • School of Yoga[14][15]
  • School of Applied Sciences[16][14]
  • School of Performing Arts

Formation Acts

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The HSNC University, Mumbai, is constituted under sub-section (6) of section 3 of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016 (Mah. VI of 2017), the Government of Maharashtra vide notification no. Rusayo-2019/CR-186/UE-3 dated 30 October 2019 in the official gazette as a Cluster University.[17]

Initiation

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As of 2020, HSNC University has come into existence. It is a cluster university consisting of three prestigious colleges of the board; namely, KC College, HR College & Bombay Teacher's training Institute (BTTI). The University was officially launched on 11 June by Mr. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the then-Governor of Maharashtra, in presence of Mr. Uddhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.[18][19]

HSNC University is the second cluster university in the city, after Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, which brought together Sydhenham College, Elphinstone College, Secondary Training College and The Institute of Science. The latter, though, was a cluster formed with government colleges alone.[1][2]

Partnerships and collaborations

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On 25 June 2020, HSNC University joined hands with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, USA (PSSHE) by signing the Letter of Intent (LOI) for ‘Higher Education Academic Partnership’. The formal signing ceremony took place virtually on 23 June 2020.[20]

The LOI was signed by Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost of HSNC University Mumbai and Dr Peter H. Garland, Executive Vice Chancellor Emeritus for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.[21][22]

A LOI was signed between the cluster university and Deakin University.[23]

On 16 March 2021, the cluster university hosted organized its first General Council Meeting at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.[24] The Governor of Maharashtra (and Chancellor of the universities) along with the Provost of HSNC University, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani presided over the first General Council Meeting of the newly constituted HSNC Cluster University on Monday along with other University dignitaries.[25] In this GC Meeting, Dr. Hiranandani stated;

"Additionally, in an effort to provide an at par global education, we are also working towards a collaborative effort in presenting a comprehensive distance learning curriculum in association with the prestigious Harvard University." ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost - HSNC University[26]

The University has also joined hands with TCS iON to design an industry certification that is in-line with the need of the hour.[27]

"The HSNC University, Mumbai has collaborated with India’s biggest global IT player ‘TCS iON’ for an industry Honour Certification. The alliance is designed to train and skill the young talent pool to become ‘Industry Ready’... By joining hands with TCS iON, HSNC University will facilitate learners with certificate courses, programmes, internships, and placement assistance." ~ The Tribune[27]

In addition to the recent collaborations with the university, the founding colleges already enjoy a wide range of national and international linkages in a variety of fields. These are with institutions such as Duke University (Fuqua School of Business), Boston University, Bentley University, Swiss School of Tourism and Hospotality, Jonkoping University, Child Rights & You (CRY India), and many more.[28][29]

References

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  1. ^ a b "HSNC Uni to start from this year". The Times of India.
  2. ^ a b "City gets second cluster varsity - Mumbai Mirror". mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Maharashtra's Second Cluster University – HSNC University – Begins Operations to Focus on Tech & Skill–Driven Curriculum". India Education Diary. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Maharashtra's Second Cluster University - HSCN University - Begins Operations to Focus on Tech & Skill - Driven Curriculum". www.businesswireindia.com. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Why are Mumbai University colleges applying for autonomy?". Hindustan Times. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  6. ^ "HSNC Univ releases first UG degree merit list, cutoffs rise 2-4% points". Hindustan Times. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Maharashtra gets second cluster university". The Indian Express. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Mumbai: HR, KC colleges now under new HSNC University". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  9. ^ "HSNC University unveils Niranjan Hiranandani School of Real Estate". United News of India.
  10. ^ "HSNC University unveils Niranjan Hiranandani School of Real Estate". India Education Diary. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  11. ^ "News from the world of education". The Hindu. 13 March 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  12. ^ "HSNC University, Mumbai launches D. M. Harish School of Law in Worli". ANI News. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  13. ^ "HSNC University Mumbai Commences NewAge Schools with Focus on Futuristic Careers". www.businesswireindia.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  14. ^ a b Choudhari, Abhishek (23 February 2021). "State's second cluster university to foster interdisciplinary learning approach". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  15. ^ "HSNC University Introduces New Skill-based UG Programs". BW Education. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  16. ^ "HSNC University's School of Real Estate will offer certificate courses". Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  17. ^ "Formation Acts for HSNC University". HSNC University About Us.
  18. ^ Rao, Yogita (12 June 2020). "Mumbai: HR, KC colleges now under new HSNC University". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  19. ^ "HSNC University gets record number of student applicants". ANI News. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  20. ^ "HSNC University, Mumbai Announced Academic Partnership With Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, USA in a Virtual Ceremony". India Education Diary. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  21. ^ "HSNC University, Mumbai Announced Academic Partnership With Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, USA in a Virtual Ceremony". www.businesswireindia.com. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  22. ^ "'Indian students are smart, intelligent and motivated'". Hindustan Times. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  23. ^ "Our aim is to create an syllabus that enables the next gen to find a job: Niranjan Hiranandani". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  24. ^ "HSNC Cluster University holds its first General Council Meeting at Mumbai". India Education Diary. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  25. ^ "Governor Koshyari presides over the maiden General Council meeting of HSNC Cluster University". www.nagpurtoday.in. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  26. ^ "HSNC Cluster University holds its first General Council Meeting at Mumbai..." Business News This Week. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  27. ^ a b Service, Tribune News. "HSNC University joins hands with TCS iON for Industry honour certification". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  28. ^ "International Linkages – HR College of Commerce & Economics". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  29. ^ "HSNC University Mumbai". www.hsncu.edu.in. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
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