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Mumbai University admissions 2025: The University of Mumbai will announce its much-anticipated first merit list for first-year undergraduate degree admissions today, May 27, at 5 PM.
The list marks the beginning of admissions for the academic year 2025–26 across over 850 affiliated colleges, autonomous institutions, and university departments.The online admission process, which commenced on May 8, has already seen a massive turnout. As per official data, 2,53,370 students have registered through the university’s centralised portal, submitting an overwhelming 8,11,643 applications for various undergraduate courses—reflecting a sharp rise in competition and demand for sought-after programmes.
Mumbai University first merit list 2025: Steps to access
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to access the Mumbai University merit list from the official website:
- Visit the official website: Go to the Mumbai University portal: https://mu.ac.in
- Select the admission link: On the homepage, look for the section titled “Admissions 2025–26” or a dedicated banner for “First Year Degree College Merit List.” Click on it.
- Choose your college: A list of all affiliated colleges will appear. Select the name of the college you applied to.
- Access the merit list: Click on the link for the First Merit List (2025) under your selected college. The list will open in PDF format.
- Search your name: Use the search or ‘Ctrl + F’ function to find your name or application number in the merit list.
- Check further instructions: Alongside the list, colleges will mention the schedule for document verification, fee payment, and final admission. Make a note of the timelines and required documents.
- Visit college website (if needed): If directed, visit your respective college’s official website for more detailed steps on admission formalities.
Most popular courses this year
Pre-admission figures indicate high competition in commerce and technology-oriented courses. B.Com continues to dominate with 1,51,902 applications, followed by B.Com (Accounting and Finance) with 1,13,392 applications. Science and tech-focused programmes also recorded a strong response:
- B.Sc (Information Technology): 86,976 applications
- BA: 83,630 applications
- B.Sc Computer Science: 67,423 applications
- B.Com (Management Studies): 54,238 applications
- B.Sc: 34,987 applications
- B.A.M.C (Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication): 26,416 applications
- B.Com (Financial Market): 28,423 applications
- B.Com (Banking and Insurance): 22,200 applications
- B.Sc (Biotechnology): 22,578 applications
Emerging disciplines aligned with industry demands have also gained traction:
- B.Sc (Data Science): 15,230 applications
- B.Sc (Data Science and AI): 7,163 applications
- B.Sc (AI and Machine Learning): 7,357 applications
- B.Sc (AI): 6,120 applications
- Cloud Technology & Information Security: 1,065 applications
What’s next?
After the release of the first merit list, candidates will be required to complete document verification and fee payment within the stipulated time window as mentioned by individual colleges.
The university will announce the second and third merit lists subsequently based on vacancy status.Students are advised to regularly check the official university website and college portals for updates and deadlines.This year’s admission process marks a critical shift toward implementing NEP reforms, with a clear surge in interest for career-ready, digitally aligned degree programmes.
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