Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, also known as VJTI was established in the year 1887. Initially the institute had 2 departments, namely Sir J. J. School of Mechanical Engineering and Ripon Textile School. Under the under the Engineering catgeory, VJTI Mumbai is ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2025.

The institute is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It offers various UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD courses to its students. These courses are provided across Engineering and various other streams. There are various facilities in the institute such as hostel, library, and other necessary facilities. The alumni of VJTI Mumbai are placed in prominent companies. The institute provides scholarships as financial assistance to its students. The flagship courses of VJTI Matunga Mumbai are BTech and MCA. The institute also offers placement assistance to the students.