“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
At the Malad Kandivli Education Society (MKES), this belief has guided our journey since 1942. For over eight decades, we have dedicated ourselves to educating generations and elevating futures, building an ecosystem of seven institutions that today serve more than 14,000 students across Mumbai.
Our mission has always been to provide inclusive, value-driven, and future-ready education. From our schools — Sheth Nahalchand Laloochand (NL) High School (Gujarati and Hindi Medium Sections) and MKES English School — to the Bombay Suburban Grain Dealers’ (BSGD’s) Junior College of Commerce, Arts and Science, and our higher education institutions — the flagship Nagindas Khandwala College (Empowered Autonomous), MKES College of Law, and the globally oriented MKES Institute of Management Studies & Research (IMSR) — each contributes uniquely to shaping learners who are academically accomplished, socially responsible, and globally aware.
We are proud of the recognition our institutions have earned—whether it is Nagindas Khandwala College’s consistent NAAC ‘A’ grade, national rankings, and awards for diversity and innovation, or MKES IMSR’s rise among India’s top emerging business schools. Our schools and junior college continue to nurture discipline, creativity, and community engagement, while MKES College of Law has established itself as a hub for socially engaged legal education. These achievements reflect the dedication of our faculty, the energy of our students, and the unwavering support of our trustees and community.
Yet our vision extends beyond accolades. MKES has always believed in education as a force for social transformation. Our initiatives—from rebuilding schools and homes in Raigad’s Pen taluka to projects like Parchhai and Poshan—demonstrate our commitment to compassion, civic responsibility, and real-world impact.
Looking ahead, we are preparing for one of our most ambitious endeavours: the establishment of MKES University. This cluster university will bring together all our institutions into a dynamic, interdisciplinary hub of learning, housed in a state-of-the-art educational complex. With smart classrooms, research laboratories, and specialised schools across disciplines, MKES University will embody our vision of skills-based education, innovation, and global engagement.
As Director, I am honoured to lead this legacy of excellence and innovation. Together, with the support of our trustees, faculty, alumni, students, and partners, we will continue to redefine education and create futures that are not only successful but also meaningful.
Prof. Dr. Moushumi Datta
Director, MKES Group of Institutions
