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The Institute of Science
Motto	It is good to seek out the causes of things
Type	Research Institution
Established	1920
Academic affiliations	University of Mumbai (1924-2019) Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (2019-)
Director	Prof. S. B. Kulkarni
Academic staff	50
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Campus	Urban
Website	iscm.ac.in

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The Institute of Science (formerly known as the Royal Institute of Science (RIS)) is an institution of postgraduate education and research located in Mumbai, India.^[1] It is managed by the Government of Maharashtra and is clustered from 2019 batch with the Dr. Homi Bhabha State University.

It is accredited with an 'A' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in March 2014.^[1]

History

Construction

Royal Institute of Science was founded by George Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe.

The foundation stone for the institute was laid in 1911.^[2] The building was designed by George Wittet. The building is built using yellow Kharodi basalt stone from the district of Thane. It has a curved shape with two wings joined by a flat central dome. The building features arched facade and includes a botanical garden, herbarium and a park.^[2]

The building was completed in 1920 and is arounded bo other 19th century builings such as Rajabai tower of University of Mumbai, the Elphinstone College.^[2]

The institute's buildings were constructed using funds from private donations. Sir Cowasji Jehangir donated money for the institute's east wing. The construction of the west flank of the main building was paid for by Jacob Sassoon, and the east flank by Sir Currimbhoy Ebrahim, Bt. Sir Vasanji Mulji donated funds for the library.^[3] Central dom of the building is named Cowasji Jehangir Hall.

Education

Its research centers around all branches of science including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology and Environmental studies. In Maharashtra state and University of Mumbai, some programs like the Masters in biochemistry, were available only in the Institute of Science until recently.

Academics

It offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs and currently does not offer undergraduate programs. Till 2018, the institue was affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Since 2019, it is main constituent collage of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University.

The Institute of Science is awarded the status of "College with potential for Excellence" by the UGC in 2009 and awarded generous grants for infrastructure development.^{[citation needed]}

Notable Alumni

The institute enjoys a wide variety of notable alumni.^[4] These persons played a crucial role in the development of their respective fields;

Homi J. Bhabha - father of Indian nuclear programme; Founding Director of TIFR & 1st Chairman of AECI
V. V. Narlikar - Indian Physicist
B. M. Udgaonkar - Indian Physicist
M. G. K. Menon - Indian Physicist & 2nd Chairman of ISRO
Shreeram Abhyankar - Indian-born American Mathematician
Madhav Gadgil - Indian Ecologist
Madhav Chavan - Indian Social Activist & Educator (Pratham)
K. H Gharda - Indian chemical Engineer
K. J. Somaiya - Indian Industrialist & Educator (Somaiya Trust)
Kiran Karnik - former CEO of NASSCOM
Varsha Gaikwad - Indian politician
Kamala Sohonie - Indian biochemist

References

^ ^a ^b "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscmumbai.org.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c "The Institute Of Science: Mumbai/Bombay pages". theory.tifr.res.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
^ "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscmumbai.org.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
^ "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscm.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

External links

Official website

[The_Institute_of_Science,_Mumbai-1] "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscmumbai.org.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.

[:0-2] "The Institute Of Science: Mumbai/Bombay pages". theory.tifr.res.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.

[3] "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscmumbai.org.in. Retrieved 8 October 2017.

[4] "The Institute of Science, Mumbai". iscm.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

