The Wilson College, established in 1832 in Mumbai, is one of India's oldest colleges; its foundation precedes that of the University of Mumbai,, by 25 years. Wilson College was granted autonomy by Mumbai University in November 2021. It was awarded an A rating by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2005.

Balasaheb Gangadhar Khare was an Indian politician who served as the prime minister of Bombay and the first chief minister of Bombay State (1947–1952). He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in 1954. A lawyer, solicitor and social worker by choice and politician by necessity, Khare was often described as "Sajjan", good and gentle. Khare was a scholar, an accomplished orator, and a man with no pretensions.