Jai Hind College is one of the premier educational institutions of Mumbai. Jai Hind College was established in the year 1948 by a group of dedicated teachers of the D.J Sind College Karachi. Jai Hind College is located at Churchgate, in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The college has developed considerably as far as academics are concerned and the students of this college are among the toppers. Jai Hind College is affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

Objective of Jai Hind College
Jai Hind College was established with the motto to impart knowledge and education to its students in such a way that they become able to achieve their dreams. It also aims to be the institution of choice for students and employers alike known for producing good citizens and leaders by providing a well rounded education of international standards. The motto of the college "I will and I can" encourages and inspires the students to break the pre - conceived boundaries of performance. It encourages them to dream and to use the latest innovative ideas and technology to realise those dreams. The students of Jai Hind College truly believe that everything can be achieved and that the sky is the limit for them.

History of Jai Hind College
Jai Hind College commenced in September 1948, right after country`s partition and it was rather small in its inception. The major role behind the creation of Jai Hind College was that of the professors of D.J. Sind College, Karachi, assisted by a few others, who came together under the banner of Sind Educationists Association, headed by Principal T. M. Advani. Admission started for the Arts faculty in June 1948, with a formal inauguration in September 1948 at the Elphinstone College Library Hall. Further, in early 1949, Principal T.M. Advani arranged for a bungalow at Peddar Road to serve as a nucleus for a science college. At this stage, Bhagwansingh B. Advani, the sole trustee of the Basantsing Anil Dharmada Trust, stepped in with a generous donation. It was his wish to name the college as Jai Hind College and Basantsing Institute of Science. Morarji Desai, who was then the Home and Revenue Minister, finally sanctioned a plot for the Jai Hind College building. Being close to the Churchgate Railway Station, students from the suburbs found the college easily accessible.

Courses Offered at Jai Hind College
The main endeavour of Jai Hind College is to move beyond the conventional academic programmes in order to keep pace with the changing academic scenario. With this in mind the college has introduced several programmes that have been extremely well received by the students and prospective employers. It has also introduced a number of new subjects like commerce and an assortment of subjects, which include management studies, mass media, computer science, biotechnology; insurance and banking. Admission is granted to the Junior College for two years duration, providing three streams; Arts, Commerce and Science. With the completion of two years, the students sit for public examination which is organised by the Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education.

Students successfully completing the HSC examination are able to take admission to Jai Hind College for three year under-graduate degree course which leads to the degree courses like; Bachelor of Arts in English, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in History, Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), Bachelor of Science (Botany), Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), Bachelor of Science (Life Science), Bachelor of Mass Media (B.M.M.), Bachelor of Management Studies (B.M.S.) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com).

Facilities at Jai Hind College
The Jai Hind College in the city of Mumbai boasts about a number of facilities for its students like a spacious auditorium which possesses sophisticated sound system and an Audiovisual Centre. The college also holds an air-conditioned and computerized. There are also internet and multimedia facilities, biotechnology labs, and an audiovisual centre. Open air canteen and the Gymkhana are the other facilities in the Jai Hind College.

Alumni of Jai Hind College
Some of the famous Alumni of the Jai Hind College include architect Hafeez Contractor and the Bollywood actress Tina Munim (Ambani).

Jai Hind College has travelled a long distance and crossed several hurdles to become one of the most renowned educational institutions in the city of Mumbai. Jai Hind College aspires to proceed beyond the established academic programme so that it can cope with the dynamic academic scenario in the world.