HSNC University has been approved by Rashtriya Uchetra Shikshan Abhiyan (RUSA) and the Govt. of Maharashtra and is a State Public University with the Hon. Governor of Maharashtra as its Chancellor, eminent industrialist, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani as its first Provost and Dr. Hemlata K. Bagla as it's first Vice-Chancellor. HSNC University comprises renowned South Mumbai colleges like H.R. College of Commerce & Economics as its Lead college with Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts, Science and Commerce and Bombay Teacher's Training College amongst it's constituent colleges.


HSNC University is set to build partnerships with industry and have a new curriculum aligned with industry. The aim will be to not only learn from the requirements of the market and have industry collaborators willing to orient students towards the same, but also to ensure internships and the best placements for its graduating students.


This multi-faceted University aims to set new paradigms of education. It wishes to harness the energy and enthusiasm of the young, dynamic population of India and guide it towards the path of learning, knowledge, research, innovation, service to society, and entrepreneurship. This newly launched State Public University is set to make an indelible mark in the field of higher,education in Mumbai and the country by initiating several landmarks, and relevant and contemporary programs of study.