The University of Mumbai (also Mumbai University or MU), established in 1857 as the University of Bombay, is a state affiliating university in Maharashtra and one of the three original universities created in British India. It affiliates over 700 colleges across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri districts, with approximately 549,000 students enrolled across affiliated institutions and own departments.
NAAC accreditation is A++ (CGPA 3.65), 3rd cycle, awarded August 2021 (valid until 2028). NIRF 2025 ranks it Overall #92, University #54, and #12 among State Public Universities. The university runs its own teaching departments at the Vidyanagari (Kalina) campus in Santacruz East: management (DMS), law (Faculty of Law, Fort), science, arts, and commerce. UG programmes (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB) follow a 3-year structure; PG programmes (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, LLM) are 2 years.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | University of Mumbai (formerly University of Bombay) |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Type | State affiliating university (government, public) |
| Ownership | Government (Maharashtra) |
| Location | MG Road, Fort, Mumbai 400032 (admin); Vidyanagari Campus, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400098 (teaching) |
| Total Students | ~549,000 (across affiliated colleges and own departments) |
| Affiliated Colleges | 700+ colleges; Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri |
| NAAC Grade | A++ (CGPA 3.65; 3rd cycle, August 2021, valid until 2028) |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall #92 |
| UG Pattern | 3-year UG (BA/B.Sc/B.Com); NOT 4-year FYUP |
| UG Admission | MHT-CET (engineering); merit-based (arts/science/commerce at affiliated colleges) |
| Hostel | 7 hostels at Kalina campus (4 girls, 2 boys, 1 international); limited availability |
| Website | mu.ac.in |
University of Mumbai's own departments primarily offer postgraduate and management programmes at the Kalina campus. Affiliated colleges run the bulk of UG programmes across 700+ colleges.
Undergraduate (3-year UG, per MU pattern):
| Programme | Duration | Annual Fee (Approx.) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (various subjects) | 3 years | Rs 5,000-12,000/yr (aided) | Rs 15,000-36,000 |
| BA (Hons) | 3 years | Rs 5,000-15,000/yr | Rs 15,000-45,000 |
| B.Sc (various sciences) | 3 years | Rs 8,000-20,000/yr | Rs 24,000-60,000 |
| B.Com (Commerce) | 3 years | Rs 5,000-12,000/yr | Rs 15,000-36,000 |
| BBA (Business Administration) | 3 years | Rs 30,000/yr | Rs 90,000 |
| LLB (Faculty of Law; 3-year standalone after graduation) | 3 years | Rs 12,000/yr | Rs 36,000 |
| B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education) | 2 years | Rs 10,000-15,000/yr | Rs 20,000-30,000 |
Postgraduate (2-year):
| Programme | Duration | Annual Fee (Approx.) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA (various subjects) | 2 years | Rs 8,000-15,000/yr | Rs 16,000-30,000 |
| M.Sc (various sciences) | 2 years | Rs 10,000-20,000/yr | Rs 20,000-40,000 |
| M.Com | 2 years | Rs 8,000-12,000/yr | Rs 16,000-24,000 |
| MBA (DMS, Dept. of Management Studies) | 2 years | Rs 80,000/yr | Rs 1,60,000 |
| PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | 2 years | Rs 80,000/yr | Rs 1,60,000 |
| LLM (Faculty of Law) | 2 years | Rs 12,000/yr | Rs 24,000 |
| MCA | 2 years | Rs 40,000/yr | Rs 80,000 |
| M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education) | 2 years | Rs 10,000-15,000/yr | Rs 20,000-30,000 |
Aided-category fees are set under Maharashtra state government norms. Engineering college fees are through MHT-CET counselling (Rs 1-2.5 lakh/year depending on government/private aided/unaided status). Verify at mu.ac.in before applying.
University of Mumbai does not use CUET for UG arts/science/commerce admissions. Routes differ by programme:
UG Arts, Science, Commerce (Affiliated Colleges):
Engineering (Affiliated Engineering Colleges):
MBA (DMS and Affiliated B-Schools):
LLB (3-year, Faculty of Law):
LLM (2-year, Faculty of Law):
PG (MA, M.Sc, M.Com):
MCA:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Government Post-Matric Scholarship (DHE) | SC, ST, VJ/NT, OBC, SBC students; income criteria vary by category | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| EBC (Economically Backward Class) Scholarship | Open category; family income below Rs 1 lakh/yr | 50% tuition fee reimbursement |
| GoI Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST; income below Rs 2.5 lakh/yr | Full tuition + Rs 3,500-7,000/yr maintenance; apply via NSP |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | Top 20% Class 12 board scorers; income below Rs 8 lakh/yr | Rs 10,000/yr (UG Yrs 1-3); Rs 20,000/yr (PG); apply via NSP |
| Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship | Maharashtra domicile students not covered by other schemes | Rs 5,000-10,000/yr |
| OBC/NT/SBC Scholarship | Maharashtra OBC/NT/SBC students; non-creamy layer | Tuition fee reimbursement; maintenance allowance; apply via mahadbt |
Use mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in as the single portal for all Maharashtra state scholarships. Apply within 60 days of admission -- late applications are rejected regardless of eligibility. Students eligible for multiple scholarships should apply for all simultaneously; only one will be disbursed.
