Institute of Science
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The Institute of Science ( Formerly known as Royal Institute of Science (RIS)) is an institution of postgraduate education
and research located in Mumbai
, India
. It is managed by the Government of Maharashtra
and is currently affiliated to the University of Mumbai
.
Established in 1920. its research centers around all branches of science including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology and Environmental studies. In Maharashtra state and University of Mumbai, some programs like Masters in biochemistry were available only in the Institute of Science until recently. It offers M.Sc and Ph.D. programs and currently it does not offer undergraduate programs. Though The Institute offers M.Sc and Ph.D programs of the University of Mumbai, due to the autonomy granted to the institute, the admissions to these programs are managed separately by The Institute but examinations are conducted by the University of mumbai and degrees are awarded by the university of Mumbai.
'The Institute of Science, Mumbai' was founded by Baron Sydenham. The Institute's buildings were constructed using funds from private donations. Sir Cowasji Jehangir
donated money for the Institute's east wing. The construction of the west flank of the main building was paid for by Jacob Sassoon, and the east flank by Sir Currimbhoy Ebrahim, Bt. Vasanji Mulji donated funds for the library.
The foundation stone for the Institute, designed by George Wittet
, was laid in 1911. Completed in 1920, the building stands next to the Gothic structures of the Rajabai tower
of University of Mumbai and the Elphinstone College
.
Built in yellow Kharodi basalt
stone from the district of Thane
, this elegant, curving facades of the two wings, joined by the flat central dome of the Cowasji Jehangir Hall
, manage to harmonize with the 19th century buildings surrounding it. Protected from the street by the many-arched facades are a botanical garden, herbarium and a park.
The Institute of Science is awarded the status of "College with potential for Excellence" by The UGC
in 2009 and awarded generous grants for infrastructure development.
The Institute of Science ( Formerly known as Royal Institute of Science (RIS)) is an institution of postgraduate education
Postgraduate education
Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
and research located in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is managed by the Government of Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra is the government for the state of Maharashtra in Western India.It is an elected government with 288 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Ministers:...
and is currently affiliated to the University of Mumbai
University of Mumbai
The University of Mumbai , is a state university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was known as the University of Bombay until 1996 when the city of Bombay was renamed as Mumbai. The affiliated colleges of the university are spread throughout the city of Mumbai and four coastal districts in...
.
Established in 1920. its research centers around all branches of science including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology and Environmental studies. In Maharashtra state and University of Mumbai, some programs like Masters in biochemistry were available only in the Institute of Science until recently. It offers M.Sc and Ph.D. programs and currently it does not offer undergraduate programs. Though The Institute offers M.Sc and Ph.D programs of the University of Mumbai, due to the autonomy granted to the institute, the admissions to these programs are managed separately by The Institute but examinations are conducted by the University of mumbai and degrees are awarded by the university of Mumbai.
'The Institute of Science, Mumbai' was founded by Baron Sydenham. The Institute's buildings were constructed using funds from private donations. Sir Cowasji Jehangir
Cowasji Jehangir
Sir Cowasji Jehangir, 2nd Baronet, GBE, KCIE was a prominent member of the Bombay Parsi community. He was the son of Sir Jehangir Cowasji Jehangir Readymoney, 1st Bt...
donated money for the Institute's east wing. The construction of the west flank of the main building was paid for by Jacob Sassoon, and the east flank by Sir Currimbhoy Ebrahim, Bt. Vasanji Mulji donated funds for the library.
The foundation stone for the Institute, designed by George Wittet
George Wittet
George Wittet was a Scottish architect who worked mostly in Bombay , India.-Life:George Wittet was born in Blair Atholl, Scotland in 1878. He studied architecture with a Mr...
, was laid in 1911. Completed in 1920, the building stands next to the Gothic structures of the Rajabai tower
Rajabai Tower
The Rajabai Clock Tower is a clock tower in South Mumbai, India. It is located in the confines of the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai. The tower stands at a height of 85 m .-History:...
of University of Mumbai and the Elphinstone College
Elphinstone College
Elphinstone College is an institution of higher education affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Established in 1856, it is one of the oldest colleges of the University of Mumbai. It was exalted as a prestigious seat of learning during the British Raj and is generally observed for its vibrant alumni...
.
Built in yellow Kharodi basalt
Basalt
Basalt is a common extrusive volcanic rock. It is usually grey to black and fine-grained due to rapid cooling of lava at the surface of a planet. It may be porphyritic containing larger crystals in a fine matrix, or vesicular, or frothy scoria. Unweathered basalt is black or grey...
stone from the district of Thane
Thane
Thane , is a city in Maharashtra, India, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, northeastern suburb of Mumbai at the head of the Thane Creek. It is the administrative headquarters of Thane district. On 16 April 1853, G.I.P...
, this elegant, curving facades of the two wings, joined by the flat central dome of the Cowasji Jehangir Hall
Cowasji Jehangir Hall
The Cowasji Jehangir Hall is a museum of modern art and was part of the Institute of Science prior to 1996. The hall was built in 1911 by George Wittet and funded by Cowasji Jehangir. It is located in Colaba area of Mumbai, India.-References:*...
, manage to harmonize with the 19th century buildings surrounding it. Protected from the street by the many-arched facades are a botanical garden, herbarium and a park.
The Institute of Science is awarded the status of "College with potential for Excellence" by The UGC
UGC
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in 2009 and awarded generous grants for infrastructure development.