Science Colleges in Mumbai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Mumbai is home to 216 colleges of which 99 colleges are privately owned, 23 are government owned and the rest 22 colleges are semi government owned. 

Please refer to the table below for the various parameters and statistics for top ten colleges in Mumbai for Science:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of colleges	99
Tuition Fee	< INR 1 lakh: 70 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 24 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 14 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 12 colleges > INR 5 lakh: 18 colleges
Top Specialisations	Computer Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	MAH CET, GATE, CUET, UGC NET, CSIR NET, etc.

Please refer to the table below for the best Science colleges in Mumbai:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Institute of Chemical Technology	INR 1.42 Lacs - INR 2.96 lakh	GATE, UGC NET, GPAT, CSIR NET
MU	INR 23,630 - INR 35,840	Merit-Based
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Admission	INR 21,000 – INR 5 lakh	Merit-Based
S K Somaiya College Admission	INR 1 lakh - INR 7.5 lakh	CUET, SVU ET, etc.
St. Xavier's College Admission	INR 15,000 – INR 1.9 lakh	MAH CET and Merit-Based
TISS	INR 68,000 - INR 12.3 lakh	CUET, TISSNET, Merit-Based

Given below are the best Science colleges in Mumbai in different fee ranges:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	70	MU, TISS, St. Xavier's College, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	24	ICTM, St. Xavier's College, Mithibai College, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	14	ICTM, Mithibai College, KC College, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	12	Amity University, S K Somaiya College, NMIMS, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	18	TISS, IIT Bombay, Amity University, etc.

 

Listed below colleges accept students on merit-basis:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	INR 21,000 - INR 5 lakh	CBSE 12th, Maharashtra HSC
Amity University	INR 1.32 Lacs - INR 5.04 lakh	CBSE 12th, ISC, Maharashtra HSC
Kelkar Education Trust's V.G. Vaze College	-	CBSE 12th, Maharashtra HSC
Amity University Online	INR 90,000 - INR 1.2 lakh	CBSE 12th, UP 12th, ISC

For the female candidate, the last round cutoff ranks for IIT Bombay varied between 369 and 13761 for BTech admission among the General category under the All India quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds, courses, specialisations, categories, and genders. For IIT Bombay, the category-wise cutoff ranges for the last round are tabulated below under the AI quota for female-only candidates. 

Category	Last Round Cutoff 2025 (Closing range)
General	369 - 13761
OBC	54 - 4014
SC	31 - 2370
ST	19 - 1140
EWS	20 - 1353
PWD	4 - 202

 

Given below are the top specialisations offered by best Science colleges in Mumbai:

Specialisations	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Computer Science	111	MU, Mithibai College, KC College, etc.
Chemistry	67	ICT, MU, Mithibai College, etc.
Biotechnology	55	ICT, MU, Padmashree Dr. D, Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, etc.
Physics	43	ICT, MU, St. Xavier's College, Mithibai College, etc.
Mathematics	38	ICT, MU, Mithibai College, etc.

The subject of whether earning a Science degree from Mumbai colleges is "worth it" is complex, with no clear solution. It all relies on your personal objectives, priorities, and circumstances. To assist you in making a decision, below is a breakdown of the potential advantages and disadvantages:

Pros	Cons
Academic Excellence	High Cost of Living
Industry Exposure	Competitive Environment
Diverse Learning Environment	Commuting Challenges
Networking Opportunities	Generally Focus on Rote Learning
Modern Infrastructure and Facilities	Limited Personal Attentions

Hi you can refer below for the highest placements offered by best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
MIT-WPU	INR 14.2 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Sandip University, Nashik	INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 7.6 lakh	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 4.5 LPA
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	INR 30,000	INR 1.92 LPA

Hi, you can refer below for the best government Forensic Science colleges with their tuition fees:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	INR 30,000	Merit-Based
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
MGAHV - Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	INR 4,050	Merit-Based

Mumbai University admission to various courses is based on merit or entrance exam. Mumbai University admission process is conducted through an online application. Candidates can refer to the steps below to fill out the Mumbai University application form:

• Visit the official website of MU
• Fill MU pre-enrolment form
• Fill out the application form of MU affiliated colleges
• Wait for the release of MU merit lists which are published on the official websites of the affiliated colleges

Candidates must wait for the Mumbai University cutoff after submitting their application for admission. Those who make the university's merit list must report to the college for document verification and counselling.

Please refer to the table below for the best Science colleges that are affordable in Mumbai:

College Name	Tuition / Fee	Eligibility / Exams
MU	INR 23,630 - INR 35,840	GATE, ICMR JRF
TISS	INR 68,000	TISSNET
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	INR 21,000	Merit-Based
St. Xavier's College	INR 15,000 - INR 40,000	Merit-Based
Mithibai College	INR 35,190 - INR 99,000	Merit-Based

Please refer to the table below for the best Science colleges in Mumbai in terms of insfrastructure:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Mithibai College	INR 351,90 - INR 2.7 lakh	CUET, MAH CET, GATE, etc.
Pillai College	INR 3,000	Merit-Based
SIES College	INR 69,320 - INR 98,580	MAH CET and Merit-Based
IIT Bombay	INR 30,000 - INR 8 lakh	IIT JAM, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Thakur College of Science and Commerce	INR 86,790 - INR 1.49 lakh	Merit-Based

