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Mumbai University merit list 2026 will be released on May 26 on muadmission.samarth.edu.in and college websites. Check 1st, 2nd & 3rd merit list PDF, expected cutoff for BCom, BA, BSc, and steps after selection, including document verification and fee payment.
- Mumbai University Merit List 2026 Dates for UG Admissions
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- Mumbai University Cutoff 2026: College-wise Expected Cutoffs
- How Much Do Cutoffs Drop in Later Rounds?
- Mumbai Universirty Seat Reservation 2026: Category-wise
- What to Do After Your Name Appears in MU Merit List 2026
- Does Your Board (CBSE vs HSC) Affect Admission?
Mumbai University Merit List 2026: Mumbai University will release the first merit list for UG admission 2026 (BA, BCom, BSc) on May 26, 2026. Students who have applied for admission to Mumbai University-affiliated colleges can check the merit list on the official website of the respective colleges. Selected candidates in the first merit list must verify documents and pay fees within 2–3 days to confirm the seat.
Mumbai University Merit List 2026 Dates for UG Admissions
Mumbai University UG admission schedule 2026 and merit list schedule for admission to 700+ affiliated colleges are given below.
Event | Date |
Sale of Admission Forms at College Level (Online/Offline) | May 6 - May 21, 2026 |
Pre-Admission Online Registration (On University Website: https://muugadmission.samarth.edu.in/ | May 6 - May 21, 2026 |
Online/ Offline Submission of Admission forms at the college Level along with Pre-Admission Online Registration Forms UOM (Mandatory) | May 6 - May 21, 2026 |
Mumbai University First Merit List 2026 Release Date | May 26, 2026 |
Online Verification of Documents & Online payment of fees (with Undertaking form) (First Merit List) | May 27 - May 29, 2026 |
Mumbai University Second Merit List 2026 Release Date | May 30, 2026 |
Online Verification of Documents & Online payment of fees (Second Merit List) | June 1 - June 3, 2026 |
Mumbai University Third Merit List 2026 Release Date | June 4, 2026 |
Online Verification of Documents & Online payment of fees (Third Merit List) | June 5 - June 9, 2026 |
Commencement of Classes/Orientation | June 13, 2026 |
Source: University of Mumbai UG-Admission 2026-27 schedule| muugadmission.samarth.edu.in
How to Check Mumbai University Merit List 2026
Mumbai University merit list 2026 will be released in multiple rounds through two routes: the central portal or directly on each college's website.
Option 1 — Central Portal (muadmission.samarth.edu.in)
- Go to muadmission.samarth.edu.in
- Click "Merit List 2026" or "Admission 2026" on the homepage
- Select your college name and course (e.g., FYBCom, FYBA, FYBSc)
- The PDF will open — press Ctrl+F and type your name or application number
- Download the PDF and keep it for reference
Option 2 — College Website (Faster on Release Day)
On merit list release day, the central portal slows down due to heavy traffic. Check the college's own portal first — most top colleges update simultaneously. The table below lists direct portals for the most sought-after MU-affiliated colleges.
College | Official Portal | Course Focus |
St. Xavier's College Mumbai | xaviers.edu.in | BA, BCom, BSc, BMS |
Mithibai College | mithibai.com | BA, BCom, BSc, BMS |
KPB Hinduja College | hindujacollege.com | BCom, BAF, BFM |
Ramnarain Ruia College | ruiacollege.edu | BA, BSc |
Jai Hind College | jaihindcollege.com | BA, BCom, BAF |
HR College of Commerce | hrcollege.ac.in | BCom, BAF, BFM, BMS |
KJ Somaiya College | kjsac.somaiya.edu.in | BCom, BSc, BMM |
Wilson College | wilsoncollege.edu | BA, BSc, BCom |
Kirti College | kirticollege.edu.in | BA, BCom, BSc |
Bhavan's College | bhavanscollege.org | BA, BCom, BSc |
Source: University of Mumbai Admission Circular 2026–27
Practical tip: On release day, top college websites like Mithibai and Xavier's get thousands of simultaneous visitors. If the site doesn't load, wait 20–30 minutes and try again — the list won't be taken down.
