HSNC University, Mumbai

Name

HSNC University, Mumbai

Legal name

HSNC University, Mumbai

Website

https://hsncu.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Cluster university
• Professional degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral program fees across multiple constituent colleges and schools. Fee structures vary by program (UG/PG) and are published annually with separate schedules for merit-based and management quota seats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HSNC University, Mumbai is a State Public Cluster University offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across three constituent colleges (HR College, KC College, BTTC) and seven specialized schools covering management, law, applied sciences, engineering, performing arts, yoga and wellness, and interdisciplinary studies. Academic delivery is enabled by a centralized online admission portal, student LMS, examination management system, and supporting digital services such as grievance redressal and mental wellness counseling.

Product overview

HSNC University, Mumbai is a Cluster University established in June 2020 under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016. The university operates as a multi-disciplinary higher education institution comprising three constituent colleges (H.R. College, K.C. College, and B.T.T. College) and eight specialized schools offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The academic portfolio spans commerce, management, sciences, engineering, law, performing arts, yoga and wellness, and interdisciplinary studies. The university provides digital platforms for learning management, admissions, examinations, and student services, alongside traditional academic programs. Key schools include NHSMRE (management and real estate), D.M. Harish School of Law, School of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering & Technology, Chellaram School of Yoga and Wellness, School of Performing Arts, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Niranjan Hiranandani School of Management and Real Estate (NHSMRE): Management and Real Estate education programs
• D.M. Harish School of Law
• School of Applied Sciences
• School of Performing Arts
• Chellaram School of Yoga and Wellness
• School of Interdisciplinary Studies
• School of Engineering & Technology

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Undergraduate degree programs across Commerce, Science, Arts, Law, Management, Technology, Performing Arts, and Pharmacy offered through constituent colleges and schools, designed for students who have completed 12th standard.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs Master's degree programs including M.Com, M.Sc., M.A., MBA, MPA, and LL.M across various disciplines for graduates seeking specialization and career advancement.
• Ph.D. Research Programs Doctoral research programs in management, sciences, humanities, law, commerce, and interdisciplinary studies for academics and researchers pursuing PhD degrees under recognized guides.
• Niranjan Hiranandani School of Management and Real Estate (NHSMRE) Programs Management programs including BMS, BBA, MBA with specializations in Real Estate Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, and Fintech, offered to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• D.M. Harish School of Law Programs Law programs including integrated 5-year B.A. LL.B. and BBA LL.B., 3-year LL.B., and LL.M degrees, recognized by the Bar Council of India, offered to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• School of Applied Sciences Programs B.Sc. programs in Actuarial Science & Finance, Sound Engineering, and Data Science and Business Analytics for undergraduate students seeking specialized applied science qualifications.
• School of Engineering & Technology Programs B.Tech programs in Computer Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering (AI & ML) with AICTE approval for undergraduate engineering students.
• Chellaram School of Yoga and Wellness Programs B.Sc. in Yogic Science, Nutrition and Wellness, and B.Com. in Corporate Wellness, Nutrition and Lifestyle Management for undergraduate students interested in yoga and wellness education.
• School of Performing Arts Programs B.A. in Music Production, B.P.A. in Drama and Theatre Studies, and M.P.A. in various dance and music disciplines for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing performing arts education.
• School of Interdisciplinary Studies Programs Interdisciplinary programs including M.A. in Public Policy, M.A. in Liberal Studies, and PG Diplomas for postgraduate students and lifelong learners.
• Online Admission Portal Online admission portal (hsnc.admissiondesk.org) enabling domestic and international students to apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs across all constituent colleges and schools through a single application.
• Student Learning Management System (LMS) Online Learning Management System (hsnclms.studentscenter.in) providing enrolled students with access to coursework, assignments, and academic resources.
• Entrance Examination Portal Online portal (forms.epravesh.com/HSNCBoard) for administering entrance examinations such as H-CET for BBA and MBA programs at HSNC University.
• Students Facilitation Center Online portal (hsncu.studentscenter.in) for enrolled students to access grievance services, certificate requests, and administrative support.
• Mental Wellness Center Mental health counseling service providing 50-minute consultation sessions for enrolled students at HSNC University.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rashtriya Uchhatar Shikshan Abhiyan (RUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2019RUSA, an apex body under Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India, initiated the Cluster University concept. The organization evaluated HSNC Board colleges on academic and research parameters and selected them as the second Cluster University in Maharashtra, enabling curriculum reforms and greater autonomy in syllabus design.
• British CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through Climate Skills - Seeds for Transition workshop, supporting research capacity building in climate-related skills for faculty and students.
• King's College LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rani Tyagi, faculty member, participated in Faculty Exchange Program at King's College London, facilitating international academic collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• University of Westminster, UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransnational research collaboration on 'Decolonising Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Higher Education: Innovations in Theory, Policy and Practice' with Dr. Leena Pujari on Advisory Group.
• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research project with Population First on gender sensitivity in major media houses in Mumbai, involving faculty consultation and research methodology support.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Hemlata Bagla represents India as the sole scientist in 15-member IAEA Coordinated Research Project on Medical Devices, demonstrating international research leadership.
• Rotary InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rajendra Shinde participated in Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program visiting Pittsburgh, USA, engaging with academic, cultural, and professional institutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ashoka University: India's leading liberal arts undergraduate university with multi-disciplinary curriculum and research focus. Comparable to HSNC's interdisciplinary school and liberal-studies positioning, but operates as a private not-for-profit with residential model.
• Jindal Global University (O.P. Jindal Global University): Private multi-disciplinary university with strong international partnerships and schools of law, business, liberal arts, and engineering. Comparable to HSNC on multi-school cluster structure and emphasis on global university linkages.
• FLAME University: Pune-based liberal arts and multi-disciplinary university with emphasis on interdisciplinary undergraduate education. Comparable to HSNC's School of Interdisciplinary Studies and liberal-arts positioning, though FLAME is more selective and smaller.

Direct peers

• Symbiosis International University: Cluster-style deemed university in Pune comprising multiple specialized institutes across management, law, health sciences, liberal arts, and engineering. Comparable to HSNC's cluster model, multi-school portfolio, and pan-India student recruitment.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Multi-campus deemed university offering programs across medicine, engineering, management, humanities, and sciences. Comparable to HSNC on multi-disciplinary, multi-school cluster university structure and emphasis on professional education.
• Christ University: Bangalore-based deemed university with broad UG/PG portfolio across sciences, commerce, management, law, humanities, and engineering. Comparable on multi-disciplinary cluster-style structure and strong student placement orientation.
• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management and Higher Studies): Mumbai-headquartered deemed university offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs across management, commerce, law, engineering, and science. Directly comparable to HSNC on multi-disciplinary scope, Mumbai base, and tier-1 private Indian higher education positioning.

Broad incumbents

• University of Mumbai: The affiliating public university from which HSNC's constituent colleges were spun out. Comparable on Mumbai base and student demographics; HSNC's cluster model is positioned as a reform of the traditional Mumbai University affiliating structure.
• Amity University: Large multi-campus private Indian university with broad UG/PG/PhD portfolio across law, engineering, management, biotechnology, liberal arts. Comparable on portfolio breadth and multi-school structure; HSNC's differentiation is its Mumbai concentration and legacy brand.
• BITS Pilani: Established multi-campus Indian university strong in engineering, sciences, and management with a high-reputation brand. Comparable to HSNC's aspiration to deliver rigorous multi-disciplinary programs with strong industry linkages, though at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hsncuniversitymumbai

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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