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Government of Maharashtra
Joint Director, Higher Education
Mumbai Region, Maharashtra State, India
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Devendra Fadnavis
Shri. Devendra Fadnavis
Hon'ble Chief Minister
Eknath Shinde
Shri. Eknath Shinde
Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister
Sunetra Ajit Pawar
Smt. Sunetra Ajit Pawar
Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister
Chandrakantdada Patil
Shri. Chandrakantdada Patil
Hon'ble Minister, Higher and Technical Education
Indranil Naik
Shri. Indranil Naik
Hon'ble Minister of State Higher and Technical Education
B. Venugopal Reddy
Shri. B. Venugopal Reddy, IAS
Hon'ble Addl. Chief Secretary Higher and Technical Education
Dr. Shailendra Deolankar
Dr. Shailendra Deolankar
Incharge Director, Higher Education
Dr. Rupesh Raut
Dr. Rupesh Raut
Joint Director Higher Education, Mumbai Region

From the Joint Director's Desk

Dr. Rupesh Raut

Dr. Rupesh N. Raut

Joint Director of Higher Education

Mumbai Region

"Education is not merely the transmission of knowledge; it is the empowerment of human potential, the building of character, and the catalyst for sustainable societal transformation."

Welcome Message from Dr. Rupesh Raut

Welcome to the official portal of the Office of the Joint Director of Higher Education, Mumbai Region.

As the regulatory and administrative anchor for higher education across the Mumbai Region—encompassing Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts—our office is steadfastly committed to nurturing an ecosystem of academic excellence, institutional integrity, and equitable opportunity.

Our region stands as a vibrant epicenter of higher learning, housing prestigious universities, historic colleges, dynamic research institutes, and diverse student communities. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and shifting socio-economic paradigms, higher education must continuously evolve to meet the needs of tomorrow.

Key Priorities & Strategic Vision

1. Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)

Our primary endeavor is to align higher education institutions across the region with the vision of NEP. We actively facilitate multidisciplinary frameworks, flexible curriculum structures, skill-oriented learning, and research-driven pedagogy to prepare our youth for global opportunities.

2. Academic Excellence & Quality Assurance

Through transparent regulatory oversight, faculty promotion evaluations (CAS), workload assessments, and infrastructure verification, we ensure that grant-in-aid and affiliated institutions adhere to high academic standards and statutory guidelines.

3. Equitable Access & Student Welfare

We are dedicated to bridging administrative barriers for students and educators alike. Facilitating state scholarship disbursements, supporting freeships for underprivileged communities, and encouraging inclusive learning environments remain central to our operational ethos.

4. Transparent E-Governance & Digital Transformation

To enhance administrative efficiency and accessibility, we are constantly upgrading digital workflows—streamlining payroll processing, service book management, pension approvals, and public grievance redressal through transparent digital channels.

Message to Educators, Administrators, and Students

To Our Esteemed Educators & Staff:

Your dedication shapes the future of our nation. Our office remains committed to supporting your professional growth, protecting your administrative welfare, and providing a seamless environment so you can focus on teaching and impactful research.

To Our Students:

Higher education is your gateway to exploration, critical inquiry, and innovation. We encourage you to utilize the rich academic resources across the Mumbai region, embrace interdisciplinary learning, and contribute meaningfully to society.

To Institutional Leadership:

We look forward to working hand-in-hand with college principals, management bodies, and university administrators to foster transparent governance, academic quality, and institutional development.

Through collaborative efforts, transparent administration, and an unwavering commitment to quality, we strive to build a higher education ecosystem that reflects the dynamic and progressive spirit of Maharashtra.

Warm regards,

Dr. Rupesh N. Raut

Joint Director of Higher Education, Mumbai Region

Department of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra

About the Office of the Joint Director of Education (Mumbai Region)

The Office of the Joint Director of Education, Mumbai Region, functions as a primary administrative and supervisory authority operating under the Department of Education, Government of Maharashtra. Headquartered in Mumbai, this office serves as the bridge between the State Secretariat (Mantralaya) and educational institutions across the region, overseeing policy implementation, quality assurance, governance, and academic excellence.
Our jurisdiction spans the primary, secondary, higher secondary, and technical/higher education sectors across Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts.

Vision & Mission

Vision:

To foster an inclusive, modern, and equitable educational ecosystem in the Mumbai Region that nurtures academic brilliance, empowers diverse communities, and prepares students for global opportunities while upholding core ethical values.

Mission:
  • Academic Leadership: Implement progressive state education policies, including the National Education Policy (NEP), to enhance learning outcomes at all levels.
  • Administrative Governance: Maintain transparency, speed, and accountability in institute management, approvals, staff affairs, and grant distributions.
  • Equitable Access: Ensure equal educational opportunities for students across urban, suburban, and rural sectors within the division.
  • Quality Assurance: Facilitate continuous professional development for educators and monitor institutional compliance with state and national standards.

