SNDT Women's University

What SNDT Women's University does

SNDT Women's University (Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University) is a public state university established in 1916 by Maharshi Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve, recognized as the first women's university in India and South-East Asia. Headquartered at Churchgate Campus in Mumbai under the governance of the Governor of Maharashtra, the institution serves women students across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs through 39 academic departments. Its operational footprint spans five main campuses (Churchgate-Mumbai, Juhu-Mumbai, Pune, Shrivardhan, and Chandrapur) plus 381 affiliated colleges, 4 autonomous colleges, and 11 recognized institutes, making it one of the largest women's higher-education ecosystems in India.

The university delivers education through on-campus programs and a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at Juhu, supported by digital infrastructure including the SAMARTH Portal for postgraduate admissions, the digitaluniversity.ac admissions platform, an Online OJT Portal for on-job training, and webcast-based event delivery via YouTube. It has implemented the NEP 2020 curriculum framework across programs. Adjacent offerings include the MACCIA Pre-Incubation Hub (under the Maharashtra State Innovation Startup and Incubation Policy) supporting women entrepreneurs, the SNDTWU CHETNA Centre for holistic education and training, the Dr. Avabai Wadia Archives for Women's Studies, and an annual Innovation Mahakumbh exhibition showcasing student-led projects.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: tuition and academic fees across conducted and affiliated institutions (differentiated by aided vs unaided/self-supporting courses); recurring government grants from UGC, the Ministry of Education, and the Government of Maharashtra; sponsored research funding from agencies including ICSSR and the National Commission for Women; and short-term continuing-education programs offered through the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, CDOE, and CHETNA. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by program type. Student recruitment is event-driven and aligned with the academic calendar (AY 2026-27 admissions currently open), with outreach via the official website (sndt.ac.in), social media, educational fairs, and webcasts of major events including Foundation Day and Convocation.

Name

SNDT Women's University

Legal name

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University

Website

https://sndt.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SNDT Women's University is India's first women's university (founded 1916), delivering undergraduate through doctoral programs across five Maharashtra campuses, 381 affiliated colleges, and a Centre for Distance and Online Education, funded by tuition, government grants, and sponsored research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Women’s Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Women's higher education
• University degree programs
• Distance online learning
• Vocational diploma courses
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs across all conducted and affiliated institutions. Fee structures vary by program (Aided vs Unaided/Self-Supporting courses).
2. Government Grants and Funding: The university receives recurring government grants from University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, and state government for educational operations, research projects, and infrastructure development. Additional project-based funding from agencies like ICSSR for research programs.
3. Research and Project Funding: Sponsored research projects funded by external agencies including ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research), National Commission for Women, and other national bodies provide project-based funding for specific research initiatives.
4. Short-term Programs and Continuing Education: Revenue from continuing education programs, short-term courses, diploma programs, and certificate courses offered through Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Centre for Distance and Online Education, and CHETNA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SNDT Women's University is a public women's university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs across 39 academic departments. The university delivers degree programs through 5 main campuses (Churchgate-Mumbai, Juhu-Mumbai, Pune, Shrivardhan, Chandrapur), 13 conducted institutions, 381 affiliated colleges, 4 autonomous colleges, and 11 recognized institutes, along with distance and online education via the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).

