The college has a Permanently recognized Research Centre for Ph.D. in Education.

Research & Development Cell (R & D Cell) of H J College is a vibrant, dynamic unit of the College and is actively involved in research and related activities. Presently all the six faculty are approved guides with 18 students pursuing Ph.D. from the centre. The R & D Cell at HJCE is granted permanent Recognition to admit Ph.D. students (Interdisciplinary Studies) in subject Education vide University of Mumbai letter No. Th/ICD/2022-23/1394 dtd 16th July, 2022 and the Student Intake has been increased to 45 seats from 2023-24 vide University letter No. RAPC/ICD/2024-25/1281 dated 25th October, 2024.

Eligibility and Admission: As per the norms of the University of Mumbai. For further details please refer to the links :

2018 Regulations : M.Phil – Ph.D VCD 947

2026 Ph.D Regulations

UGC 2022 Ph.D Regulations

Current position of Ph.D Admissions
Intake : 45
Registered Students : 18
Vacant Seats : 27

Successful Candidates : 77 Ph.D. holders.

List of Approved Guides
1. Prof. (Dr.) Karuna Sinha
2. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Borkar
3. Prof. (Dr.) Vaishali Sawant
4. Prof. (Dr.) Shrima Banerjee
5. Prof. (Dr.) Archana Katgeri
6. Prof. (Dr.) Pallavi Talekar