Mumbai University was established in 1857 as a brainchild of Wood Despatch Education. It was formerly known as the "University of Bombay". Mumbai University is among the top three oldest universities in India. The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A++ and a score of 3.65 out of 4. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and granted the status of University with Potential for Excellence (UPE). Mumbai University has slipped from 81st rank in the overall category and the 45th rank in the university category in NIRF Ranking 2022 to 96th rank in the overall category and the 56th rank in the university category in NIRF Ranking 2023. Mumbai University has been ranked in the 1201–1500 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.
Mumbai University has two main campuses, Vidyanagari and Fort that covers an area of 243 acres and 14 acres respectively. The university also has three sub-campuses: Ratnagiri (20 acres), Thane (6.50 acres) and Kalyan (6.26 acres), 60 departments and 749 colleges affiliated to it.
The university gives admission in more than 600 courses. Mumbai University fees structure is different for each programme. Every year, before the university releases a notification for Mumbai University courses fees structure. If you are interested in courses offered by the university and want to know more about Mumbai University fees structure, check out the table.
Course Name | Fees |
BBA LLB | Rs 50,000 per year |
M.Com | First year: Rs 2,226 Second year: Rs 1,511 |
M.Sc Biotechnology | First year: Rs 39,825 Second year: Rs 38, 300 |
M.Sc Information Technology | First year: Rs 34,345 Second year: Rs 34,820 |
M.Sc Life Sciences | First year: Rs 11,325 Second year: Rs 12,300 |
M.Sc Computer Science | First year: Rs 33,895 Second Year: Rs 34,870 |
MA English | First year: Rs 2,496 Second year: Rs 1,621 |
MA Sociology | First year: Rs 4,005 Second year: Rs 2,750 |
The university gives admission to certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Mumbai University admissions are offered based on marks obtained in the last qualifying exam or entrance exam scores, depending on the programme. Mumbai University admission for the year 2022-23 is closed now. However, admissions are ongoing in Mumbai University affiliated colleges. Further, Mumbai University IDOL admissions are also ongoing. IDOL is the distance learning institute of the university.
As per the Mumbai University admission notification, candidates taking admission for the first time must complete their Mumbai University pre-admission online registration for the academic year 2024.
Step 1: Candidates must visit the Mumbai University online portal- mumoa.digitaluniversity.ac to start the registration process.
Step 2: Documents that are needed at the time of the registration are passport size photograph, signature, Aadhar card, pan card, caste certificate, specially-abled certificate, SSC mark sheet, SCE mark sheet, diploma mark sheets, degree mark sheets.
Step 3: The next step is to click on ‘Register’ and fill in the details.
Step 4: Click on 'Register’, mark the checkbox and click on ‘Agree’.
Step 5: Candidates will then receive their user id and password via email and text message.
Step 6: The next step is to log in with the given user id and password to verify the Mumbai University application registration.
Step 7: Candidates can now set a new password.
Step 8: Candidates need to log in again with the given user id and new password.
Step 9: After logging in, the next step is to click on ‘Fill Profile’ and fill out the personal details, address details, education details, reservation details, occupation, and annual income, extra-curricular activities, and finally upload their photograph and signature. The information gets automatically transferred into Marathi.
Step 10: Candidates can then put in their contact details and click on 'Save and Proceed’,
Step 11: The last step is to confirm the profile. Candidates can now apply online for their respective Mumbai University courses admissions.
Every year, the university releases placement reports on its official website. Mumbai University placement report 2022 is yet to be released by the university. The university placement drives are conducted for final year students. Companies from diverse domains participate in Mumbai University placements every year.
Along with placements, University of Mumbai offers summer internships to students. Further, to train students for Mumbai University placements, seminars, workshops etc. are ogranised at regular intervals. Since University of Mumbai placement report 2022 is not released yet, you can check out Mumbai University 2021 placement data mentioned below.
