Smt M N K Dalal Education College for Women, Ellisbridge

About Smt M N K Dalal Education College for Women, Ellisbridge

Smt M N K Dalal Education College for Women, Ahmedabad was established in 1973 managed under Gujarat Stree Kelavani Mandal. Gujarat Stree Kelavani Mandal a leading organization in Gujarat blessed by Mahatma Gandhiji and working for women empowerment started an education department in their SLU Arts College for women in 1947 getting the SNDT University pass a special resolution for it. It was the first teacher training institute for women in Gujarat state. Gradually the number of students increased and the colleges for M.Ed. degree were also started. In the beginning, Smt. Padmaben Fadia worked as the Head of the Department and then Dr. Yashomatiben Patel was appointed in 1963. The institute was affiliated to Gujarat University in June 1973 is also accredited with a “B” grade certificate by NAAC.

In June 1975, the trust received the donation from Smt. ManiGauri Nansha Kalidas Dalal trust to establish an education college. Hence, the education department was separated from the SLU Arts College and was named as Smt. M.N.K dalal Education College for Women. Dr. Yashomatiben Patel took the charge of the Principal. After her retirement Dr. Meenaben J. Amin led the college from 1996 to 2006. At the present Dr. Rohiniben P. Upadhyaya is leading the college as the principal.