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Mumbai University Admission 2026: Last Date, Fee, Eligibility & Selection, Application Form

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Q:   How many merit lists are released by Mumbai University?
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 The University of Mumbai (MU) releases multiple merit lists every year followed by a counselling and document verification process to offer admission to students in MU-affiliated colleges. Mumbai University merit list are released for admission to more than 750 affiliated colleges in programmes such as FYBA, FYBSWA, FYBCom, FYBSc, FYBMS, FYBVoc, FYB Library Science and FYBPA. These merit lists University carries the names of students who are shortlisted on the basis of marks they have obtained in their last qualifying examinations. Additionally, students must note that Mumbai University releases separate merit lists for UG and PG courses.  Check out more information on MU admission and cutoff here. 

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Q:   Can I apply for a Mumbai University course as a distance education student?
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Yes, interested candidates can apply for distance learning courses through the Institute of Distance & Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai. It offers various UG, PG, and Diploma courses in several specialisations. Students at the Institute of Distance & Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai get placed at renowned organizations. It also offers various scholarship schemes. Admission to all the courses is offered based on a valid score in the qualifying exam except for MCA. Admissions are offered here in two sessions, i.e. January and July for all the courses of IDOL. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University to apply online.

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Q:   How can I get admission to MCom at the colleges under University of Mumbai?
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 In the field of Commerce and Accounting, Mumbai University offers a two-year MCom programme via more than 120 colleges affiliated with it. Admission to MCom is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam at the undergraduate level. The University offers MCom of two-year duration via its Faculty of Commerce and other affiliated colleges. Via the Faculty of Commerce, MCom is offered across two specialisations. Candidates are required to have merit in the last qualifying exam for selection and meet the minimum eligibility criteria which is to pass a relevant undergraduate degree with an aggregate ranging between 40% and 60%. Mumbai University application forms for MCom and other courses are generally out in the month of June on the official website (mu.ac.in). Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website, fill MU pre-enrolment form, fill out the application form for MU-affiliated colleges and then wait for the release of MU merit lists. The lists are published on the official website of the affiliated colleges.

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Q:   Who is eligible for LLM in Mumbai University?
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As per this year's 2023 admission process, Candidates who have passed LL.B. or those who have appeared for the Final Semester Examinations of the 3 or 5-year LL.B. Programme from the University of Mumbai or any other recognised University are eligible to apply for the online LL.M. Common Entrance Examination 2023. Mumbai University LLM Admission is entirely based on LLM CET exam conducted by the University.

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Q:   Is Mumbai University private or Government university?
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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.

Q:   Which is the best course in Mumbai University?
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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 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 is the fee structure of University of Mumbai?
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The University of Mumbai offers over 200 UG, PG, diploma, doctoral, and certificate programmes in various fields, such as Engineering, Arts, Science and Arts. All these are offered via over 50 Departments, 12 specialised centres,  781 affiliated colleges, two main campuses, two sub-campuses and two Model Colleges. Hence, the fee for different courses avaible under the umbrella of MU is different with respect to the changing affiliated college. To serve the question on the fee for different courses, the below table mentions the fee range charged across different affiliated colleges of MU for different courses:

Popular Courses

Total Fee

BSc

INR 2,400 - INR 22.35 lakh

BE

INR 60,000 - INR 7.2 lakh

BA

INR 2,400 - INR 14.64 lakh

MA

INR 2,000 - INR 5.24 lakh

Integrated BSc-MSc

INR 2,400 - 22.35 lakh

BArch

INR 40,000 - INR 7.65 lakh

BPharm

INR 72,840 - INR 7.92 lakh

MSc

INR 11,300 - INR 7.92 lakh

MTech 

INR 30,000 - INR 3.3 lakh

ME

INR 30,000 - INR 3.3 lakh

M.Pharm.Sc

INR 76,020 INR 4.25 lakh

MBA

INR 17,630 - INR 7.31 lakh

PhD

INR 24,000 - INR 2.56 lakh

Q:   What are the criteria for courses offered at Mumbai University?
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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
Class 12 with 45-50 % aggregate 
BSc
Class 12 with 35-60 % aggregate 
BCom
Class 12 with 45-60 % aggregate 
 
BBM/BMS
Class 12 with 45-60 % aggregate
MSc
Bachelor's degree with 45-50 % aggregate
 