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch size | 95 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 95 |
Number of students placed | 76 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 8 |
Median package offered | Rs 4,20,000 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch size | 181 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 178 |
Number of students placed | 165 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 8 |
Median package offered | Rs 3,55,000 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch size | 402 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 402 |
Number of students placed | 311 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 0 |
Median package offered | Rs 5,65,000 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch size | 2734 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 2707 |
Number of students placed | 2230 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 477 |
Median package offered | Rs 12,00,000 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch size | 47 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 47 |
Number of students placed | 42 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 0 |
Median package offered | Rs 6,50,000 |
Programmes | Students Placed (2021) | Students Placed (2020) | Students Placed (2019) |
UG three-year courses | 76 | 112 | 93 |
UG five-year courses | 165 | 112 | 42 |
PG one year courses | 311 | 296 | 156 |
PG two-year courses | 2230 | 1455 | 1041 |
PG five-year integrated courses | 42 | 27 | 22 |
Programmes | Median Package Offered (2021) | Median Package Offered (2020) | Median Package Offered (2019) |
UG three-year courses | Rs 4,20,000 | Rs 4,00,000 | Rs 4,35,000 |
UG five-year courses | Rs 3,55,000 | Rs 3,50,000 | Rs 2,65,000 |
PG one year courses | Rs 5,65,000 | Rs 5,20,000 | Rs 4,62,000 |
PG two-year courses | Rs 12,00,000 | Rs 9,75,000 | Rs 8,84,000 |
PG five-year integrated courses | Rs 6,50,000 | Rs 6,20,000 | Rs 5,25,000 |
Being one of the oldest universities of India, Mumbai University has produced numerous professionals who are successfully working in national and international companies. Mumbai University alumni network is diverse and huge. Various eminent personalities have completed their education from Mumbai University. Check out the Mumbai University notable alumni listed below.
Alumni Name | Designation |
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi | Indian leader (father of nation) |
Bhim Rao Ambedkar | Author of constitution of India |
Lal Krishna Advani | Political veteran, former Prime Minister of India |
Madhuri Dixit | Indian actress |
Aishwarya Rai | Miss World in1993 and Indian actress |
Shanti Gandhi | American physician and politician |
Mukesh Ambani | Managing director, Reliance Industries |
John Samuel Malecela | Prime Minister of Tanzania from 1990-1994 |
P. N. Bhagwati | Chief Justice of India (1985-1986) |
kareena Kapoor | Indian actress |
The university offers numerous scholarships and fellowships to students. Mumbai University scholarships are provided to the students based on merit as well as the economical and financial status of the students. Apart from scholarships, students are also awarded prizes based on their academic performance for various graduate and postgraduate degrees.
In order to avail Mumbai University scholarships, students must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the university. The eligibility criteria differs for each scholarship. Students can fill the University of Mumbai scholarship form by visiting the official website of the university. Mumbai University fellowships and scholarships are given below.
M.R. Desouza Scholarship |
Lotus Foundation Scholarship |
Syndicate Bank Golden Jubilee Scholarship |
Late Shri Mohan Lal Tanna Foreign Scholarship |
Late Shri Mohan Lal Tannan Scholarship |
Principal K.M. Kundanani Scholarship |
Shri Vithal Nilkanth Wagel Scholarship |
Colonel Patrick French Scholarship |
Chettanram G. Abichandani Scholarship |
Dewan Khanchand Jechandrai Mirchandani Scholarship |
Kahandas Muncharam Scholarship |
Parpatibai R. Ramchandani Scholarship |
Scholarship |
Amount |
Duration |
Awarded |
Degree |
Criteria |
Conditions |
M.R. Desouza Scholarship |
Rs 284 p.a. |
1 Year |
Annually |
B.Com |
Overall highest number of marks on grand total |
Candidate must continue their postgraduation in M.Com |
Lotus Foundation Scholarship |
Rs 1,800 p.a. |
2 Years |
Annually |
B.Com |
Overall highest number of marks on aggregate |
Candidate must continue their two- year postgraduation in M.com(Management Studies) |
Rs 1,000 p.a. |
2 Years |
Annually |
B.Com. |
Second highest number of marks on aggregate |
Candidate must continue their two- year postgraduation in M.com(Management Studies) |
|
Rs 800 p.a. |
2 Years |
Annually |
B.Com |
Third highest number of marks on aggregate |
Candidate must continue their two- year postgraduation in M.com(Management Studies) |
|
Syndicate Bank Golden Jubilee Scholarship |
Rs 900 p.a. |
2 Years |
