Hislop College, Nagpur was established in 1883 and managed by Hislop Education Society. In the entire history of Nagpur University, Hislop College stands as the Oldest Institution in Vidarbha.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

The college is affiliated with the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.
 
It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (CGPA Score 3.31 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) on 16th September 2016.

It was first affiliated to Calcutta (Kolkata) University, then Allahabad University and finally to Nagpur University after it was established in the year 1924.

Rev.Stephen Hislop was born on 8th September 1817 to 4th September 1863.), after whom the college is named, was an Evangelist.

The History of Hislop College was divided into three periods.

• The first period begins with the arrival of Rev.Stephen Hislop in Nagpur in 1845 and the establishment of Anglo-vernacular schools
• The second period begins with the emergence of a college in 1883, named after Stephen Hislop
• The Third period begins when the Foreign Mission Church of Scotland transferred the entire control and management of the college into Indian Hands in 1941

The aim of the college is inculcating gender equality in the rural area, social awareness, scientific temperament, cleanliness, awareness about environmental issues.

Hislop College, Nagpur is one of the leading institutions imparting higher education in the fields of Arts, Science and commerce catering to the diverse needs of the present youth.

It is co-educational institute, providing a regular course which is located in an urban part of Nagpur played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

the campus is located in another city also has a different name of institutions and abroad.

This college has awarded as the best college and the college conferred the status of grant-in-aid college that the fees and all the facilities for the students are fixed by the government. The student's admission is done as per the Admission Criteria prescribed by the affiliating university.

Hislop College today stands in a glorious 21st Century and is rendering more and more fruitful service in the field of educational and Social reforms.

The college offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate program in Arts, Science and Commerce stream under Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. It also offers various Add-On Certificate courses.

Vision:

• Hislop College will be recognized as a leading institution of higher education, nationally and internationally, by integrating teaching and learning with research and scholarship, and with leadership in service and outreach

Mission:

• Prepare professionals recognized for quality and excellence in research, scholarship, service, outreach, and leadership
• Enrich students with knowledge, skills & values to make them competent and competitive for the world of business and industry
• Design curriculum based on the needs of students and society, and enhance academic flexibility through horizontal and vertical expansion of academic programmes
• Provide conducive teaching-learning ambiance with continuous enrichment of infrastructure and learning resources
• Instil research spirit by involving researchers in project work and give community orientation through extension activities
• Adopt e-governance in administration and educational technology in academic transactions
• Sustain quality through internal monitoring system and enhance institutional quality by adopting inclusive practices and internalizing the innovations and best practices