Product overview

SNDT Women's University operates as a comprehensive women's university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs across multiple campuses (Churchgate, Juhu, Pune, Shrivardhan, Chandrapur). The university provides both regular and distance education through its Centre for Distance and Online Education. Key offerings include the SNDT MACCIA Pre-Incubation Hub supporting student entrepreneurship, the SNDTWU CHETNA Centre for holistic education and training, and the Dr. Avabai Wadia Archives for Women's Studies. The institution organizes Innovation Mahakumbh exhibitions to showcase student innovations and provides various digital portals for admissions, placements, and online training. With 39 departments, 13 institutions, 381 affiliated colleges, and 4 autonomous colleges, the university represents one of India's largest systems of women's higher education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Postgraduate Degree Programs (M.A., M.Com., M.Sc., M.Phil)
• Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)
• Professional Programs (B.Ed, M.Ed, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, MCA, MBA)
• Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE)
• Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension - Short-term/Diploma/Certificate Courses
• SNDT MACCIA Pre-Incubation Hub
• SNDTWU CHETNA (Centre for Holistic Education, Training and Novel Advancements)
• Online OJT (On-Job Training) Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• First five women graduated in 1921 - historic milestone in women's education in India
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)coreOthersICSSR sponsors research capacity building programs including Two-Week Capacity Building Programme on Research Methods: Academic Writing and Publication Processes at Department of Geography, PGSR Pune Campus. Also sponsors Major Research Projects, Research Methodology Courses for M.Phil/Ph.D. scholars, and post-doctoral programs. Intake capacity of 30 participants per program.
• BARTI (Bihar Institute of Rural Development and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for IBPS/MPSC/UPSC coaching classes project at SNDTWU Pune Campus. The university provides teaching and non-teaching staff for competitive exam coaching programs delivered at the Pune Campus.
• National Commission for Women, New DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNDTWU hosts research projects sponsored by the National Commission for Women. Social Researchers are recruited on temporary contractual basis for six-month research assignments.
• MACCIA (Maharashtra State Innovation Startup and Incubation Policy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNDTWU MACCIA Pre-Incubation Hub operates under the state innovation ecosystem framework. The university hosts pre-incubation centers for women entrepreneurs through the Shakti Srijan initiative, providing facilities and mentorship for startup development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women's Christian College, Chennai: Historic Chennai-based women's college with UG and PG programs across arts, science, and commerce. Comparable to SNDTWU as a legacy women-only higher education institution in India with a comparable program and institutional profile.
• Mount Carmel College: Bangalore-based women's college with comprehensive UG/PG programs across arts, science, commerce, and management. Comparable to SNDTWU as a leading regional women's college with strong brand and academic depth.
• Sophia College for Women: Mumbai-based women's college affiliated with the University of Mumbai, offering arts, science, and commerce programs. Direct peer to SNDTWU given same geography (Mumbai), similar women-only positioning, and overlapping program mix.
• Miranda House: Top-ranked Delhi University women's college consistently rated among India's best colleges. Comparable to SNDTWU in being a flagship women-only higher education institution, though more concentrated in sciences and humanities in a single campus.
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR): Premier Delhi University women's college with strong brand in arts, humanities, and commerce. Directly comparable to SNDTWU as a leading women-only higher education institution in India, though younger and geographically distinct.
• Jesus and Mary College: Delhi women's college affiliated with Delhi University offering arts, commerce, and science programs. Comparable to SNDTWU as a women-only higher education institution with similar program breadth.

Regional players

• University of Mumbai: Premier public university headquartered in Mumbai with extensive affiliated college network. Comparable to SNDTWU in geography, scale of affiliation, and statutory authority — SNDTWU itself operates within the broader Maharashtra higher education ecosystem alongside Mumbai University.
• Savitribai Phule Pune University: Major public research university headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra — same state as SNDTWU. Comparable as a Maharashtra-based public university with NAAC accreditation and broad program offerings, though co-ed.

Broad incumbents

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU): India's national open university with massive scale in distance and online education. Comparable to SNDTWU's Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) as a distance-learning provider, though IGNOU is co-ed and operates nationally with far larger scale.
• Delhi University (University of Delhi): India's premier public university with 90+ affiliated colleges including women's colleges (LSR, Miranda House, Jesus & Mary). Comparable to SNDTWU as a large public university with a strong affiliation framework and statutory degree-granting authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sndt_Digital
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVTYOw6EnB6tZ-p_ncwzr8w
• Facebookfacebook.com/SNDTWU1916
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/s-n-d-t-womens-university

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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