BPharma
Class 12 with 45% aggregate
 
MMS
Bachelor's degree with 45-50 % aggregate
 
LLB
Class 12 with 45-50 % aggregate
 
BBA
Class 12 with 45-50 % aggregate
 

Mumbai University BSc Admissions 2026

760 courses 2 - 5 years
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2.4K - 22.4L

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  • 10+2 with 35% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: NEST, Mumbai University Admission, KVPY, CBSE 12th, ISC, BIEAP, UP 12th, Maharashtra HSC, MPBSE 12th, GSEB HSC

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DatesUpcoming Events
18 May '26
NEST 2026 Admit CardOngoing
6 May '26 - 21 May '26
B.Sc. Pre-Admission Online RegistrationOngoing
26 May '26
B.Sc. Release of first merit list
27 May '26 - 29 May '26
B.Sc. Online verification of documents and online payment of fees after release of first merit list
30 May '26
B.Sc. Release of second merit list
DatesPast Events
5 Jan '26 - 8 Jan '26
NEST 2026 Application Process
8 Oct '25
B.Sc. Admission 2025 deadline
31 Jul '25
B.Sc. (CDOE) Application 2025 last date
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On B.Sc. Admissions
Q:   I've scored less than 50% in Class 12, can I get admission in Mumbai University for BSc?
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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.

Q:   Who is eligible for BSc in Mumbai University?
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The below table mentions the minimum eligibility required to pursue some of the popular BSc specialisations at Mumbai University:

BSc Specialisation

Eligibility Criteria

General

A pass in Class 12 with Science stream OR A pass in Class 12 from the Vocational stream

Computer Science

A pass in Class 12 with Mathematics and Statistics as subjects

Forensic Science

Class 12 with Science stream

Q:   What is the cost of BSc at Mumbai University?
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Fee for BSC in Mumbai University is around INR 24,000 - INR 22.4 lakh. Other than tuition fee, students have to pay other one time charges and those who opt for hostel facilities are required to pay an extra amount for it. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. In order to check out latest and exact fee break-up students are advised to visit official website.

 

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Mumbai University UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2025-26
Total students376
% Female students
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UG 4 years2025-26
Total students747
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Mumbai University Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   How can I apply for MCom at MU?
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Mumbai University application forms are generally out in the month of June on the official website. Candidates seeking admission to MCom at Mumbai University-affiliated colleges must visit the official website of MU, i.e., mu dot AC dot in, fill MU pre-enrolment form, fill out the application form of MU affiliated colleges and then wait for the release of MU merit lists which are published on the official website of the affiliated colleges. After filling up of Mumbai University application form, candidates are required to wait for the Mumbai University merit list 2024. 

Those who clear the merit lists released by the university’s colleges must report to the college for document verification & counselling. More details about MCom admission at MU-affiliated colleges can be checked by clicking on the blue link.

Q:   What is the last date for admission in Mumbai University?
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For admission to Mumbai University, application forms are usually out in the last week of May on the official website (mu.ac.in). Candidates seeking admission to Mumbai University for various UG and PG programmes must fill out the application form, followed by a pre-enrollment form online. For access to the login window of the Mumbai University application form, candidates are required to register first (on the official website). Mumbai University admission is currently open. The admission process is completely merit and entrance-based for all its UG, PG and doctoral-level courses. 

Q:   Is it better to get into a low ranked Delhi University college or a good ranked Mumbai University college?
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Mumbai University & DU both are recognised Indian universities with good no. of affiliated colleges. It is always better to go for a good college not considering the college location. The choice of the college may vary depending on several determining factors. It is always better to compare btw the 2 based on parameters before making any informed decision. Below is the comparison of Delhi University with Mumbai University based on several crteria: 

University Name

NIRF Ranking 2024

Median Package

Course Fee (MBA)

Mumbai University61 (University)INR 4.5 LPAINR 17,600 - INR 7.3 lakh

DU

6 (University)

INR 5 LPA

INR 432 - INR 22 lakh

Q:   I have a one-year gap and I want to take admission in Mumbai University. How can I pre-register now?
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As per the information collected from web, gap is not a problem in registration for Mumbai University. The only thing is that you must fulfil the eligibility criteria specific to the course of your choice. Candidates need to visit the university website and fill out the form with the necessary details. Once you pre-register, you need to visit the official website of the preferred college to apply for admission. Students who fill out the form are considered for selection. 

