Sophia College for Women
Sophia College for Women
@sophiacollegemumbai
Brand
Mumbai
Excellence, Wisdom and Service — Empowering Women Since 1941
Education & Research
Mumbai
About Me
Sophia College for Women, established in 1941 by the Society of the Sacred Heart and affiliated to the University of Mumbai, is one of India's most prestigious women's liberal arts and science colleges. Located in Bhulabhai Desai Road (Cumballa Hill), Mumbai, Sophia consistently ranks among Maharashtra's top 5 arts and science colleges. Known for academic rigour, strong performing arts and theatre tradition, and influential alumni in media and public life, Sophia is the alma mater of Indira Gandhi (briefly), Parveen Babi, Arundhati Roy (attended briefly), Bhumi Pednekar, Ananya Panday, Shraddha Kapoor, Diana Penty, Chitrangada Singh, and many leading journalists, lawyers, and public intellectuals. The college has an autonomous status and an elite reputation for English literature, economics, psychology, and mass media.
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Institute Information
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Institute Type
Autonomous College for Women (Aided, Minority Unaided)
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Established
1941
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Affiliation
University of Mumbai | UGC Autonomous Status
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NAAC Grade
A++ (CGPA 3.68)
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NIRF Rank
Top 15 Colleges (NIRF Colleges List)
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Campus Area
Bhulabhai Desai Road, Cumballa Hill (urban, 8 acres)
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Total Students
3,500+ (UG + PG)
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Avg. CTC (UG)
Varies by stream; Media/Commerce avg u20b95u20138 LPA
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Hostel
Sophia Hostel available (preference to outstation students)
Courses & Fee Structure
| Course | Duration | Annual Fees | Seats |
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| B.A. English / History / Sociology / Psychology / Economics / Political Science | 3 Years | u20b920,000u2013u20b945,000 | ~60 per dept |
| B.Sc (Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Computer Science) | 3 Years | u20b925,000u2013u20b955,000 | ~60 per dept |
| B.Com / BMS / BMM (Mass Media) | 3 Years | u20b935,000u2013u20b970,000 | ~60 |
| B.Voc (Fashion Design, Tourism, Multimedia) | 3 Years | u20b960,000u2013u20b990,000 | 40 |
| M.A. English / Sociology / Psychology / Economics | 2 Years | u20b915,000u2013u20b930,000 | ~40 per dept |
| M.Sc (Life Sciences / Applied Statistics) | 2 Years | u20b930,000u2013u20b945,000 | ~30 |
Admission 2025–26
UG Admissions (BA/BSc/BCom/BMM/BMS)
EntranceHSC (Class 12) Merit + College Merit Process
Applications OpenJune 2025
Last Date15 July 2025
Registration Feeu20b9200
Merit ListAugust 2025 (multiple rounds)
Apply Atsophiacollege.net/admissions
PG Admissions
EntranceMerit / Entrance Test + Interview (programme-wise)
Applications OpenMay 2025
Last Date30 June 2025
Registration Feeu20b9200
Merit ListJuly 2025
Apply Atsophiacollege.net/postgraduate
Campus Facilities
Heritage Gothic Campus Building (Cumballa Hill)
Sophia Auditorium (500 seats)
Drama & Performing Arts Centre
Music Rooms (Western & Indian Classical)
Sophia Film Club Studio
Art Gallery
Sophia College Library
Science Labs
Sophia Hostel
NSS & Women's Cell
Literary & Cultural Societies
Annual Cultural Fest (Spectrum)
Language Lab
Counselling Centre
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