About
Secondary Training College: legacy, mission, leadership, and governance
Established in 1906, STC is a Government of Maharashtra teacher education institution and constituent college of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai.
Institute Overview
Secondary Training College, Mumbai at a glance
The college prepares educators through regular B.Ed., M.Ed., vocational distance education, Ph.D. research, extension service, and in-service training from its Fort, Mumbai heritage campus.
Established
1906
Affiliation
Constituent College of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai
Recognition
Government of Maharashtra teacher education institution with IQAC and NAAC quality processes
Location
Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra
History and Legacy
A heritage academic identity with modern institutional systems
The college traces its origin to early teacher-education reforms following Wood's Despatch of 1854 and was established in 1906 under the leadership of its first principal, Mr. J. N. Fraser.
After independence, STC became part of the Government of Maharashtra educational system and later joined Dr. Homi Bhabha State University as part of Maharashtra's first cluster university framework. Its classified heritage building, historic library, multilingual academic environment, and teacher-training focus continue to shape its public role.
Vision and Mission
Excellence through Training
The institutional motto, Prashikshanat Pravinyam, places professional preparation, academic discipline, and service-oriented teacher education at the centre of college life.
Prepare competent, ethical, and reflective teachers for secondary education.
Strengthen pedagogy, practicum, research, and educational leadership.
Support pre-service and in-service educators through training and extension work.
Promote inclusive, multilingual, student-centred, and socially responsive education.
Principal's Message
Secondary Training College carries a long public legacy in teacher education. The college continues to combine disciplined academic preparation, practicum-based learning, research orientation, and inclusive student support so that future educators can serve schools with competence, integrity, and social commitment.
Dr. Suvidya Mahesh Sarvankar
Professor I/C Principal, Secondary Training College, Mumbai
Governance
Administration, affiliation, and institutional values
The governance structure reflects Government of Maharashtra oversight, university affiliation, quality assurance processes, and statutory student-support committees.
Government of Maharashtra ownership and public higher education oversight
Constituent college of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai
Directorate and Joint Director, Higher Education links for statutory governance
NAAC peer-team information and institutional quality assurance records
Academic, examination, welfare, and student support committees
Excellence
Professional Integrity
Inclusive Teacher Education
Research Orientation
Public Service