University of Mumbai, [UM] Mumbai Admissions 2020

Established in the year 1857, this esteemed institution is one amongst the first three Universities in India. It was called the University of Bombay which was later renamed as The University of Mumbai. In the year 2001, it was accorded 5 stars and in 2012, 'A' grade was given by NAAC. It has been granted University with Potential for Excellence (UPE) status by UGC and PURSE Scheme by DST. This prestigious University has a virtual classroom at its Kalina campus and became the first public university in the country to introduce this facility. Mumbai University offers admission to various courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Phil, Ph.D and IDOL(Institute of Distance and Open Learning) Courses. 

University of Mumbai Admission 2020

There are certain disciplines at Bachelor and Master level where Mumbai University admission 2020 differs. The selection of candidates is based on Merit list prepared by the university. The admission to some of the courses is given on the basis of the entrance exam conducted by Mumbai University. There are more than 750 colleges affiliated to Mumbai University and the procedure of giving admission is the one approved by Bombay University. The admission process for UG courses will be closed after the verification of Documents for the third Merit list. For the PG courses, the marks in the previous qualifying exam and the score in the entrance are given value.

UM Admission Contents

• Courses Offered by Mumbai University
• Application Form
• Admission Fee
• Entrance Test
• UG Admission 2020
• PG Admission 2020
• Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Litt and M.phil  Admission 2020
• Certificate and Diploma Admission 2020
• IDOL Admission 2020
• Admission Helpline
• Admission FAQs

Courses Offered by Mumbai University 

Mumbai University offers numbers of courses under different specializations at undergraduate, Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D level. It also offers IDOL courses.

• Some of the courses offered at the undergraduate level are BA, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, Bachelor in Law, Degree in Fine Art, B.Tech, etc.
• Bombay University also offers PG courses like MA, M.Sc, M.Com, PG Diploma, MBA, M.Tech, M.Arch., Masters in Fine Art, Integrated courses for five years.

Specializations in some of the courses are given in the table below:

Mumbai University Application Form

Mumbai University Admission Form is available both Online and Offline from Campus Office. The candidates wishing to apply online can get the form from the official portal of the varsity. The students who want to apply offline can buy a form from Campus office. There is the separate portal for Mumbai University  IDOL courses with Repeater and Freshers details in the Official Website. There is Separated portal for International Students. The NRIs have to carry the prescribed documents with them for the Admission.

Online Application:

1. Visit the Mumbai University official website.
2. Click on 'Students' drop-down menu and select 'Admissions'.
3. Register if you are a new user.
4. Once the registration process is done, you will get a16 Digit PRN.
5. Login by entering 16 Digit PRN.
6. Enter the information asked and fill up the application.
7. Attach the documents asked.
8. Hit the submit button after paying the admission fee.

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Mumbai University Admission Fee

The varied courses offered have Mumbai University fee structure differs.

• The Bachelor of Technology and Engineering admission fee is INR 60,000
• Whereas the fee for Master degree on the above disciplines is INR 90,000

Mumbai University Entrance Test

The University of Mumbai conducts an entrance test for a few subjects and those subjects are very tough. Most of the courses are Merit Based selection only. The candidates applying for affiliated college have to check the merit list published by the college. The Document verification process starts after the release of Merit List by the college.

• The Entrance exam is conducted for an MA in Communication, MA in Public Relations, MA Electronic Media, MA in Film Studies.
• These courses conduct Written, Interview and Group Discussion to give Admission at Mumbai University or Affiliated College.

Mumbai University Exam Dates

Details about application and exam dates are given in the table below:

Mumbai University Entrance Exam Pattern

The Entrance Test is taken only for certain specialisation in MA, The Exams are conducted in three phases written test-Group Discussion- Interview. Each phase has 100 marks and the candidate has to answer in English.

For Masters of Arts, a candidate who is qualified from a different University or has done his Bachelor in a different Discipline a written test is conducted on him on 2 papers. One an essay on the subject and the other to measure the general acquaintance of the candidate on the subject.

MA in Communication & Journalism/ Public Relation/ Film Studies/ Electronic Media candidates has to write an Essay between 500-800 words written in English, Hindi or Marathi and present testimonies(150 words each) of at least two teachers who have personally guided the student in school or college. The candidate is to attach the Essay( must contain an argument of the candidate has to choose the course) and the testimonies ( must mention the time the teacher is associated with the student) along with the Application Form without which he can not appear written test.

• In the written test, he is asked to give an answer to four questions as debate and Discussion. The Written test comprising 100 marks will assess the grammar, creative writing, knowledge on contemporary topics, originality, articulation and word management.

