Mumbai University: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Mumbai University Overview

Mumbai University Latest Updates

• May 23, 2022: Registration process begins for DCJ Entrance Exam 2022
• May 22, 2022: Registration extended for MAH B.Ed CET till July 7
• May 20, 2022: Mumbai University semester exam results declared for B.E, B.Com, BSW, BA, MA, M.Com, MPA, M.Sc, and & B.Sc courses.
• May 5, 2022: The last date to submit the MHT CET 2022 application form with a late fee is 11^th May.
• May 4, 2022: The last date to register for MAH MCA CET 2022 is 11^th May.
• May 4, 2022: MAH MCA CET 2022 exam dates revised- to be held on 4th and 5th August.
• May 4, 2022: MHT CET 2022 exam date revised- to be held from 5th August.
• May 4, 2022: Results out for Mumbai University BA, MA, M.Sc, MPA & B.Sc semester exam 2022.

Important New Developments at Mumbai University

• Mumbai University Exams 2022: Affiliated colleges to provide practice question papers to students of professional courses. The university exams will be conducted in offline mode this year.
• Mumbai University Semester Exams 2022: Pattern to remain the same
• Mumbai University New Guidelines for Admissions 2022: Examination for all regular courses to be held online. As per the new guidelines, examinations for all the traditional courses will be held online. All the affiliated colleges will collect all student information like contact numbers, email id. etc and will then create a database on the same. All professional course exams will be conducted in offline mode only. 
• MHCET Law 2022: The exam dates for five-year LLB and 3-year LLB have been revised with the last date of application extended till 22nd June 2022.

Mumbai University was established in the year 1857 was previously named the University of Bombay. It is the first state university in the country and is the oldest university in Maharashtra. The university is ranked 71 among the top universities of the country by NIRF. It has been accorded 5-star status and an ‘A++’ grade status by NAAC. The university offers various UG, PG, and doctoral programs under the departments of arts, commerce, science, technology, law, management, and arts.

Table of Contents

• Quick Insights
• Ranking
• Courses
• Departments
• Admission
• Why Choose Mumbai University?
• Affiliated Colleges
• Cut Off
• Result
• Infrastructure
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Collaborations
• Alumni

Mumbai University Quick Insights 

Mumbai University has been approved by the UGC, and the NAAC has given it a 'A++' rating. The university includes three sub-campuses in Ratnagiri, Thale, and Kalyan, as well as two main campuses in Vidyanagri and Fort. It is one of the oldest and premier universities in India and offers some of the best features. The details of the university such as programs offered, total faculty, recognition, etc are given below:

Mumbai University Ranking

Mumbai University is recognized by NIRF and is honoured by government and international organizations for its outstanding performance in various disciplines. Below is an overview of the university's rankings in the recent years by different organizations:

• Mumbai University was ranked 65th position in the University category by NIRF 2020
• In 2019, The Outlook ranked it 74th in the University category
• In 2018, The QS World University Rankings ranks the University of Mumbai at 801-1000, at 181 in Asia, and 82nd place among BRICS nations.
• Mumbai University was ranked at 151-200 among the Top Universities in India in 2018 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework [NIRF].

Mumbai University Courses

Mumbai University courses are offered at various levels like a diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, and details of courses are given on the official website of the university. Mumbai University courses are offered in streams such as arts, commerce, science, law, technology, and fine arts discipline. Below is a summary of the various programs offered by the Mumbai University across different disciplines:

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Mumbai University Departments

Mumbai University provides over 200 UG, PG, and Doctoral, PG Diploma, and Certificate programmes under the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology, Law, Management, and Fine Arts. Its Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL Mumbai University), in addition to conventional courses, offers Distance Learning programs. Each department is built for a particular stream and offers numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programs under it. Following are the departments of the university:

Mumbai University Admission

Mumbai University admission 2022 is held online for various courses. Students can download a registration form and fill it out with the correct details. The University of Mumbai also conducts entrance examinations for some courses like MBA, MA, PhD, etc. For MBA, students have to clear the CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ GMAT examinations. An interview of students is to be conducted and after that students are called for a group discussion round. 

Mumbai University Eligibility Criteria

Numerous courses from various fields are offered by the university, each of which has different eligibility criteria. Below is a list of some courses of the university with their eligibility criteria:

B.Arch Eligibility

• Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (40% for backward categories Maharashtra students)
• Score in NATA or JEE Main Paper-II

B.Sc Eligibility 

• Class 12 with Science or equivalent stream
• Merit in written examination+ GD-PI/ Entrance test conducted at all India level/ Merit-based (Class 12)

MBA Eligibility 

• The candidate should have passed in 10+2 or its equivalent examination securing an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for UR category students)
• Students must have one of the valid test scores of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE. 

