St. Andrew’s College

The proposal to start a new Catholic college in the Archdiocese was first discussed at a meeting of educationists called by Archbishop Simon Pimenta at Archbishop’s House on 10 March 1979. It was felt that a new Catholic college was needed in the suburbs as there was no such college offering courses leading to B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. degrees. Besides there were so many Catholic schools under the direction of the Archbishop and the number of colleges was rather small. At the subsequent meeting of the same committee called by Archbishop held on 27 September 1979, it was decided that a Catholic college be started at Bandra and the Vice-Chancellor be contacted to ascertain the feasibility of such a college. Bandra was chosen for this college because of the Catholic population in this suburb and because St. Andrew’s Parish had a very convenient plot of land which could be used for the construction of a new college. During 1980 much planning was done to study all the aspects to start this college.

Mother Teresa M.C., Nobel Laureate was gracious enough to unveil a plaque on the 1 January 1981 to inaugurate the project of this new college which was to be named St. Andrew’s College of Arts, Science & Commerce.

In June 1981, Msgr. Nereus Rodrigues was appointed Parish Priest of St. Andrew’s Church and was entrusted with the work of establishing this college and constructing the new building required to house the college.

A new Trust, St. Andrew’s Society for Education and Research was created on 10 July 1981, with the founder members, Cardinal Simon Pimenta, Msgr. Nereus Rodrigues, Fr. Rodney Esperance and Mr. Res Pinto as Trustees and the application to obtain the permission to open a new college was submitted to the University of Bombay. It was after two years that this permission was granted by the Government of Maharashtra and the University of Bombay on 24 June, 1983. Accordingly, the college was inaugurated on 9 July 1983 by Archbishop Simon Pimenta and was housed in the premises of the St. Andrew’s Junior College.

The foundation of the new college was blessed and laid on 4 March 1984 but the construction work could not start till 2 March 1985 because various permissions from the U.L.C authorities, Municipal Corporation, etc., needed much time. The first phase of the construction of 18 classrooms was completed in June 1986 and solemnly blessed on St. Andrew’s Feast Day, 30 November 1986. Subsequently the chapel, the library, the administrative block, the students’ common rooms were constructed. Since more rooms were required two new floors with 18 classrooms were added in 2002. The latest addition is the annexe which was completed in the Jubilee Year 2007 – 2008 and will be a memorial of this Silver Jubilee Year.

As the management of the college has a broad vision of education, it was quick in introducing new degree courses as the Mumbai University opened its doors to various disciplines. We now have in our college besides B.A and B.Com, B.M.S. started in 1999, B.M.M. in 2002, B.Sc. (I.T.) in 2001, B.Com. (Accounts and Finance) in 2003, and this year B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies) degree course was inaugurated and is housed in the school building, thanks to Fr. Vernon Aguiar and Fr. George Athaide.

So far eight principals have guided the college, starting with Msgr. Nereus Rodrigues, followed by Prof. Marie Correa, Sr. Theresa Mathias, Sr. Annette Thottakara, Prof. Lilla D’souza, Prof. Priscilla Fernandes, Prof. A. D. Mascarenhas and the present incumbent Dr. Marie Fernandes. Mr. Johnnie Alves was the administrator and later trustee of the college.

In 1983 the college started with 194 students and progressively increased to its present strength of over 4000 students. The Junior College which was run by the St. Andrew’s School was attached to the college in 1998.

The Motto of our College “Enlighten the Darkness” is inspired by Christ who is the Light of the World and the guiding force behind the college activities under the patronage of St. Andrew, His Apostle.

Our Vision:

“A commitment to guide our students to achieve excellence through holistic education”

Our Mission : 

To mould students to be morally upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired, by Christian principles, to be responsible citizens of India and the world.

To enable students realise their full potential in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits.

To foster a scientific temper and encourage students to adopt a rational approach to solve problems.

To empower students to be good leaders who will spread the light of knowledge, harmony and equality in all spheres of life.

To equip students with the required knowledge and skills to face the challenges of the real world

General Admission Policy:

Students are granted admission based on the rules and regulations of the government and the University of Mumbai. Being a minority college, 50% of the seats will be reserved for Catholics.

No admission shall be regarded as duly granted unless it is granted by the authority of the Principal and the necessary fees have been received by the college office. Once a student is admitted to the college, s/he shall be liable to pay full fees for the whole year. A student once admitted will be considered as duly enrolled for that academic year, unless s/he informs the Principal, in writing, of her/his intention to leave the college

All admissions are valid only for one academic year and have to be renewed by application in the prescribed form for every subsequent year of study in the college

A student may not be allowed to continue for the next term/semester of the academic year on account of unsatisfactory discipline/attendance/academic record.

Promotion to the next class/semester is subject to Board/University and College rules and regulations

St. Andrew’s College of Arts Science and Commerce Application Process How to Apply

Candidates may visit official website of University of Mumbai and fill the online registration form in person.

The applicant should proceed with creating a Username and Password by hitting the “Register” button.

Fill the registration form duly with only correct details. No columns in the registration form should be left out.

The application should choose St. Andrews College of Arts, Science and Commerce as the preferred choice of college.

After submitting the registration form online, the candidate is required to take printouts of the Submission Copy and Student Copy.

The Student Copy has to be retained by the applicant for future correspondence.

