Mumbai University IDOL's Review and Verdict by CollegeDekho

Campus at a Glimpse

Standing proudly for 53 years, Mumbai University IDOL is listed among the oldest and most prestigious colleges in India. It was established in 1971 and in 1993, it was upgraded as ‘Institute of Distance Education’ thus acquiring status as a ‘University Institution’. When it comes to quality of education, Mumbai University IDOL stands ahead, it attained 5 star status by NAAC in 2001. The university has also attained ‘A++’ grade status in April 2017 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The Uuniversity has also been recognised by UGC.

Mumbai University IDOL courses are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Some of the popular courses offered by Mumbai University IDOL include BSc, BA, BCom, MSc, MA, MCom, etc. There are a total of 5 departments under which these courses are offered including science, commerce, arts, law, and technology.

But even after being one of the prestigious universities, there are still some loopholes considered for this university. If the reviews of students on Quora are to be believed, there is no placement cell for Mumbai University IDOL. But at some point, this cannot be a drawback according to us since it's a distance learning institution. However, some students have also complained that most of the teachers are average and work only at the time of the exam. Even exam details are not communicated to students properly. Being a college with UGC recognition, we definitely expect better from this university.

NIRF Ranking: From Good to Great!

Mumbai University IDOL is ranked among the top 100 institutes published by NIRF in 2023. As per the NIRF Ranking 2023, the university has been ranked 96 in the overall category and 56 in the university category. There has been consistent improvement in the NIRF University Ranking for Mumbai University IDOL over the past few years. In 2022, it was ranked in the 45th position, in 2021, it was ranked in the 71st position, and in 2020, it was ranked in the 44th position.

Our Take:

The consistent improvement in the NIRF Ranking for Mumbai University IDOL over the past few years shows that the university is putting tremendous effort into improving its quality of education and research. This also shows that the university has invested heavily in its infrastructure and resources in recent years, including new classrooms, laboratories, and libraries. This has created a better learning environment for students and researchers.

Mumbai University IDOL Academia & Batch

The curriculum for Mumbai University IDOL is divided into two parts:

• Part I: This part of the curriculum covers the core subjects of the programme.
• Part II: This part of the curriculum allows students to specialise in a particular area of the programme.

The mode of courses offered in part-time or distance modeThe batch size for Mumbai University IDOL varies depending on the programme and course. However, the average batch size is around 30 students.

Mumbai University IDOL Courses

Mumbai University IDOL admission is provided to a total of 5 departments namely science, commerce, arts, law, and technology. Through these departments, a total of 10 courses are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There are a total of 4 courses offered under UG courses and a total of 6 courses offered under PG courses.

Our Take:

The curriculum for Mumbai University IDOL is designed to be flexible and accessible to students from all walks of life. The curriculum is also designed to meet the needs of the industry and to prepare students for the global job market. The specialisation offered for each course is also beneficial for students as they can pursue their area of interest apart from the core syllabus.

Mumbai University IDOL Infrastructure

Classrooms: The classrooms at Mumbai University IDOL are spacious and well-ventilated. They are equipped with modern teaching aids such as projectors and whiteboards. The university also organises online classrooms for students. It is the first public university to introduce the concept of virtual classroom.
Auditorium/ Seminar Halls: The university has a large auditorium and several seminar halls that are used for conducting lectures, seminars, and conferences. The auditorium is also used for cultural events and other student activities.

Labs: The university has a well-equipped computer lab and a science lab. The computer lab is used for teaching computer science and IT courses. The science lab is used for teaching science courses such as physics, chemistry, and biology. Furthermore, the university also has biotechnology lab, radioisotope lab and bioinformatics lab.
Library: The University has a well-stocked library with a wide range of books, journals, and periodicals. The library has more than 7 lakh books, 1000+ manuscripts, 12000 periodicals and various other reading materials. Mumbai University IDOL library also has online database which students can access with one click.

Internet: The university has a high-speed internet connection that is available to all students and faculty. Students can access wifi in every corner of the campus, they just need to log in using thier class roll number.

Hostel: The university has individual boys hostels, girls hostels and international hostels. The university has 5 girls hostels, 2 boys hostels and 2 international hostels. The cumulative accommodation capacity of Mumbai University IDOL hostels is 859.

Sports Facilities: The university has a wide range of sports facilities. The university campus has badminton courts, basketball courts, 8 8-lane athletic track and an international standard football ground. Further, there are indoor sports facilities also available at the campus.

Our Take:
According to our evaluation, the infrastructure at Mumbai University IDOL is fair. The classrooms, auditoriums, labs, and library are all well-equipped. However, students have expressed that maintenance is a big problem at the university. What is the point of having lavishing infrastructure and modern facilities if they are not maintained efficiently? Thus, university needs to focus on maintenance.

Mumbai University IDOL Internships & Placements

Mumbai University IDOL Internships

The internship is provided to the students through off-campus mode but there are no stipends provided to students. The university does not release any data for internships.

Mumbai University IDOL Placements

The overall placement for Mumbai University IDOL is fair. The university provides a total of 70% placement rate. The highest package offered to students as per 2023 placement statistics was Rs 25 LPA. Meanwhile, the average package offered to students as per 2023 placement statistics was Rs 2-3 LPA.

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Our Take:

We are not very happy when it comes to Mumbai University IDOL placements. Having just Rs 2-3 LPA of the average package seems very daunting, but, we also need to consider the university does not have a placement cell. Providing placement opportunities to students that too in some of the top-notch companies without an active placement cell is commendable. In the near future, the university must think of creating a placement cell.

Mumbai University IDOL Location

The University of Mumbai IDOL is located in Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai, India. Kalina is a neighborhood in the Santacruz East suburb of Mumbai, India. It is known for its educational institutions, including the University of Mumbai, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and the National Institute of Industrial Engineering. However, there is not much to move around for the students which can get boring at times.

Mumbai University IDOL: Expectation vs Reality CollegeDekho Verdict

Mumbai University's IDOL curriculum is well-designed and flexible. The fees are affordable, but there are some additional costs that students may need to bear, such as the cost of books and study materials. Also, the quality of education varies depending on the programme. However, the university has been working to improve the quality of education in recent years.

BUt we are not very happy with the placement and internship offered by the university. Providing no stipend internship and 1 LPA average package can be demotivating for students whose parents work hard to get them education.

All in all, Mumbai University IDOL is a good option for students who are looking for a flexible and affordable education. However, it is important to be realistic about the expectations and realities of studying at this university.

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