Government of Maharashtra's ISMAIL YUSUF COLLEGE

About Institution

Ismail Yusuf College, as it is popularly known, is managed by Government of Maharashtra. It is the oldest college in North Mumbai. It was established in 1930 with a big treasure-trove of donation from Sir Mohammed Yusuf Ismail, K. T., on the Jogeshwari Hill. The foundation stone was laid by Sir. Leslie Orme Wilson, Governor of Bombay in 1924. The vision of the founding fathers shaped up a temple of learning in the sandstone in the regal Persian style with arches and spacious corridors, surrounded by countless big abundantly bearded banyans and palms stretching heavenward dotting the horizon.

History of the college shows that students of this college have succeeded in all fields of life. Only to name a few: Shri. A.R. Antuly (Ex-chief Minister, Maharashtra), Shri. P.L. Deshpande (a giant figure in literary and cultural activities), Dr. RafiqueZakaria, Dr. A.U. Shaikh (Retd. I. A. S. ), Snehaprabha Pradhan, Shri. R.N. Haldipur (Retd. Governor, Pondichery, NEFA), and Shri. K.P. Medhekar ( I.P.S., Retd. D. G. P. Maharashtra) etc.

Vision

We at Ismail Yusuf College, endeavour to nurture young minds with new vision, clarity of thoughts and goals of life by imparting quality and value-based education for the purpose of rendering unique products to serve and then lead the society, which projects our vision

Mission

To adhere to the educational goals enshrined in the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994.
To cater to the educational needs of all classes of society, especially the economically and socially suppressed classes and students with special needs.
To preserve and promote the rich heritage of variety of Indian and foreign languages and the vast
Indian literature.
To develop the 'Centres of Research' and 'Extension Activities' in all disciplines and contribute towards
nation's development.
To elevate the educational, ethical and moral standards of students and teachers to create centre of excellence in higher education in the nation.