Core Functions & Key Responsibilities

Policy Implementation & Regulatory Oversight

  • Executing directives, schemes, and educational acts issued by the Department of School Education and Sports and the Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra.
  • Granting recognition, affiliation approvals, and managing regulatory compliance for government, private-aided, and un-aided educational institutions.

Academic & Quality Enhancement

  • Monitoring academic standards, curriculum rollout, continuous evaluations, and state examination boards.
  • Conducting regular inspections and performance audits of schools, junior colleges, and technical institutes to ensure compliance with infrastructure and pedagogical standards.

Administrative & Financial Governance

  • Managing human resources, including teacher appointments, salary disbursements, service books, promotions, and retirement benefits for teaching and non-teaching staff in aided institutions.
  • Overseeing the allocation, utilization, and auditing of state and central education grants, scholarships, and welfare funds.

Student Welfare & Inclusive Education

  • Overseeing state and central scholarship schemes, fee concessions, and freeships for underprivileged and minority students.
  • Supporting inclusive education initiatives under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and facilitating specialized support for Differently Abled (Divyang) learners.

Organizational Structure

The office operates under a well-structured administrative hierarchy to ensure smooth regional operations:

Designations / Units Administrative Responsibilities
Joint Director of Education Regional Head, Chief Administrative & Regulatory Authority.
Deputy Directors & Assistant Directors Section heads overseeing academic policy, administration, grants, and legal compliance.
District Education Officers (EOs / Inspectors) On-ground leadership managing district-level school inspection, RTE compliance, and local governance.
Establishment & Accounts Branch Service book processing, payroll management, pension claims, and financial audits.
Legal & Grievance Redressal Cell Handling institutional disputes, legal matters, RTI applications, and citizen complaints.

Commitment to Digital Transformation & Transparency

To align with the vision of Digital India and E-Governance, the Regional Office is committed to digitizing administrative workflows. Key initiatives include:

  • Single-window clearances for institutional permissions and approvals.
  • Online tracking systems for teacher service requests, salary payments, and pension processing.
  • Public access portals for official circulars, notifications, Government Resolutions (GRs), and public notices.
  • Timely resolution of public grievances and strict compliance with the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Our Staff Members

Joint Director of Higher Education, Mumbai Region Office Team

YUVRAJ EKNATH SALUNKHE Office Staff Member
INDRANI VASANT MORE Office Staff Member
KISHOR MAHADEO BABAR Office Staff Member
MINAXI NIMESH PADAYA Office Staff Member
SANJAY GURUNATH TEMKAR Office Staff Member
SHASHIKANT MAHADEO BHAKARE Office Staff Member
SMITA SANTOSH KADAV Office Staff Member
GANESH RAMNATH SANAP Office Staff Member
SUNIL SUBHASH MULE Office Staff Member
VILAS ATMARAM SAKPAL Office Staff Member
VISHAL VASANT BHARSAT Office Staff Member
KAILAS BANSI DANDGE Office Staff Member
SHAILENDRA VAJESING PATIL Office Staff Member
ANANDSING TRAMBAKSING NAGLOT Office Staff Member
GANESH WAMAN PATIL Office Staff Member
UDAY WAMAN CHAVAN Office Staff Member
GEETA RAJESH PARTE Office Staff Member
RAHUL CHANDRASHEKHAR BERDE Office Staff Member
BABURAO VISHNU SHETKAR Office Staff Member
ANISH ASHOK PATIL Office Staff Member
AMAR VIJAY SOLANKI Office Staff Member
Find Us Here
OFFICE WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday (10:00 am to 06:00 pm)
ADDRESS: Elphinston Technical School premises, 3, Mahapalika Marg, Dhobi Talao, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Contact Us:
022 2269 1528
EMAIL ID:
jdhemumbai@gmail.com
Universities under Joint Director of Higher Education, Mumbai Region
University of Mumbai (Mumbai)
Address: Vidya Nagari, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098
Contact: 022-26543000 / 022-22708700
Email: registrar@fort.mu.ac.in
Website: www.mu.ac.in
SNDT Women's University (Mumbai)
Address: 1, Nathibai Thackersey Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020
Contact: 022-22031879 / 022-22032159
Email: registrar@sndt.ac.in
Website: www.sndt.ac.in
Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (Mumbai)
Address: 15, Madame Cama Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032
Contact: 022-35136751
Email: info@hbsu.ac.in
Website: www.hbsu.ac.in
HSNC University (Mumbai)
Address: D.M. Harish Building, 47, Dr. R. G. Thadani Marg, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018
Contact: +91 8655962501
Email: askmeanything@hsncu.edu.in
Website: www.hsncu.edu.in
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai
Address: 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
Contact: 022-25703188 / 022-25703289
Email: nlumumbai@mnlumumbai.edu.in
Website: www.mnlumumbai.edu.in

