About Us

The University of Mumbai (known earlier as University of Bombay) is one of the oldest and premier Universities in India.

It was established in 1857 consequent upon “Wood’s Education Dispatch”, and it is one amongst the first three Universities in India. As a sequel to the change in the name of the city from Bombay to Mumbai, the name of the University has been changed from “University of Bombay” to “University of Mumbai”, vide notification issued by the Government of Maharashtra and published in the Government Gazette dated 4th September, 1996.The University was accorded 5 star status in 2001 & ‘A’ grade status in April 2012 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Our Mission 

To always remain inclusive and quality conscious, and with deep conviction that knowledge not only improves the quality of life, but leads to good character, to capitalize on our inherent advantages to generate skilled manpower for nation building through excellent teaching, attracting talent, fostering creativity, research, and innovation.

Our Vision

*To provide free and conducive atmosphere for creative thinking and impart deep disciplinary knowledge with interdisciplinary bandwidth to the learners in order to make them problem solvers, leaders and entrepreneurs;

 * To assimilate and transmit the values of honesty, equality, human dignity, and inclusivity;

* To make optimum use of available resources and investments through unconventional means;

* To undertake research in frontier and emerging areas to advance knowledge and through innovation turn it into intellectual property and entrepreneurship to accelerate growth;

* To contribute effectively to the welfare of society, address the local and global challenges; respecting culture, environment, and sustainability;

* To attract, retain and engage talent in diverse disciplines and promote academic rigour and scholarship;

* To achieve good governance through comprehensive digitization, decentralization, and state of the art infrastructure

Documents required for filling Mumbai University Admission process:

·         Scanned Class 10th marksheet

·         Scanned Class 12th marksheet

·         Scanned image of the photograph

·         Scanned image of the signature

·         Transfer certificate

·         Caste certificate (if applicable)

·         EWS certificate

·         Any other applicable certificate (like Ex-servicemen or PH)

·         A copy of provisional eligibility certification

Mumbai University B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 qualified students can apply for admission to the course.
• Minimum 45% marks should be secured in the final examination.

Mumbai University B.E (Part Time) Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have a diploma in Engineering in the relevant subject.
• Minimum 50% marks should be obtained in the qualifying examination.

Mumbai University B.Tech Selection Criteria

Admission to the course will be based on the marks secured in MHT CET conducted by DTE.

Mumbai University M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• B.E/B.Tech degree holders in relevant subjects can apply for admission to the M.E/M.Tech course. 
• Minimum 50% marks secured in the qualifying examination.

Mumbai University M.Tech Selection Criteria

Admission to the courses will be entirely based on the marks obtained in GATE. 

Mumbai University PG Admission

Mumbai University offers full-time MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MMS, MMM, MIM, MHRDM, MFSM, M.LI.Sc, M.Ed, MSW, M.P.Ed, LL.M, MFA & MPA courses in various specializations. Graduation in the relevant discipline is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission.

Admission to certain specializations of MA and M.Sc is offered on the basis of score in the university-based entrance tests while for others the admission is completely merit-based. For admission to MMS, LL.M, M.Mus and Master in Theatre Arts courses, the university conducts specific entrance tests. GATE passed candidates are eligible to apply for the MFSM program.

Mumbai University Application Process

Students seeking admission in the various programmes of the University of Mumbai can follow the below mentioned steps for admission of the academic year 2022-23.   

• The candidates are required to visit the official website of the Mumbai University and click on the 'Admission 2022' tab.
• For the New Admission in the Mumbai University, a candidate has to complete their Pre-Admission online registration 2022-23 to get a 16 digit enrollment or PRN number.
• Now login at the application portal using the registration username and password to fill the online application form.
• There is no need to download the application form and a candidate can start filling his/her application form soon after their successful registration. 
• Now fill the online application form with all the necessary details such as valid/ working email ID, phone number, other personal details, educational qualifications, merits/marks, family details, caste category etc., accurately and correctly. 
• Upload the required documents in the online application form in the correct prescribed manner. 
• Pay the minimal required application fee of INR 1000 (INR 500 for reserved category) through digital payment platforms such as netbanking, credit card/debit card.
• At last, candidates must take a printout of the filled application form for future reference.