University of Mumbai operates across two main campuses. The historic Fort campus (administrative, law, convocation) is home to the iconic Rajabai Clock Tower heritage building. The Vidyanagari (Kalina) campus in Santacruz East houses teaching departments.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Admin campus | MG Road, Fort, Mumbai 400032 (Rajabai Tower; Faculty of Law; convocation hall) |
| Teaching campus | Vidyanagari Campus, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400098 (DMS, science, arts, commerce) |
| Total campus area | ~250 acres (Fort + Kalina combined) |
| Hostels | 7 hostels at Kalina: Maharshi Karve, Pandita Ramabai, Savitribai Phule, Bhikaji Cama (girls); Jugonnath Sunkersett Hall, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil (boys); International Students Hostel |
| Hostel availability | Limited; priority to outstation students; apply at time of admission |
| Nearest station (Kalina) | Santacruz or Vile Parle (Western Railway, ~3-5 km); BEST buses on SV Road |
| Nearest station (Fort) | Churchgate (5 min walk); CST (10 min walk) |
Mumbai's extensive local train, BEST bus, and metro network makes the Kalina campus accessible from across Mumbai suburbs. Students from Maharashtra's districts find private paying-guest accommodation in Santacruz, Andheri, and Vile Parle as alternatives to the limited campus hostels.
University of Mumbai received NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.65) in its 3rd cycle accreditation in August 2021, valid until 2028. This is the highest accreditation grade (A++) for a state affiliating university in Maharashtra. For students whose degrees carry the University of Mumbai affiliation regardless of which college they attend, the institutional NAAC A++ grade strengthens the credential. NIRF State Public University rank of #12 positions MU among the top 15 state-funded universities in India.
University of Mumbai affiliates 700+ colleges across Mumbai city, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and the Konkan coast. Well-known affiliated colleges include Jai Hind, KC, Sophia, Sydenham (commerce), Mithibai, Ruia, St. Xavier's Kolkata equivalent in Mumbai (St. Xavier's), and hundreds of engineering colleges. For any student choosing a college in Mumbai metropolitan region, the MU affiliation is the standard credential. The college choice within the MU system determines educational quality and outcomes more than the university affiliation itself -- top affiliated colleges are competitive, others are accessible.
University of Mumbai follows a 3-year UG pattern for BA, B.Sc, and B.Com. This is a critical point for students comparing MU with Delhi University: MU is 3+2 (UG+PG), not 4+1 or 4+2. UG students complete 6 semesters and receive their bachelor's degree from University of Mumbai at the end of Year 3. PG (MA, M.Sc, M.Com) is 2 years.
MU's affiliated management colleges, engineering colleges (via MHT-CET), and own DMS department are embedded in India's financial capital. Companies in banking, financial services, consulting, FMCG, technology, and media have Mumbai offices and recruit from MU-affiliated institutions. MU's DMS MBA reports a median package of Rs 8.6 LPA (NIRF 2025) and 3,315 students placed from university departments in AY 2023-24.
Aided-category fees at MU-affiliated colleges for BA, B.Sc, B.Com are Rs 5,000-20,000/year -- a fraction of private college costs in Mumbai. NIRF State Public #12 combined with Mumbai's career ecosystem makes MU the most financially accessible nationally ranked university credential available to students living in or moving to Mumbai. Maharashtra's mahadbt scholarship portal further subsidises costs for SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC students.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | State Public University | 2025 | #12 |
| NIRF | University | 2025 | #54 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2025 | #92 |
15 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.18L | — |
| B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education) | — | 24 months | 100 | — | — |
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.24L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.18L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.18L | — |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.36L | — |
| LLM (Master of Laws) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.24L | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.24L | — |
| M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education) | — | 24 months | 30 | — | — |
| M.Sc (Master of Science) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.3L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.24L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.2L | — |
| PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2025.
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