1. Quality of Content- 20 Marks
2. Language and grammar- 10 Marks
3. Articulation- 10 Marks
4. Historical Context -20 Marks
5. Word Management- 20 Marks
6. Conclusion-20 marks

• In Group Discussion the students will be given a topic to discuss and debate. In this round, the candidate is assessed for language (25 marks), articulation (25 marks), content (25 marks) and present (25 marks) 
•  In Interview Round the students are judged on the basis of language (25 marks), presentation (25 marks), clarity of purpose (25 marks) and overall impression (25 marks). The candidate has to secure 150 marks in the Entrance Test to be selected for a seat in Mumbai University Admission.

Mumbai University UG Admission 2020

The candidates want to take admission in Mumbai University should know that there is no entrance test conducted by the University for Bachelor Degree Course the mark of the student in the last qualifying exam is given preference in addition to that the candidate passed out from different universities have to produce their migration certificate and take a Provisional certificate from the Registrar of Mumbai University. 

• Mumbai University provides Degree in BA, B.Com, B.Sc, LLB, B.Tech, B.Text, B. Chem etc. The University conducts an entrance test in certain disciplines of Science.  

Mumbai University UG Eligibility and Admission Criteria

The candidate of Bachelor in special Discipline has to take care of some more requirements needed for admission like the aptitude test organised by the Concerned Authority. Should have passed 12th in order to apply for a UG course.

Mumbai University PG Admission 2020

The candidates who want to take admission in Post Graduate Degree in Mumbai University, Kalina Campus are to fill the application form online and be ready for the Entrance exam in case of the MA in Mass Communication faculties and also the certain discipline of M.Sc. Mumbai University offers Masters in Arts, Commerce, Science, Architecture, Pharmaceuticals, Education, Aviation and different Management studies.

Mumbai University PG Eligibility Criteria

Go through the Eligibility and Admission Criteria of the applicant for PG admission in Mumbai University.

Mumbai University Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Litt and M.phil  Admission 2020

The applicant of Mumbai University( Kalina Campus or other affiliated colleges of Mumbai University) is to apply online for the Entrance exam called PET(Ph.D Entrance Test). The online link is there on the official website of Mumbai University. Mumbai University invites for online application only and no offline mode is accepted.

The applicant of Ph.D and M.Phil are requested to go through the eligibility criteria for the required discipline and submit the form online. The application fee for General applicant is INR. 1000 and Backward class applicant is INR 500. The application fee will not be refunded in any case and the request for the same will not be accepted by the Entrance exam council. Following are the list of Specialisation/faculty and the eligibility criteria for admission in Ph.D and M.Phil in Mumbai University have look.

Mumbai University Ph.D, D.litt, D.Sc and M.Phil Eligibility and Admission Criteria

The PET exam is followed by an interview test. The Entrance exams are regulated two times in a year. Jan-Feb and July -Aug. Candidates qualified in GATE, NET, SET, JRF, CSIR, ICAR are considered eligible for admission without appearing PET exam organised by Mumbai University.

Mumbai University Certificate and Diploma Admission 2020

The university also offers Diploma, Advance Diploma and Certificate courses in different specializations. Candidates are admitted based on merit.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Students who want to take admission in different Certificate course after completion of their SSS or HSC  can apply for the following course in Mumbai University and its affiliated Colleges.

Mumbai University IDOL Admission 2020

Mumbai University offers the corresponding courses at UG and PG level through the Institute of Distance Education and Open Learning approved by Distance Education Bureau of India. The courses in IDOL is offered for the First Year, Second Year and Third Year Students on the following Discipline. BA, B.Com, B.Sc (Computer Science) FY, SY, and TY.

Mumbai University IDOL Eligibility and Admission Criteria 

Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination to apply for an undergraduate IDOl course. Nevertheless, they should be graduates to apply for PG courses. Admission for most of the courses is based on performance in the qualifying examination and merit.

Mumbai University Admission Helpline

Mumbai University Admission FAQs

• Is the Mumbai University Admission Completely online?
  - No, the admission in Mumbai University is not absolute online. The first phase for admission i.e Registration is done through the offline process and the applicant is to get a Provisional Certificate from the Registrar of the University after that you can apply both online and offline forms are available in Mumbai University as well as in different affiliated colleges of Mumbai University such as Kalina University campus office.
  
• How do I get admission in Mumbai university?
  - You have to go through a process of online and offline mode for the admission. After applying for the desired course the candidate of the certain discipline of B.Sc has to write a written test and also appear the Personality test conducted by Mumbai University.
  - Some Discipline of Masters in Mass Communication also ask for an Admission test (Both Written and Viva) comprising of 300 marks Score 150 in the entrance test and get a merit list to be released by Mumbai University. 
  
• How can I get a Provisional Eligibility Certificate from Mumbai University?
  - The Students not graduated from Mumbai University have to submit Migration Certificate or Provisional Eligibility Certificate taken from Registrar of Mumbai University. You can obtain Provisional Eligibility certificate from the University office, just verify the required documents for eligibility in office and get the certificate or else you can submit your Migration Certificate if you have that from your Institution.  
  
• What is the General Process of getting admission in Mumbai University for Bachelor Degree?
  - The candidate who has the eligibility can apply via official website.

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