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Why Choose Mumbai University?

Mumbai University is one of the oldest and premier universities in India. It has a geographical area of 600 km under its jurisdiction from Thane district to Sindhudurg district. The curriculum has been set with a view to providing teaching-learning, research, consultancy, and innovation. The university was granted 5-star status and ‘A++’ grade status by the NAAC. 

• The university provides the facility of distance learning through Mumbai IDOL, and distance education programs.
• MU became the first public university in the country to introduce a virtual classroom facility at the Kalina campus.
• The university offers a variety of Seminars and Workshops.
• The university and the Indian Air Force have struck an agreement to teach senior Indian Air Force officers. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, Kareena Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Mukesh Ambani, and Lokmanya Tilak are some of Mumbai University's well-known graduates.
• A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Indian Railways to establish the 'Rail Innovation and Technology Centre.'
• Many institutes and groups collaborate with the university on academic projects.

Mumbai University Cut Off

Mumbai University cutoff 2022 will be announced through three merit lists that will be released by the university. However, if any seats were left unfilled, Mumbai University associated colleges produces a fourth and fifth set of merit lists for 2022. These merit lists will be published on MU's official website as well as linked colleges' websites.

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Mumbai University Result

Mumbai University result 2022 for the BA, MA, M.Sc, MPA, and B.Sc semester exams have been revealed. On the Mumbai University official portal, results for the Integrated BA, MA, B.Sc, MPA, M.Sc, B.Arch, and T.Y.B.A programmes, as well as other UG, PG, Diploma, and M.Phil courses, are announced. Although the university publishes the final marksheet from the campus, students can view their MU result PDF via the result portal online. The result of 2021 has been released on the official website. The total marks and GPA details are displayed on the result pdf. The minimum pass percentage will be the criteria for passing the exams. Once the detailed mark sheet is issued to the students, they can apply for revaluation.

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Mumbai University Infrastructure 

Mumbai University offers a wide range of infrastructure facilities to its students right from a digital library to separate accommodation facilities for both male and female students. The campus provides basic health care amenities within its premises. The following are the list of infrastructure available at the campus:

• Library
• Gym
• Guest House
• Hostels
• Cafeteria
• Sports Complex
• Virtual Classrooms
• Health Care Center
• Knowledge Resource Center

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Mumbai University Placements

Mumbai University recruitment took place successfully with top recruiters from various industries visiting the campus. 112 out of 205 UG students were placed and the UG median salary package was 4 LPA. Some of the top firms that visited the campus include DHL, Tata, Blue Dart, Crisil, Deloitte, FedEx, HDFC, and IDBI. Some highlights of past placement are given below along with the top recruiters visiting the university:

• The least salary package offered to M.Com students was INR 1.8 LPA
• In 2019 almost 50% - 60% of the undergraduate students got internships
• The average salary package is INR 3 LPA
• Job roles offered to the students of B.Sc (Computer Science) were field sales, marketing executives, and marketing associates.

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Mumbai University Scholarships

Mumbai University offers a variety of scholarships to students on a merit basis. The students belonging to any other state other than Maharashtra are not eligible for scholarship schemes.

The University of Mumbai scholarships awarded are as follows:

• Syndicate Bank Golden Jubilee Scholarship
• Sir Lawrence Jenkins Scholarship amount is INR 330
• Lotus Foundation Scholarship
• INR 125 is granted under the Late Rao Saheb Vishwanath Narayan Mandlik Prize and the amount
• Sant Kumar Bajoria Scholarship
• Late Shri V S Gore Memorial Scholarship

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Mumbai University Collaborations

Mumbai University for various academic and student exchange programs, has signed MoUs, partnered with, and collaborated with a number of well-known Indian and international universities. LIC, Bank of Baroda, Radio City, and other companies have collaborated with the university in the past.The University of Mumbai has numerous national as well as international collaborations with educational institutions and corporate organizations.

Mumbai University Alumni

Mumbai University alumni meet is conducted every year where recognition is given to distinguished alumni. Various events are organised and co-sponsored for the benefit of alumni and the university. Career guidance and information regarding various opportunities are exchanged during the alumni meet and events. Some of the notable alumni and their companies/ professions are enlisted below: