At Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts (JDSoLA), students are taught to understand the importance of holistic development, nurturing not just their academic excellence but also fostering a vibrant community where they can explore their interests, develop new skills, and forge lifelong friendships. Our wide array of extracurricular activities reflects our commitment towards providing students with a well-rounded college experience.
Every academic year begins with the Orientation Week welcoming the newly admitted cohort of students. Our esteemed guests, dedicated faculty members and alumni share their valuable insights and experiences. The orientation week is followed by "Fiesta”--a cultural evening, organized by the Student Council–to bond over engaging activities and captivating performances.
Our unwavering dedication to intellectual exploration and curiosity is showcased through innovative initiatives like the Open Space: Lecture Series—platform to engage with groundbreaking ideas that transcend the traditional curriculum. This unique series provides students with a platform to interact with distinguished subject experts from academia and industry.
The Millennium Fellowship at JDSoLA is a prestigious semester-long leadership development program partnering with the Millennium Campus Network. Through the fellowship, undergraduate students are provided with resources, mentorship, and support to implement projects that address various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations.
TEDxNMIMS is a major event proudly hosted by JDSoLA. With a commitment to sparking intellectual curiosity and fostering meaningful dialogue, TEDxNMIMS brings together a diverse array of speakers and attendees to explore innovative ideas and inspire change. TEDxNMIMS embodies our university’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and creating a community of learners and innovators.
At JDSoLA, we emphasize on striking a harmonious balance between work and recreation for an overall growth. A myriad of student-led clubs cover a wide spectrum of interests from film and dance to psychology and literature.
The Psychology Club regularly organizes sessions and workshops on mental health, stress management, resilience building and personality development programmes.
A workshop on ‘Substance Abuse Awareness’ at JDSoLA
The Literary and Cultural Club organizes year-round events for students to attend various Lit. Festivals, ‘Meet-the-Author’ and cultural immersion programmes.
Students of Literature and Cultural Studies visiting the American Consulate and Library, Mumbai during the International Black History Month
Students with faculties in one of the cultural immersion activities during Durga Puja.
The Music Club organizes practice workshops and lectures conducted by experts and scholars on world music.
The Poetry Club hosts workshops with poets, celebrates the World Poetry Day and the International Mother Tongue Day every year bringing the incredible linguistic diversity of India to JDSoLA.
The Sports Club brings all the sports enthusiasts through games and sports throughout the year and also hosts the Annual Sports Day.
PaperPlanes is the annual cultural fest of JDSoLA offering an exhilarating platform for students to showcase their diverse skills and passions. From electrifying performances and captivating competitions to insightful workshops and interactive activities, the fest buzzes with energy and enthusiasm.
Our students showcase their academic grit and scholarship in the research journal "Emerging Scholars”, Journal of Undergraduate Research and the podcast Picture Abhi Baaki Hai. These platforms provide students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a culture of intellectual inquiry and collaboration.