Q:   What is the fee for pursuing MBA in Mumbai? Does MU offer MBA?
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Yes, the University of Mumbai offers a number of programmes in the field of Management at the PG level, such as MBA, Master of Management Studies (MMS), Master of Marketing Management (MMM), Master of Financial Management (MFM), Master of Human Resources Development Management (MHRDM), Master of Information Management (MIM) and Master of Financial Services Management (MFSM). Out of these, MBA and MMS are full-time courses whereas all the remaining are offered via part-time modes. The course is offered across numerous specialisations, such as Marketing Management, Financial Management and Hotel Management, among other specialisations. Read on to know more about MU MBA admission and other details here

Since there are numerous MBA colleges under Mumbai University, the total tuition fee for MBA at varies from one college to another. However, the overall fee range is between INR 17,630 and INR 7.31 lakh. This fee range, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, can be considered as indicative. While there is no doubt that MU has MBA colleges with a fee ranging from affordable to highly expensive options. 

Q:   Which are the best colleges for BTech under Mumbai University?
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Rizvi College of Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering and Sardar Patel College of Engineering are some of the colleges offering BTech under MU. However, for the best options, students can select from a list of MU-affiliated BTech colleges as per their qualifying exam score/ rank and availability of specialisation. 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. Read more: List of colleges under MU offering BTech.

Q:   What is the criteria for selection to PhD programme at MU?
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Candidates seeking admission to PhD are either required to appear for PhD Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the university for admission. Also, those with a valid score in NET/ SET/ GATE/ JRF examination of the apex bodies in such as CSIR NETUGC NET/ ICAR for admission are exempted from the PET conducted by MU and are offered admission on the basis of these afore-mentioned exams. As per eligibility criteria, students must have completed their masters' degree with at least 55% aggregate. The selection procedure for the PhD admission at MU is as follows:

Step 1: The candidate's application form is screened and shortlisted based on students' academic record and research aptitude.

Step 2: The shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview and the final selection is based on their performance in the interview and the PET/ other relevant accepting entrance exam.

Q:   How can international students apply at the University of Mumbai?
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International students seeking admission at Mumbai University can apply via official website, where all details regarding courses, admission process, and general guidelines can be found on international student admission desk, followed with which applicants can upload all documents, including passport details on website and pay $50 eligibility fee. See below application process for international students at MU:

  • Visit official website of Mumbai University
  • Click on Admission tab.
  • Click on Circular for Admission to International Students.
  • Read admission requirements carefully.
  • Fill out online application form
  • Attach required documents
  • Pay application fee 
  • Submit your application form.
Q:   What is the selection criteria for BE/BTech at Mumbai University?
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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.

Q:   What is the criteria for seat reservation at Mumbai University?
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The university follows norms of Maharashtra State Government for seat reservation. For SC category students, 13% seats are reserved, 7% for ST students, 19% for OBC students. 11% of seats are reserved combined for NT (B), NT (C), NT (D) and DT (A) categories. Beyond all these, 10% of seats are reserved for General categories and there are a few seats also reserved for women, SBC, Physically Handicapped and other categories.

 

 

Q:   What is the admission link for MU admission? I want to apply to MU.
A: 
Mumbai University application forms for admission to 2025 batch students are available on the official website. Candidates seeking admission to Mumbai University for various UG and PG programmes must check out the below admission process for details:
  1. Visit the official website of MU, i.e., mu dot AC dot in.
  2. Fill MU pre-enrolment form.
  3. Fill out the application form of MU affiliated colleges
  4. Wait for the release of MU merit lists which are published on the official website of the affiliated colleges.
Post filling up of Mumbai University application form, candidates are required to wait for the Mumbai University merit list. Those who clear the merit lists released by the university’s colleges must report to the college for document verification, & counselling. Mumbai University merit list is based on the marks scored by the candidates in the entrance test.
  • The University releases three to four merit lists based on the different categories of the candidates and programmes
  • Candidates who manage to clear the merit lists must report to the college for document verification & counselling procedure
  • Mumbai University merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in the entrance test/ last qualifying exam
  • Once the document verification process is completed, candidates can submit the admission fee and claim their seat

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Updated on May 13, 2026

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