Best Music Colleges in Mumbai (All) - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

The first MU college merit list 2026 for undergraduate admissions has been released for several affiliated colleges.

Students need to first visit the official website of the college they applied to, as each affiliated college releases its merit list on its own portal and then navigate to the “Admissions 2026" or the 'Merit List' section, which is typically featured as a banner or in the latest announcements section. Students can then check their name and other details in the MU merit list 2026.

Whistling Woods International is not a government college it is instead a private institute founded in 2006 by the celebrated Filmmaker Subhash Ghai. Students will find his unmissable mark upon the courses, curriculum and methodology adopted by the college throughout its lifetime. Interested students can learn more about the history of Whistling Woods International on its official website.

ICE Balaji Telefilms - Institute of Creative Excellence provides programmes including After 10th Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Beauty & Fitness, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Acting, Modelling, Direction, Film Making, Video Editing (Post Production), Cinematography, Hip-Hop, Sound Recording, Production Design, Script Writing, Makeup & Beautician.

Yes, Universal AI University is ranked by various ranking bodies. The below-mentioned are the UniversaL AI University Karjat rankings:

- 1st Private University in Mumbai by Times B School 2025

- Ranked Top 4 in Placements in Mumbai by Times B School 2025

- Ranked Top 5 B-Schools in Mumbai by Times B School 2025

- PIR Rating 2025 - Level 5 Pioneering School Positive Impact Rating

- Ranked Top 4 in Placements in Mumbai in 2025 Times B School

- Ranked Top 25 B-School in India in 2025 Times B School

- Ranked Top 4 Private Universities in West Zone in India 2024 Times B School

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University is approximately INR 5000 - INR 165410.

Candidates can not get direct admission to NMIMS SoPA. Candidates are required to fill out the application form and clear the admission process to secure a seat at the course. The institute offers a four year BA degree for candidates interested in the fields of Performing Arts. Candidates who make it to the final shortlist must pay the course fee in order to guarantee their admission. 

Admission to Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts is conducted based on merit. Therefore, candidates must secure minimum aggregate ranging from 40% to 45% in Class 12. The Institute further shortlists candidates to qualify for the next round of trial, where candidates will have to perform. Candidates can apply for the same through the official website or seek assistance through the campus administration.

College provides good facilities and infrastructure such as Cafeteriato the students.

Yes, The True School of Music, Vijaybhoomi University awards various scholarships to students as financial assistance. The below-mentioned are the Vijaybhoomi University scholarship details:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Details
EWS Scholarship	This scholarship is for the candidates belonging to the Economic Weaker Section (EWS). This scholarship will be 100% and will cover the tuition and hostel fees both.
Defence Scholarship	This scholarship is awarded on a first cum first basis to the wards of parents who are employed by the Defence Services i.e. Airforce, Army, and the Navy.
Sports/ Performance	This scholarship is for those applicants who have represented their state or even the country in any international or national sports events.

Tilak College of Science and Commerce has a rating of 4.25 for the Faculty by students. This shows that the institute has qualified, and experienced faculty members.

The seats availability for offered courses at Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science goes up to 420.

Somaiya Vidyavihar course admissions for all of its courses are done based on entrance exams. Students can check the list of course eligibility for various courses from the table presented below:

Courses	Eligibility
BDes	Class 12 with 50% aggregate
BE/BTech	Class 12 with 45% with any board with English, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
MA	Graduation with 55% aggregate marks in undergraduate examination
BSc	Class 12 with 50-55% aggregate
BCA	Class 12 with 55% aggregate
BBA	Class 12 with 55% aggregate
BCom	Class 12 with 55% aggregate
BBM/BMS	Class 12 with 55% aggregate
ME/MTech	Graduation with at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks in case of persons with disability)

Rachana Sansad is a good institution for After 10th Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Rachana Sansad are Acting.

No, direct admissions are not available to various courses at Sir J.J College of Architecture. Most of the admissions are dependent on the entrance test scores such as JEE Main/ NATA & PGETA. 

AAT College, Andheri West is a good institution for PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate, MBA/PGDM, B.A, B.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at AAT College, Andheri West are Visual Communication.

1.     Top companies that hire Art graduates are:

Top Companies for Arts Graduate
Microsoft Corporation	Robosoft Technologies
AAPC	Lowe Lintas
Cognizant	Saregama India Limited

To secure admission at Sound Ideaz Academy, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Aspirants can check the points mentioned below to know more:

1. Aspirants can visit the official website
2. Apply online for admission
3. Students are selected based on merit.

The ITA School of Performing Arts has courses such as Certificate which are primarily in the stream of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication & Media. The ITA School of Performing Arts has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Acting.