VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) Mumbai
About
One of India's oldest and most prestigious engineering colleges with a beautiful heritage campus. Founded in 1887, VJTI's Victorian Gothic buildings rival those of the Fort district.
Basic Information
Timings
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (with permission)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Educational
How to Reach
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute)
History
Established in 1887 as the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. One of Asia's first engineering colleges, now an autonomous institute of the University of Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (with permission)
Type
Educational
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of Asia's oldest engineering colleges, founded 1887
The Victorian Gothic campus is a heritage treasure
Named after Jijabai, mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The main building's Gothic architecture is stunning
Visitor permission may be needed at the gate
The campus has a beautiful old-world charm
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