SNDt Women's University, established in 1916, is recognized as a state university with a commitment to inclusive education for women from diverse backgrounds. It offers a wide range of programs across 39 departments and operates from multiple campuses, incorporating a flexible curriculum that emphasizes student-centered learning and community engagement. The university focuses on enhancing academic support, promoting research, and fostering international collaborations to improve educational outcomes.

1. Welcomes
NAAC Peer Team

2. SNDT Women’s University
The first Choice of New Age Women
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 2

3. SNDT Women’s University
 Chancellor (Governor of Maharashtra)
 Vice Chancellor
 Pro-Vice Chancellor
 Registrar
 Director Board of College and
University Development (BCUD)
 Controller of Examinations
 Finance and Accounts Officer
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 3

4. SNDT Women’s University
 Established as Indian Women’s University in 1916
 Recognition as State University in 1951
 All India Jurisdiction (as per Maharashtra Universities Act)
 Inclusive education (women from all strata)
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 4

5. SNDT Women’s University
 Mother tongue as medium of Instruction (Marathi, Hindi,
Gujrati English)
 Flexible curriculum
 Self-study (beginning of distance learning)
 Facility for Open and Distance Learning (since 1979)
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 5

6. SNDT Women’s University
The first Choice of New Age Women
6Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University

7. Number of Departments
Number of Conducted Institutes
Number of Affiliated Colleges
Number of Students
Number of Programmes offered
University today
39
13
166
46245
250
All programmes are Semester and Credit based
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8. University today
SNDTWU Operates from
3 campuses
(2 in Mumbai, 1 in Pune,
1 in Shriwardhan coming up)
Affiliated Colleges in 7 States
Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh
Gujrat Bihar
Goa Madhya Pradesh
Assam
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9. University today
Fifteen Faculties
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 9
Management Science
Social
Science
Social
Work
Technology
Engineering Fine Arts
Home
Science
Law
Library and
Information
Science
Arts Commerce
Communication
and Media
Studies
Design Education

10.  Certificate
 Diploma (2 years to 4 Years)
 Post Graduate Diploma (1 year: 2 Semesters)
 Bachelor’s Degree (3 Years: 6 Semesters)
 Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years: 8 Semesters)
 Master Degree (2 Years: 4 Semesters)
 Master Degree (3 Years: 6 Semesters)
 M. Phil. (3 semesters)
 Ph. D. (3 years : 6 Semesters)
 30 Programmes through Open and Distance Mode
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University today
SNDTWU offers 250 Programmes

11. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 11
University today
174 Programmes on Campus
Certificate
Diploma
Post graduate Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree (3 Years)
Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years)
Master Degree (2 Years)
Master Degree (3 Years)
Ph. D. (3 years)
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University today
Programmes accorded by various Councils
University Grants Commission UGC
National Council of Teacher Education NCTE
All India Council of Technical Education AICTE
Indian Nursing Council INC
Rehabilitation Council of India RCI
Bar Council of India BCI
Pharmacy Council of India PCI

13. 13Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

14. The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
Strengthen Academic Support
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 14

15. The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
Strengthen Academic Support
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 15
Create/
enhance learning
resources
Flexible
Curriculum Design
Student centric
activities
Teacher
professional
development

16. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 16
Introduction of Semester and Credit System in Curricula in Home Science
Introduction of Semester & Credit System in PG programmes
Semester & Credit System in All PG programmes
Semester & Credit System in UG programmes
Choice Based Credit System in PG programmes
Choice Based Credit System in UG programmes
Curriculum Design: Move to CBCS

17. New Curriculum introduced in 2012-13
(20 credits/semester)
 Choice Based Credit System
(Number of Electives offered: 1/sem)
 Internship (8 credits)
 Research (12 credits)
 50% Internal Evaluation
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Flexibility in Curriculum Design

18. UGC approval in 2012-13 for
Innovative Programme of
Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MA ET)
Grant: Rs. 40 Lakh + salary of 2 Asstt Prof. for 5 years
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Flexibility in Curriculum Design

19. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 19
Curriculum Design Process
Board of Studies
Faculty
Academic Council
Management Council
(for information)
Flexibility in Curriculum Design
IQAC
BCUD

