Sardar Patel College of Engg. under the management of the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan ,was founded by Kulpati Dr. K.M.Munshi. The college was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of independent India,Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in1962.

The college is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,oneof the greatest nation builders of independent India. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai for full-time degree,part-time degree and post-graduate degree courses. The college is run under the management of Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan.

Over the last 35 years the college has gained an excellent reputation in the field of Technical Education.S.P.C.E.is one of the five colleges (among the ones affiliated to Mumbai University) that has received Grade'A' rating from Govt. of Maharashtra. S.P.C.E. has maintained a proud tradition of excellent academic records by securing high ranks,gold medals and other awards in the University Exams.

The college has produced more than 7500 graduates and over 40 Post-graduate Engineers.Many of our past students are now leaders in their professions and
today S.P.C.E.Alumni can be found in all public and private sector organisations operating in diverse fields,often holding senior and key positions in the organisation. S.P.C.E. has successfully implemented innovative ideas in the field of Technical Education.

This is the first degree college (affiliated to Mumbai University) to start part-time degree and post-graduate courses.All part-time courses attract good response and are well appreciated by Diploma holders and engineering graduates in industries.