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Elphinstone College offers BSc under two specialisations. The eligibility criteria for the BSc specialisation:
- Pass class 12 examination of the Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent with Mathematics as one of the subjects and should have secured not less than 45% marks in aggregate for Open Category students and 40% marks in aggregate in case of Reserved category students
- A student who has passed Diploma in Computer Engineering /Computer Science/Computer Technology/ Information Technology/Electrical, Electronics & Video Engineering and allied branches/Mechanical and allied branches, civil and allied branches of Engineering after class 12 is eligible for direct admission to the Second Year of the B.\Sc (I.T.) degree course. However, the Diploma should be recognised by the Board of Technical Education or any other recognised Government Body. Minimum marks required are 45% aggregate for Open Category student and 40% aggregate for student belonging to reserved category.
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Elphinstone College, Mumbai fee structure includes various fee components such as tuition fees, hostel fees, library deposits, training and placement fees, etc. Tabulated below are the Elphinstone College course fees for the academic year 2025:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
BSc | INR 2,400 - INR 54,000 | 215 |
MSc | INR 1.3 lakh | 60 |
BA | INR 2,400 | 120 |
MA | INR 28,000 | 20 |
BCom | INR 2,4000 | 240 |
Certificate | INR 3,500 | 20 |
*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
Yes, candidates can complete the application process for admissions into Elphinstone College BA courses in both online and offline modes. Candidates completing the admission process online need to visit the admission portal of Homi Bhabha State University and fill out the application form.
Each BA course specialisation offered by Elphinstone College has a duration of three years or six semesters. During this period, students are given access to all sorts of learning materials to enhance their writing, communication, and other civil service skills.
| Courses | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. | Candidate passed 12th/equivalent conducted by the Maharashtra State Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Mumbai Divisional Board or from another equivalent Board of Secondary Education or any other statutory examining body, is eligible to apply. |
| Certificate | Candidate passed 12th/equivalent from any recognised institute/board or Any Faculty are eligible to apply. |
| B.A. | Candidate passed 12th/equivalent conducted by the Maharashtra State Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Mumbai Divisional Board or from another equivalent Board of Secondary Education or any other statutory examining body are eligible to apply. |
| B.Com | Candidate passed 12th/equivalent conducted by the Maharashtra State Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Mumbai Divisional Board or from another equivalent Board of Secondary Education or any other statutory examining body are eligible to apply. |
| M.Sc. | Candidates Completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum mentioned marks in any Life sciences (Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental science, Life science, Microbiology, Zoology, Pharmacy, Veterinary science), B.Tech (Biotechnology) are eligible to apply. |
| M.A. | Candidates must have completed graduation in BA with English Literature are eligible to apply. |
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Elphinstone College Admission FAQs
Apart from offering courses in Arts at the UG level, the college offers courses in Science as well, offering triple majors in different subject combinations. The subjects offered are Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology, Statistics, Botany, Microbiology, Physics and Mathematics.
The basic eligibility criteria for the courses is a 10 + 2. All admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination
Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 from any recognised board can apply.
Students will have to choose certain subjects every year as a choice.
Second year and third year subject choices are based on the subjects opted in the first year.
Final year class XII students are also eligible to apply
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Elphinstone College provides the flagship Bachelor of Science (BSc) to students who wish to pursue a career in the Scientific realm. The admissions are held on the basis of merit obtained in the 12th Standard/Higher Secondary, and students need not appear for the CUET test. Students can visit the of
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No, Elphinstone College is not a private college. Elphinstone College is a government college that is affiliated with the Homi Bhabha State University of Maharashtra and is subject to all policies of the Homi Bhabha State University and the government of Maharashtra.
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Elphinstone College is affiliated with the Homi Bhabha State University of Maharashtra. Homi Bhabha State University is a government university which is subject to all the policies of the government of Maharashtra.
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At Elphinstone College, the BCom course is offered in offline mode only. The BCom course at Elphinstone College is a full time course with a duration of three years across six semesters. Candidates can check the curriculum of BCom course at Elphinstone College on the official website.
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