Top Courses at the University of Mumbai

4 mins readUpdated on Mar 24, 2023 23:10 IST

Applicants seeking admission to popular courses such as BTech/ BPharm must have a valid MHT CET entrance examination score.

The University of Mumbai, sometimes known as Mumbai University, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities. It is approved by the UGC and has an 'A ' rating from the NAAC. According to the NIRF Ranking 2022, the University of Mumbai is rated 45th among India's top universities. The university has two main campuses, Vidyanagri and Fort, as well as three sub-campuses, Ratnagiri, Thale, and Kalyan. There are 56 Departments, 12 specialised Centers, and 781 Affiliated Colleges at the university. The departments of Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology, Law, Management, and Fine Arts provide over 200 UG, PG, PhD, PG Diploma, and Certificate programs. In addition to traditional courses, its Institute of Remote and Open Learning provides Distance Learning programs (IDOL Mumbai University). Admission to Mumbai University is based on merit or results gained in entrance examinations. Applicants seeking admission to popular courses such as BTech/ BPharm must have a valid MHT CET entrance examination score.

Mumbai University Top Courses

1. Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)

Mumbai University is regarded as one of the best institutes for pursuing a bachelor's degree in mass media (BMM). The BMM program teaches you about several types of media such as print, electronic, digital, and movie. BMM graduates have a diverse range of professional options. As a result, BMM is regarded as one of the best courses in Mumbai.

 Popular careers following BMM include news reporting, broadcasting, editing, and so on. Mass media methods, media ethics, media dissemination, audio and video production, broadcasting, and global media are all common subjects in BMM. St Xavier's College, RD National College, Wilson College, Sophia College, KC College, KJ Somaiya College of Arts And Commerce, Mithibai College, and others are among the top BMM colleges in the country. Entrance to the BMM program in these colleges is on a merit basis, based on class 12 results. The lone exception is St Xavier's, which holds an entrance examination for admittance to BMM.

Q:   Which course is best in Mumbai University?
A:

Mumbai University offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, doctoral and certificate programmes across various disciplines, such as Engineering, Arts, Science, Management, Law, etc. Tabulated below are the best courses in Mumbai University with their eligibility criteria:

CoursesEligibility
MBA
 
Class 12 with 60% and UG with 45-50% aggregate
 
BTech 

Class 12 with PCM & 45%

BSc

Class 12 with Science stream

Q:   What types of courses are offered at Mumbai University?
A:

Mumbai University offers over 2,000 UG, PG, diploma, doctoral and certificate programmes in various fields such as Engineering, Arts, Science, Management, Accounting, Law, Library Sciences, Fine Arts & Performing Arts among various others. Popular for its Accounting, Arts, Economics and Management courses, all the courses of MU are offered by more than 800 colleges affiliated with the university. Some of the popular affiliated colleges of Mumbai University include Mithibai College, KC College, Jai Hind College, among others. Check out more details on all the courses available at MU here

Q:   Does Mumbai University offer LLM?
A:

Yes, Mumbai University offers LLM course at the Postgraduate - PG level. The University offers an LLM programme for a duration of 2 years. Admission to LLM is given on the entrance examination basis. Interested students can appear for the MU LLM CET Examination, which is an online examination conducted by the university. However, candidates are required to be eligible for the programme.

Eligibility Criteria: LL.B. degree of this University or a degree recognised as equivalent thereto.

Selection Criteria: MU LLM CET Exam, Interview. 

BMM

Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility: Class 12 in any stream
Selection Criteria: Merit-based

2. BE or BTech

BE and BTech programs are offered by Mumbai University. It encompasses numerous prestigious engineering schools. Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Institute of Chemical Technology, Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engineering, and Sardar Patel College of Engineering are among the renowned engineering colleges. As previously stated, admission to these colleges is based on the National level entrance test, JEE. The alumni of Mumbai University engineering colleges have such a large diaspora that they may be found in the administrative chairs of practically all major institutions in and around the country.

BTech

Duration: 4 years 
Eligibility: 10 2 with 45% in the science stream
Selection Criteria: MHT-CET

 3. MBBS and BDS

Some of the greatest medical schools in the nation are located at Mumbai University. Admissions are made through a state-level entrance examination, the MH CET (medical), and a national-level examination, the AIPMT. Grant Medical College, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, and Topiwala National Medical College are among the major medical institutes at Mumbai University that provide MBBS and BDS programs (TNMC).

4. Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Fine arts have grown in importance in today's digital age, and fine arts students are now working in sophisticated sectors such as animation and graphic design. Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art, often known as the JJ School of Arts, is located at Mumbai University and is the country's second-best fine arts college. A fine arts course includes a variety of subjects such as sculpting, painting, sketching, photography, and so on. For admission, the college administers a separate entrance exam. Because of the limited number of seats and the huge number of applications, it is one of the most popular courses at the University of Mumbai.

Q:   What are the criteria for courses offered at Mumbai University?
A:

The eligibility criteria for MU varies course-wise. Candidates need to pass a minimum of Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG programmes. Tabulated below are the list of few of the top courses offered at Mumbai University with their Eligibility Criteria:

CoursesEligibility Criteria
MBA/PGDM
Bachelor's degree with 45-50 % aggregate
 
BTech
Twelve years of school education with 45-50 % aggregate 
BSc
Twelve years of school education with 35-60 % aggregate 
BCom
Twelve years of school education with 45-60 % aggregate 
 
BBM/BMS
Twelve years of school education with 45-60 % aggregate
MSc
Bachelor's degree with 45-50 % aggregate
 
BPharma
Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate
 
MMS
Bachelor's degree with 45-50 % aggregate
 
LLB
Twelve years of school education with 45-50 % aggregate
 
BBA
Twelve years of school education with 45-50 % aggregate
 

BFA

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 10 2 with 50% marks  
Selection Criteria: Merit-based

Other popular courses at Mumbai University include commerce, bachelor's degrees in mass media, business management studies, and bachelor's degrees in arts. Mumbai University is one of the best places to study for a variety of reasons. Because Mumbai University is located in the country's largest megalopolis, the business capital, the hub for all major corporate banks in the globe, and the home of the world's largest film industry, it provides its students with the most exposure and hands-on experience. If you are a student at Mumbai University and want to gain some practical experience, all you have to do is leave your classroom.

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