20. Curriculum Transactions
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Teaching-Learning Strategies
 Talks
 Seminar/Workshop/Conference
 Panel Discussions
 Case Study
 Demonstration and Practical
 Group/Individual Projects
and presentations
 Study tours
 Exhibitions
 Film show/Festival and
discussion
 Synchronous Interaction
 Online Learning
 Blended Learning
 Flipped Classroom
Technology mediated
strategies

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Learning Resources
 Online Databases
 University Library
 Department Library
 Social Media
 State-of-the-art Laboratories
 Learning Management System (MOODLE)
Curriculum Transactions
Analog Circuit Lab
Microcontroller Lab

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Evaluation Strategies
 Assignments
 Presentations (Group/Individual)
 Oral Examination (Music)
 Practical Examination
 Open Defence (Research at Masters)
 Interview and report writing
 Study Visit and report writing
 Product Development
 Book Review
Internal : 50%
End of Semester : 50%
Curriculum Transactions

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 Quiz (on Moodle)
 Portfolio
 Concept Maps
 Rubrics
Internal Assessment Tools
Evaluation Strategies Internal : 50%
End of Semester : 50%
Curriculum Transactions
e-Portfolio
Concept Map
Rubrics

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 Number of Examinations Conducted/year : 454
 Results announced within 45 days : 75%
 Electronic transfer of Question Papers
 Centalised Assessment Process
 CBCS: 10 Point Grading System
(90% reforms from Rajesh Agarwal Committee)
Examination Reforms
Curriculum Transactions

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 Internship
 Vidyarthini Sahitya Sammelan (Student LitFest)
 Student Led Conferences
 Activities of Subject Associations
 Activities of Student Council
 Lecture Series
Student Centric Activities

26.  Internship
 Vidyarthini Sahitya Sammelan (Student LitFest)
 Student Led Conferences
 Activities of Subject Associations
 Activities of Student Council
 Lecture Series
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 Compulsory component for all Masters programmes
 8 Credits (Min 240 hours)
 Paid or unpaid, In India, outside India
 Internship Manual prepared and on website
 Continuous evaluation
 Summative evaluation through Viva Voce
 Easy access to job market
Student Centric Activities

27.  Internship
 Vidyarthini Sahitya Sammelan
 Student Led Conferences
 Activities of Subject Associations
 Activities of Student Council
 Lecture Series
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 5 Languages departments on Churchgate and
2 on Pune Campus organise 3-Day Sammelan
 About 1000 students & 100 teachers participate
 About 50 experts (Poets, writers, playwrights, critics, novelists)
participate
 Students’ presentation (Poems, short stories, plays,
Kavi Sammelan)
Student Centric Activities

28.  Internship
 Vidyarthini Sahitya Sammelan (Student LitFest)
 Student Led Conferences
 Activities of Subject Associations
 Activities of Student Council
 Lecture Series
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 All departments on 3 Campuses organise 2-Day Conferences
 About 2000 students & 100 teachers participate
 About 200 students present papers
 About 50 experts participate
Student Centric Activities

29.  Internship
 Vidyarthini Sahitya Sammelan (Student LitFest)
 Student Led Conferences
 Activities of Subject Associations
 Activities of Student Council
 Lecture Series
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45 Associations are formed
 Exhibition
 Competitions
 Visits
 Lectures / Demonstrations
Student Centric Activities

30.  Internship
 Vidyarthini Sahitya Sammelan (Student LitFest)
 Student Led Conferences
 Activities of Subject Associations
 Activities of Student Council
 Lecture Series
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 Maharshi Karve Lecture Series
 Prof. Neera Desai Memorial Lecture
 Prof. S. G. Malshe Memorial Lecture
 Prof. Vidyut Khandwala Lecture Series
Student Centric Activities

31. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 31
Student Support Services
Dean of Student
Welfare
Cultural
Programmes,
Indradhanushya
Medical Check-up
Tejaswini Contest
Development of
Leadership
Qualities
NSS
Volunteers:
10000,
Colleges: 57,
POs : 57
Training in
Disaster
Management
NCC
Student
strength: 270
NCC
Examinations
B Certificate
C Certificate
Sports and
Physical
Education
Ashwamedh
(State level
Sports
competition)
Certificate &
Diploma
Programmes

32. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 32
International events 14
National conferences 82
State, Regional & Local 244
Total 340
Conferences, Seminars organised

33. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 33
Teacher Professional Development
 Training in ICT Integration
(with Commonwealth of Learning, Canada)
 Training in Development of OER
(With British Council of India)
 Curriculum Development
 Question Bank and On-Demand Examination
 Course Planning
 Development of Online Courses

34. 34Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

35. 35Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way
Publications
Faculty, Ph.D. and
Master Research
Internationalisation
Collaborations
Creation of
Resources

36. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 36
 SAP : DSA (1990-2009 Phase I to III)
 Department of Food Science & Nutrition
 Department of Resource Management
 SAP : DRS
 Department of Gujrati (2012-2017 Phase III)
Rs. 23 Lakh+2 RAs
Research
Research Grants: Rs. 16 Cr

37.  Research Studies completed 173
 Major Research 21
 Minor Research 08
 Collaborative Research 08
 Patents received 04
 Patents Filed 12
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Ph.D.
Research
Faculty
Research
Master
Research
Research

38. Ph.D.
Research
Faculty
Research
Master
Research
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 Adoption of UGC Guidelines-2009 (from 2010)
 Scholarship/Fellowships for Ph. D. Scholars
 DST (CURIE), DeitY (Viswesaraiya Fellowship)
 4-credit Online Course on Research Methodology
 New subject areas for Ph.D. introduced (total 38 subjects)
Research

39. Ph.D.
Research
Faculty
Research
Master
Research
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 Compulsory component of 8 credits
 4-Credit course on Research Methodology
 Research based Papers are published by some students
 Papers presented in student led conferences (Confidence
building)
 Increased participation for Avishkar, State level research
competition
Research

40. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 40
 Library resources on three campuses
 54 Online Databases
 MOU with Shodhganga
 Computer Labs
 Special Labs (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Technology etc)
 Broadband Connectivity (wifi at selected places)
Creation of Resources

41. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 41
 Number of Books (Prints) 389037
 Number of Non-Print (Microfilm) 7109
 Print journals 412
 e-Books 45920
 e-Journals 88572
 Databases 54
 Theses 11130
 Online Theses 1.3 Million
Library: A Learning Resources

42. Collaboration
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 42
National/State Agencies
 UGC
 NMEICT (Ministry of HRD)
 National Commission for Women, GoI
 Department of Minority Affairs, GoM
 State Commission for Minorities, GoM
 Dept of Women and Child Development, GoM
 Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, GoM
 ICSSR ICMR DST

43. UNICEF UNDP WEIGO IDRC
Commonwealth of
Learning
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International Agencies
British Council Harvest Plus
Barrington Education
Initiative
Shastri-Indo Canadian
Institute
Collaboration

44. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 44
Industries
Collaboration

45. Publications
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 45
Research publications in peer reviewed national and international Journals
Research papers accepted for publication in international peer reviewed Journals
Research papers accepted for publication in national peer reviewed Journals
Books (and book chapters)
Conference proceedings
Other publications
534
73
133
198
98
23

46. Consultancy
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 46
Continuing, Adult Education & Extension Works
Educational Technology
Early Childhood Education
Consultancy 388 Lakh
251 Lakh
93 Lakh
30 Lakh

47. Internationalization
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 47
Open University Malaysia, KL
University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, Canada
Hebei Institute of
Communication, China

48. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 48
MOUs with 15 progressive universities in the world
 Student Exchange Programme (Internship, study visits)
 Development of joint degree programmes
 Collaborative/cross cultural research
 Faculty exchange, teaching/research/development/extension
Internationalization
Recent MOUs (2015)
1. University Technology MARA, Malaysia (UiTM)
2. Wawasan Open University, Malaysia (WOU)
3. UNESCO and the International Network on Gender, Media and ICTs

49. 49Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

50. 50Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

51. Extension
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 Schools run on campus:
 Arushi by Special Education
 Experimental School by Human Development
 Career Counselling in Schools
 Free Legal Aid Centre for Women
 Work with 10000 Wastepickers in Pune
 Rural Development Project in Udwada (Gujrat)
 Training to Anganwadi workers

52. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 52
 Work with Government Agencies
 Election Commissioner (Research & Training)
 Minority (Status Report on Socioeconomic Status of
Minorities)
 Conduct Gender studies, youth related studies
 Conduct evaluation studies for MHRD
 Skill Based programmes (more than 115) for Community
Extension