Mumbai University Merit List 2026: Download PDF
Check the direct link to download the Mumbai University merit lists for admission to BA, BCom, BSc and other Mumbai University courses and its affiliated colleges in the table below:
MU-Affiliated Colleges | First Merit List Download Link |
HR College of Commerce | To be Updated |
Kishinchand Chellaram College | To be Updated |
St. Xavier's College | To be Updated |
B.K Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce | To be Updated |
Thakur College of Science and Commerce | To be Updated |
K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce | To be Updated |
Vivek College of Commerce | To be Updated |
Sydenham College of Commerce And Economics, Mumbai | To be Updated |
College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | To be Updated |
D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce | To be Updated |
Deccan Education Society Kirti M. Dongursee College of Arts, Science & Commerce | To be Updated |
Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce | To be Updated |
Jai Hind College, Basantsing Institute of Science & J.T. Lalvani College of Commerce | To be Updated |
Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce & Economics | To be Updated |
R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics | To be Updated |
S.I.W.S N.R. Swamy College of Commerce & Economics And Smt. Thirumalai College of Science | To be Updated |
Shikshan Prasaraka Mandals Ramnarayan Ruia College | To be Updated |
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce | To be Updated |
Siddharth College of Arts, Science & Commerce | To be Updated |
K.J. Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce | To be Updated |
Sophia College for Women Convent of the Sacred Heart | To be Updated |
Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College | To be Updated |
R.K. Talreja College of Arts Science and Commerce Ulhasnagar | To be Updated |
South Indian Children Education Society Arts, Science & Commerce College | To be Updated |
A E Kalsekar Degree College of Arts, Commerce and Science | To be Updated |
Abhinav Shetkari Shikshan Mandals Abhinav College of Arts, Commerce & Science | To be Updated |
ICLEs Motilal Jhunjhunwala College of Arts, Science and Commerce | To be Updated |
K.G. Joshi College of Arts & N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce | To be Updated |
Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi | To be Updated |
Satish Pradhan Dnyan Sadhana College of Arts, Commerce & Science | To be Updated |
Vidya Prasarak Mandals, B.N. Bandodkar College of Science | To be Updated |
Birla College, Kalyan | To be Updated |
K.V. Pendharkar College | To be Updated |
Manjunath College of Commerce & Junior College of Commerce | To be Updated |
Pragati College of Arts and Commerce, Dombivli | To be Updated |
G.M. Momin Womans College | To be Updated |
St. Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts & Commerce | To be Updated |
Vidyavardhinis Annasaheb Vartak College Arts, Kedarnath Malhotra College of Commerce, E.S.Andrades College of Science | To be Updated |
N.B. Mehta (Valwada) Science College | To be Updated |
Source: University of Mumbai affiliated college official admission portals, 2026–27.
How to search your name in the PDF: Once the PDF opens, press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) and type your full name or application number exactly as it appears on your admission form. Merit list PDFs can run to 50–100+ pages for popular colleges — don't scroll manually.
What the MU Merit List PDF Shows
The Mumbai University merit list PDF contains these details for each shortlisted student:
- Candidate's full name
- Application / form number
- Category (Open / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD)
- Class 12 percentage
- Merit rank within that category
- Course and stream applied for
Some colleges also include the minimum qualifying cutoff at the bottom of the PDF. If the cutoff is mentioned, it tells you the lowest percentage that made the list in that round.
Mumbai University Cutoff 2026: College-wise Expected Cutoffs
Mumbai University does not publish a single cutoff list. Each affiliated college sets its own cutoff based on the number of applications received and seats available. The figures below are expected based on MU 2025's first merit list data. Actual 2026 cutoffs will depend on HSC results and application volume.
Commerce Colleges: Expected First Merit List Cutoff 2026
College | BCom (Open) | BAF (Open) | BMS (Open) | BFM (Open) |
95–97% | 97–98.5% | 97–98.5% | 96–97% | |
95–96.5% | 96–97% | 95–96% | 94–95% | |
93–95% | 95–96% | 94–95% | 93–94% | |
93–95% | 96–97.2% | 94–95% | 93–94% | |
91–93% | 93–95% | 92–94% | 91–93% |
Source: Based on MU affiliated college first merit list data, 2025–26. Figures are indicative.
Arts Colleges: Expected First Merit List Cutoff 2026
College | FYBA — Open | Psychology (Open) | English (Open) |
93–95% | 95–96% | 94–96% | |
92–94% | 93–95% | 93–95% | |
86–89% | 89–91% | 87–90% | |
85–88% | 88–91% | 86–89% |
Source: Based on MU affiliated college first merit list data, 2025–26. Figures are indicative.
Science Colleges: Expected First Merit List Cutoff 2026
College | FYBSc — Open | BSc IT (Open) | BSc CS (Open) |
94–96% | 88–91% | 90–93% | |
92–94% | 86–89% | 88–91% | |
85–88% | 83–86% | 84–87% | |
Bhavan's College | 84–87% | 82–85% | 83–86% |
Source: Based on MU affiliated college first merit list data, 2025–26. Figures are indicative.
Important: These are expected figures, not official 2026 cutoffs. The actual MU cutoff 2026 will be released with the official merit list. Always verify on your college's official portal once the list is out.
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How Much Do Cutoffs Drop in Later Rounds?
Cutoffs fall in each subsequent MU merit list round because seats left unfilled are carried forward. Based on 2025 first, second, and third merit list data across MU colleges:
Merit List Round | BCom Cutoff Range (Open Category) | Approximate Drop |
1st Merit List | 93–98% | — |
2nd Merit List | 88–94% | ~3–5% drop |
3rd Merit List | 83–90% | ~4–5% drop |
4th Merit List | 78–86% | ~4–5% drop |
Source: University of Mumbai affiliated college merit lists, 2025–26. Unofficial/third-party; verify from official website.
