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

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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

These are some of the placements for low-cost BSc courses in Forensic Science from the best colleges in Maharashtra.  

College Name	Median Salary
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Placement	INR 3 LPA
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Placement	INR 1.9 LPA
Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science Placements	INR 1.8 LPA

The top forensic science government colleges in Maharashtra offer various types of degrees. Explore their courses from below. 

College Name	Tuition Fee
Institute of Forensic Science (MU) B.Sc. in Forensic Science	INR 2,400
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University M.Sc. in Forensic Science	INR 30,000
VNIT M.Tech in Forensic Structural Engineering	INR 1.4 Lakh
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University B.Sc. in Forensic Science	N/A
Government Institute of Forensic Science Nagpur B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses in Forensic Courses	N/A

Mumbai University has well-qualified faculty members who come from the best institutions around the world. MU Lecturers and professors bring extensive industry and academic experience with international exposure, enriching every students' educational journey.

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

Tuition fees entirely depend on the course, location, and degree in Forensic Science in Maharashtra. 

The most affordable degree is Mumbai's Institute of Forensic Science B.Sc. in Forensic Science, which is for INR 2,400 (total tuition fee).

Private institutes can be a little higher in tuition fee costs but you can still complete the degrees below INR 1 Lakh in total tuition costs. One example is the University Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, MGM University B.Sc and MSc. in Forensic Science in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The tuition fee range is between INR 30,000 and INR 40,000.  

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, the top government and private colleges in Maharashtra that offer B.Sc. in Forensic Science do not require entrance exams. The qualifying marks in Class 12 range from a minimum of 50% (for private colleges) to 85% or more (for govt colleges). Very few private colleges, such as JSPM University, require AIFSET scores. 

The Government Institute of Forensic Science in Nagpur can be considered the best forensic science college in Maharashtra. The Higher and Technical Education Department of the Government of Maharashtra has established it, and it is affiliated with RMNTU. It also delivers a high median package range for its B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses in Forensic Science - INR 3.4 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA.  

There are 20+ forensic science colleges in Maharashtra for degrees, including B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech, M.Tech, and B.Voc. The Institute of Forensic Science in Mumbai, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University are the best government forensic science colleges in Maharashtra for B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees. Private colleges like DY Patil International University and G.H. Raisoni University (Amravati) offer 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) in Forensic Science that are industry-aligned and less competitive than government colleges in the state. 

Kishinchand Chellaram College is a reputed institute for B.Voc, B.Sc., B.A., BPA, M.A., M.Sc., BBA, B.Com, M.Com. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in IT & Software, Science, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Humanities & Social Sciences, Beauty & Fitness, Accounting & Commerce. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Kishinchand Chellaram College has a review rating of 3.9 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.2 on campuslife, 3.7 on placements, 4.1 on faculty and 3.7 on Infrastructure.

Yes, Sophia College has an amazing placements  that provides job and internship opportunities for students of all years. The college has an active Placement Cell that works closely with the industry to provide internships and job placements to deserving candidates. However, the highest package offered by Sophia College for Women was INR 50 LPA. The top recruiting companies that offer placements at Sophia College for Women include MarketRx India Pvt. Ltd., Teach for India, Aranca, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, JP Morgan, Taj, Fidelity, etc.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty S.P. Mandali's Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College have rating of 4.16. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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.

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a good institution for PG Diploma, B.A, M.A, B.Voc, B.Com, B.M.M, B.Sc, BBM/BMS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce are Agriculture & Farm Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Botany.

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.

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

Ramnarain Ruia College provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

N.R. Swami College of Commerce and Economics and Smt. Thirumalai College of Science provides programmes including B.B.M, B.Com, B.M.M, B.Sc, BBM/BMS in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Commerce, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Mass Communication & Media, Science, IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Computer Science.