1. Financial Assistance to the Students representing Backward Classes

A provision of Rs. 10,00,000.00 (Rupees Ten Lakhs) has been year-marked to render Financial Assistance to the students belonging to the Backward Class (S.C., S.T., N.T., D.T., and S.B.C.) studying at various Departments of the University. Application forms are available with the Head of the Department at the time of admission. Students, whose parents annual income is less than Rs. One lakh are eligible to get benefit of this scheme. The four categories of the students covered the scheme are [1] students enrolled in self supporting courses staying in Hostel - Rs.9,000.00 maximum and not-staying in Hostel Rs.7,000/-max. (2) Students in Regular courses staying in Hostel - Rs.4,000.00 max. & not staying in Hostel Rs. 2,000.00 maximum.

From the year 2005-06 it is decided to give a research fellowship of Rs. 2000.00 per month to the Backward Class Students registered at the University Departments for the Ph.D. Degree (full time). An amount of Rs. 2,40,000.00 has been year-marked, out of the provision of Rs, 10,00,000.00 for 10 fellowships.

The application should be forwarded through the Head of the Department to the Director of Students Welfare. The last date to submit the Application Form is September 15 of every year.

2. Financial Assistance to the Needy Students

A provision of Rs. 1,00,00,000.00 (Rupees One Crore) as corpus fund has been made from the year 2004-05 to render Financial Assistance to needy students belonging to the economically backward class studying at various affiliated Colleges/ Institutions/ Departments of the University. Application Forms are available at the office of Principal/Dean/ Head of the Department. Only two applications on merit of the needy students from each College/Institution/Department are invited for this Scheme. Students whose parents annual income is less than Rs. 75,000.00 are eligible to get the benefit of the Scheme.

The application should be forwarded through the Principal/Director & Head of the Department to the Director of the Students Welfare, University of Mumbai.

3. Book Bank Scheme

Every year the University renders financial assistance to the affiliated Colleges to run the Book Bank scheme for the Backward Class students. The Director, Students Welfare sends a circular to all the Colleges demanding the application from the Principal to run this scheme. Depending upon the number of backward class students in the college and the budgetary provision made for the scheme after calculation a specific amount per student is given to the college.

From the year 2004-05, it has been decided that this scheme introduced to the University Departments for the benefit of the Post-Graduate Backward Class Students.

4. Group Insurance Scheme

From the year 2001-2002 University has introduced a Group Insurance Scheme known as YUVA RAKSHA for students from the affiliated colleges/Institutions and University Departments in collaboration with National Insurance Company Limited. YUVA RAKSHA covers Colleges and University students under a Group Personal accident policy coverage including accidental death, permanent disability or hospitalization expenses arising out of accident are covered under the policy. Participation in adventurous sports and hazardous activities has to be with prior consent of the college/department & Institute/ authorities. 24 hours coverage is given within and outside India for a period of one year.

The Director, Department of Students Welfare sends a circular in the beginning of the year to all the affiliated colleges of the University requesting them to implement the scheme at college and department level. Principals of the colleges will implement the scheme at their level and he/she will sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Company Limited. At the Departments, the Head of the Department will sign and implement the scheme while the Institute Directors will be implementing the scheme and also be its signing authority. Premium rates are Rs. 20.00 per annum to cover the scheme of Rs. 50,000.00 while it will be Rs. 37.00 to cover the Insurance amount of Rs. 1,00,000.00. Principals/ Head of the Institutions and Departments are supposed to collect the premium at the time of admission and send it directly along with the list of students to Shri. Girish Narwekar, Division No. X, Resham Bhavan, 6th floor, 78, Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai 400020, Maharashtra State. Tel. No. 22043055/ 22048058/ 22047193; Fax No.: 22845081.

5. Government Scholarships

Following Government Scholarships are also made available to the student studying at University Affiliated colleges/Institutions and Departments:

• Government of India scholarship/ freeship to C/ST/DT/NT/SBC category students. Students whose parents income is less than Rs. One lakh per annum an eligible to get the freeships Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship to 100 students for higher education within India for eg. IIM/IIT etc.
• Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship to 10 students for UG/PG [8 + 2] students at aboard.

A detailed list of above-mentioned Scholarships which are offered every year can be obtained from the Scholarships Section, 1st floor, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Bhavan, Vidyanagari Campus, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098.

Mumbai University Facilities

The college has the transport facility for all the students and staff.