Mumbai University UG, PG, Certificate, After 10th Courses 2025

Established in 1857, Mumbai University (MU) is a state-run institution, recognised by the UGC and accredited with an A++ grade by the NAAC. According to the NIRF Ranking 2024, Mumbai University is at 61 position among the top Universities in India. University of Mumbai offers more than 200 Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Doctoral, and Certificate programmes in Engineering, Arts, Science, Management, Law, etc. Mumbai University also provides distance learning programmes through its Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL Mumbai University), in addition to its full-time and part-time courses.

University of Mumbai (MU) is one of the most pretigious universities in India, not to mention one of the oldest. The university is ranked. MU is ranked at the 664th spot by the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 245 by the QS Asia Rankings 2025. Furthermore, the university is ranked #61 in the 'University' category by the NIRF 2024.

Being one of the first 3 universities established in the nation, University of Mumbai has 56 departments and over 700 affiliated colleges with around 5,00,000 students enrolled. Some of the prominent alumni who have graduated from MU include names such as Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Lal Krishna Advani, Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Ajay Devgn, Sunil Gavaskar, Shabana Azmi, Vasundhara Raje, among others.

Hello candidate, Mithibai College, St Xavier's College Mumbai, Changu Kana Thakur College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Birla College of Arts Commerce and Science, and Shri Sindh Thakurnath SST College of Arts and Commerce are some of the popular affiliated colleges of Mumbai University for MA admission. A few university-affiliated colleges accept department-specific entrance tests or conduct GDPI for admission to MA. But, at most colleges, admission is based on merit scores obtained by students at the UG level.

The highest package offered during MMS placements over the past three years are presented below:

Note: The above details are from MU’s Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial and Management Studies.

Yes, MU is good in terms of placements. As per NIRF report 2025, the placement trend witnessed during Mumbai University placements over the past three years is presented below:

The median package offered during Mumbai University placements over the past three years is presented below:

The University has not released course-specific placement data. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, the placement rate recorded in recent recruitment processes was 70%. 

The domain-wise salary package offered during Mumbai University MMS placements 2024 is presented below:

Note: The above details are from MU's Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial and Management Studies.

Yes, Mumbai University offer internships to MMS students. Banking & Insurance sector emerged as the top recruiting sector during MMS internships 2024. The key highlights of Mumbai University internships 2024 are presented below:

Note: The above details are from MU's Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial and Management Studies.

The top 20% and 10% students received average package of INR 7.8 LPA and INR 9.07 LPA during MU MMS placements 2024. Further, 55% On-Campus and 18% Off Campus offers were made in 2024. The overall the highest and average package offered to MMS students in 2024 was INR 10 LPA and INR 5.37 LPA.

Note: The above details are from MU's Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial and Management Studies.

A total of 28 students were placed in the past year. Out of all the available schools, the School of Physical Sciences is the top recruiting school. The college witnessed the participation of top corporate giants like Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, ACTREC, Max Planck Society, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (AEI), etc. 

In order to pursue BTech from an MU-affiliated college, the selection is based on merit scores obtained by the students in Class 12 followed by a valid score/ rank in MHT-CET or JEE Main. MU admission to all courses starts in the month of June and the deadline for filling up and submitting the Mumbai University admission form and pre-admission online enrollment form for UG programmes is usually June.

Students must note that the admission process for BMS and MBA courses at Mumbai University varies depending on the college and the specialisation. For BMS, applicants are required to have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with an aggregate of 45% or more. The admission is based on either merit or entrance exam scores, which depends on the college and the course they are applying for. As for MBA, applicants should possess a recognised Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. The admission is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam, which can either be CAT CMAT XAT or MAH CET depending on the college and the course. On the other hand, for the integrated BMS-MBA course, candidates should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with an aggregate of 50% or more. The admission is based on the Mumbai University Common Management Entrance Test MUCMET scores. Typically, the application process for these courses at Mumbai University involves filling up an online application form, submitting the necessary documents, and paying the application fee.

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:

IDOL Mumbai University offers two-year MA course divided into four semesters. Candidates need to complete a minimum of graduation to apply for MA. Aspirants can apply for MA in any of the below specialisations:

• Economics
• Education
• Economics
• Education

At Mumbai University, candidates have to meet the eligibility imp for getting admission to the BSc courses. To be eligible for BSc course at Mumbai University, a student must have cleared Class 12 with several relevant subjects. The min. aggregate required in Class 12 differs across the specialisations offered to students. For most specialisations, the min. aggregate required in the Class 12 is 35%. Hence, a candidate scoring 50% in Class 12 is eligible to apply for the BSc programmes available at the university. However, the BSc admissions at Mumbai University can change and are based on the merit in Class 12. The students are given a seat only if they manage to clear the cut-off imp for the particular specialisation. In case, the students cannot clear the BSc cut-off released by the university, they can do BSc through the colleges offering online BSc courses.

The placement rate recorded during Mumbai University PG placements over the past three years is presented below:

Yes, BCom is available in Mumbai University.  In the field of Accounting and Commerce and Business Management, Mumbai University offers three-year BCom in four specialisations. Admission to BCom is based on merit scores obtained by students in Class 12. The eligibility Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology with mentioned marks.

The first MU college merit list 2025 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 2025–26” 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 2025.

Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Mumbai University selects candidates for MA programme based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants must complete bachelor's degree in relevant subjects to apply for MA course. Selected candidates are required to come for document verification and pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute.