HSNC University

As of 2020, HSNC University has come into existence. It is a cluster university consisting of three prestigious colleges of the board; namely, KC College, HR College & Bombay Teacher's training Institute (BTTI). The University was officially launched on 11 June by Mr. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the then-Governor of Maharashtra, in presence of Mr. Uddhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.^[18][19]

HSNC University is the second cluster university in the city, after Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, which brought together Sydhenham College, Elphinstone College, Secondary Training College and The Institute of Science. The latter, though, was a cluster formed with government colleges alone.^[1][2]

On 25 June 2020, HSNC University joined hands with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, USA (PSSHE) by signing the Letter of Intent (LOI) for ‘Higher Education Academic Partnership’. The formal signing ceremony took place virtually on 23 June 2020.^[20]

The LOI was signed by Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost of HSNC University Mumbai and Dr Peter H. Garland, Executive Vice Chancellor Emeritus for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.^[21][22]

A LOI was signed between the cluster university and Deakin University.^[23]

On 16 March 2021, the cluster university hosted organized its first General Council Meeting at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.^[24] The Governor of Maharashtra (and Chancellor of the universities) along with the Provost of HSNC University, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani presided over the first General Council Meeting of the newly constituted HSNC Cluster University on Monday along with other University dignitaries.^[25] In this GC Meeting, Dr. Hiranandani stated;

"Additionally, in an effort to provide an at par global education, we are also working towards a collaborative effort in presenting a comprehensive distance learning curriculum in association with the prestigious Harvard University." ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost - HSNC University^[26]

The University has also joined hands with TCS iON to design an industry certification that is in-line with the need of the hour.^[27]

"The HSNC University, Mumbai has collaborated with India’s biggest global IT player ‘TCS iON’ for an industry Honour Certification. The alliance is designed to train and skill the young talent pool to become ‘Industry Ready’... By joining hands with TCS iON, HSNC University will facilitate learners with certificate courses, programmes, internships, and placement assistance." ~ The Tribune^[27]

In addition to the recent collaborations with the university, the founding colleges already enjoy a wide range of national and international linkages in a variety of fields. These are with institutions such as Duke University (Fuqua School of Business), Boston University, Bentley University, Swiss School of Tourism and Hospotality, Jonkoping University, Child Rights & You (CRY India), and many more.^[28][29]