HISTORY
The idea of establishing an Educational Institute for women was conceived by Mr.
Parmanand Bhai Patel, a renowned industrialist of Jabalpur. The proposal was
welcomed by Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla, the then Hon. Chief Minister of Madhya
Pradesh. On July 15, 1954 Govt. M H College of Home Science and Science For
Women came into existence with only Home Science classes. Mr. Parmanand Bhai
Patel's, firm Mohanlal Hargovinddas donated Rs. One Lakh for the establishment
of the college. On April 27, 1956 the foundation stone was laid down on 11
acres of land, situated in the heart of Jabalpur city, by the chief
minister of MP. The college building is a beautiful piece of architectural work.
Facilities such as Hostel, Sports complex, Canteen etc. are available in the
college premises. The hostel accommodates about 650 girls. This is the biggest
girls hostel of MP.
In 1955 Mankuwar Bai College of Arts was merged with this institute. Looking at
the progress of the Home Science Faculty, the Government of Madhya Pradesh
granted permission to conduct Science classes as well. In 1986 Mankuwar Bai
College became independent institute of Arts and Commerce. Hence the parent
college became the college for Home Science and Science.
The college is affiliated to Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur which
awards degrees to the students. University Grants Commission, New Delhi
implemented the Autonomous Scheme in 1979. The M H
College is one of the pioneering institutions of Madhya Pradesh that adopted the
autonomous system in the Higher Education in 1988-89. On the recommendation of UGC
peer team the Autonomous status of the college has been extended up to the year
2012 - 2013. NAAC accredited the college with
A grade in 2012. The college was
selected in the UGC scheme “ Colleges with Potential for Excellence” in 2004.
That time M H College of H Sc & Science for Women was the only Women college of
the M P to be selected with 73 other colleges from all over the country.
The college caters to the educational needs of young women coming from different
strata of society by providing equal opportunities in conventional & various
vocational courses in Science & Home Science faculty. To keep pace with the
changing scenario ,the courses are restructured to include basic as well
emerging interdisciplinary and application – oriented areas. The courses offered
are adequately strengthened to develop appropriate skills, which are significant
not only to the students , but also to the local , regional and national needs.
Sufficient freedom is allowed to the students to choose the courses best suited
to their interests and capabilities. The college also emphasises on value based
education to inculcate soft skills. The student is considered not as a CONSUMER
of the system but the CUSTOMER of the system.
The college will abide by all the regulations of UGC notified from time to time.
The Motto of the College
"To Impart Quality
Education for the Overall Development of the Girls and Transform them into
Responsible Citizens of the Country."