VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute), Matunga Mumbai
About
One of the oldest engineering colleges in India, VJTI (formerly Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute) has a beautiful heritage campus and has produced some of India's finest engineers.
Basic Information
Timings
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat)
Entry Fee
Free (permission at gate)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Education
How to Reach
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute), Matunga
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute), Matunga
History
Founded in 1887 as Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute during Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. It was one of the first technical education institutions in Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat)
Entry Fee
Free (permission at gate)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
It is one of the oldest engineering colleges in Asia
The main building is a heritage structure with Victorian architecture
Many pioneering Indian engineers and industrialists studied here
The heritage building is worth photographing
Located in the educational hub of Matunga
Combine with a visit to nearby ICT and Ruia College
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