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 Integral component of the curriculum
 Guest Lectures by experts
 Students placed in various community based
organizations
 Community intervention programme built into the
curriculum
 Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)
Extension

54. 54Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

55. 55Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

56. Infrastructure
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1. Total Area (3 campuses) 69 acres
2. Total built up Area 9.3 lakh sq ft
3. Library Area 46000 sq ft
4. Playgrounds 2 lakh sq ft
5. Hostels on 3 campuses 930 students
Available on 3 campuses
Creating Juhu campus as Green Campus

57. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 57
1. Hostel Building, Juhu
2. Campus Road, Pune
3. Hostel Building (3 floors) Churchgate
4. Three buildings at Churchgate
5. Seminar Complex, Basement at Churchgate
Maintenance and Restoration
Infrastructure

58. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 58
SNDT Kanyashala, Girgaon (Heritage Bldg)
Department of Drawing and Painting
Donation from JSW Foundation Rs. 6 Cr
Maintenance and Restoration
Infrastructure

59. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 59
New Infrastructure
Donation from Bajaj Group Rs. 7 Cr
Janki Devi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Pune
Infrastructure

60. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 60
Hostel for Tribal Girls, Palghar
(Department of Tribal Development, GoM)
Model College complex at Shreewardhan
(UGC Grant)
New Infrastructure
(In pipeline)
Infrastructure

61. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 61
Restoration of existing building
1. Maharshi Karve Auditorium, Juhu
2. Maharshi Karve Monument, Pune
New buildings
1. Girls Hostel, Juhu
2. Post Graduate Block Pune
RUSA Grant: Rs. 20 Cr
Girls Hostel, Juhu
Infrastructure

62. 62Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

63. 63Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will
and the
Way
Strengthen
academic
support
Support
Knowledge
Creation &
Research
Connect with
Community
Create/
Enhance
infrastructure
Use of
Technology
The Will and the Way

64. Technology Deployment
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 64
 Technology Committee to advise Vice Chancellor
 Technology deployment for
 Student Life Cycle (from Admission to Examination)
 Academic Excellence
 Effective Governance
 Financial Transactions
 Examination Reforms

65. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 65
UGC Grant for ICT
XI Plan Rs. 2 Cr
XII Plan Rs. 1.5 Cr
Gateway to Global Gyan (3G)
SNDT Women’s University
Virtual Private Network
(Maharshi VPN)
Robust Platform connecting 3 campuses
Technology Deployment

66. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 66
 Digital University Portal
 Online admissions
 College/department and course definition
 Examination Form generation
 Internal/External Marks input
 Results announcement
 Interaction on mobile/email
 Student Facilitation Centre
(to be established shortly)
Student Life Cycle

67. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 67
 Computer Laboratory for students
 Virtual Classroom
 Language Laboratory
 Training Laboratory for teachers
 Wifi on campus
 Strong website support
ICT Infrastructure on Campuses

68. 68Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University
The Will and the Way
The
Will
and the
Way
Best Practices
Ideas
Creativity
Innovation

69. Innovations and Best Practices
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 69
 Internship and Research as compulsory components of
Masters programme
 Blended Learning
 Online Learning
 Continuous Teacher Professional Development
 Use of Online databases

70. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 70
 Subject Associations
 Student centric activities (Conference, Sahitya Sammelan)
 Online admissions (Student life cycle)
 Examination reforms
 ICT infrastructure, Intranet, VPN
 Use of IT for governance
Innovations and Best Practices

71. Our
Alumnae
Prof. Vasudha Kamat, VC, SNDT Women's University 71
Distinguished Alumni
Dr. Shruti Sadolikar-Katkar
VC, Bhatkhande Music Institute,
Deemed University
Smt. Phalakshi Manjrekar
Nursing Director, Hinduja
Hospital
Smt. Rani Mukarjee
Renowned Film Actor
Smt. Leena Mogre
Fitness Guru
Smt. Anita Dongre
Global Desi
Fashion Designer
Dr. Kavita Inamdar
President, R&D and International
Regulatory
Affairs, Indoco Remedies
Smt. Rajashri Shirke
Sangit Natak Academy
Awardee (Katthak Expert)

72. Thank You!