Bhavan's College, located in Andheri West, Mumbai, is a prominent institution affiliated with the University of Mumbai, offering a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The college typically opens its application window for UG and PG courses in April–June each year, with online counseling and admissions conducted in July–August. For the 2025 cycle, the UG tuition fee ranges from INR 11,910–15,510 for three-year programs, and the total annual intake across major UG courses exceeds 800 seats. Admissions are primarily merit-based, with eligibility requiring a minimum of 45% in Class 12 for general category candidates, and scholarships are available for SC/ST/OBC/NT students.
Bhavan's College Admission Deadlines
Bhavan's College follows an annual admission cycle aligned with Mumbai University, with UG and PG applications typically accepted from April to June. Online counseling and document verification are usually held in July–August, and classes commence by late July or early August. The application fee for most programs is approximately INR 100–200, and late applications are generally not entertained.
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Event |
Typical Dates (2025) |
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UG Application Start |
April 2025 |
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UG Application End |
June 2025 |
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PG Application Start |
May 2025 |
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PG Application End |
June 2025 |
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Online Counseling & Document Verification |
July–August 2025 |
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Classes Begin |
Late July–Early August 2025 |
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Application Fee |
INR 100–200 |
Bhavan's College UG Admission
Bhavan's College offers a wide selection of undergraduate programs, including B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BMS, BMM, and B.Sc.-IT, with a total annual intake of over 800 seats across all streams. The UG tuition fee ranges from INR 11,910–15,510 for the entire three-year duration. Admission is merit-based, relying on Class 12 marks (minimum 45% for general, 40% for reserved categories), and selection is through the Mumbai University centralized admission process. Entrance exams are not required for most courses, but applicants must register via the Mumbai University portal.
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Program |
Duration |
Seats (Approx.) |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fee (INR) |
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B.A. |
3 years |
240 |
10+2 with English or Modern/Foreign/IT Language |
Merit (Mumbai University Admission) |
11,910 |
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B.Sc. |
3 years |
384 |
10+2 Science |
Merit |
12,000–15,510 |
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B.Com. |
3 years |
193 |
10+2 Commerce/Any Stream, 45% (Gen), 40% (Reserved) |
Merit |
12,000–13,000 |
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BMS |
3 years |
68 |
10+2 Any Stream, 45% (Gen), 40% (Reserved) |
Merit |
15,000 |
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BMM/BAMMC |
3 years |
66 |
10+2 Any Stream |
Merit |
15,000 |
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B.Sc.-IT |
3 years |
61 |
10+2 Science/Maths |
Merit |
15,510 |
Bhavan's College PG Admission
Bhavan's College offers postgraduate programs in Arts (MA) and Science (MSc), with a total PG intake of over 150 seats annually. The PG application window is typically May–June, and admissions are merit-based, with selection determined by graduation marks and the Mumbai University process. The annual PG tuition fee is approximately INR 8,000–18,000, varying by program and specialization. Popular PG specializations include Ancient Indian Culture, Public Policy, Psychology, Botany, Biotechnology, Geology, Life Science, Microbiology, Physics, and Big Data Analysis.
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Program |
Duration |
Seats (Approx.) |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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MA (Ancient Indian Culture) |
2 years |
39 |
BA in relevant subject |
Merit |
8,000–10,000 |
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MA (Public Policy) |
2 years |
55 |
BA/Equivalent |
Merit |
10,000–12,000 |
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MA (Psychology) |
2 years |
22 |
BA (Psychology) |
Merit |
10,000–12,000 |
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MSc (Botany) |
2 years |
20 |
BSc (Botany) |
Merit |
15,000–18,000 |
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MSc (Biotechnology) |
2 years |
28 |
BSc (Biotechnology/Biology) |
Merit |
18,000 |
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MSc (Geology) |
2 years |
16 |
BSc (Geology) |
Merit |
15,000–18,000 |
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MSc (Life Science) |
2 years |
20 |
BSc (Life Science) |
Merit |
15,000–18,000 |
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MSc (Microbiology) |
2 years |
20 |
BSc (Microbiology) |
Merit |
18,000 |
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MSc (Physics) |
2 years |
19 |
BSc (Physics) |
Merit |
15,000–18,000 |
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MSc (Big Data Analysis) |
2 years |
36 |
BSc/BCA/Equivalent |
Merit |
18,000 |
Bhavan's College PhD Admission
Bhavan's College is recognized as a research center for PhD programs in select Science and Arts disciplines, affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The PhD admission cycle typically opens in June–July, with selection based on postgraduate marks and performance in the University of Mumbai PhD entrance test (PET). The number of PhD seats is limited (usually 2–5 per department per year), and annual fees range from INR 10,000–15,000. Research areas include Botany, Microbiology, Chemistry, and select Arts subjects.
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Discipline |
Seats (Approx.) |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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Botany |
2–3 |
PG in relevant subject + PET |
Merit + Entrance |
10,000–15,000 |
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Microbiology |
2–3 |
PG in relevant subject + PET |
Merit + Entrance |
10,000–15,000 |
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Chemistry |
2–3 |
PG in relevant subject + PET |
Merit + Entrance |
10,000–15,000 |
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Arts (select subjects) |
NA |
PG in relevant subject + PET |
Merit + Entrance |
10,000–15,000 |
Bhavan's College Application Process
Bhavan's College conducts its application process entirely online via the official college and Mumbai University portals. The process typically opens in April for UG and May for PG, and requires candidates to upload scanned documents and pay the application fee online. Government scholarships and freeships are available for eligible SC/ST/OBC/NT students, and supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application. Candidates are advised to check the official website for program-specific updates and deadlines.
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Register on the Mumbai University and Bhavan's College portals
Fill in personal, academic, and program details accurately
Upload scanned copies of required documents (marksheets, ID, caste certificate if applicable)
Pay the application fee online (INR 100–200)
Submit the application and download the acknowledgment
Step | Details |
Registration | Online via Mumbai University and college portals |
Document Upload | Class 10/12 marksheets, graduation marksheets (for PG/PhD), ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable) |
Application Fee | INR 100–200 (online payment) |
Selection | Merit list based on qualifying exam marks (UG/PG) or entrance (PhD) |
Scholarships | Government of India/Maharashtra scholarships and freeships for SC/ST/OBC/NT |