Every alternate year(even) |
B. Com |
Overall highest number of marks on aggregate at the first attempt itself |
Candidates must pursue their studies for the M.Com degree examination. |
Late Shri Mohan Lal Tanna Foreign Scholarship |
Rs 5,000 p.a. |
2 Years |
Annually |
B. Com |
Overall highest number of marks on the first attempt and not less than 55% on aggregate. |
Candidates must pursue their M.Com. or MBA or CA examination at any of the standards or deemed to be universities in any foreign country. |
Late Shri Mohan Lal Tannan Scholarship |
Rs 1,200 p.a. |
2 Years |
Annually |
B.Com |
Overall highest number of marks on the first attempt and not less than 55% on aggregate. |
Candidate must continue their postgraduation in M.Com |
Rs 1,000 p.a. |
2 Years |
Annually |
B.Com |
Overall highest and second-highest number of marks on first attempt and not less than 55% on aggregate. |
Candidate must continue their postgraduation in M.Com |
|
Principal K.M. Kundanani Scholarship |
Rs 1,170 p.a. |
1 year |
Annually |
BA, B.Sc, B.Com (in rotation) |
Overall highest number of marks on aggregate |
Candidate must prosecute their studies for M.M.S. or MBA degree examination in: Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of the Management Studies University of Mumbai or Indian Institute of Management,Calcutta or IIM, Ahmedabad or similar Institutions recognised by the Executive Council of Mumbai University anywhere in India |
Shri Vithal Nilkanth Wagel Scholarship |
Rs 450/- p.a. |
2 years |
Annually |
B.Com |
Overall highest number of marks on aggregate Condition: The candidate continues his post graduation in M.Com or any other course in Management Studies. The duration of the course must be 2 years. |
Candidate must continue their 2- year postgraduation in M.com(Management Studies) |
Sir James Begbie Scholarship |
Rs 350 p.a |
2 years |
Every even year |
B.Com |
Overall highest number of marks on aggregate Condition: The candidate continues his post graduation in M.Com. or any other course in Management Studies. The duration of the course must be 2 years. |
Candidate must continue their 2- year postgraduation in M.com(Management Studies) |
Bank of Baroda Shri N.M. Chokshi Memorial Scholarship |
Rs 710 p.a. |
1 year |
Annually |
B.Com |
Overall highest number of marks on the first attempt in three papers (Banking and Finance) and not less than 45% on aggregate. |
Candidates must continue their postgraduation in M.Com with Banking and Finance as one of the subjects. |
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme |
Narotam Sekhsaria Fellowships for Research |
Multi Commodity Exchange Fellowships |
Vibhooti Shukla Endowment in Urban Economics and Regional Development |
Mumbai University merit list 2023 has been published for colleges affiliated with Mumbai University for admission in UG courses. Candidates who qualify for the Mumbai University cutoff or merit list are given admissions. Candidates aspiring to be admitted to Mumbai University can check out the University of Mumbai merit list 2023 of affiliated colleges mentioned below.
Mumbai University Affiliated Colleges | Link |
NR Swamy College of Commerce and Economics | Click here |
Jai Hind College | Click here |
M.L Dahanukar College of Commerce | Click here |
BK Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce | Click here |
Kishinchand Chellaram College | Click here |
The total number of Mumbai University courses are more than 600. The university has around 56 departments, 781 affiliated colleges, 12 specialised centres, two main campuses, three sub-campuses and a distance learning institution- IDOL. Mumbai University accepts entrance exams like MHT CET, JEE Main, PET, NET, CET, JRF, etc. as required for specific courses. Apart from that, the university also conducts entrance examinations for various Mumbai University courses admission. Candidates are selected based on merit for almost all the UG, PG, PhD, and M.Phil courses. The eligibility criteria for all the courses are made available to candidates when applying online through the MU online admission portal. The list of the faculties along with the number of Mumbai University courses offered are mentioned below.
Faculty | UG and PG Courses | PG Diploma Courses | Certificate Courses | Diploma Courses | Advanced Diploma Courses | Certificate/Diploma/ Advanced Diploma Courses (after SSC and HSC) |
Arts | 42 (Education- 19) | 25 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 76 |
Science | 30 | 32 | 6 | |||
Commerce | 13 | 3 | 5 | 13 | - | 1 |
Fine Art | 32 (Music:13, Theatre Arts: 4) | |||||
Law | 15 | |||||
Technology | 32 |
There are numerous University of Mumbai courses under its faculties, namely, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Fine Art, and the Institute of Distance and Open Learning(IDOL), along with add-on courses and other courses. Mumbai University fees structure of each course is different.
There are around 197 courses offered under the Faculty of Arts. Some of the top Mumbai University courses are tabulated below.