Government Hostels under Joint Director of Higher Education, Mumbai

Matoshri Boys Hostel
Superintendent: Hemant Kisan Kurkule
Address: Ground Floor, C Road, Near Churchgate Station, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020
Contact: 022-22045938
Website: www.gchmumbai.in
Ismail Yusuf College Boys Hostel
Superintendent: Jaysingh Sawant
Address: Ismail College Campus, Natwar Nagar, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400060
Contact: 022-28202188
Website: www.gchmumbai.in
Savitribai Phule Mahila Chhatralaya
Superintendent: Dr. Ruta Subhash Vaity
Address: B-1 Wing, Bandra Government Colony, Behind Shivam Nursing Home, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Contact: 022-23679812
Website: www.gchmumbai.in
Telang Memorial Girls Hostel
Superintendent: Dr. Ajeeta Shinde
Address: Ground Floor, C Road, Near Churchgate Station, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020
Contact: 022-22884758
Website: www.gchmumbai.in
Affiliated & Aided Colleges under JDHE Mumbai Region
Government & Fully Aided Colleges
Elphinstone College, Fort
Address: 156, MG Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032 | Contact: 022-22844060 | Website: www.elphinstone.ac.in
Ismail Yusuf College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Jogeshwari
Address: Natwar Nagar, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400060 | Contact: 022-28202188 | Website: www.ismailyusufcollege.nh.in
Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Churchgate
Address: B-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020 | Contact: 022-22042865 | Website: www.sydenham.ac.in
Government Law College (GLC), Churchgate
Address: A-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020 | Contact: 022-22041707 | Website: www.glcmumbai.com
Institute of Science, Fort
Address: 15, Madame Cama Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032 | Contact: 022-22844219 | Website: www.iscm.ac.in
Sir J. J. School of Art, Fort
Address: 78, DN Road, Dhobi Talao, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 | Contact: 022-22621652 | Website: www.sirjjschoolofart.in
Aided Senior Colleges (Arts, Science & Commerce)
St. Xavier's College, Mahapalika Marg
Address: 5, Mahapalika Marg, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 | Contact: 022-22620661 | Website: www.xaviers.edu
Mithibai College of Arts, Vile Parle
Address: Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056 | Contact: 022-42339000 | Website: www.mithibai.ac.in
H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, Churchgate
Address: 123, Dinshaw Vaccha Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020 | Contact: 022-22041180 | Website: www.hrcollege.edu
Jai Hind College, Churchgate
Address: A Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020 | Contact: 022-22041095 | Website: www.jaihindcollege.com
Sophia College for Women, Cumballa Hill
Address: Bhulabhai Desai Road, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026 | Contact: 022-23512642 | Website: www.sophiacollegemumbai.com
Kishinchand Chellaram (KC) College, Churchgate
Address: 124, Dinshaw Vaccha Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020 | Contact: 022-22855726 | Website: www.kccollege.edu.in
D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Matunga
Address: Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim, Matunga West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016 | Contact: 022-24303733 | Website: www.ruparel.edu
Maharshi Dayanand (MD) College, Parel
Address: 25, SS Rao Road, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 | Contact: 022-24104541 | Website: www.mdcollege.in
Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Matunga
Address: Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019 | Contact: 022-24010193 | Website: www.gnkhalsa.edu.in
Bhavan's College, Andheri
Address: Munshi Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058 | Contact: 022-26256451 | Website: www.bhavans.ac.in
Sathaye College, Vile Parle
Address: Dixit Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400057 | Contact: 022-26141149 | Website: www.sathayecollege.edu.in
Chetana's H. S. College of Commerce & Economics, Bandra
Address: Government Colony, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051 | Contact: 022-26422750 | Website: www.chetanacollege.in
R. D. National College, Bandra
Address: Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050 | Contact: 022-26483131 | Website: www.rdnational.ac.in
Mulund College of Commerce (MCC), Mulund
Address: SN Road, Mulund West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400080 | Contact: 022-25600017 | Website: www.mccmulund.ac.in
K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Science, Vidyavihar
Address: Somaiya Vidyavihar Campus, Vidyavihar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400077 | Contact: 022-67283000 | Website: www.somaiya.edu
N. M. College of Commerce and Economics, Vile Parle
Address: Swami Bhaktivedant Marg, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056 | Contact: 022-42338000 | Website: www.nmcollege.in
Aided Colleges of Education (B.Ed.)
St. Xavier's Institute of Education, Churchgate
Address: 40A, Vitaldas Thackersey Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020 | Contact: 022-22014190 | Website: www.sxie.info
Bombay Teachers' Training College (BTTC), Colaba
Address: MB Raut Road, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005 | Contact: 022-22871809 | Website: www.bttc.edu
Hansraj Jivandas College of Education, Khar
Address: Dr. Madhuri Shah Campus, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052 | Contact: 022-26044641 | Website: www.hjcollege.in
Chembur Sarvankash Shikshan Shastra Mahavidyalaya, Chembur
Address: Nityanand Nagar, Ghatkopar-Mahul Road, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400089 | Contact: 022-25221151 | Website: www.cssm.in