Smt SR Mehta Arts College was established in 1963 by the Vidya Bhavan Trust. The institution is a grant-in-aid college affiliated with Gujarat University and re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2013 with grade B. It stands tall as an epitome of excellence and academic prowess in Ahmedabad.
The institute offers three-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) courses in various subjects namely English, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, History, Hindi, Sanskrit and Gujarati. Every course is meticulously designed and planned in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by the Gujarat University, to foster the intellectual growth, critical thinking and problem solving approach among students.
Smt SR Mehta Arts College has a well-equipped building replete with amenities such as well-ventilated classrooms, computer labs, a lift for specially abled students and a spacious reading room.
In line with the vision of Navgujarat Group of colleges, the institution has a fair and transparent admissions policy. Admissions to the institute are conducted purely on the basis of merit, in strict adherence to all the rules of the Reservation Policy of the government.

Besides academic excellence, the institution is also highly focussed on the holistic development of its students, as it promotes excellence in sports and extracurricular activities too. The college also has an active National Service Scheme (NSS) unit, which instils a sense of social responsibility among students by engaging them in community services and other social initiatives.
The institution’s alumni network comprising revered academicians, lawyers and journalists, bears testimony to its efforts in the field of education.