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-'''The Institute of Science''' (formerly known as the '''Royal Institute of Science (RIS)''') is an institution of [[postgraduate education]] and research located in [[Mumbai]], [[India]].<ref name="The Institute of Science, Mumbai">{{Cite web|url=http://iscmumbai.org.in/about.html|title=The Institute of Science, Mumbai|website=iscmumbai.org.in|language=en|access-date=2017-10-08}}</ref> It is managed by the [[Government of Maharashtra]] and is currently clustered from 2019 batch with the              [[Dr. Homi Bhabha State University]]. However, previously enrolled batch students will get their degree affiliated to the Mumbai University. It is accredited with an 'A' Grade by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) in March 2014.<ref name="The Institute of Science, Mumbai"/>
+'''The Institute of Science''' (formerly known as the '''Royal Institute of Science (RIS)''') is an institution of [[postgraduate education]] and research located in [[Mumbai]], [[India]].<ref name="The Institute of Science, Mumbai">{{Cite web|url=http://iscmumbai.org.in/about.html|title=The Institute of Science, Mumbai|website=iscmumbai.org.in|language=en|access-date=2017-10-08}}</ref> It is managed by the [[Government of Maharashtra]] and is clustered from 2019 batch with the              [[Dr. Homi Bhabha State University]].
+It is accredited with an 'A' Grade by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) in March 2014.<ref name="The Institute of Science, Mumbai" />
-Established in 1920, its research centers around all branches of science including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology and Environmental studies. In Maharashtra state and [[University of Mumbai]], some programs like the Masters in biochemistry, were available only in the Institute of Science until recently. It offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs and currently does not offer undergraduate programs. Though the institute offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs of the University of Mumbai till 2018 enrolled batch  due to the autonomy granted to the institute, the admissions to these programs are managed separately by the institute but examinations are conducted by the Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (cluster).
+== History ==
-'The Institute of Science, Mumbai' was founded by [[George Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe]]. The institute's buildings were constructed using funds from private donations. Sir [[Cowasji Jehangir]] donated money for the institute's east wing. The construction of the west flank of the main building was paid for by [[Jacob Sassoon]], and the east flank by [[Currimbhoy Ebrahim|Sir Currimbhoy Ebrahim, Bt]]. Vasanji Mulji donated funds for the library.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iscmumbai.org.in/history.html|title=The Institute of Science, Mumbai|website=iscmumbai.org.in|language=en|access-date=2017-10-08}}</ref>
+=== Construction ===
-The foundation stone for the institute, designed by [[George Wittet]], was laid in 1911.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/architecture/building/inst-science.html|title=The Institute Of Science: Mumbai/Bombay pages|website=theory.tifr.res.in|access-date=2017-10-08}}</ref> Completed in 1920, the building stands next to the Gothic structures of the [[Rajabai tower]] of University of Mumbai and the [[Elphinstone College]].<ref name=":0" />
+'''Royal Institute of Science''' was founded by [[George Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe]].
+The foundation stone for the institute was laid in 1911.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Institute Of Science: Mumbai/Bombay pages |url=http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/architecture/building/inst-science.html |access-date=2017-10-08 |website=theory.tifr.res.in}}</ref> The building was designed by [[George Wittet]]. The building is built using yellow Kharodi [[basalt]] stone from the district of [[Thane]]. It has a curved shape with two wings joined by a flat central dome. The building features arched facade and includes a botanical garden, herbarium and a park.<ref name=":0" />
+The building was completed in 1920 and is arounded bo other 19th century builings such as [[Rajabai tower]] of University of Mumbai, the [[Elphinstone College]].<ref name=":0" />
+The institute's buildings were constructed using funds from private donations. Sir [[Cowasji Jehangir]] donated money for the institute's east wing. The construction of the west flank of the main building was paid for by [[Jacob Sassoon]], and the east flank by [[Currimbhoy Ebrahim|Sir Currimbhoy Ebrahim, Bt]]. Sir Vasanji Mulji donated funds for the library.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Institute of Science, Mumbai |url=http://iscmumbai.org.in/history.html |access-date=2017-10-08 |website=iscmumbai.org.in |language=en}}</ref> Central dom of the building is named [[Cowasji Jehangir Hall]].
+=== Education ===
+Its research centers around all branches of science including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bio-Technology and Environmental studies. In Maharashtra state and [[University of Mumbai]], some programs like the Masters in biochemistry, were available only in the Institute of Science until recently.
+== Academics ==
+It offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs and currently does not offer undergraduate programs. Till 2018, the institue was affiliated to the [[University of Mumbai]]. Since 2019, it is main constituent collage of [[Dr. Homi Bhabha State University]].
-Built in yellow Kharodi [[basalt]] stone from the district of [[Thane]], this elegant, curving facades of the two wings, joined by the flat central dome of the [[Cowasji Jehangir Hall]], manage to harmonize with the 19th century buildings surrounding it. Protected from the street by the many-arched facades are a botanical garden, herbarium and a park.<ref name=":0" />
 The Institute of Science is awarded the status of "College with potential for Excellence" by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] in 2009 and awarded generous grants for infrastructure development.{{Citation needed|date=February 2011}}
 == Notable Alumni ==
+{{alumni|date=August 2024}}
 The institute enjoys a wide variety of notable alumni.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Institute of Science, Mumbai |url=https://iscm.ac.in/about.php |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=iscm.ac.in}}</ref> These persons played a crucial role in the development of their respective fields;
-* [[Homi J. Bhabha]] - Father of [[Indian nuclear programme]]; Founding Director of [[Tata Institute of Fundamental Research|TIFR]] & 1st Chairman of [[Atomic Energy Commission of India|AECI]]
+* [[Homi J. Bhabha]] - father of [[Indian nuclear programme]]; Founding Director of [[Tata Institute of Fundamental Research|TIFR]] & 1st Chairman of [[Atomic Energy Commission of India|AECI]]
 * [[Vishnu Vasudev Narlikar|V. V. Narlikar]] - Indian Physicist
 * [[Bhalchandra Udgaonkar|B. M. Udgaonkar]] - Indian Physicist
@@ Line 46: / Line 60: @@
 * [[Keki Hormusji Gharda|K. H Gharda]] - Indian chemical Engineer
 * [[Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya|K. J. Somaiya]] - Indian Industrialist & Educator ([[Somaiya Vidyavihar University|Somaiya Trust]])
-* [[Kiran Karnik]] - Former CEO of [[NASSCOM]]
+* [[Kiran Karnik]] - former CEO of [[NASSCOM]]
 * [[Varsha Gaikwad]] - Indian politician
+* [[Kamala Sohonie]] - Indian biochemist
 ==References==