Courses | Duration |
BA | 3 Years Integrated Course |
Five Years Integrated Programme (BA and MA) degree course in Russian | 5 Years |
Bachelor’s Degree in Library & Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.) | 1 Year |
Bachelor In Heritage Management (BHM) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Mass Media | 3 Years |
Master of Arts (MA) | 2 Years |
MA (Hons) in Psychology | 2 Years |
Courses | Degree | Duration |
Certificate Courses | Certificate Course in Advanced Social Research Methodology. | 1 Year |
G-Tech Network Specialist Certificate Course | 1 Year | |
Certificate Course in Pali Language and Literature | 1 Year (Part-Time) | |
Certificate Course in Mass Media in Hindi | 1 Year | |
Certificate Course in Therapeutic Skills for the Helping Professions. | 6 Months | |
Certificate Course in Environmental Management and Disaster Mitigation | 5 Months | |
Certificate Course in Disaster Counselling | 5 Months | |
Diploma Courses | Diploma in Indian Aesthetics | 1 Year (Part-Time) |
Diploma course in Religion and Society, Peace and Dialogue | Two Year (Part-Time) | |
Diploma in Geography | 1 Year | |
Diploma in Para Professional Social Work | 1 Year | |
Diploma Course in Mass Media in Hindi | 1 Year | |
Education | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | Two consecutive semesters (full time) |
B.Ed. (Physical Education) (B.P.Ed.) | 2 Years (Full time) | |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | 1 Year | |
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) | Two Year | |
Certificate Course in Teaching Technologies in Higher Education | 6 Months | |
Diploma in Yogic Education | 1 Year | |
Advanced Diploma Courses | Advanced Diploma in Commercial and Technical Translation and Tourism (German) | 1 Year (Part-Time) |
Advance Diploma Course in the Philosophy of Vallabha Vedanta (Shuddhavaita) and Vaishnavism | 1 Year (Part-Time) | |
Advanced Diploma Course in Translation (French) | 1 Year (Part-Time) | |
Post Graduate Diploma Courses | Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Linguistics | 1 Year |
Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism through Urdu medium | 1 Year | |
Post-Graduate Diploma in Urdu, Theatre, Scriptwriting and Translation Adaptation /Translation | 1 Year | |
Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Slums Studies and Development (DCSSD) | 1 Year | |
Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Radio and Television Lekhan | 1 Year | |
PG Diploma Course in Child Rights and Child Protection | 1 Year |
There are around 36 courses under the Faculty of Commerce. Some of the top Mumbai University UG and PG courses details are mentioned below:
Courses | Duration |
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking & Insurance) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Market) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | 3 Years |
Master of Commerce (M.Com) | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
Master of Commerce M.Com (E-Commerce) | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
Master of Management Studies (MMS) | 2 Years (Full-time) |
Courses | Degree | Duration |
Certificate Courses | Certificate Course in Crucial Issues in Disaster Management | 3 Months |
Certificate Course in Environment Management and Disaster Mitigation. | 5 Months | |
Certificate Courses in Accountancy 1. Certificate Course in Accounts of Trusts & Cooperative Society 2. Certificate Course in Indirect Taxes(Central Excise & Service Tax) 3. Certificate Course in Basic Accounting 4. Certificate Course in Direct Taxes (Income Tax) | 1 Year | |
Certificate Course in Computerised Accounting and Tally Package | 1 Year | |
Diploma Courses | Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) | 2 Years |
Diploma in Systems Management (DSM) | 1 Year (Part-Time) | |
Diploma in Urban Management and Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Management | 1 Year | |
Diploma in Computer Software Techniques (DCST) | 1 Year | |
Post Graduate Diploma Course | Post-Graduate Diploma in Management of the Insurance Sector | 2 Years |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Indian Navy) (PGDM) | Four Months (Full-time Residential Course, Open Only for Naval Officers) | |
Post Graduate Diploma Courses in:
| Ten Months (Project Work and Vacation) |
The Faculty of Science comprises 30 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Details of some of the top Mumbai University courses are listed below:
Courses | Duration |
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Science (Home Science ) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Computer Science) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) | 3 Years |
B.Sc (Bio-Technology) | 3 Years |
B.Sc (Hospitality Studies) | 3 Years |
B.Sc in Sports Management | 3 Years |
B.Sc Maritime Hospitality Studies | 3 Years |
B.Sc in Forensic Science | 3 Years |
Master of Science (M.Sc) Branches: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Bio Physics, Biochemistry, Bioanalytical Sciences, Applied Biology, Herbal Sciences, Nutraceuticals, Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Applied and Industrial Chemistry | 2 Years |
M.Sc (Home Science ) Branch: Human Development; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Textile and Fashion Technology; Community Resource Management (Management and Ergonomics); Sports Nutrition | 2 Years |
M.Sc in Computer Science | 2 Years |
Courses | Degree | Duration |
Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma Courses | Certificate/Diploma/ Advanced Course in Biotechnology (Vocational) | 1 Year |
Certificate/Diploma/ Advanced Course in Molecular Microbiology (Vocational) | 1 Year | |
Certificate Course in Bioinformatics | 1 Year | |
Diploma in Industrial Toxicology Course | 1 Year | |
Diploma in Aspects of Biotechnology | 1 Year | |
Diploma Course in Analytical Instrumentation | 1 Year | |
Diploma Course in Electronics | 1 Year | |
Postgraduate Diploma Course in Remote Sensing Technology and Geographic Information Systems | 1 Year | |
Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science | 1 Year | |
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology | 1 Year | |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied, Statistics with Software | 1 Year | |
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital and Cyber Forensic and Related Law | 1 Year |
For Mumbai University admissions 2024 in UG programmes, the university has released the admission dates. Below given in the table are the important dates for Mumbai University UG admission 2023.
Events | Dates |
Mumbai University first merit list 2023 | June 19, 2023 |
Document verification process and payment of fees | June 20 to 27, 2023 |
MU second merit list 2023 | June 28, 2023 |
Document verification process and Payment of Fees | June 30 to July 5, 2023 |
University of Mumbai third merit list | July 6, 2023 |
Document verification process and Payment of Fees | July 7 to July 20, 2023 |
Events | Dates |
MHT CET 2023 registration opens | March 8, 2023 |
MHT CET 2023 registration closes | April 07, 2023 |
MHT CET 2023 registration with late fees | April 08 to 15, 2023 |
MHT CET 2023 exam date | PCM - May 9 to 13, 2023 PCB - May 15 to 20, 2023 |
MHT CET 2023 result announcement | June 12, 2023 |
Events | Dates |
MAH MBA CET 2023 application starts | February 23, 2023 |
MAH CET MBA 2023 application closes | March 11, 2023 |
MAH MBA CET 2023 correction window | March 7 and 8, 2023 |
MAH MBA CET 2023 admit card release | March 19, 2023 |
MAH CET MBA 2023 exam date | March 25 and 26, 2023 |
MAH MBA CET 2023 result declaration | June 3, 2023 |
Events | Dates |
MAH MCA CET 2023 application starts | February 27, 2023 |
MAH MCA CET 2023 application closes | March 11, 2023 |
MAH MCA CET 2023 correction window | March 12 and 13, 2023 |
MAH MCA CET 2023 admit card release | March 21, 2023 |
MAH MCA CET 2023 exam date | March 27, 2023 |
MAH MCA CET 2023 result declaration | May 21, 2023 |
Events | Dates for 5-year LLB | Dates for 3-year LLB |
MHCET Law 2023 registration opens | March 1, 2023 | March 15, 2023 |
MHCET Law 2023 registration closes | March 23, 2023 | March 31, 2023 |
MHCET Law 2023 admit card release date | Around 10 days before exam | Around 10 days before exam |
MHCET Law 2023 exam date | April 20, 2023 | May 2 - May 3, 2023 |
Declaration of result | June 12, 2023 | June 12, 2023 |
Streams |
Exams |
B.Tech |
JEE Main/MHT CET |
MBBS |
NEET UG |
MBA |
MAH MBA CET |
MCA |
MAH MCA CET |
Law |
MUCLET |
PhD |
PET |
Admissions are underway in Mumbai University affiliated colleges for the academic year 2022-23. JEE Main and MHT CET scores are considered for B.Tech admission in Mumbai University affiliated colleges. Below mentioned is the admission schedule for Mumbai University admission 2022-23 (affiliated colleges).
Events |
Dates |
MHT CET 2022 counselling registration begins |
September 21, 2022 |
MHT CET 2022 counselling registration last date |
October 4, 2022 |
MHT CET 2022 document verification and application confirmation |
September 21 to October 4, 2022 |
Display of the provisional merit list |
October 7, 2022 |
Final merit list display |
October 12, 2022 |
Online submission and confirmation of option form of CAP Round one |
October 13 to 15, 2022 |
Display of provisional allotment of CAP round one |
October 18, 2022 |
Accepting to the offered seat |
October 19 to 21, 2022 |
Display of provisional vacant seats for CAP round two |
October 22, 2022 |
Online submission and confirmation of option form of CAP round two |
October 23 to 26, 2022 |
Display of provisional allotment of CAP round three |
October 28, 2022 |
Accepting the offered seat as per allotment of CAP Round two |
October 29 to 31, 2022 |
Reporting to the allotted institute and confirmation of admission after CAP round two |
October 29 to 31, 2022 |
Display of provisional vacant seats for CAP round three |
November 1, 2022 |
Online submission and confirmation of option form of CAP round three |
November 2 to 4, 2022 |
Display of provisional allotment of CAP round three |
November 6, 2022 |
Accepting to the offered seat by candidate as per Allotment of CAP round three |
November 7 to 9, 2022 |
Reporting to the allotted Institute and confirmation of admission after CAP round three |
November 7 to 9, 2022 |
Display of vacant Seats |
November 10 to 17, 2022 |
Cut-off Date for all type of admissions |
November 17, 2022 |