Sydenham College was established on 22nd October 1913. The need for the college arouse when K.S Aiyer dreamt of an institution entirely dedicated to Commerce and Economics. Sydenham was perhaps the first college of Commerce in the whole of Asia. The college was christened after one of India`s governor general Lord Sydenham who donated Rs. 1,85,000 for the development of the college.

The USP of the College:
Sydenham College is known for encouraging its students to participate in extra-curricular activities especially sports. The college is perhaps the first ever college in Mumbai to publish its own newspaper. Sydenham College hosts the Brouhaha- an inter-collegiate fest every year.

Streams:
Sydenham is one of the best colleges for Commerce in Mumbai. Besides this, the college is well known for its Management Studies courses.

Quotas:
Not Applicable

Last year`s cut-off:
Commerce: 77%

Availability of Hostel:
Though the College does not provide any hostel facilities, but the students can stay up in the near by government hostels such as Government Hostel for Boys at Churchgate and Savitribai Phule Hostel which is at Churchgate too.

Other courses:
Sydenham College conducts advanced diploma courses for foreign trades and stock trade.

Famous Alumni:
Deepak Parekh (Chairman of HDFC)
Hrithik Roshan (Indian Actor)
Shamita Shetty (Indian Actor)
Milind Deora (Politician)

Contact Address:
Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, B Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020 Tel. No: 022-22042897/022-22882117 Website: www. Sydenham.edu