The Submission Copy on the other hand must be submitted along with the application form for St. Andrews.

The application form for St. Andrews College can be obtained by visiting the institute campus in person.

Candidates from outside-Maharashtra Boards will have to fill in provisional eligibility form in the institute office before payment of fees.

Documents

The following documents must be submitted (photocopies) along with the application form, and also produced (originals) at the time of admission:

Photocopies of 10th & 12th standard mark-sheets

Photocopy of Christian Minority status (as applicable)

Photocopy of Reserved Category status (if applicable)

Submission Copy of registration with University of Mumbai

10th & 12th std. school leaving & passing certificates

Migration Certificate (for students other than MH State Board)

Transfer Certificate

Placements Cell

St. Andrew's College has a placement cell that organises various training sessions for the students and conducts the placement activities smoothly. It also conducts career counselling programme for them in order to guide them in their careers related decisions. The cell helps in the overall personality development of the students through its skill enhancement programme.  It ensures that the maximum number of students got placed in a reputed company and every year the placement bar keeps on increasing. The cell also organises various training programmes for the students of St. Andrew's College such as mock interviews and tests to help them prepare for the aptitude, reasoning tests, group discussion and interviews.

St. Andrew's College of Arts Science and Commerce Placement

St Andrew's College of Arts Science and Commerce has a placement cell that helps its students interact with working professionals and accordingly gain an understanding of how to conduct themselves in the workplace. Various MNCs like TATA, IndiaNivesh, L&T Infotech, ICICI, Tech Mahindra, etc. have been recruiting meritorious students from the placement drives.

St. Andrew's College of Arts Science and Commerce Scholarship

Over 50 scholarships, prizes, and awards are offered by St. Andrews College. Minority students eligible for government scholarships and freeships are advised to apply for the same. St. Andrews College also offers Freeships for Economically Needy Students. Below given is a list of a few Scholarships, Prize, and Freeships that students can avail.

Prof. Mavis Dias Endowment Scholarship: It grants a total of Rs 1,00,000 (Rs. 1 Lakh) spread over three years to the meritorious students

Late Sultan Nathani Scholarship: For students scoring highest marks in Psychology.

Lawrence and Maria D’Abreo Scholarship for a deserving Catholic student for consistent all-round Academic excellence in FY, SY, and TYBCom.

Swavalamban Helfta Vikas Mandal Awards: It is in memory of Mrs. Elfreda D’Almei is awarded to outstanding qualities in leadership and social awareness (NSS)

Clifford Athaide Memorial Scholarship: for best Sportsman of the Year in the college who has performed outstandingly in sports events.

St. Andrew's College of Arts Science and Commerce Facilities

Various facilities like Library, Laboratories, conference hall, auditorium, gym, playground, etc. are provided to the students at the St. Andrews College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. Students can enhance their extracurricular activities by participating in events organized by the college. The participation of teachers and students creates an overwhelming cooperative environment in the college campus. Below given is the list of facilities provided by the St. Andrews College of Arts, Science, and Commerce.

Library:

It was opened in 1983 with 200 books and currently it has a collection of more than 30,000 books for the readers and students. It is fully automated with SLIM 21 Library Management Software which makes it convenient for students to issue books.

Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE):

This was established in 2018 to enhance the students’ leadership and employability skills. DLLE conducts many activities such as Essay writing, Poster making, elocution competition, quiz competition, etc. for students.

NSS Unit:

It is in the St. Andrews College develops a sense of nationalism amongst the participating students. It helps the student to grow individually and also as a group in unity.

Foreign University Cell:

It promotes students a global perspective of their future field, the opportunity to learn about other cultures. International Universities have liaised with St. Andrew College which consults information about Study abroad options such as Study abroad programs, diplomas, and postgraduate degrees to the students.

Entrepreneurship Cell:

 It helps enhance students’ skills in the field of entrepreneurship. Alumni and ex-students also are known as Andreans of St. Andrews helps in shaping the mind of new generation entrepreneurs.

Auditorium

St. Andrew's Auditorium is a state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 808 and is available for intercollegiate events, annual daily functions, and conferences.

Canteen

It is speckless and maintained very well. Provides good quality fresh snacks, cold drinks, coffee, tea, and other food items in a hygienic and healthy way that fits in the student's pocket.

Sport

For Outdoor Sports, we have a tar ground inside the main building for basketball and throw-ball practice. The adjoining St. Andrew’s School ground is available for hockey, football, and volleyball practice. The Football ground measures 90 X 50 meters whereas the Basketball court measures 28 X 15 meters. In addition to these, the nearby Bandra Gym court is also available for games like badminton and tennis.

For Indoor Games, there are 2 Table Tennis Tables, 6 Chess sets, and 5 Carom Boards. Yoga mats have also been made available to staff and students.

Canteen

A hub for students to unwind over healthy and nutritious foodstuffs. The college ensures that this place is hygienic and well ventilated. The college has appointed a teacher responsible for the canteen committee to ensure a balanced meal at reasonable prices.

Computer labs 

The College has three computer labs, two on the third floor of the main building with 60 computers each and another in the reception building with 30 computers - to meet the requirements of practical computer sessions in all courses. Apart from the computer labs, the college has ensured that almost each and every computer on the campus is given the internet facility through LAN or wi-fi connection. This facilitates the staff-rooms, library, office and various other rooms to get the internet facility.