Mahila Arts College : An Institution That Encourages Individual Productivity In An Effort To Foster Enlightenment, Creativity, & Diligence | TheHigherEducationReview

Mahila Arts College : An Institution That Encourages Individual Productivity In An Effort To Foster Enlightenment, Creativity, & Diligence

By Dr. Hasit Mehta, Principal
Achance to consider the many facets of the world's most pressing social, economic, cultural, ethical, and spiritual concerns is one of the many benefits of pursuing higher education. It aids in the development of nations by spreading necessary information and expertise.

For this reason, it is one of the most important aspects of making it through the day. Given this context, Mahila Arts College aims to empower women and other marginalized members of society through higher education to create a more educated, creative, and hardworking society.

The Mahila Arts College is a part of the Sardar Patel Birthplace Trust, also known as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Samaj Seva Trust. This trust was first established as an entity that focuses on the advancement of women's rights. Mahila Arts College was founded in 1966 with the goal and aim of providing education to the women of the more backward and economically weaker parts of society. This is a mission that is still being carried out to this day.

The college is working toward the realization of its vision, which is to "Develop the nation cherishing the memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his ideals of the dignity of labor and spirit of service and co-operation; and to strengthen the society in its commitment to national unity, freedom from fear, the pursuit of knowledge and 'karmayoga.'

The Pros of Mahila Arts College


The Mahila Arts College offers Gujarati, Sociology, and Economics at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Students have the opportunity to create a profession out of these disciplines if they become skilled and qualified in them.

In addition to this, the institution offers a wide variety of advanced courses such as Jyotish and Vastu, diploma courses such as temple management, certification programs such as mehndi and rangoli painting, as well as other types of courses such as skill development and child care courses.

Students who enroll in these add-on courses have the opportunity to profit from degree related coursework as well as this course, which is focused on their abilities and prepares them for selfemployment.

The courses of Mahila Arts College, such as the Woman Child Course, Mehendi Course, Nursing, and many more, are unique in that they were developed with women in mind. It's unlikely that one will find any of these programs at any other university.

To that end, Mahila Arts College offers these classes with the firm belief that teaching parents how to raise the global citizens of tomorrow begins with teaching them how to care for themselves.

Facilities Offered by Mahila Arts College


The students of Mahila Arts College have access to a variety of amenities, including a cafeteria, a playground, a basketball court, a tennis court, and a badminton court.

In terms of the available technology, there are smart classrooms, an electronic library, electronic resources, internet access, and so on. The institution makes available facilities like stables and caretakers to accommodate the unique needs of married women students who are also mothers.

In addition, Mahila Arts College will arrange scholarships for students who are considered vulnerable and are unable to pay

the college fees following the requirements that have been established for the Scholarship Scheme. Furthermore, speaking about the teaching methods adopted by the faculties at Mahila Arts College, the Principal - Dr. Hasit Mehta says, "œThe professors at this institution use a variety of teaching methods, including the problem-based learning approach, the seminar format, the interactive chapter format, and the field-based learning approach.

Methods such as project-based learning, internships, and other forms of experiential education are also employed. The IQAC of our university closely monitors the activities of the Curriculum Monitoring Committee to guarantee the highest possible standard of teaching in our institution. As the caliber of the faculty members is the main emphasis here".

"The courses of Mahila Arts College, such as the Woman Child Course, Mehendi Course, & Nursing and many more, are unique in that they were developed with women in mind"


Purposeful ICT usage has been given a high priority at Mahila Arts College. Each department relies on cutting-edge equipment to accomplish its pedagogical goals. Methods like online courses, video lectures, and Power Point presentations are just a few examples.

Other initiatives like Technology in Education, Classroom without Walls, and New Education Policy aim to guide and educate workers from many areas.

Lastly, the Mahila Arts College places a premium on its students' professional growth, and as such maintains a placement unit. The placement unit coordinates events including job fairs, preparation courses for competitive tests, career counseling seminars, and workshops. On top of that, there are courses for enhancing one's abilities.