Since 1920 · Fort, Mumbai A century of science in the heart of Mumbai
Postgraduate education, doctoral research and public academic engagement across ten departments of the physical, life and data sciences.
- Year established
- 1920
- Departments
- 10
- M.Sc. programmes
- 10
- Ph.D. disciplines
- 9
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Director's Message
“Belief, discipline, patience and determination remain central to the Institute's approach to education and research.”
Welcome to the Institute of Science for the year 2025-2026. The Institute is committed to providing a safe and intellectually challenging environment that empowers scholars to become innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and inspired learners.
Education here is about equipping students for life, not only for livelihood, with quality education aligned with the needs of an emerging India.
Where Homi Bhabha and generations of Indian scientists learned
Established in 1920, The Institute of Science, Mumbai serves as a premier centre for postgraduate education, scientific research, and public academic engagement in the heart of Fort, Mumbai.
Today the Institute is a constituent of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes aligned with the National Education Policy.
Ten departments, one scientific community
Physics
Condensed matter, theory, materials, and nanoscience
Microbiology
Microbial science and applied biosystems
Botany
Plant science, ecology, and biodiversity research
Zoology
Animal science, special topics, and applied biosciences
Chemistry
Molecular science and chemical innovation
Mathematics
Pure reasoning, modelling, and applied mathematical inquiry
Biochemistry
Chemical foundations of life sciences
Biotechnology
Applied biology, molecular tools, and innovation
Environmental Science
Science for sustainability and ecological resilience
AI & Data Science
Analytics, modelling, and computational thinking