This means a student with 89% who misses the first merit list cutoff at a college setting 93% has a strong chance at the 2nd or 3rd round. Don't give up after the first list.
Mumbai Universirty Seat Reservation 2026: Category-wise
Mumbai University follows the Maharashtra Government's reservation policy. Each category gets its own separate merit list within every college.
Category | Seat Reservation |
Open (General) | ~50% of total seats |
OBC (Other Backward Class) | 19% |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 13% |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7% |
VJ/NT (Vimukta Jati / Nomadic Tribes) | 11% |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% of Open seats |
PwD (Persons with Disability) | 5% (horizontal reservation) |
Source: University of Mumbai Admission Regulations 2024–25. As per Maharashtra Government reservation norms.
Reserved category cutoffs are significantly lower. In 2024, the SC category cutoff for BCom at Mithibai College was in the 45–50% range, against an Open category cutoff of 94–96% for the same course in the same round.
Also, 85% of total seats across MU colleges are reserved for Maharashtra domicile students. Out-of-state students compete for the remaining 15% only.
What to Do After Your Name Appears in MU Merit List 2026
Getting listed is step one. Missing the next steps means losing the seat permanently.
Step 1 — Report to the College Within the Deadline
Visit the college on the date mentioned against your name in the merit list. Most colleges give a 2–3 day window. Seats are automatically cancelled for students who don't report — there's no extension.
Step 2 — Document Verification
Carry these documents in original along with 2 sets of photocopies each:
- Class 12 Marksheet (original)
- Class 10 Certificate (for date of birth)
- School Leaving Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile / Nationality Certificate
- Caste Certificate — if SC / ST / OBC / NT / VJ
- Income Certificate — if applying under EWS (family income below ₹8 lakh per year)
- Migration Certificate — if from a board other than Maharashtra HSC
- 4–6 recent passport-size photographs
- Gap Certificate — if applicable
Document verification at colleges like Mithibai and St. Xavier's typically takes 30–45 minutes due to queues. Arrive early and keep all documents in a pre-arranged clear file.
Step 3 — Pay the Admission Fees
Your seat is confirmed only after fee payment. Payment is made online or at the college fee counter. Missing the fee payment deadline — even after document verification — cancels the seat.
Approximate annual fees at MU-affiliated colleges:
- Government-aided colleges: ₹3,000–₹8,000 per year
- Private (unaided) colleges: ₹15,000–₹60,000 per year
For complete fee details, check the Mumbai University admission 2026 process.
Does Your Board (CBSE vs HSC) Affect Admission?
Mumbai University does not normalise marks across boards. Your Class 12 percentage from any board — HSC (Maharashtra), CBSE, ICSE, or any other — is used directly as-is in the merit list.
A CBSE student scoring 95% and an HSC student scoring 95.4% compete on the same merit list. There is no board-wise adjustment.
In practice, HSC students tend to score higher percentage-wise in Commerce subjects than CBSE students. If you're from CBSE and targeting a high-cutoff college like HR College or Xavier's, factor this into your shortlist.
FAQs
The Mumbai University first merit list 2026 will be released on May 26, 2026. The list will be available on muadmission.samarth.edu.in and individual MU affiliated college websites.
The MU merit list is prepared purely on Class 12 percentage. There is no separate entrance exam for BA, BCom, and BSc UG programmes. Higher marks in your qualifying examination mean a higher rank on the list. For courses like BMS and BAF at certain autonomous colleges (e.g., St. Xavier's), an entrance test (XET) is also required alongside marks. For standard aided programmes, Class 12 percentage alone determines ranking
There is no single minimum cutoff — it varies by college and round. Based on 2025 data, the first merit list BCom cutoff at top MU colleges ranged from 95–98% for Open category. For mid-tier colleges, it was 82–90%. By the second merit list, cutoffs dropped to 88–94% for BCom at top colleges. For reserved categories (SC/ST), BCom cutoffs were in the 45–55% range at most colleges. Actual MU cutoff 2026 figures will be published with the official merit list.
Yes. During the online enrolment process on muadmission.samarth.edu.in, you can indicate preferences for multiple MU-affiliated colleges and courses. However, once you complete document verification and pay fees at one college, that becomes your confirmed admission. You can't hold seats at two colleges simultaneously. If you're shortlisted at a preferred college in a later round, you'd need to cancel the earlier admission (fees may not be refunded) to take the new one.
If you don't report for document verification or don't pay the admission fees within the stated window (usually 2–3 days after the merit list release), your seat is automatically cancelled. The seat is then released to the next eligible candidate in the waitlist or carried forward to the next merit list round. There is generally no reinstatement or extension process. Always treat the deadline as absolute.
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