No, it can be observed that studying Forensic Science in Maharashtra can be quite affordable as most of the colleges have an average fee of less than INR 1 lakh, you can refer below for the best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
MGAHV - Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	INR 4,050	Merit-Based
Sinhgad Law College	INR 10,770	Merit-Based
name Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai	INR 27,500	Merit-Based
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	INR 30,000	Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

Hi, please refer below for the various courses offered by best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

Courses Offered	No. of Colleges
BSc	9
MSc	7
PG Diploma	5
BE / BTech	4
Certificate	4

 

No, candidates seeking admission to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies must appear for the programme-specific entrance exams conducted by the NMIMS Mumbai. NMIMS Deemed-To-Be-University also accepts several national-level entrance tests for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD course admissions. The accepted entrance exams are NMAT, NMIMS CET, GPAT, NMIMS - NPAT, and others. Study the NPAT books to clear the NMIMS - NPAT exam. Check the previous year and current GPAT result to predict the probability of admission to various courses.

Forensic Science undergraduate programmes in India do not require the NEET. Since NEET is primarily concerned with medical and dental admissions, forensic Science is not a medical or dental field. Forensic Science course admission standards can differ from university to university or college to college. In general, organisations may ask applicants to fulfil qualifying requirements based on their achievement in Class 12 in order to be admitted to undergraduate programmes in forensic science. As part of the admissions process, certain universities could also have their own entrance exams or interviews.

Yes, you can surely do Forensic Science in Maharashtra without any entrance exams. Please refer to the table below for the best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

College Name	Tuition Fee
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai	INR 27,500
Sandip University, Nashik	INR 2.88 Lacs - INR 7.6 lakh
JSPM University	INR 1.43 lakh
G H Raisoni University, Amravati	INR 2.6 lakh
University Department of Basic and Applied sciences, MGM University	INR 1.2 lakh

There are so many colleges for forensic science course in Maharashtra but University of Mumbai [MU] is te number 1 college according to the popularity basis.

There are around 20+ best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra of which 10+ colleges are owned privately, 6 colleges are owned by the government and the rest 1 college is semi-government owned. 

The top Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra are, the University of Mumbai [MU], Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, JSPM University, Sandip University, Nashik, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai, and many more. 

Mithibai College is a private college that is affiliated with Mumbai University.  Below given are the reasons to choose Mithibai College:

• Good Ranking: The college is ranked 11 by the India Today 2025 under the BA category, and 14 under BCom category.
• Placement Opportunities: The college gives placements in companies like Deloitte, KPMG, JP Morgan, EY, Tresvista, ICICI Bank. 
• Scholarship Options: The college give scholarships like Girls Free studentship, Primary Teachers Free studentship etc. for getting the fee reimbursed.

B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers admission primarily on the basis of the scores obtained in the national level entrance exams including MAH CET, CUET, CUET PG, NEET PG, etc. To get admission to B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.

Ranking of Sophia College for Women:

1- The college has an impressive ranking in the field of Humanities & Social Sciences and is recognized as the 2nd Best college in 2021.
2- Sophia College for Women was ranked 19th out of 173 colleges in India for Arts in 2023 by India Today.
3- The college was ranked 23rd for Science courses and 28th for Humanities courses in India by the India Today magazine in the year 2017.
4- Sophia College for Women is recognized as the 2nd Best college in Humanities & Social Sciences in 2021.
5- Sophia College for Women is ranked 3rd in Mumbai and 29th out of 197 in Mass Communications.

Both college have various streams and every stream has particular fees demanded by the colleges: 

Let's do a small comparison

KJ Somiya College-

BSC- INR 34,000

B Com -INR 38,000

M Sc -INR 46,000

SIES College -

BSc -INR 32,000

Bcom-INR 34,000

Msc -INR 39,000 

As per the above comparison, it seems like the SIES college has lower fees demanded by the college.

So, the answer is yes KJ SOMIYA COLLEGE is more expensive than SIES COLLEGE.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce is around INR 10000 - INR 102300.

Nagindas Khandwala College is a reputed institute for B.Sc., BBM/BMS, BBA, B.M.M., B.A., B.Com, M.A., M.Sc., MBA/PGDM, MHMTT, M.Com. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Science, Business & Management Studies, Mass Communication & Media, Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Hospitality & Travel, Medicine & Health Sciences, Banking, Finance & Insurance. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Nagindas Khandwala College has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.1 on campuslife, 3.7 on placements, 4.4 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

Direct admission is not available at Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences. Admissions are strictly based on merit through entrance exams & academic performance. Students must qualify through CUET UG, CUET PG or Somaiya Vidyavihar University Entrance Test (SVUET). 

As per Shiksha verified reviews, Thakur College of Science and Commerce has an impressive review rating of 3.86 by 293 students.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

Amity Online offers various undergraduate, PG Diploma and certificate courses across streams such as Finance, Media & Journalism, Information Technology and Travel & Tourism, Management, Commerce and Art & Humanities. Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can apply for the desired courses by filling out the Amity University Online application form. Candidates passing the online courses are awarded with a Certificate from Amity University Online and an international university in partnership with edX. The courses are 100% online with self-paced and instructor-led modules.